Our thoughts on the winners and contenders of the round
Editor: absrip
Title: When You Roll The Dice
Comments: "I've seen some damn creative videos from you in the past so when it comes to effects and imaginative AUs, I expect nothing other than stellar work...which this definitely is. The harsh contrast of red against black and white is so visually striking and tastefully done. Your usual inclusion of outside footage is breathtaking here, and as always, the repetition of scenes and themes works so well in your favor. The result is a beautiful piece of visual art." -- Jaidan
Editor: Anna Garbman
Title: Hand of Sorrow
Comments: "The matching of lyrics here is really good. You used the visuals nicely, paced the shots well and placed them at very fitting points in the music. Nice job with the overlays as well. I would suggest working on faded overlays because having them jump in and out on top of each other can look a bit choppy but other than that, I really enjoyed this one. It's a very good overview of the series and Richard's journey. Very visually pleasing." -- LC
Editor: Ash48
Title: Supernatural: At the Movies
Comments: "I must say, Supernatural is hardly my favorite show; yet this wonderfully creative take on it urges me to reconsider and try watching it again. You've done an outstanding job separating so many different "genres" that the series seems to possess, paying homage to each of them in a different way. As if the very concept itself isn't clever enough, the execution is phenomenal. Brilliant use of the redesigned posters! I love that you separated it into a number of mainstream genres and then, just when ones thinks that it can't get anymore creative, ended it with the comedic silent film approach. An instant favorite!" -- RJ
Editor: Azertynin
Title: I like it
Comments: "Nice sexy video, this one! The repetition of the surreal steamy scenes intercut with the more personal, "real" interactions between the two makes this an enchanting look at their arc. Great choice of music too. It's got a bit of a retro scifi feel to it, which I really like in relation to the visuals." -- Nick
Editor: Balistik
Title: Chaos Theory
Comments: "I love so many things about this video. The editing is amazing, full of great intercuts and in-shot jump cuts that are smooth and fit the music perfectly without feeling forced. The song was a great choice that captured the end of the world theme perfectly and the lyrical interpretation was clever without feeling annoyingly literal. What I most appreciate is that, contrary to first impressions, this is not just an action video full of random apocalypse scenes. It builds up a real dramatic story that goes deeper than the average multifandom epic and has a genuine emotional impact in addition to the exciting visuals. The fact that you chose to end it with death and despair rather than some potential for hope is also very interesting. Beautiful work." -- LC
Editor: Blitzed451
Title: This is Halloween
Comments: "There are so many videos to this song and most of them are a lot of fun but has got to be one of my favorites. You chose all the right shots to make the show look so weird and deranged (which it can be at times but here moreso than usual). Nice matching to the lyrics too! You managed to interpret some of the lyrics in a very interesting way, like "say it twice" with the two Crichtons. Visually, it flowed well and captured a very festive Halloween mood. Loving this one!" -- Nick
Editor: bradcpu
Title: Go With the Flow
Comments: "This is a wonderful, visually intense experience that I very much enjoyed. Gorgeous use of the visuals and motion here, and the incorporation of the mind wipe footage is nicely placed throughout, which is highly effective. Great use of effects as well. I know that they're in there but I can't quite pick out what was from the show and what you added, which is always a very good sign. The parallels drawn between the various scenes show that a lot of thought went into this video. It certainly paid off!" -- RJ
Editor: brighette
Title: Citizen Soldiers
Comments: "There are so few Jericho videos out there, let alone really good ones, so I'm a little hooked on this fantastic overview. You really covered season one from start to finish, showing the progression of all the characters, their suffering, journeys (both individual and as a group) and how it all built up to the intense and depressing finale. The song was absolutely perfect. It so well captures the spirit of the show. I also love how you incorporated the repeated shots of Hawkins marking off the nuked cities on the map throughout. It really added to the emotional impact of the story you were telling. The simple, straightforward style of editing had a really nice flow and gave it all a very real feeling. Just a very well done and beautiful video all around." -- Jaidan
Editor: Camelia1986
Title: Halloween In Sunnydale
Comments: "Wow this really makes me miss Buffy. The series was such a fun, imaginative one and those Halloween episodes are among my favorites from the seven years it was on. This video is flawless in its portrayal of the spirit of the show, and I love it for that. I've watched this over and over and haven't tired of it at all. It's both fun and a little off, which is exactly what I feel the series at its heart was all about. Great job." -- LC
