Vid comments

[gwyn]

I'm putting this up for anyone who wishes to comment on my vids.

Comments

I'm not a huge vid watcher but...

[zorrorojo.livejournal.com]

I always watch the vid show at Escapade and have actually seen a lot of vids. I'm just too lazy to go looking for them. Yjay said...

Your Mag7 vid is my favorite vid ever. It's an awsome pimping vid too. And for someone who isn't affected by music like a lot of others seem to be, it hits me at that gut level that other people seem to get from a lot of music.

And I'm not really good with the communication thing so let me try it again. I love your vids.

Re: I'm not a huge vid watcher but...

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much -- I was afraid of people seeing this pop up on their friends list when I created it and feeling obligated, and I hope you didn't. Sorry it's taken forever to respond, the past month has been a rollercoaster, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your comments.

[kkpixie.livejournal.com]

Hi^.^ I got pointed to you by her (http://thefourthvine.livejournal.com/62094.html) and I wanted to know if I could have the user name/pw? I promise no hotlinking, etc, etc.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

user:gwyn
PW: cymru

Female of the Species

[timeofchange.livejournal.com]

Wonderful!

Re: Female of the Species

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hi

I’ve been meaning to give you feedback on your vids for some time, but RL just got in the way. Therefore the vids have collected a little bit, and I hope it’s ok to take them all at once.
But first let me say that I really appreciate that you make vids in some of the smaller fandoms, like Deadwood and Band of Brothers. A huge thank you for that – and a huge thank you for making such good vids as well. : )
Just a small note, I haven’t much experience with giving video-feedback, and so no grip on the technical terms.

After Rain

I love this one, and I keep watching it again and again. I usually delete some vids on account of hard drive space, but this vid I’ve kept for over five months. (I said I was a little late in giving you feedback). First of all I like the general feel of the vid. You have chosen a modern song, and yet it matches that 1940’s feel Band of Brothers has. I also like the way the lyrics match the clips, often in subtle ways. For instance “You turned and ran for shelter” matched with Nixon reaching for VAT 69.
The effects used are also very effective. I particularly like the close up on Winters face that fades into Nixon out in the rain. The clips that look the title sequence are also a favourite. I cannot imagine how you managed them, but they give the vid that extra feel that truly sets it apart.

And finally I love the positive ending with the juxtaposition between the Toccoa picture of Winter and Nixon, and Winters and Nixon watching the ball game. Would you believe I never caught how the Toccoa picture echoes the final shot before I saw you vid? And I have watched the series a lot of times. I think that is what makes this video stand out for me, in that it adds something to my viewing experience of canon – and enriches it.

Come to Jesus

I will admit it took some time before the connection between the song and the clips clicked in place for me, but when they did it was a thing of beauty. Generally speaking watching your vids is for me like reading a short story. I need to see/read the material several times before I see all the layers. I mean this in a good way, as your vids manage to invoke a subtle storytelling I really appreciate. Come to Jesus is a very good example of this.
This vid to me is about contrast. The most obvious one between the hauntingly beautiful song and the gritty images from Deadwood. More in particular the scenes that stand out for me are the reverend having a seizure while the lyrics go “You have Jesus standing near your bedside”, Bill falling of his chair to “Come to Jesus and let him hold you in his arms” and “Here in heaven you will finally understand” to Al closing the Reverends eyes.
If After rain leaves me happy, this video haunts me. But that’s sometimes good to.

BTW – I understand that this vid is made together with another person? Unfortunately I don’t know who he/she is, but I hope you will forward feedback to them as well.

