Let the World Crash (Saikano/Skillet)

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Thu May 17, 2007 1:46 pm

Quite nice! I rather liked the use of facial expressions, you pretty much told the story through them.

There were a few points where the video seemed to lose focus; I thought especially the bit towards the end where you brought in frames focusing on other characters (not the main two), which I think was a little out of the usual two-character pattern.

Otherwise this was well done.

Bakadeshi · Post by **Bakadeshi** » Thu May 17, 2007 2:20 pm

I was a little reluctant to get this at first since I have yet to see the rest of the series. Now I feel almost like I don't have to ;p This seems like a good trip down memory lane for saikane fans, I haven't seen past like volume 2 of the series, so I could be wrong, but I feel like I pretty much got the story from your video alone without having to.

Solid editing, I think this is probably the best video i've seen from you in that regard.

This song is also full of win, so you get my

capy ;p

Kristyrat · Post by **Kristyrat** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:26 pm

Definately enjoyed this at Acen, excellent pace and the story/flow kept me riveted.
Nice job : up :

[Kristyrat]

dj_ultima_the_great · Post by **dj_ultima_the_great** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:03 pm

Thanks again for the comments everyone.

the bit towards the end where you brought in frames focusing on other characters (not the main two)

I see where you're coming from there, and I think I have an explanation for that. That was one of the very first parts I had ever planned out when I came up with the idea, but the original idea included more of the side characters in more of the video. I guess that when I got the idea cemented in my head, I never really changed that part like I did the rest of the video.

I was a little reluctant to get this at first since I have yet to see the rest of the series.

If you have any interest in the series still, then I suggest the manga. The anime is good in its own respect, but it doesn't hold a candle to the sheer imagery, story, and details of the books. Failing that, Saikano isn't a great anime, but it's worth getting to the last episode if you're interested.

And yes. This song is full of win. <333

Thanky thanky, folks. ^_^

- Jen

omegaevolution · Post by **omegaevolution** » Fri May 18, 2007 7:10 am

great song, nice editing, I really enjoyed watching this AMV, nice job ultima

4/5

Willen · Post by **Willen** » Fri May 18, 2007 8:34 am

Hrm, I thought I replied to this thread.

I really liked this video. It's one of the better Saikano videos, IMO. You did a really good job portraying the relationship between the characters. Nice scene selections, and I liked the little bit of some secondary characters since it provides contrast and adds a dramatic touch to the segment.

inthesto · Post by **inthesto** » Fri May 18, 2007 8:54 am

Liked the beta, love the real video, but there's one minor problem.

OtakuForLife · Post by **OtakuForLife** » Fri May 18, 2007 10:33 am

It's gooood...

dj_ultima_the_great · Post by **dj_ultima_the_great** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:53 pm

Heh. I go to reply to comments and suddenly this is already on the second page. Tons of videos being released, I guess. o.o

Otherwise good storytelling and smooth, u shouldve used a bit more of some effects in some parts.

Think I missed this last time (still getting used to the edit button being in this forum). While I very much enjoy effects in videos, I'm not very good at doing them myself. They always look kind of awkward (not too savvy with Photoshop, really...). I'm working on more daring types of effects, but generally speaking, I'll leave the effects videos to people who can do them well.

inthesto wrote:Liked the beta, love the real video, but there's one minor problem.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5549/puppetsgn7.jpg
http://www.khrissoden.org/sockpuppets120dpi.jpg

ZOMG sock puppets! :O Thanks, sto.

Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.

- Jen

Aerialesque · Post by **Aerialesque** » Sat May 19, 2007 7:18 pm

I've never watched Saikano, but I know that it can be extremely depressing, and it was nice to see a video that put more focus on the two characters' happier times together. I love how this video leaves you with more of a lighter feeling (hope, maybe?), rather than just utter despair...which is not what I would expect with a video using this anime. The editing is consistently solid, and I thought you did a really nice job portraying the emotional aspects of the story. A very nice romance video - one that I really enjoyed watching.

Good work!