Editor: Castor
Title: Hole In The Earth
Comments: "Man, this is one fun action video! I love this movie and your overview completely did it justice with a great combination of fast-paced scenes and the slower, more subtle moments. Amazing editing on the action sequences. Damn intense! If I wasn't already a fan of the film, I'd want to run out and see it after viewing this tribute." -- Nick
Editor: Castor
Title: Lonely Soul
Comments: "I'm a huge fan of anime and this is one of the more beautiful AMVs that I've seen. It was well structured, smoothly edited, fit the music wonderfully and had a great buildup with the music to an exciting and powerful ending. Perfect execution of the theme, showing the characters' respective journeys, their growing angst and emotions, and the development of their relationships throughout. And so pretty! Incredible use of the visuals." -- LC
Editor: Cerviel Silvare
Title: The Sky is the Limit
Comments: "Outstanding effects work here! I understand this was done for a challenge, but your take on the subject is very creative. It's short, to the point and exciting to watch. If I was one of the contestants, I'd be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what winner was revealed at the end. Awesome work!" -- Nick
Editor: Chayiana
Title: You're safe now
Comments: "I haven't gotten around to seeing Merlin just yet, but this stands on its own as a clear and complete narrative. I don't need to have seen the series to feel pain for these characters. You conveyed exactly what was going on in detail while still putting your own creative spin on it and not just following the story scene for scene, which I like a lot. Really nice use of recoloring to distinguish between the "flashbacks" of Merlin and Freya's brief relationship and the later buildup to their tragic end. You managed to tell a very powerful, moving and saddening story that anyone can appreciate regardless of their previous knowledge of the characters. It's a wonderful piece of work." -- LC
Editor: Daniel Goland
Title: It's Going To Be Biblical
Comments: "Interesting music choice. It does a real nice job of capturing the disturbing and depressing mood of the film and your video's review of it. Really complements the visuals. I like that you covered the entire film without the editing feeling either rushed or cramped, starting with such a sweet moment between father and daughter and slowly building up to all sorts of violence and death. Very effective, both heartbreaking and just plain unsettling." -- Nick
Editor: Dayln
Title: Hurricanes
Comments: "This is one of the most riveting fan videos that I have ever seen. Your approach is original, creative and simply breathtaking. Having the relationship angle build up in such a subtle way was a fantastic choice and your use of the frenetic visuals was truly inspired. I don't believe that I've ever seen a BSG video quite like this before. It's incredibly unique and compelling. Every time I view this, I pick up on new elements that previously went unnoticed; there is just so much to take in. Please color me exceptionally impressed!" -- RJ
Editor: Destiny
Title: Til Death
Comments: "Well...I absolutely love Harper's Island but with only 13 episodes, a lot of videos just seem to repeat each other. So I'm always on the lookout for a fresh, interesting take on the miniseries and good god, this is certainly it. Something about this is unbelievably compelling. It just feels so...off? Between the coloring, in-shot zooms and trippy music, it's disturbingly hypnotic. Normally, the types of effects you used are annoying and inappropriate but they all work perfectly and feel so right in this video, it's fantastic. My favorite sequence is right at the end from 2:20, where you alternated between the home video clips of each character and their respective deaths. Beautifully devastating." -- Jaidan
Editor: Di
Title: Above and Below
Comments: "This is just stupendous work. Having seen both Doctor Who and Torchwood, I can appreciate just how intensive the editing is and how much thought you put into the structure of the video. The parallels you've drawn between the two shows and the actions and experiences of the central characters is simply stunning. Stephen's death morphing into the Master's "birth" at 2:32, for example. Breathtaking! I didn't need to read the description to understand what you were doing here. I love that the first verse focuses on Jack, then the second verse on the Doctor, and from there the two shows and characters come together in an explosive buildup to the end. I'm also very impressed with the attention to lyrical interpretation, especially the sequence from 1:34 to 1:41. This is simply one of the most powerful and creative character studies I've seen." -- RJ
Editor: Di
Title: If You Were Gay
Comments: "You would think that a video this silly might get old after too many viewings, but it just doesn't. I can't actually watch it without laughing, your choice of shots and uncanny ability to match them to the perfect points in the song (or more specifically, the lyrics) is amazing. It must have taken a lot of work to pay so much attention to details in the music and find just the right scenes to use, but it definitely paid off. This is completely hilarious and can easily be enjoyed by anyone. A great show of imagination!" -- Jaidan
