AWA Pro Entry: A Kanon Carol

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:54 pm

Hey, nice little sentimental video!

I haven't seen Kanon, but I thought this worked out rather well, though I was a bit iffy about some scene choices. The editing was straightforward/simple, but worked. I actually liked how you handled the 'heavier' parts, especially when they just started. The visuals don't seem like they'd work with heavy beats here, but they do without slipping into looking funny (if still kinda campy). I almost expected some sort of joke to appear in the video somewhere, but taking this video seriously definitely paid off. It kept up the atmosphere and was easy to follow.

[edit] For the record re: voice - I personally didn't mind. It's a bit cheesy-sounding to me, but it was something I got used to pretty easily.

Niwa · Post by **Niwa** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:54 pm

Pretty smooth

My only complain would be is the lipflap in some parts and sometimes I kinda feel also that it could be synced more.

Full Metal Sempai · Post by **Full Metal Sempai** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:08 pm

A really good Kanon video and the first real tribute to Ayu I've seen.
The song/anime combination seemed a bit weird but it was a success and especially around the 2:00 minute the scene selection along with the song was magnificent.

Yet,like Niwa-kun said,I believe it could have been synched in a better way at some points.Your cuts are pretty good but some effects could also be added to help the synch.

3,5/5

aesling · Post by **aesling** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:23 pm

I'm sorry, I just couldn't take this video seriously, due to the song vocals. I can see why you chose the song, because the lyric sync works pretty well, and you did a good job of showing that, but the guy's singing voice just ruined any seriousness for me. And also, while the lyric sync was tight, it also seemed a bit too literal in some places. It was well edited, but it just doesn't work for me emotionally. I know it sounds a little harsh, but that really wasn't my intention, since in some ways this is just a matter of personal taste.

Jnzk · Post by **Jnzk** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:38 pm

Another enjoyable Kanon video from Pro.

Nessephanie · Post by **Nessephanie** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:45 pm

aesling wrote:I'm sorry, I just couldn't take this video seriously, due to the song vocals. I can see why you chose the song, because the lyric sync works pretty well, and you did a good job of showing that, but the guy's singing voice just ruined any seriousness for me. And also, while the lyric sync was tight, it also seemed a bit too literal in some places. It was well edited, but it just doesn't work for me emotionally. I know it sounds a little harsh, but that really wasn't my intention, since in some ways this is just a matter of personal taste.

I have to agree with Aes on this one, because of the music choice, I couldn't connect with the video :\

Org Profile · Post by **LantisEscudo** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:04 pm

aesling wrote:And also, while the lyric sync was tight, it also seemed a bit too literal in some places.

Yeah, that's something I know I really need to work on.

Thanks, everyone, for the compliments and the criticism. I definitely enjoyed being a part of Pro for the first time.

WC Annihilus · Post by **WC Annihilus** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:14 pm

I have to agree to some extent that the guy's voice was a bit off-putting. Still, was pretty enjoyable

And yes, the Kanon R2's are absolutely beautiful =O