There

I will admit I had some problems with the beginning of this vid. It might have been the music and that odd rhythm box, and it might have been that the beginning was a long clip of Laura in the doctor’s office – but after the beginning I was hooked. This is a very good character portrait, and it showed the beauty, strength and some times strangeness of Laura Roslin. I also felt that the song fitted the character very well, and the lyrics were a very good match. After repeated viewings I must say that I appreciate the slow, contemplative feel of the video – as it matches Laura. I particularly like when the lyrics go “ Strangers I meet…I keep them at a distance, it’s not the time for me to let them inside” and matches this with clips of Laura and Commander Adama, the security guard and Apollo. This told me a lot about her character. I will not say that this was my favourite video, for that the beginning still doesn’t sit well with me, but all in all I like it very much.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for such lovely and detailed feedback (and yes, believe it or not, I do actually consider even the less positive stuff lovely!). It's such a rare treat to get any at all, let alone such comprehensive thoughts. I can totally understand what you're saying about the beginning of "There" and in a lot of ways, it is very different than most BSG vids (and I got hammered on at Vividcon for it) with that slow intro and the slow music. It's one of those cases where you know going in it won't work for a lot of people, but you go with what you want, if that makes any sense.

I'm especially glad when I can make vids in small fandoms that really connect with people. Especially Deadwood and BoB, which are both so dear to my heart -- it's been just wonderful to hear what people have felt about those vids, and I thank you very much for taking the time to comment on them. It means a lot to me.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

It was a pleasure! :)

Especially Deadwood and BoB, which are both so dear to my heart

For me too. I will always be grateful to HBO for making them (and the Wire and Rome)as they are some of my favourite shows ever. They have good characters, excellent storytelling and their own distinct aesthetics. I feel in many ways that the storytelling in these series are more akin to a novel than you average tv-show, and it just occurred to me that that is a further point I enjoy with your vids - you manage to encompass that "novel-feel".
And if that doesn't make sense please forgive me, as the coffee hasn't started to work yet.

Also in the case of BoB I'm forever in love with Winters/Nixon. Subsequently much love for your icon. :)

Buffy/Polaroid Millenium

[(Anonymous)]

Hi,

Just wanted to say how impressed I was with the Buffy/Polaroid Millenium vid. Very very good. Thanks. L.

Re: Buffy/Polaroid Millenium

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[ixchel55.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I ever sent you comments on your 'Miracles' vid - 'Darkness, Darkness' - I probably didn't. The first time I went through your vid archives I knew very little about 'Miracles' and what I did know turned out to be wrong.

I kept seeing comments from people whose judgment I trust about how much they likthe show and then killabeez wrote her fantastic essay in ship_manifesto and that clenched the deal.

I downloaded and watched all the episodes but that wasn't enough - I had to buy the set.

Anything fannish concerning 'Miracles' is in woefully short supply, but even were we brimming over with contributions your vid would shine through.

The clips you chose were a small, but concise taste, a promise if you will, of what was to come in this short lived series. The darkness that Paul feels pushing in around him, that he's desperately trying to find a way out of, and the desperation that pushes him toward Alva Keel.

This was wonderfully paced and, as always, your choice of music was inspired.

[ixchel55.livejournal.com]

And re-watching and commenting on 'Darkness, Darkness' reminded me that yesterday I downloaded your Big Eden vid and hadn't watched it.

I love this sweet, quirky, touching movie and I feel the same way about your vid. Once again, inspired choice of music. It describes perfectly the way Henry, and esp. Pike, are. Lovely montage of clips. They blend so well together. And you showed bits of everything and everyone, including Henry's feeling for Dean, the gorgeous scenery and all the wonderful supporting characters in this movie without losing site of the fact that Henry and Pike are the center of this story.

Love it.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Man, I can't believe I never responded to this. I never got it in mail from stupid LJ and so I had no idea it was here, and I feel like the rudest person on earth. Because such lovely feedback deserves a lot of thanks. I'm really glad someone posted on this thread the other day, or I'd never have seen it!

{{{smooches you}}}

[ixchel55.livejournal.com]

LOL! No biggie. We're all subject to the vagaries of LJ every now and then.

Not that I'll ever turn down smooches. *G*

Hee! I need to back and watch 'Darkness, Darkness' again. I love me some Paul angst.