Editor: Diar
Title: Dreaming
Comments: "All right, what to say about this video...well, I've seen a whole lot of Farscape videos in the past, including some really fantastic ones. Yet this is the first I've ever seen that wasn't just nicely done but actually convinced me that I might like the show. Your strict concentration on capturing the visuals and creating a nostalgic, emotional mood makes this video very special. It is because of this beautiful piece - and because of it alone - that I finally gave the series a chance and ended up loving it. Thank you for that." -- Jaidan
Editor: E-transitions
Title: Sparkle Time
Comments: "Honestly, I don't care for Twilight, but I'm pretty much in love with this video. You display a lot of imagination here, coming up with a really funny script to match the grunts of the singer, if he can be called that. The dialogue you composed isn't just hysterical but feels so right with the scenes used. It's easy to believe that that's what is really being said. And the way you twisted around the ending had me applauding. Very good job!" -- LC
Editor: Elion
Title: The Howling
Comments: "Wow this completely blew me away! The song you used was perfect and the fast-paced, intense and epic editing went along with it flawlessly. I really, really love the way the shots shook/vibrated with the more explosive beats of the music. 300 is a visual masterpiece...for me, it's like watching a painting in motion...and the way you cut together this video captures that aspect of it in the most gorgeous way. Kudos!" -- Jaidan
Editor: hay1ock
Title: Omen
Comments: "To be blunt, I normally loathe this style of editing. The techno-type zooming overlays and excessive flashes usually drive me insane and seem so amateur. So it's a testament to your skill that in this case, it's positively addictive and amazingly done! The techniques you used for this character-driven overview had the potential to go so wrong but you pulled it off seemingly effortlessly. Between the unusual music, frenetic pacing and mishmash of the intense visuals, there's almost no room to breathe in this video. And I mean that in the best way. If I had never heard of the show, I have no doubt I'd be compelled to check it out after seeing this awesome recap." -- Nick
Editor: Heather
Title: Nightmares Are Good
Comments: "I'll just go ahead and say it: this is one of my favorite fan-made videos of all time. I don't know if I can put my finger on exactly why, but there's something about it that strikes me as being so right. The music and lyrics are appropriately haunting and capture the spirit of the Silent Hill games as best as I've ever seen done. The editing flows like water, so smooth and professional, using the music beautifully and extremely effectively. You managed to cover the arc of the games so well, going from start to finish without feeling rushed or incomplete at all. I can watch this again and again without losing interest, it's just that good." -- LC
Editor: hollywoodgrrl
Title: Art Bitch
Comments: "Having seen a number of your videos via your previous entries from the first three rounds, I must say I have an immense amount of respect for your work. You never fall short; no matter what the source material, music choice or subject matter, you always manage to blow me away with the creativity that is ever present in your work, and the editing is, of course, always on a most professional level. This video is no exception. What a unique idea! And perfectly executed in every way that I've come to expect. Impressive as always." -- RJ
Editor: hollywoodgrrl
Title: Liquid Bird
Comments: "I enjoyed this video the first time I watched it, but I think I came to appreciate much more later on. It grew on me with subsequent viewings. I'm not a fan of SGA. In fact, I've tried to watch the show in the past and couldn't get into it. But this video has convinced me to give it another chance. The action and intensity captured here is awesome. What I love is how not just once but all the way throughout the video, the guns firing is matched up to that one distinct sound in the music. Clever choice. The motion of the shots and their reflection of the song's pacing is great. 1:15 - 1:29 is my favorite sequence. For whatever reason, it makes me want to rush out and buy the DVDs this very minute." -- Nick
Editor: HumansRSuperior
Title: The Big Sleep
Comments: "Superb stylistic approach. The editing is quite gorgeous and the way you've structured a look back at this character in his final moments before regeneration is breathtaking. I'm absolutely enchanted by the dream-like, experimental and highly artistic feel of this piece, which quickly inspired me to return to my DVDs and rewatch bits of the earlier seasons. You did a stunning job capturing the many sides of the tenth Doctor, his adventures and his relationships, building slowly but effectively up to a powerful and moving ending as he fades away into someone new. While the lyrics of the music could not be interpreted too literally, your use of them was very effective in capturing a general mood of loss as we approach the end of an era. For its unusual style and nostalgic subject matter, this is certainly one of my personal favorites." -- RJ
Editor: J.K.
