[x] written in sand - BSG Vid Rec: If you're a fan of Anders/Kara, Lee/Kara, or Anders/Kara/Lee, go watch boom_queen 's latest vid [Bonafied Lovin']. It's just fun. :) FYI, there are spoilers through 4x03.
[x] curled around these images - Vid recs: So I watched a couple of amazing vids last night. I feel kinda lame that maichan808 sent this video to me to beta and I couldn't PICK A THING. It's just perfect and beautiful and, really, go and watch it now. Warnings for Wincest though - oh boy!! Also this little treasure from dorkinessguru. A wonderful tribute to the lives the boys have saved - but for me it's the vidding technique used here. Simply stunning. Enjoy.
[x] I Am Establishing A Position On The Internet - and now that song will be stuck in my head for the rest of days: Because I seem to be in a reccing mood, and I can't recall if I've mentioned this one before: All The Small Things, which is an amazing and silly and adorable Daily Show/Colbert Report vid, and if it does not bring a smile to your face, you are not human. Did you think it was impossible to vid talk shows? Apparently it is not. Granted, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have rather more visually interesting bits than just people sitting at desks talking, but you still don't immediately think "omg vid opportunities!!!" when you hear "news and interviews". But you would be wrong.
[x] [some kind of title] - Vid Recs, Sweet Charity, etc.: Dexter: I Am The Drug by chasarumba (premiered at this year's VVC). An urgent craving you cannot ignore. Blood Makes Noise by wyomingnot (YouTube). The din in my head, it's too much and it's no good. Stargate Atlantis: 2 Atoms in a Molecule by zoetrope. This is another example of the charming & impressive creativity when it comes to vidding in SGA. This fandom thinks outside the box. Also, aww. ♥ Sheppard/McKay Also, check out the companion piece, "Absolutely Cuckoo," which is also linked to in that post.) Prison Break: Hide U by lady_m4ryjane. Season 2-centric, the relationships the convicts have outside of prison. I also liked that it focused on how those people's lives are worse as a result. Girlfriend by angdelia. Crack!vid, T-Bag/Michael (season 1). In which T-Bag is Avril Lavigne because he's the motherfuckin' princess. I...just. What. This fandom has no shame, and I love it. Did I mention the crack?
[x] Life and Times of a Pop Culture Junkie - Misl. vid recs: I enjoy being a girl [by absolutedestiny] This video is FILLED with Coons gender as performance. Falls on me [by snarkyways, Veronica Mars]. Pretty Life by Faith Mars. It really makes VM look more terrifying and violent then I ever thought it was. Your not supposed to know [by iconzicons, heroes]. peter and nathan and their codependent bond. Your own codependent Wetdream by fabella. all about sam/dean codependency. beautiful world [by proofpudding, SPN]. 5th circle [by luminosity, SPN]. Throughout the vid the ocean and rain are always connected to the chaos circling their lives, the drops of water connected to blood, and Dean is always the sand thus always land/home to Sam. Ode to the bitchface [by monkiedude, SPN} Dead [by danegen, SPN]. the 6 between us [by winterevanesce]. jour de la problematique [by lsketch42]. unlovable [by giandujakiss.] Impulse [by antigonesgift]. total AU. In My Hands by Thandie. Wincest. Documentary by fabella. RPS. Go Baby Go by Thandie. Meta.
[x] corvi_penna: [vid rec] Handlebars - Doctor Who fanvid by Flummery [spoilers inside]: Dwa dni temu usłyszałam w Trójce „Handlebars” i się mocno zdziwiłam,a le uznałam, że w Trójce różne rzeczy bywają, nawet takie, których się nie spodziewam. I na tym rozmyślania zakończyłam. Ale przed chwilą zobaczyłam „Handlebars” na MTV, co oznacza chyba, że to jest w normalnym obiegu. Wow. Alternatywny-politykujący hip hop w polskiej MTV zaledwie pół roku po tym, jak ją po raz pierwszy usłyszałam. Nie no, przyśpieszamy ;) W każdym razie, piosenka przypomniała mi o genialnym wideoklipie do Doctora Who. Odnalazłam go, obejrzałam z dziesięć razy i postanowiłam się podzielić. To jeden z najlepszych tegorocznych wideoklipów. Świetne studium postaci Doktora (Ten), a jednocześnie dość prawdziwy komentarz. Moje ulubione momenty (oprócz całego finału przy „in a holocaust”) to ten ze znikającym na chwilę obrazem przy ‘stop’ i to jak zestawiono obraz Doctora mijającego Harriet Jones z kawałkiem ‘just because I don’t like them’. Naprawdę warto kliknąć.