[possum-baby.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of all your vids, but I just wanted to express my awe of one in particular - Black Soul Choir. It's so...gah. It's just perfect for Jayne. The song fits so so well. I don't suppose you have any advice on how to get hold of it short of buying the whole album? It's so rich and dark and twisty, I love it!

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much. I'm so glad you liked this one -- it's really a big fave of mine, for so many reasons... part of it is that I truly love Jayne, for better or for worse, and part of is the joy of vidding such cool music. I can probably make an MP3 of the song if you send me private mail -- though I have a tendency to be very forgetful these days, so you might have to remind me more than a few times. It's embarassing, but there you are.

[teenygozer.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to tell you how much I've been enjoying your vids! I've seen some of them at Vividcon, it's nice to be able to download them and enjoy them over & over.

[spikendru.livejournal.com]

Hey, Gwyn! Your Angel/Lindsey vid, Blood/Lust was always one of my favourites, along with Lum's Struggle and Sisabet's Last Stand in Open Country, so I was devestated when my motherboard fried and I lost all my vids. I got a new 'puter and have been attempting to re-DL them all, which brings me to the actual point of this comment (see, I do have one!) While perusing your site to re-download "Blood/Lust", I discovered your Big Eden vid and you could possibly have heard my squee about 3 miles away. Big Eden is probably my favourite move evah, and I was thrilled to see you made a vid! And the song, "Words Fail" is absolutely perfect for Pike and Henry.

Thank you so much! I now have two favorite vids from one trip to your site!

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I confess, Blood/Lust is one of my favorites -- working on it was such a treat for me. And I'm really thrilled to hear from other Big Eden fans, because while we may be small, we have *taste*. ;-)

So glad you enjoyed them!

'Try not to breathe'

[transcendancing.livejournal.com]

I loved this so much - I often think on the fact that Jack is always an observer to history and never really the point of the story, he's always there, seeing, feeling and experiencing - but he's almost always in the background. I like that Ianto provides that grounding - that limelight in a way for him to not be forgotten when everyone else goes home so to speak.

Re: 'Try not to breathe'

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much! I had no idea that this had been posted, and I'm sorry for the months of delay. My God! LJ has really been crappy about sending me comments, I guess, because there are a couple more here on this thread that I've never seen! I'm so glad at least one peeked through or I'd never have seen it.

So thank you!!! I'm so very glad you enjoyed it -- Jack is so my guy right now (well, him and Ianto). ;-)

[lordshiva.livejournal.com]

AAHHHH!!! I FREAKING LOVE IT! I mean I love the song anyway, but it's just so really great this vid. I'm all a-gushy and full of squee:-)

[catwalksalone]

So last night I watched Big Eden and maybe drunken-flailed a little in my lj, and when I woke up this morning sdwolfpup had pointed me in the direction of your vid. Naturally, I downloaded and watched right away.

I can type now I've stopped crying. Thank you so much - that was an incredibly beautiful vid that encapsulated the film perfectly. It broke me and put me back together just the way the film did and I know I'll be watching it many times. (Piiiiiiiike. *smish*)

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is so sweet of you! Thank you so much! That vid is so, so dear to my heart. I had been following Eric Schweig's career for a long time, and I was just so happy to see him in that role, and he and Henry are just so... perfect for each other, such dorky, gentle guys, so in need of the right man.

[equusentric.livejournal.com]

This vid made me fall in love with the show all over again! ♥

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Yay!!! Falling in love is a good thing!! Thank you. ;-)

[serrico.livejournal.com]

Flashpoint vid! And it is *excellent*. Very nice mixture of the coolpants actiony stuff and the more emotional heart of the show: Ed and his family, Wordy and his wife, Sam and his past life as a soldier. I am *very* happy to have found this vid. :)

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I really, really loved making it. It's a rare opportunity when you can put the coolpants actiony stuff in a vid along with the more emotional things. The song just worked perfectly for that.

