Am I the last one to do the Vidding Meme?
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thedothatgirlLots of vidders on my flist have done this and tagged anyone who hasn't - Oooh that includes me so seeing as I am having a skive this Friday afternoon here are my thoughts (behind a cut even! )
I won't tag anyone specifically as I think it's been done but if you vid I'd love to see your take on the questions.
1. When did you first start vidding?
August 2004. ye gods!
2. What would you say was your inspiration or motivation to start doing it?
I went to an AtS Convention where they played fanvids in between the Q&A's - first time I had ever seen them. I tried desperately to find the same vids on line but I did findcharmax , sdwolfpup and sockkpuppett sites and spent a whole year or so watching everything they'd made plus many more until a year later I attempted some pretty obvious song/ideas I'd stock piled myself.
3. What do you or have you vidded?
Until now just the Whedonverse (Buffy/Angel/Firefly) Presently these are the only shows/characters I care to the extent that I would want to vid. There is one other show I may dally with this year, but we'll have to see how that progresses. I would love to try movies but just need 'that' song.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration from for vids? Is it the song? An idea? Someone else?
So far it has always been the song. The lyrics will suggest a pairing/character or situation - or in the case of instrumentals just the style of the music will trigger associations with a particular show or episode. I can't really work any other way. I have tried to find songs that may suit a show or Character but none seem to inspire although I am always open to suggestions.
5. What was your favorite video to make or do?
Toughie. It wavers between 'House Rules' -thanks tomara_sho and ' Swell Party'. Both AtS vids from strong songs that from the moment I heard them I could visualize the scenes that would work. All the clips just fell into place on the timeline I don't think either took too long to make and were technically angst free. As both were comedic I also got a huge laugh out of making them. What? I always laugh at my own jokes....
6. What was your least favorite video to make or do?
Probably the one that's sitting on the timeline right now. I do hope I come to love it nearer completion.
7. Which video are you most proud of?
Signal to Noise, although I know it could be tweaked. I loved 'Serenity' so much I was very apprehensive about making a vid using source that was so special to me. Fortunately I think I found a truly great song (although it was at least 3 minutes too long in it's original state)spent a long time thinking about the structure and was generally satisfied with the result.
8. What's the best feedback or comment you've ever gotten?
Any feedback from other vidders is special from a technical point of view. Comments from fans who are moved emotionally is adored. There are also a few vidders whose work I have always loved likecharmax and when they take the time to leave feedback I feel honoured. I was stunned when heresluck Rec'd 'Signal to Noise' particularly as, to me they had made the best Serenity vid I had ever seen 'New Frontier'. I'm such as slacker with giving feedback that I love it when any of the vidders on my flist take time to comment.
9. What is your opinion on clip theft?
It used to enrage me - now I just get annoyed at the rudeness & laziness. Had they asked for help I would have given it.
10. Favorite genre to vid to (comedy, angst, romance, drama, AU)?
Comedy but I do like to spread it around, - that said thoug AU's - I don't think I have the imagination, so I kind of leave well alone.
11. Favorite pairing(s)?
Whatever the songs suggests but I am a little partial to Buffy/Angel/Angelus, so may 'hear' that rather than some other pairings.
12. What just drives you up the wall when it comes to vidding?
How long have you got? On the tech side stuff like - the different aspect ratios for BtVS/AtS? Why? I still use the numpty WMM to edit and there is no way round it other than to crop down the clips to avoid the squash/stretch. Also I hate being such a technotwit with limited time and intellect - oh to be able to just spend a day playing with more sophisticated editing programs and other such shiny stuff like avisynth.
13. Is vidding a pastime, hobby or something to help gain experience to do more later in life?
It's another way for me to express fandom love of the whedonverse. That makes it a pastime involving my obsession.
14. What is your latest project or idea for your next vid if your muse isn't dead?
I refer to point 6 - I love the song, I love the character but it's not coming together as I'd like. I'll be firing up the paddles and shouting 'clear!' any time soon.
15. Finally, what kind of words of wisdom would you offer someone who wants to vid/ is a newbie?
Watch lots of different vids and make a note of what you enjoy about them. Also commercials, trailers and the like. Have a theme/story to tell, it doesn't have to be deep/ meaningful or meta, but it does help to have a point. I hear tell that beta's you trust are useful, but ultimately I would always say make the vid for yourself and then you know that there will be at least one person who will love it.
Don't expect brilliant results first time out or to get feedback. And finally for goodness sake have fun.
August 2004. ye gods!
2. What would you say was your inspiration or motivation to start doing it?
I went to an AtS Convention where they played fanvids in between the Q&A's - first time I had ever seen them. I tried desperately to find the same vids on line but I did find
charmax , sdwolfpup and sockkpuppett sites and spent a whole year or so watching everything they'd made plus many more until a year later I attempted some pretty obvious song/ideas I'd stock piled myself. 3. What do you or have you vidded?
