Being such a long running stalwart of the racing genre, Gran Turismo has had its fair share of tribute and homage videos over the years. The series has always been known for its creative fanbase, and YouTube has hosted some of the most impressive GT projects you’ll see. However, the above video created by French director Alexandre Synger is by far one of the coolest so far.
Using smart editing, beautiful video shooting and a keen eye for detail, ‘Gran Turismo RC-Spec’ takes on the guise of a real Gran Turismo game. All GT game traits are covered with scary accuracy in both ‘in-game’ action and in the menus.
The video starts with a familiar looking introduction showing off what are arguably the most iconic cars in Gran Turismo history before cutting to the game ‘menus’. Here, we see Synger’s true mastery of the craft, with the correct use of font and accurate menu layouts as the theoretical ‘player’ chooses a car and track. Although this is fantastic in itself, it’s when we get to the track things really take a shine.
Not content with simply mimicking the in-game menu structure, Synger nails the pre-race fanfare with aplomb. Everything from the camera angles to the HUD looks uncannily accurate. The racing begins with the iconic Gran Turismo countdown and then from there words can’t describe how great the cinematography is: you simply have to watch it to see how faithful it is to the source material.
For those interested in how the video was made (it took just over 2 weeks to create), the below gives an insight into the sheer level of effort that goes in to replicating what a Gran Turismo game should look like. Highly recommended for those interested beyond the finished product.
The video isn’t the only homage Synger has created — The Fast and Furious one in particular is incredibly impressive — but it feels like a labour of love from someone who understands the franchise and why the fans love it so much. Everything from the choice of cars to the sound effects really pay tribute to one of PlayStation’s most popular franchises (with a cameo from another certain console icon).
Be sure to watch the video and let Alexandre know how you found it. It certainly made our day!
This was well done!
Yup. This is the best GT montage yet!
Leave it to the French to do something fresh with a Viper… to bad he trashed it ;(
Great story telling ;)
SNAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!! Omg as a GT fan and MGS fan I enjoyed this video.
The crashing was more realistic than the actual game
The movie is more entertaining than the game is.
The video is not good replication of GT, sounds are too real.
well, at least until they start.. Than its normal, but whats up with the crashes? no GT has DNFs :P
I admire all the effort that was put into this, it’s really well done!
The was awesome!
That was simply fantastic. Very well done and very funny in spots.
Always wanted to try RC cars and planes. But it can be expensive.
That said, the presentation was sweet.
Too much time on my hands; unless he is paid to make that vid?
Whatever it is, it’ll need an “M” ESRB rating for deaths of spectators and bloodshed.
Also, Kaz needs to work on that whole GTR-being-OP thing, like, seriously. :P
Also-also, what’s with the damage?, that’s not a Gran Turismo thing. :B
I want all those RC cars!
Title was very GT4, GT1/2 menu sounds, GT3-5 engine sounds, fantastic.
Bit surprised a Tomahawk or Red Bull X didn’t smash them both up just before the finish though (for that authentic GT6 online experience).
I love it!
Better than the game!
Amazing! And the Snake part hahaha
Ha ha that was a great video! Laughed my head off at the Snake bit.
Yay, he even adds the sound effects! It’s also kinda what I hoped GT would evolve from after GT3 & 4.
Thanks but no
The title of this article might be a bit over-zealous. :lol:
You think? I’d hedge my bets that it’s completely true!
If you find a better one, we’ll post it too. :p
You have 24 hours.
Let the game begin.
It’s the only and therefore best GT tribute I’ve seen all day.
Kinda makes me want to rummage through my parents loft to see if I can find my old Tamya hornet and 959.
Well I don’t know, its not like you see Gran Turismo tribute several times a day, right? I mean it should be at least a week or a month. :P
It’s too late to change the terms now Chameleon, I’m afraid you lose.
:p