Title: A Perfect Lie
Comments: "Good god this video is completely hypnotic! I was instantly hooked the first time I saw it and although I've gone on to view it an embarrassing number of times, I can't seem to get sick of it. Even after watching it to death, this vid is just as compelling and addictive as ever. Your use of the visuals in relation to the trance-like music (which was an incredible choice, by the way) is absolutely outstanding. I would definitely rank this as one of my top favorite fanvids...beautiful job!" -- Jaidan
Editor: Jesuit
Title: Our Great Depression
Comments: "I love how you used the music here. The lyrics are entirely fitting for the theme you chose to portray. The sequences with "Jack's" little work memos and text references to the support groups over related shots is really effective. The video as a whole alternates between being fun and amusing, and being pretty disturbing, which is an interesting juxtaposition. You managed to capture exactly what this film is all about." -- LC
Editor: Leviathan
Title: Destiny
Comments: "Sadly, I've never been able to get into this show but there's no denying it's produced some great videos, and this is one of them. I'd definitely be moved to investigate the series after seeing this recap. Nicely edited and very well structured as an extended trailer. It gives just enough away to be compelling without ruining every little twist or getting into too much detail. Great use of the lovely visuals that the show has to offer! I may not be much a fan of the series itself but I could watch this as many times as I like, it's wonderfully done." -- Nick
Editor: Loki
Title: On Without End (Carol Of The Supernatural)
Comments: "This is without a doubt one of the most compelling, superb Supernatural videos I've ever had the fortune to come across. The abstract nature of it is quite unique and makes this unusual overview extremely engaging. Your ability to repeat the same scenes without feeling redundant is also very impressive. And the use of effects is oustanding as well. I normally dread light rays but it seems to work well here. In addition, the muted coloring and red flashes reminiscent of film overexposure give the visuals a dreamy atmosphere that is all too easy to be entranced by." -- RJ
Editor: Lsketch42
Title: The New Prophet
Comments: "Easily one of the best Supernatural videos I've come across. Great idea and very professionally structured, which is uncommon when it comes to these types of AU - or in this case, semi-AU - trailers. You kept the spirit and premise of the episode while presenting it in your own way in the style of a very convincing movie preview. Great choice of background music, nice sound editing and great work with the intercut titles. If I had no previous experience with the show, I could easily mistake this for a real feature comedy coming out." -- LC
Editor: Martouf Marty
Title: All These Things That I've Done
Comments: "Now, I have never seen this movie but after watching your overview, I'm thinking I might have to go rent it. I've seen this song used and overused in so many videos but this is the first time that I've actually loved the result. Your editing to the music is great, moving very well from start to finish. Even though I didn't know for sure what was going on the first time I watched it - I later went on to read all about the source before seeing the video a second time - your narrative was coherent enough to feel like I was getting the full story in a structured manner that made sense, even without having seen the film. Fantastic tribute to what looks like a very interesting movie." -- Nick
Editor: meivocis
Title: Waking Up
Comments: "This is a beautiful exploration of the journey of a very complicated couple. The way it was edited to be from Bruce's perspective made it so much more compelling than the average relationship tribute. Your use of the music and attention to details within the song was wonderful. It provided a coherent narrative of their stories both as individuals and lovers, carefully using repeated footage of the initial attack to drive home just how tough their predicament was from the start, the aftereffects of the experiment and their eventual ability to pull each other through it in the end. This is a fantastic video." -- RJ
Editor: mpkio2
Title: Pandemic 2: The Startling
Comments: "Do you know how hard it is to find good South Park videos? As a major fan of the series, this was an amazing find for me. I love that (just like these two episodes), you spoofed the intense approach to horror film trailers. It was quite well structured and the choice of scenes and dialogue you used definitely had me laughing. I loved the pause with Randy "startling" himself twice in a row just before the action sequence at the end. Too much fun!" -- Jaidan
Editor: monsie
Title: Together We Will Live Forever
