In honor of sherrold's b-day

[gwyn]

I suppose that in the pre-Vividcon frenzy and the fact that it's summer and that this is the fastest vid I've ever made (basically, almost all of it in one day), I should not post this vid, but I have. The vid, A Time of Her Own, is for Sharpe, the series of movies starring Sean Bean, and it's 19 MB in the QT Divx codec. The beautiful song is by Oysterband.

I've never made a vid so quickly, but I think that I felt so passionate about it, about the characters and the song and the story, that it just flowed out of me. It helps that it's a very short song, and uses only the first four movies. Usually I do nothing with a vid until feochadn has viewed it and given me a thumbs up or thumbs down, but I felt that this was just how I wanted it, and if she has suggestions for changes, I will make them later. (You know how sometimes you are a lucky vidder and you find that perfect person to critique your vids and tell you what's the what? Jo is that person for me, plus I think we make some pretty damn great vids together as collaborators.)

But. I ended up putting this up so soon because it is the natal day of sherrold, and even though I'm sure she won't see this and she never DLs vids anyway, this is a present for Snady (yes, Snady -- it's a joke from long before I knew her). It's her discs I made this from, because she loaned me her boxed set (in an ammo crate!) and she will probably never see them again, since I take them out regularly because they make me feel better. And Sandy is another person I think I make pretty damn great vids with.

Sandy is the person who taught me to vid, taught me how to appreciate vids and what to look for and how to handle timing and just... everything. Without her, I would never have been making these things. So here is a happy birthday to you (even though it's a sad story, so I guess maybe that's not much of a pressie!), and a thank you.

Once again, I really recommend DLing the VLC media player if you haven't, which is linked at the site. I can't believe the quality difference between QT and VLC -- light years!

If anyone likes the vid and you want to rec it, that would be fantastic -- I'm afraid the quanitity of Sharpe's fans on my list is probably low, and so getting word out to other fans might be helpful. Let's face it, this is a fandom that does not have a lot of vids! Please don't feel obligated to rec; I just want to try to reach people I might not otherwise, but I don't want to guilt anyone into it.

Comments

[cy-girl.livejournal.com]

Oh, a Sharpe's vid!!! I can't wait to see it. You are the person who turned me onto the series.

[hobbituk.livejournal.com]

Help... the link doesn't work for me. I have recc'd the vid as requested because I know I will love it - I have liked all the others - but now I want to see this one! Because mmmmmm it's Sharpe!

[sdwolfpup.livejournal.com]

Oh Gwyn, this was heartbreaking and lovely. I've never even seen these movies, but you set it up so clearly that I was completely moved at the end. I love your use of fades here, not just the one at the end (although that works wonderfully), but a couple of times throughout where you do sort of quick fades from one shot of Theresa to another. The song is beautiful and absolutely perfect. I will be pimping this shortly, as I know I have at least one Sharpe fan on my flist!

[maubast.livejournal.com]

Can I be all bold and ask for it on DVD?

*sheepish*

Please?

[mlyn.livejournal.com]

Dooooood. What was that, three days? LOL!

Off to download.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Teresa deserved her own vid, and this one certainly does her justice.

And I think I'm mad at Bernard Cornwell for what he did to her all over again.

[zebra363.livejournal.com]

Wow, that was fast, and very nice, too. You really captured their joy in one another. I love the way they cherish each other, but still have their own separate lives. There's no suggestion that Teresa will stop her own work to stay with him, and she has no expectations of him in regard to caring for their daughter — who is just an added source of joy for them.

I also downloaded the Keen Eddie vid, which I don't think was online last time I looked at your site. I'd seen it once at a friend's and loved the bouncy, upbeat song. The line "not as smart as you think you are" makes me laugh and laugh, as do the hilarious shots of the dog. I don't know Keen Eddie at all, but the vid is lots of fun!

[movies-michelle.livejournal.com]

Gah! I can't get it to work here in my office. I've downloaded it twice and it tells me there's an error or I don't have the required compressor each time. I will demand a viewing on Friday!

Absolutely gorgeous

[ixchel55.livejournal.com]

I downloaded the vid last night but I didn't think it had come through because of my stupid, wonky dial-up (which I hope to be upgrading within a week), but when I went to download it again I found that it had simply been stuffed in a strange out-of-the-way place.

But it was certainly worth the wait. Beautiful song and so very fitting.

I know the quality of the original films leaves something to be desired but you certainly made the most of what you had. That kind of soft hazy quality really lent itself to the mood and tempo of the music. And your use of fade-outs really was quite elegant.

Beautiful.

And from a comment earlier in this posting, I agree with you that it's really quite strange that very few people have merged Sharpe with HH. A long time ago I told [Unknown site tag] that a cross over was brewing in my mind and she said it was entirely possible to do and stay within the timelines of both fandoms.

In the books, HH actually is on land in Spain during the time period that Sharpe was campaigning there. Horatio was already a captain and a little older than the movies but the difference wouldn't be that great.

Well damn. Now I have to make myself a Sharpe icon (and probably a HH one, also.) *g*

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I hope it's not too tacky of me to leave a comment on this post which actually has no relation to the content of the post.

I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you, and wishing you strength and comfort at this time.

This is *beautiful*!

[(Anonymous)]

I couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous present! Theresa is one of my all time favorite fictional women; tough, gorgeous, and smart; ebullient and sexy, and so thoroughly adult in a way that's rare for women in popular culture. And the vid shows off all of her strengths, along with her undoubted love for Sharpe. And the song -- you're right; it was made for Sharpe! Beautiful vid: I can't believe you made it in a day.

Thanks so much for the kind words. I agree; I think we make pretty damn great vids together, too. (So, what song are you thinking for the big funny Angel vid?)

Snady

[reginaspina.livejournal.com]

I finally got a chance to watch this, and it's just lovely - so much fabulous Teresa and the song fits Sharpe's bleak mood of regret in "Honour" so well (alas, though I mourn her terribly, I think one of my favorite scenes in the series is Sharpe brooding over her death at the beginning of "Sharpe's Honour") I think I forgot how much they smiled and laughed together too - and now I have this urge to watch all the Sharpe/Teresa episodes all over again because they are that awesome (sadly, there is new BSG tonight but perhaps tomorrow!)

Anyway, this is all very rambly - mostly just wanted to say thanks so much for using your talents on a Sharpe vid and how much I loved it!