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[JaddziaDax]

oh yea it was interesting... ive still yet to see this show but i do know atlest who the main characters are O:

[Reigna]

Okay, so here we go with the first batch...

It's good to finally see this finished. You did a really nice job portraying the characters' emotions, so even though I haven't watched the series, I still felt like I was able to connect with them. You know this already, but I lurve the scenes at around 3:47 - 4:10...cute stuffs. :3 And of course, The Formula kicks ass. Nice work, Gina, I really love this video.

VNS FTW.

orange = sexy tiemz? :O

This video would have been much different without your continued support. Thanks a lot for your comments, you know I always appreciate what you have to say. Oh and...

damn, missed thread virginity >.>

freakin awesome vid rei

Awww, too slow. Thanks a million, Callum.

woot ?! O:

EDIT: Good stuff I actually never finished watching that show since it got me a a bit bored at the beginning but I might look at it now Cute vid, the effect at 03:04 was kinda original and its fitted there. Good Job Reigna

Thanks Niwa! You should definitely finish the series. It may start out slow, but it's still awesome.

good stuff, you hit the mood and atmosphere pretty well. also I thought that the effects part near the end (from 2:57 onwards) was pretty original too

Yay originality \o/ Thanks Ingow

=O

/gets

And nice orange!

Yay! And I promise the orange is relevant XD

Uhh.. What?

I didn't know about this one Gina ;_;

Seriously thou despite the sources not matching up on their own they seem to blend pretty decent ones edited. I haven't seen the show yet and I'm guessing your editing somewhat pushed it forward allot. The drum rolls kind of killed it for me, and I mean you still have to learn allot on the technical side. But for now it gets things across and thats pretty much all that counts.

7.5/10 =)

Sowwie, Mitch ;_; I'll tell you about the next one I promise. Thanks for your comments!

Zomg it's up? =O

Me likey

Happy now? :p Thanks WC!

First Acemans "Daydreamer", now this vid :O I really need to watch Koi Kaze, before I'll know whole series from the amvs :S

The vid was pretty nice, but it seemed like you forsaken a part of the flow for the sake of more typical "slow romantic approuch". For example in 01:16 - 01:31 the music changes drastically - it's much stronger and more split into fragments, yet your vid is almost the same as in more peaceful part before (only the running provided some more dynamics to that, but this was just a second).

Similar thing can be said about scene changing - it seemed a bit off at many points, more synched to the time of lyrics, thant to actual instruments. A good example may be 01:00, where you waited for the word "champaigne" to end, instead of starting to change the scene.

Now more about the good parts - I absoluitely love how you handled bridge starting at 02:57. The idea of splitting screen to show both of them = good. The effect starting at 03:05 - another neat thing, since you handled both the melody and the background. Masks at 03:13 to make the scene of them sleeping together more subtle - very moody. Generally I must say, that I like the second part of the video (from around 02:20- end) better, since it's more dynamic and more dramatic which fits the music perfectly.

Still, even with all the technical drawbacks, this vid was quite good romantic vid with well done mood, so It's more on a plus side and I like it.

3.9/5

I totally agree with that first chorus not being paced well, and pacing is something I'll be sure to work with more in the future. I'm glad you liked that bridge, because that's the part I changed a lot from my betas. Thanks Szwagier, you know I love hearing what you have to say!

On the technical side it's very good, probably your best...but it was really cliche other than that. Just personal preference, really; you captured the mood of your concept very well, and even if I feel like it's been done a lot before you certainly did it right. 4/5, nice work.

zomg a Crackerz. Thanks for your comments.

Very cute video that makes me want to go our and get the anime o.O Do I have to add you to my "do not download because it will make you spend money" list along with Katie

Hey it's not my fault the anime is awesome XD. Thanks Krisqo!

Phew, you scared me there for a second!