[x] Ancasta's Corner - Amazing Multi-Fandom Vid: I followed a Live Journal trail to this vid, which features Torchwood, Life on Mars, Heroes, Stargate and several other fandoms in a way that moved me as few other vids ever have. It's set to Natalie Merchant's Care to Stay, and while I wouldn't call it the feel good hit of the summer, I would call it one of the more powerfully emotional vids I've ever seen.
[x] I Need To Be Under Your Skin - SPN vid rec: You should see new wincest vid by absrip. It's AWESOME! The images, the editing, plus wonderful wincest scenes, and the great song 'You' by Breaking Benjamin.
[x] Vid Rec!: I Hear The Bells by xandra_ptv. Josh, Josh/Donna.
[x] written in sand - BSG Vid Rec: If you're a fan of Anders/Kara, Lee/Kara, or Anders/Kara/Lee, go watch boom_queen 's latest vid [Bonafied Lovin']. It's just fun. :) FYI, there are spoilers through 4x03.
[x] A Dreamer's Paradise - Torchwood...what a bunch of 'Lost Souls': And now a video by 0LizzyBennet0. Torchwood - CSI Style. And from Liesb3Th it's basically all of Season 2 in 8 minutes. With dialogue. And lastly, Buffyanp with "Holding out for a Hero". Jack and Ianto mostly.
[x] curled around these images - Vid recs:So I watched a couple of amazing vids last night. I feel kinda lame that maichan808 sent this video to me to beta and I couldn't PICK A THING. It's just perfect and beautiful and, really, go and watch it now. Warnings for Wincest though - oh boy!! Also this little treasure from dorkinessguru. A wonderful tribute to the lives the boys have saved - but for me it's the vidding technique used here. Simply stunning. Enjoy.
[x] I Am Establishing A Position On The Internet - and now that song will be stuck in my head for the rest of days: Because I seem to be in a reccing mood, and I can't recall if I've mentioned this one before: All The Small Things, which is an amazing and silly and adorable Daily Show/Colbert Report vid, and if it does not bring a smile to your face, you are not human. Did you think it was impossible to vid talk shows? Apparently it is not. Granted, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have rather more visually interesting bits than just people sitting at desks talking, but you still don't immediately think "omg vid opportunities!!!" when you hear "news and interviews". But you would be wrong.
[x] [some kind of title] - Vid Recs, Sweet Charity, etc.: Dexter: I Am The Drug by chasarumba (premiered at this year's VVC). An urgent craving you cannot ignore. Blood Makes Noise by wyomingnot (YouTube). The din in my head, it's too much and it's no good. Stargate Atlantis: 2 Atoms in a Molecule by zoetrope. This is another example of the charming & impressive creativity when it comes to vidding in SGA. This fandom thinks outside the box. Also, aww. ♥ Sheppard/McKay Also, check out the companion piece, "Absolutely Cuckoo," which is also linked to in that post.) Prison Break: Hide U by lady_m4ryjane. Season 2-centric, the relationships the convicts have outside of prison. I also liked that it focused on how those people's lives are worse as a result. Girlfriend by angdelia. Crack!vid, T-Bag/Michael (season 1). In which T-Bag is Avril Lavigne because he's the motherfuckin' princess. I...just. What. This fandom has no shame, and I love it. Did I mention the crack?
[x] Life and Times of a Pop Culture Junkie - Misl. vid recs: I enjoy being a girl [by absolutedestiny] This video is FILLED with Coons gender as performance. Falls on me [by snarkyways, Veronica Mars]. Pretty Life by Faith Mars. It really makes VM look more terrifying and violent then I ever thought it was. Your not supposed to know [by iconzicons, heroes]. peter and nathan and their codependent bond. Your own codependent Wetdream by fabella. all about sam/dean codependency. beautiful world [by proofpudding, SPN]. 5th circle [by luminosity, SPN]. Throughout the vid the ocean and rain are always connected to the chaos circling their lives, the drops of water connected to blood, and Dean is always the sand thus always land/home to Sam. Ode to the bitchface [by monkiedude, SPN} Dead [by danegen, SPN]. the 6 between us [by winterevanesce]. jour de la problematique [by lsketch42]. unlovable [by giandujakiss.] Impulse [by antigonesgift]. total AU. In My Hands by Thandie. Wincest. Documentary by fabella. RPS. Go Baby Go by Thandie. Meta.
