So I just finished watching Kimi ga Nozomu Eien, and I am totally psyched about starting a new project using that with the song "Wasting My Time" by Default (no, I'm not particularly worried about anyone "stealing" my concept and would probably be relieved if somebody else would want to make this video in my stead). Now, if you're familiar with both the anime and the song, I think a review of the lyrics will basically piece the video together by itself. Now, with an anime and song that go hand-in-hand like this, life for the editor should be easy, right? Wrong. I have three concerns I'd like to voice and gather opinions on:
1. The literalness of the video would require prior viewing of the series in order to make any sense of it, which is something I try my hardest to avoid. (bring up my Air video, and I will gut you)
2. The video would basically be a re-telling of the original series, which is kind of boring. (not "kills the video" boring, but is kind of half a strike on the record ) (bring up my Air video, and I will gut you)
3. Most of the lyrics would be taken quite literally, which is kind of a turn-off; I personally think lyrics should require some wordplay or out-of-the-box thought in order to be interpreted. (bring up my Air video, and I will tell you to stop dropping acid)
These self-projected hurdles are making me afraid to edit the video before it's even started.
Thoughts? Comments? Narcissism?