I shall have to check this one out

Yeah, had to clarify that before all you guys that speak Russian hunt me down. XD

the title is too long/complex im not dling it O:

j/p O:

hehe

I can't help it, it's trademark VNS.

zomg, russian title
a strange a bit -.-

Yeah, I know it doesn't make sense in Russian.

zomg

took a while eh

good work

Thanks SCOB.

This video wasn't as creepy as the title suggested.
Well, unless my initial reaction is correct and the girl is way too young Rolling Eyes

I think I can see where the criticism is coming from, and here's what I'd say in terms of analysis:

I think the storytelling in this video is very good, the editing also being rather good; where the problem might lie is the pacing. I think the relatively static footage and the beat-heavy music are often at a bit of a clash - made more obvious by the fact that at times, you did edit is to the point where the pacing worked well - only to lapse again into relatively static scenes while the music pounded on. You did manage to make it work in many places with the masks, and you varied the masking effects quite a bit (for which you deserve big points on effort), but the flipside of variety also happens to be inconsistency, and the video suffered a little from that.

Is it good though? Oh certainly! Something quite different [from my view] footage-wise is very welcome, too

I'm gonna let this one sit and go through the watching-cycle a few times, and then try to op it.

She's like 12 years younger than him >> . You're right, it was hard to work with footage that had such little motion with this song, but I was up for the challenge and wanted to see if I could make it work. Thanks for all your comments, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

oh i liked it, nice work

Thanks Battooooo!

Whoo! Lubs Koi Kaze.

Downloading....


EDIT: hawt sauce!

Koi Kaze is win. Thanks Kiki!

nice job

Thank you, Shino.

feck.

i need to download this now.

=\

/gets

It's little Inverse. Thanks for checking it out, Chii!

Wow, the final version looks awesome

Very spiffay stuff, Gina

Yer awesome. Thanks Shelllll

Not the kind of video that I usually watch, but I liked it nonetheless. I don't see too many vids with storytelling as well thought out as what's in this AMV. Great work here!

Thanks Fizzicks!

eh..its alright..2,8/5

Thanks for checking it out!

фиск

Thats mean , I loved the video .
Very clean editing , good story line .
Has the sync , and its staying on my PC for sure .
Thumbs up and a good job Reigna!
4.7/5 ( Just for future improvements! )

I wish I knew what that first line meant. XD I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!

I'm so standing next to da editor right now lolz. XD
"Hi guyz"-Gina
But yeah, awesome vidz.Yeeeaaaah VNS ftw
Now I shall go back to Guitar Hero Gina times \o/

Can it be AWA tiemz now?

Drum rolls contrast to the overall flow of the amv

guitars @ 1:15 get a lot harder, but the pace is still the same. Me doesnt like it. :/

i really enjoyed the sync @ 1:45-1:50, 2:20-2:25

from 2:55 - cool and original FXs

damn, after this and the Daydreamer(teh awsmness), i deffinately should watch the anime, its really beautiful

3.8/5

Yeah, I see what you mean about the drum rolls. And yes, you should check out the anime!

Thanks for the comments everyone! I really appreciate hearing all the feedback!

[Kisanzi]

Yay for more VNS vids! Good work on this one. I like the changes you made from the Acen version and it feels alot more complete now. IMHO, I think your pacing and sync was perfect. Yes the song has calm and loud dynamics, but you chose to sync them with the characters and turmoil of the show rather than chaotic effects or flashes. I guess it works better for those who've actually seen Koi Kaze, so I think it's done perfectly. Nice work!

PS: That is one sexay orange.

VNS FTW.

[Fall_Child42]

incest is best.

[Valion]

I finally got to see the finished version! Very nice final product. The story is the driving force behind the vid, and it stays strong throughout. Lots of progress over the earlier versions as far as the pacing goes, which was really nice to see.

Now I just need to watch the show

[Greggus1]

Hmm, I hadn't replied to this yet? Shame on me!