[x] corvi_penna: [vid rec] Handlebars - Doctor Who fanvid by Flummery [spoilers inside]: Dwa dni temu usłyszałam w Trójce „Handlebars” i się mocno zdziwiłam,a le uznałam, że w Trójce różne rzeczy bywają, nawet takie, których się nie spodziewam. I na tym rozmyślania zakończyłam. Ale przed chwilą zobaczyłam „Handlebars” na MTV, co oznacza chyba, że to jest w normalnym obiegu. Wow. Alternatywny-politykujący hip hop w polskiej MTV zaledwie pół roku po tym, jak ją po raz pierwszy usłyszałam. Nie no, przyśpieszamy ;) W każdym razie, piosenka przypomniała mi o genialnym wideoklipie do Doctora Who. Odnalazłam go, obejrzałam z dziesięć razy i postanowiłam się podzielić. To jeden z najlepszych tegorocznych wideoklipów. Świetne studium postaci Doktora (Ten), a jednocześnie dość prawdziwy komentarz. Moje ulubione momenty (oprócz całego finału przy „in a holocaust”) to ten ze znikającym na chwilę obrazem przy ‘stop’ i to jak zestawiono obraz Doctora mijającego Harriet Jones z kawałkiem ‘just because I don’t like them’. Naprawdę warto kliknąć.
[x] Ancasta's Corner - Amazing Multi-Fandom Vid: I followed a Live Journal trail to this vid, which features Torchwood, Life on Mars, Heroes, Stargate and several other fandoms in a way that moved me as few other vids ever have. It's set to Natalie Merchant's Care to Stay, and while I wouldn't call it the feel good hit of the summer, I would call it one of the more powerfully emotional vids I've ever seen.
[x] I Need To Be Under Your Skin - SPN vid rec: You should see new wincest vid by absrip. It's AWESOME! The images, the editing, plus wonderful wincest scenes, and the great song 'You' by Breaking Benjamin.
[x] maybe i'm crazy - I kissed a boy, just to start shit: Whatever you're doing right now, drop it* and watch this: I Kissed a Boy by kuwdora. * Unless you're holding a baby. If you are, please to not be dropping the baby, kthanxbye.
[x] sol_se: Vid Recs, Yay! Eureka: Hummingbird Pneumonia by talitha78. The song choice and editing style really capture the feel of the show. Supernatural: Suicide Note by sweetiejen. gorgeous and heart-breaking. Burn Notice: Invincible by halcyon_shift. Fiona is a badass. Don't Ask Me by wyomingnot (YouTube). Prison Break: Otherside by lady_m4ryjane. It culminates in this frantic, manic energy that's just fantastic. Goodbye Alice in Wonderland by butterfly. Sara is an expert at lying to herself. Ragged Ass Road by f1renze. Michael has a plan. Prelude by Janul2 (YouTube). The gun shot on kiss. Hide and Seek by saraTisLovely (YT). Roadside by bobthefrog107 (YT) Sara/Kellerman. Ready Steady Go by ravegt89 (YouTube). Invasion: Prelude by Janul2 (YouTube) Multi: Care To Stay by tearful_eye. An incredibly poignant examination of depression, death, and suicide. Just a Friend of Mine (Vaya Con Dios) by lady_m4ryjane. Eliza Dushku, Jensen Ackles, Wentworth Miller, James Marsters and David Boreanaz walk into a club...
[x] cinema. sex. politics... vidding. - vid rec and t:tscc links: VID REC: giandujakiss's Hell of a Place (The X-Files) - The X-Files was my first fandom, so the vid vid filled me with love, happiness, and joy, while reminding me of the epic and important weight of the show. The use of the symbolic clips with the lyric interaction and editing is amazing. The pacing is killer too.
