New vid: "Hard Sun" (Firefly)

[bradcpu]

It's still coming down on me.

Vid title: Hard Sun
Vidders: bradcpu and laurashapiro
Length: 3:38
Fandom: Firefly
Artist: Eddie Vedder

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Created with contributions from Firefly vidders kiki_miserychic, millylicious, obsessive24, thedothatgirl, and vchrusch. Special thanks also to P., who helped with laurashapiro's footage, and to geezola who originally pointed me toward the song and also helped

Comments

[bradcpu]

It makes mine joyful to read that. I'm glad it brought you a little bit of what it feels like to me to come together with other vidders. We missed you!

[serrico]

...huh. *watches again*

This is a vid that expands the definition of vidding--that takes what vids can do in a direction totally divergent from the mainstream, and winds up saying something meaningful not only about the source, but about those who manipulate the source, and why.

I think I like it. :)

[e_transitions]

ditto - very different, but in an I-am-in-continuous-awe kind of way.

"It's a feeling of unity and joy" - I think you perfectly translated that in the vid! The whole thing is amazing

[bradcpu]

If the sense of unity came across... that's just so rewarding to me. I suppose it's sort of a I-heart-fandom vid, just with kind of a different approach to it. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on it.

[bradcpu]

Wow, you say it much better than I can! (See this is why I vid instead of using words. Words + Brad = Awkward.) Also? Flattering in a huge way.

Thank you so much.

[giandujakiss]

That was gorgeous! Gorgeous just, you know, the vid parts - and the meta was perfect, too! And - I do that too - I mean, not Firefly necessarily, but when I go running, I listen to music and mentally vid it!

Also, I love how you made it rain. You are a god! :-)

[bradcpu]

when I go running, I listen to music and mentally vid it!
The most amazing feeling for me is when we're all able to connect through experiences like this. It's such a joyful feeling to know that we're all united in a way. Thank you so much for sharing that.

Also, I love how you made it rain. You are a god!
My wife and I actually chased a thunderstorm in our car to get that shot. It hadn't rained for three weeks, and it was just days until the submission deadline.

[shoopdancer]

This is absolutely beautiful. The integration of Firefly with the original footage was beyond perfect and was extremely picturesque.

I also have to say this video is a perfect representation of exactly how I (and I imagine most vidders) feel while trying to gain inspiration from music. You captured the feeling of becoming immersed in your surrounds, whether your travelling on the train or walking the streets, and having ideas just flood into your consciousness. This video made it feel like an incredibly powerful experience, or at least that was my interpretation of your use of original footage.

Amazing video! :)

[bradcpu]

Thank you so much, Shoop!

I also have to say this video is a perfect representation of exactly how I (and I imagine most vidders) feel while trying to gain inspiration from music
That is so cool. :) I had really hoped that people would be able to connect with this video in a personal way, and this is exactly the type of thing I mean. It's all about feeling like you're part of a bigger community, you know? That's such a wonderful feeling and that's what I wanted to share here.

[bradcpu]

We're missing you already. Really glad you enjoyed this.