This is good stuff, Dani... err, *inverse*. No, wait. Reigna. Yeah, good stuff, Reigna. However, there's a huge difference in quality between the first half and the second half, in terms of creativity, pacing and storytelling. And for me, the separation between the 2 halves is really the first and the second story, each with it's romantic interest, which I guess makes the second half a bit longer.

I didn't see the point of the first girl, really, story wise. It just kinda seemed like filler, and things only get moving when underage girl comes in. Then the song gets really awesome, and you follow it perfectly, making for a really moving finish. Where the editing in the first half really didn't try much, the second half was just plain riveting stuff. Nothing incredibly fancy, but just creative, and it surprises me every time.

Otherwise, as someone mentioned above, alot of useless crossfades. This is something I see alot of pro editors doing, and it's not right. You have to think about whether a cut or a crossfade is better everytime, and not just blindly go the crossfade route. Especially since your crossfades are so short here, they might as well be cuts anyway, which would give the video alot more edge in the calmer parts.

Wow, looks like I have alot to say about this. Might leave an op later, I guess

Good emotion though

[Reigna]

Second round gogogogogo

Hey, I liked the vid, the song was nice and I really liked your scene selection! Now I've seen this AMV I want to see the series! For some reason I liked the drumroll where the guy is kicking the chair - looks kinda cool!

But there are some thing I'd like to comment on. First of all there's this gradient you use on the side to make it look like a fade effect around 2:10 and 3:16. Well, that looks kinds artificial (if that was your intent, then skip this comment), you can see the daimond-shape of the gradient in it. You can actually just use normal straight gradients starting from the side and use different layers with different opacities to create a less "artificial" look.

Secondly, what would make this AMV probably 2 times better is if you didn't use (short) fades/dissolves all the time instead of using cuts. For me (but well, that's me), dissolves have a general meaning/purpose and unless there are some artistic overlay combines with dissolves to make it look pretty, it means (for me and probably a lot of people) a passing of time, a break in continuity, a showing of similarity (when the two scenes are matched properly) and all that kinda stuff. But in your case it made me feel like a was watching a photo slide show from the start on (until I got used to it). Even if you just lost your fades in the intense parts, it would show a tremendous difference and give the viewer a more intense feeling, because the cuts would feel much "harder" than they usually would - even if the pace/length of your scenes is just as long as usual (because the viewer was more or less "used to" the fades, like when you stayed out in snowy weather would make drinking semi-hot tea burn your mouth more than usual - if that makes sense, because I'm kinda bad in analogies).

But maybe I'm the weird one as I'm the only one who commented you on that! Please correct me if I'm wrong and there's some meaning to it I didn't see! All in all, still a nice vid and keep the good stuff coming!

Douggiiieeee! That's really interesting what you're saying about the cuts. I'll have to remember that for my next video for sure. I'm glad you liked the video! You should like, release yours now.

O: The squares are gone \o/
But yeah, very enjoyable (though somewhat disconcerting Razz) and I definately like this polished final version : up :

[Kristyrat]

Oh right, VNS ftw :O

Yay no more squares \o/ Glad you like the cleaned up version, and thanks for all your help!

nice vid, the editing was very good and the story telling was well made, though in the beggining I was in a confusion, I didn't know if that girl was the daughter or if the guy was a pedo, but later I got the right idea (but I still think that the girl is way too young XD).

The song choice worked well, but it has too much strong beats, which you avoided to synch to build the story better, but yeah I'm very picky with that stuff so I will just shut up XD.

Quality was cool too Very Happy .

Overall solid stuff and the orange was very random if you ask me Rolling Eyes (j/k)

4/5

Actually, the girl and guy are brother and sister, and she's about twelve years younger than him >>. Oh and the orange connects, I promise. XD Thanks for your comments!

yaaaayyy (cen)

very enjoyable, I wanna see the anime now

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaycen! Thanks Chris!

whoamg, I have to wait until i get home to watch this new version you've cooked up. It must be hawt, because I lurve the Acen version

Yay! I miss acen ;_;

One of the best videos I've seen in a while, I really loved it.