[magnifica7.livejournal.com]

I just watched your BSG vids and enjoyed them immensely. I'm crap at giving feedback for vids, sorry, but at least I can tell you that you have my thanks for sharing your artwork!

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry it took so long to reply to this -- I had a folder of things to do and forgot to look at the folder! But I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the comments, and I'm so glad to hear that they worked for someone!

Also, Ezra!!!

[ellex42.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to let you know that I found your Keen Eddie vids...they're wonderful! You've renewed my interest in the show, and now I think I'll have to buy the DVD's, despite their lack of the original music.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Sorry it took me so long to reply! But I wanted to say thank you!!I just love that show so much and it breaks my heart that it didn't get the treatment it deserved, but I'm glad that there are still fans out there.

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

I was amazed to find a Charlie Jade vid. So few of us know about that program. It gave a good feeling of what the show was all about.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

I know, it's pretty small, isn't it!!? I'm so glad to find someone who came into it from somewhere else -- most of the fans I've met were people who'd seen our vid or keiko_kirin's and started watching; I know there are others outside that sphere and I keep hoping to find them, so it's great that posted! We need to unite and organize!

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

I think it's time for a re-watch. Then I'll have to make a vid from it. Just have to decide which show opening I'm going to use.

Right now I only do tv show opening mash-ups. They really appeal to me in a way that music videos don't. Must be part of my upbringing, the one minute story...

[etrangere.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to tell you how much I loved your Mad Men vid ^^ The way you capture each woman's romantic journey, the gorgeous editing and subtle portray... awesome!!

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!! It is really hard to do a bad job with those wonderful ladies. I adore them all, and the show, so much.

Come On

[amy_vic.livejournal.com]

You have no idea how happy I was to stumble across a Flashpoint vid; it was beginning to feel like I was the only one watching the show. So to find that there's at least one other person who not only likes it, but likes it enough to vid it as well as you did? God, SO HAPPY. Thank you so much.

(Also, that little clip at the end never fails to crack me up.)

Re: Come On

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad!!! We are not a huge fandom, that's for sure, but we're definitely out there. I wish there were more vids in it, for sure -- it seems like a hugely viddable fandom to me, so I keep hoping we will see more.

[moonfoot-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I just watched After Rain by recommendation from a friend and I am so glad I did. It's wonderful! And it's made me want to watch the entire series over again. ;___;

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I always think that watching the series all over again is a good thing! You can never really have too much of the boys.

[cass404.livejournal.com]

Polaroid Millenium was really amazing. Made me miss Buffy and the gang.

I also realized that I watched your Justified (Lost Cause) vid long ago when I belatedly was first thinking of checking out that show and it really made me want to watch it. So belated thank you.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It's always so cool to hear that about something you did earlier, to know it's out there still giving people something fun. Yay!

Media Cannibals Partners in Crime

[karen-leigh schmocker (from livejournal.com)]

Watched so many of your vids and loved so many. I have Partners In Crime on vcr tape and really really want it on dvd. Wish you were all together still producing such wonderful things.

Re: Media Cannibals Partners in Crime

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear that! I've been trying for the past couple years to put up the old vids online -- not remastered, just digitized. It never seems to happen, but I'm hoping to have a conversation with someone at Vidukon about it, and maybe we'll see some momentum.

[lonelybrit]

Just found my way here via a rec on LJ. Absolutely loved your Pacific Rim vids, both 'Brother' and 'Radioactive' left me smiling (if a bit misty eyed for the former) and definitely looking forward to Pacific Rim 2 :)

And I also thoroughly enjoyed the Marvel vids, 'How You Like Me Now' in particular was tremendous fun. So thank you for all of these, wonderful work, bravo!!

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Oh, a rec, yay!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing such a lovely comment -- it makes me feel like persevering even when I wonder if what I'm doing matters worth it. Connecting with someone is just the bestest thing ever. Thank you!