Until now just the Whedonverse (Buffy/Angel/Firefly) Presently these are the only shows/characters I care to the extent that I would want to vid. There is one other show I may dally with this year, but we'll have to see how that progresses. I would love to try movies but just need 'that' song.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration from for vids? Is it the song? An idea? Someone else?
So far it has always been the song. The lyrics will suggest a pairing/character or situation - or in the case of instrumentals just the style of the music will trigger associations with a particular show or episode. I can't really work any other way. I have tried to find songs that may suit a show or Character but none seem to inspire although I am always open to suggestions.
5. What was your favorite video to make or do?
Toughie. It wavers between 'House Rules' -thanks to
mara_sho and ' Swell Party'. Both AtS vids from strong songs that from the moment I heard them I could visualize the scenes that would work. All the clips just fell into place on the timeline I don't think either took too long to make and were technically angst free. As both were comedic I also got a huge laugh out of making them. What? I always laugh at my own jokes.... 6. What was your least favorite video to make or do?
Probably the one that's sitting on the timeline right now. I do hope I come to love it nearer completion.
7. Which video are you most proud of?
Signal to Noise, although I know it could be tweaked. I loved 'Serenity' so much I was very apprehensive about making a vid using source that was so special to me. Fortunately I think I found a truly great song (although it was at least 3 minutes too long in it's original state)spent a long time thinking about the structure and was generally satisfied with the result.
8. What's the best feedback or comment you've ever gotten?
Any feedback from other vidders is special from a technical point of view. Comments from fans who are moved emotionally is adored. There are also a few vidders whose work I have always loved like
charmax and when they take the time to leave feedback I feel honoured. I was stunned when heresluck Rec'd 'Signal to Noise' particularly as, to me they had made the best Serenity vid I had ever seen 'New Frontier'. I'm such as slacker with giving feedback that I love it when any of the vidders on my flist take time to comment. 9. What is your opinion on clip theft?
It used to enrage me - now I just get annoyed at the rudeness & laziness. Had they asked for help I would have given it.
10. Favorite genre to vid to (comedy, angst, romance, drama, AU)?
Comedy but I do like to spread it around, - that said thoug AU's - I don't think I have the imagination, so I kind of leave well alone.
11. Favorite pairing(s)?
Whatever the songs suggests but I am a little partial to Buffy/Angel/Angelus, so may 'hear' that rather than some other pairings.
12. What just drives you up the wall when it comes to vidding?
How long have you got? On the tech side stuff like - the different aspect ratios for BtVS/AtS? Why? I still use the numpty WMM to edit and there is no way round it other than to crop down the clips to avoid the squash/stretch. Also I hate being such a technotwit with limited time and intellect - oh to be able to just spend a day playing with more sophisticated editing programs and other such shiny stuff like avisynth.
13. Is vidding a pastime, hobby or something to help gain experience to do more later in life?
It's another way for me to express fandom love of the whedonverse. That makes it a pastime involving my obsession.
14. What is your latest project or idea for your next vid if your muse isn't dead?
I refer to point 6 - I love the song, I love the character but it's not coming together as I'd like. I'll be firing up the paddles and shouting 'clear!' any time soon.
15. Finally, what kind of words of wisdom would you offer someone who wants to vid/ is a newbie?
Watch lots of different vids and make a note of what you enjoy about them. Also commercials, trailers and the like. Have a theme/story to tell, it doesn't have to be deep/ meaningful or meta, but it does help to have a point. I hear tell that beta's you trust are useful, but ultimately I would always say make the vid for yourself and then you know that there will be at least one person who will love it.
Don't expect brilliant results first time out or to get feedback. And finally for goodness sake have fun.
I won't tag anyone specifically as I think it's been done but if you vid I'd love to see your take on the questions.
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Date: 2008-04-04 06:19 pm (UTC)It looks like both you and I started vidding at pretty much the same time - Fall 2004. Pretty cool. I don't know Buffy or Angel, but if I haven't watched your Firefly videos, I should. It was a great show and a fantastic movie.
I liked reading your meme.
Date: 2008-04-04 06:34 pm (UTC)You were one my very first feedbacker's! I'd never gotten anything substantial until I received an email from you about "Classical Medley For 4 Vampires" it's stuck in my mind ever since. :D Oh and "I Am What I Am" which I cringe at now (not the feedback, the vid.) Looking at some of your humour vids, we definitely share a similar crack taste.
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Date: 2008-04-05 12:01 pm (UTC)A couple of my later Firefly ones maybe worth looking at but the first one is a bit on the cheesey side ;)
I still have a load of memes to read yet but the ones I have are very entertaining.
Re: I liked reading your meme.