Wow, thanks a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Wow! I'm surprised the you got the song to work with Koi Kaze so well. Its not perfect, nothing is, but I loved it ^_^! One thing made me laugh though. The font used for the credits makes Koi Kaze look like Roi Raze

Roi Raze Thanks for watching the vid!

Quite nice.

Sankyuuuuu, TJ :3

Hrmmm. Unfamiliar with the anime. It seems as though you pushed it as far as you could for the song tho, so good work

8/10

True story. XD Thanks Prod!

nverse told me to check it out. Did. I enjoyed it, though the fact that I liked the song probably helped.

Not seeing the anime...wasn't that guy...a little too old for that girl? 35/12???

That fancy Canadian. Their ages are more like 15/27, and The Graduate is win. Thanks!

Yay for more VNS vids! Good work on this one. I like the changes you made from the Acen version and it feels alot more complete now. IMHO, I think your pacing and sync was perfect. Yes the song has calm and loud dynamics, but you chose to sync them with the characters and turmoil of the show rather than chaotic effects or flashes. I guess it works better for those who've actually seen Koi Kaze, so I think it's done perfectly. Nice work!

PS: That is one sexay orange.

VNS FTW.

Hawt orange is haaawwwttt. Yay I'm glad you liked the pacing. Thanks Nancy!

twincest is best

Fix'd.

I finally got to see the finished version! Very nice final product. The story is the driving force behind the vid, and it stays strong throughout. Lots of progress over the earlier versions as far as the pacing goes, which was really nice to see.

Now I just need to watch the show

Thanks Mike! Glad you like the final version! And totally watch the show.

Hmm, I hadn't replied to this yet? Shame on me!

This is good stuff, Dani... err, *inverse*. No, wait. Reigna. Yeah, good stuff, Reigna. However, there's a huge difference in quality between the first half and the second half, in terms of creativity, pacing and storytelling. And for me, the separation between the 2 halves is really the first and the second story, each with it's romantic interest, which I guess makes the second half a bit longer.

I didn't see the point of the first girl, really, story wise. It just kinda seemed like filler, and things only get moving when underage girl comes in. Then the song gets really awesome, and you follow it perfectly, making for a really moving finish. Where the editing in the first half really didn't try much, the second half was just plain riveting stuff. Nothing incredibly fancy, but just creative, and it surprises me every time.

Otherwise, as someone mentioned above, alot of useless crossfades. This is something I see alot of pro editors doing, and it's not right. You have to think about whether a cut or a crossfade is better everytime, and not just blindly go the crossfade route. Especially since your crossfades are so short here, they might as well be cuts anyway, which would give the video alot more edge in the calmer parts.

Wow, looks like I have alot to say about this. Might leave an op later, I guess

Good emotion though

I actually edited the second half of the video first, and I definitely agree with what you have to say about their differences. I'm definitely going to have to keep those cut/fade ideas in mind next time I edit. Thanks a lot for you comments, Greggus. I really appreciate them!

Once again, thanks for all the comments everyone!

[Dark-Krystal]

Really good work on this video Reigna.

[Ileia]

Ewwww, incest. You can't have that in an AMV. >_>

Good job, Ms. P, this is probably the best video I've seen from you.

[Bauzi]

My file was damaged at 3:45 so I couldn´t finsih it. I don´t want to be or sound mean, but: I was happy that I didn´t had to force my self until the end of the video.
Already at 02:00 I wanted to turn it off, because it just gave me nothing at all and of course no entertaining.

3/5

and it was strange at a lot of parts.
~03:13 There were not many effects and all of a sudden you turn on the effects and than such a not fitting one, but why for? Do you wanted to try this one out in an amv?

I´m dissapointed and ´ll delete the video. Not only because it´s damaged. .-.