Comments: "This simple but very effective experimental has stood out to me since you first entered it. Although not traditional in its sense of storytelling, there is an abstract but perfectly clear narrative that pulls you in from the start. The raw emotion present throughout is painful as well as incredibly moving. You did such a beautiful job capturing the depth of their relationship and I'm glad to see that you ended it on a sweet, loving note rather than one of loss as most videos about these two characters tend to do." - LC
Editor: mresundance
Title: Runs in the Family
Comments: "This video is absolutely crazy. I wasn't sure what to think the first time I watched it but damn, it's really addictive. The frenetic pacing is wild and very daring, and often doesn't seem to go with the music at all but still somehow works. Very unusual and interesting approach that's fun as well as unsettling. In that respect, it completely reflects the show." -- Nick
Editor: ncismelanie
Title: House, The Real Slim Shady
Comments: "This vid is so enjoyable, almost a sinfully guilty pleasure in its all-out crackiness. It put a smile on my face right from the opening shots, which is always promising, and it doesn't disappoint. Your use of music is spot on...nice editing, and the occasional reverse shot to hit the beats is a great touch. The matching of shot choices to the lyrics is also very clever and a lot of fun...I found myself bouncing along with the video every time I watched it." -- Jaidan
Editor: nycalls0909
Title: Impulse
Comments: "I've watched this video countless times now and there always seems to be something new to find within it. There are many videos available that show Sam as evil but very few that make Dean the bad guy, let alone a realistic one. Not only did you flawlessly pull off a fantastic AU concept, but you did it in a way that is not often seen. The editing in this video is extremely impressive given the sheer amount of unrelated shots that you required to pull it off and make the story look convincing. If one was not familiar with the series, I can imagine they would have no idea that there was anything supernatural about it at all. However, that does not make the premise of this AU any less disturbing. If anything, it makes it far more horrific than the actual show! This video is something special whether or not one has any knowledge of the series." -- RJ
Editor: obsessive24
Title: I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful
Comments: "I love this video for many reasons. Your choice of music is perfect and the visuals, story and pacing fit with it so well. It shows a beautiful range of depth and emotion, and the sophisticated juxtaposition of beauty and destruction is captivating. The story was very well told and overall it seems so well thought out, lulling you into a false sense of calm with the slower scenes and then suddenly exploding into violence, changing with the music. Gorgeous!" -- LC
Editor: Robert Anglim
Title: Batman vs Blade
Comments: "This is undoubtedly one of the best and most convincing crossover trailers that I've ever seen. The editing is phenomenal...you did an outstanding job intertwining the footage to look like scenes from a single film instead of two very different ones. If I didn't know better, I would believe this to be a genuine preview and would probably already be marking off the release date on my calendar. It has an extremely professional quality to it and a solid coherence that is often missing in fake trailers, even in many of the good ones. It really doesn't get much better than this. Incredible work!" -- Jaidan
Editor: Robert Anglim
Title: This is Halloween
Comments: "I was addicted to this video from the first time that I saw it. I truly adore that you chose the Manson version of this popular song and used it brilliantly to capture the most bizarre, disturbing imagery from Burton's offbeat Batman films. Your incorporation of the occasional sound byte was incredibly effective and tastefully done, especially the screams. The use of music in this is superb, especially at moments such as where Catwoman slashes up the man's face perfectly in time with the punctuated beats of the song. Everything about this video is captivating in a dark yet wonderfully fun way." -- RJ
Editor: Ryan Deffley
Title: Doctor of Death
Comments: "I've never seen the other material used for this awesome crossover but I was an avid viewer of Scrubs for the eight years that it ran and I LOVE what you did here. Bringing in scenes like Cox telling JD not to ever touch him and Carla mentioning that no one really knows him personally - these moments which were relatively innocent in the show - suddenly become so dark and take on such new meanings when twisted around here. It's a really fantastic concept, structured perfectly as a trailer and meshed together beautifully from a group of very different sources. Seriously a new top favorite for me." -- Nick