Date: 2008-04-05 12:07 pm (UTC)My goodness! I hope I was polite :) I knew as much about giving feedback as I did vidding then.
I remember all your slayerverse vids with great fondness. I used to download them and me and
And I think we do have a similar taste in humour - I just wish I'd thought of 'Tiptoe through the tulips' for a Spike/Xander vid first - Oh and there was 'Right Said Fred' for Giles & the scoobies too ! :D
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Date: 2008-04-06 09:17 am (UTC)and I feel for you on #6, hope that comes round. Give it a slap! :P
f.XXXx
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Date: 2008-04-06 06:16 pm (UTC)I hope I get a song too, I tend to get ideas when I'm at conventions so I going to one this weekend - I'm keeping everything crossed :)
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Date: 2008-04-07 02:57 pm (UTC)Which films do you have as possibile things to vid?
*has fingers crossed*
f. XXXx
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Date: 2008-04-07 03:36 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-04-07 03:45 pm (UTC)Oh if you'd do Equilibrium I would LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER♥
I don't know you well enough to know what kind of films you like to watch most.
Just off the top of my head, how about Aeon Flux or Constantine?
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Date: 2008-04-07 08:52 pm (UTC)I have the Underworld DVD's - just because I liked the style of the footage 'artsy and slick'. I enjoyed Constantine when I saw it recently but I have never seen Aeon Flux (shocking, I know) but I tend to gravitate towards that sort of film instead of chic flic fodder.
Can't always get baby sitter so we can get to the cinema and these films never look quite the same on the small tv. Except for Van Helsing which I'd rather have never seen at all.
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Date: 2008-04-07 09:29 pm (UTC)I must watch The Underworld ones again, Not seen them in aaaages. Ke is fabby as Constantine. :D Aeon Flux has really beautiful footage and Charlize Theron's always a treat to watch. I like the film a lot.
What about making a vid of one of Ellie's fave films? I am behind with all my projects this year but Bear will get his birthday vid at some point. He wants Labyrinth or last year's excellent TMNT film. I haven't found the music yet Got SPN tracks coming out of my ears LOL!
ROFFLINGLLAMAS@ your comment on Van Helsing. I saw that on DVD and didnt like it at all, thought it was very poor and then only a couple of months ago I thought, awww, maybe I was wrong. I got half way through it - I was right the first time, it is a very poor film.
I know what you mean about the cinema. Mum & I go as often as we can on a Weds. We go for the first screening which is about 11am, so I have plenty of time to be home for B, plus as it's Weds, we only pay for one ticket - Orange Wednesdays - heheheheheee! I don't own a television, I watch my DVDs on the computer.
I'd really like to see what you'd make of the Underworld films. What sort of a vid have you contemplated?
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Date: 2008-04-09 11:46 am (UTC)As for Underworld I think it may be likely to be an action vid. Just need that song really.
I read that you'd got the SPN bug. I'd love to see what you come up with, I'm sure you'll give it the 'Friv' treatment.
It really is 'the' fandom being vidded in great quantity, and I love the enthusiam shown by probably first time vidders, even if they all seem to be using the same songs ;)
And btw no TV? O.o
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Date: 2008-04-10 10:59 pm (UTC)awww, I hope you get struck by inspiration soon, Maybe the girls kicking ass vidshow will be the one that gets chosen, it'd be ace for that. I will do Ultraviolet again if thatvid show is the one to be done. What of the things listed so far take your fancy?
The SPN thing is getting out of hand, I can't move for hearing a song that I think I can use... it's ridiculous :-/ I'm sticking to 4 songs but I'll only make 2 vids, well am only planning on making two :P one for Kitty and one for me. Just hope Kitty will like it, I don't want to let her down especially as she's waited so long, it isnt going to be like the sample piece I showed her aaaages ago and her SPN vids are really so cool. :D It's entirely Kitty's fault I'm hooked on SPN :P LOL!
I hope I've not chosen tracks that have been vidded to death in the SPN thing. I've deliberately avoided watching vids like the plague, have seen less than half a dozen.
I don't know how much you've seen of it. Did it not capture you? Must admit I wasnt immediately taken with it, Ijumped in on Season 2 first :( big mistake! :P but I'm OK now :P hehehehe and the boys are gorgeous eye candy. hehhehee!
Nope, not had television in 4 years. The formula 1, CSI and L&O were what I missed but I can get L&O and CSI off limewire and be a season ahead. :P I can't afford to have tv and internet, the net won hands down :P
You upto anything exciting this weekend? :D
*mwah* f. XXXx
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Date: 2008-04-11 09:44 am (UTC)We get lots of SPN entries in the awards site
Off to a Firefly & BSG convention in Heathrow in a couple of hours. We have Adam Baldwin appearing but a few last minute cancellations means that some of the other headline guests won't be there. That said though we will have fun anyway. There will be picspam very soon.