Vid Title: Dark Blue
Author: Ana
Site: Perfect Harmony
Notes: Having never seen OTH, and therefore not a shipper in any way, I watched this vid only because Ana is a great vidder. I’m so glad I watched because even with no knowledge of who the characters are, I was entirely entertained by the pacing, the clarity, and the progression of the relationships. This is a fast-paced vid that doesn’t feel like it’s “too fast” to get into. Even if your ship isn’t Ana’s, I think you’ll love this vid for it’s general greatness!
–Recommended by Jenn, ZeroMuch
Oh my, January’s “Happy New Year” vibe extended all month long!
Cam has sent in three veeery interesting SG-1 recs. Rae’s Daniel Jackson vid, “Home” is a hard look at Daniel’s sufferings and really shows much of what has made him as strong as he is. I sometimes forget just how bad he’s had it, and this vid reminds me how much he’s overcome. In the humorous SG-1 category, Cam sent in “Vogue” by Nibikko and “Sibling Rivalry” by Brihana25. “Vogue” is so clever in the clip selection and I chuckled throughout much of the vid. It’s definitely a feel good vid and I’ll watch it for a quick “pick-me-up” many times. “Sibling Rivalry” is an odd little duck, and seeing the relationship of the team, especially Sam and Teal’c in such an amusing light is a treat.
JaniceHope’s recommendation of Corn_Child’s Firefly/Serenity vid, “Must Be Dreaming” is also a must-see new addition. It’s a River-centric vid full of the greatness that Corn_Child puts into every vid. Watch it right away!
Ana’s vid, “Dark Blue” is our first One Tree Hill vid, and I’m wowed by my interest in the show now that I’ve seen this vid. It’s a wonderful vid, whether you’ve seen the show or not or you are a shipper or not. The pacing and editing alone are enough to qualify this vid as a great one, and the relationship between the two stars of the vid just makes it all the better.
The final vid for this update is Di’s MirrorMask vid, “Illusion and Dream”. This vid is for everyone who has ever watched a fanvid, made a fanvid, or heard of a fanvid. This vid is the one that when you have company over, you say, “Wanna see something cool?” with a twinkle in your eye because you know that they’re in for an experience. The film the vid is from is strange and trippy, but the vid amplifies the strangeness of the dreamland with Di’s use of excellent pacing, transitions, and clip selection. Watch it today and I’ll bet you find yourself wowed and transported to a land of fantasy and imagination.
Vid Title: Illusion and Dream
Author: Di
Site: Perfect Harmony
Notes: Watch this now. Never heard of MirrorMask? That’s OK. Watch.This.Now. This vid is visually stunning and rendered flawlessly by Di to be a dreamlike hypnotic blend of story and trippiness. This vid actually glows with a surreal quality that hasn’t been matched. The movie lends itself to a strange, grotesque, and beautiful vibe, but Di has followed the story and punctuated the otherworldly visuals with excellent timing and gorgeous transitions. This is one of the most highly recommended vids I’ve ever added. It’s that good.
–Recommended by Jenn, ZeroMuch