Editor: Ryan Deffley
Title: Journey
Comments: "Admittedly, I've never been crazy about Smallville but this is an absolutely wonderful recap of the character. You did an amazing job covering so many different aspects of his story without the video feeling too cluttered or disjointed, pulling together the various arcs to sum up his character's journey in a very effective way. Whether or not someone knows or cares for the show, they can appreciate his story as its portrayed here, get a solid sense of the various characters and subplots, and feel for them as they develop. Stellar recap of a very epic story." -- Jaidan
Editor: Ryan Deffley
Title: Nothing Without You
Comments: "It's been a very long time since I've seen the film but it's all coming back to me now. This is a really nice capture of the movie as a whole, starting from the failure of the characters in the very beginning, progressing through their relationship over the course of the story, and wrapping up with a beautiful, satisfying ending that pretty much warms the heart. I like the feeling of completeness that the video provides. Nothing seems to be missing, yet the viewer isn't overwhelmed with too much information either where it starts to feel like you're watching the movie itself. You've created a very nice, straightforward recap that is sure to move others to watch or rewatch this inspiring film." -- LC
Editor: sabaceanbabe
Title: Fade Out
Comments: "This video is simply gorgeous in every way. I am deeply impressed by the emotional effect that it had on me. The music choice is lovely and coupled with the slow, dreamy style of editing, making wonderful use of the extended fades and overlays, the result is outstanding. The repeated use of the closeup of the knife was an inspired choice and is incredibly effective. You've done a wonderful job capturing the tortured essence of this short-lived character and her depressing journey. The impact is beautiful. I would easily consider this to be one of my very favorite character studies." -- RJ
Editor: seduff
Title: His Name Is The Doctor
Comments: "Holy hell, this is unbelievable! Where can I even begin? The seamless editing? The beautiful sound work? The flawless structure and story composition, or how about the super gorgeous use of visuals? This video is basically perfect in every way. You captured the essence of the character so well and in such a professional way that feels like it could have been a special feature on the DVDs. I love that you gave us an overview of his character not from his own perspective or through some type of general recap but specifically through the eyes of his friends - first Rose, then Martha and then a bonus sum-up line from the girl in the fireplace breaking into an exciting action sequence to end the story. WOW. No matter how many times I rewatch this, it doesn't get any less impressive." -- Nick
Editor: spockboy
Title: Tomorrow is Yesterday Gag Reel
Comments: "You really are one of the most creative people I've ever encountered. Torch might be quite the masterpiece but this little recut is equally imaginative and entertaining. I can't believe you were able to dub all of the voices yourself and make it work so well. I just about died at the "everybody's going back in time" intro and when Kirk says in the most hillbilly voice "What?" and "Get us some altitude, mister." So funny. Incredible animation and effects as well, but no surprise there! Amazing work!" -- Jaidan
Editor: spockboy
Title: Torch
Comments: "This is a true work of art that the term "sheer brilliance" doesn't even begin to describe. The use of effects and added animation here is just unbelievable. I can't remember the last time I saw a fan-made video that was both so creative and so professional. No matter how many times I see this one, it never gets old. Truly a perfect tribute to both the original series and the new film, bridging the gap between viewer generations." -- RJ
Editor: SpuffyProductions
Title: Colorblind
Comments: "There's something really beautiful about this video. Even though you've used certain effects, it feel so quiet and uncomplicated...just a straightforward overview that packs a wonderful emotional punch. The feeling you've captured gives it a lovely dreamy atmosphere that really aids the nostalgic mood driving the video. The editing is subtle and powerful, and the choice of music is just right. I love this one." -- Jaidan
Editor: strawberrybisque
Title: Monster Mash Mania
Comments: "For this, my friend, you get five golden stars for creativity. Using such a classic song to bring so many classic movies together in one big mashup of campy old school horror is very clever. From the opening beats straight through the end, this easily holds my attention and never gets old. It's the kind of video you want to dance along with (when no one is watching, of course) because it's just so much FUN. Awesome job with matching the lyrics to appropriate scenes from the various creature features - that really sold it for me!" -- Nick