[x] kindkit: stuff wot I like: Black Black Heart, by astolat and untrue_accounts. This is a vid for the bizarre and amazing film version of The Revenger's Tragedy, which starred Christopher Eccleston and Eddie Izzard. It sort of ships their characters, but in a way that fits perfectly with the tone of the film. Climbing Up the Walls, by obsessive24. Absolutely amazing, both technically and in terms of storytelling, this vid explores sibling relationships in Heroes, Firefly, and Supernatural. It confronts the questions of power, manipulation, and harm rather than eliding them. Handlebars, by flummery. One of the most powerful Doctor Who vids I've seen in a long time. ruthlessly exposes the ethical contradictions at the heart of New Who. Broken English, by Gwyneth Rhys. Professionals. I've seen maybe six vids for this fandom so far, and this is the only one that's really grabbed me, because it's the only one that's critical of the source text. if you're at all interested in this fandom it's worth watching.
[x] femmenerd: So I watched killabeez's incredibly sweet: So I watched killabeez's incredibly sweet lovey-dovey Sam-n-Dean vid that's set to Ingrid Michaelson's [The Way I Am] and now I'm stuck on the line "I love you more than I could ever promise." First, I thought, "ooooh, that sounds neat." Then I wondered, "What does that MEAN?" I'm still not entirely sure but I like it. You could interpret it just as "love is bigger than words" or something, but it also makes me think about when feelings are too large and sloppy to entirely be confined by the structures we try to put around them. And also, an element of taking risks with our emotions.
[x] daybreak777: The State of My Show Love: Smallville: Smallville, Smallville. Do you know how I started watching this show? A fan vid. I watched a fan vid for Lana Lang and fell completely in love with this character. I did! She was like totally tragic. I didn’t even know her! But I had a good friend, bop_radar, in the fandom and she helped introduce me. There is a second vid by the same vidder [keewick] on Lana here. Seek it out if you are interested. I also fell for the Clark/Lana ship. bop_radar made this video and I knew it was over for me. I fell for Clark and Lana. Together. Hook, line, sinker. But guess what? Even though I started to watch the show on television, I think I love this show more in fan videos! How weird is that?
[x] mayatawi: Blitzview!: By the way, even if you've never heard of Odyssey 5? Go to this page and download the "Haunted" vid (song by Poe), eighth from the top. I am fucking serious. Do this RIGHT NOW. There will be a test later. I saw this vid after I started watching the show, so I can't speak from personal experience, but I've heard from many different people that it is, like, the quintessential pimping vid. It'll make you want to watch. Also, it's gorgeous, beautifully done, and kind of heartbreaking.
[x] Eternally Dreaming - Still squeeing? Hell yes!: Oh, and if you're in the mood for a little vid full of brotherly love and bundles of cuteness, go watch The Way I Am by killabeez. Will definitely put a smile on your face (or make your current smile bigger XD)!
[x] we're just imposters - Disturbia!: LOLZ MEREDITH/CRISTINA VID TO RIHANNA. I have no idea how or why the vidder chose this song, but I do know that it is surprisingly well-edited. And STILL HILARIOUS.
[x] shizuka_blooms: i penguin suited - up: Before I go off to bed, witness the most hilarious YouTube video of my week. Catchphrase Up! - An HIMYM video starring every single catchphrase/slap/people falling over things/etc. moment from S1-S3. FANTASTIC.
[x] destina: Super-duper SPN vid instarec!!: Because killabeez is made of love - no, she really is, and it's the pink sparkly kind of love, which is the best thing in the universe! - she has made a SamnDean vid that causes the kind of incandescent joy in me that really can only be expressed with glee-squeaks, flail, and completely incoherent late-night emails full of squee. And she made it for me. OMG. I am such a lucky girl. But what that really means is that all of you got lucky, because this vid is pure happiness, as far as I'm concerned. It will make you awwwww. And possibly, you will break out in warm fuzzies. PINK ONES. :D :D :D The Way I Am
This is an inclusive newsletter: I attempt to include all of the vid recs that I find, and morgandawn links to all the meta, tech talk, and IP news that she finds. It is not, however, exhaustive. If you have suggestions for particular communities or journals to watch (particularly ones that use tags) or are interested in helping to collect links, please let us know. ETA: links fixed.