Editor: tearful eye
Title: Never Be
Comments: "This is one powerful ensemble video. It's always refreshing to see someone use a less common musical artist and song choice, and the quiet intensity of your editing and structure is what makes it so effective. It's very subtle and emotional, which results in something incredibly powerful. You chose an interesting theme to work with and built it up flawlessly in such a raw, unflinching way. The repetition has an enchanting effect as well. This certainly goes right to the top of my list of favorites." -- RJ
Editor: UFO
Title: True Romance
Comments: "I saw eXistenZ ages ago but have never before seen a fanvid for it. I tend to like those sort of dark, surreal, mind-fuck films and your vid encompasses everything that made the movie so interesting to me. The music is perfect...as weird and unsettling as the film itself, and joined in such an offbeat way to the scenes and structure of your overview, the effect is haunting. It's a wonderfully disturbing capture of the essence of this bizarre story." -- Jaidan
Editor: Uncanny Antman
Title: Beat of my Own Drum
Comments: "Oh this bring backs some memories! I was smiling all the way through! As in most cases, the film wasn't quite on par with the original series but it had its own charm and is very dear to me, and this video captures exactly what I love about it - spirit! It's all about the adventure for these characters and your shot choices so perfectly timed to the music got that point across very well. So very fun to watch! This is a highly enjoyable tribute for any Firefly fan!" -- LC
Editor: Uncanny Antman
Title: 'Tis the Season
Comments: "This is freakin hilarious. I found it entertaining enough at first but burst into full on laughter by the time I hit the sex-in-a-hot-tub scene from Bad Santa. Talk about holiday spirit! This is such a clever and darkly comedic take on what is normally such a warm and nostalgic season. Great screwed up shot choices to contrast the upbeat holiday music. Wonderful meshing of the various fandoms to show the more disturbing and ridiculous sides of Christmastime movies...and a perfect ending with the santa shooting himself in the head. All things considered, I would ask if you're feeling okay but I'll leave the psychology to someone more qualified and just say...this is brilliant." -- Jaidan
Editor: Val
Title: The Heart of Everything
Comments: "I was drawn to this beautiful video from the very first viewing. I usually find Within Temptation songs frustrating because they're either used far too often or just not used well, but in this case neither issue applies. The music was indescribably perfect for the subject matter, jumping between highly emotional and ultra intense. It went perfectly with the wartime theme and you used its pacing and structure to your advantage. The effects in this are really interesting as well. I love the overlays of the typewriter especially. All of the different elements of the video came together to forge a strong, haunting overview of the movie that really works." -- LC
Editor: wolfarcher
Title: I Don't Wanna Die
Comments: "I love Buffy. I wasn't a real fan of season one but it did have its moments and this finale was one of them. You summed it up in a phenomenal way. There are so many Buffy fan trailers and music videos on Youtube and the like but so few of them are even watchable, never mind well done. This is in the latter group - VERY well done, my friend. Great background music tracks, solid structure that engages the viewer and pulls them in without giving it all away and what a buildup to an epic ending! I'm going to have to dig up my DVDs and watch that episode again sometime soon. Very nice trailer." -- Nick
Editor: wolfpup
Title: Thriller
Comments: "This is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen to either Supernatural or this popular Jackson song. I'm excited to see someone take an often overused song like this and for once do it just right. I really like that you didn't focus on the brothers as so many similar videos would have done and instead genuinely did explore the pure horror aspect of the show, concentrating on all the right shots to pull off this fun thriller theme. I have no problem watching this one over and over!" -- LC
Editor: xtexan86
Title: Schindler's List
Comments: "I very much appreciate the subtle approach you took to this overview. Simplistic but highly effective editing that allows the power (and, essentially, horror) of the film to speak for itself. The choice of instrumental is lovely and joined with the beautiful scenes you chose to highlight, the result is simply heartwrenching. I was truly close to tears by the end of it; what a powerful tribute to an unforgettable film!" -- RJ