VVC 08 Premiere Vid: Tanglewood Tree

[charmax]

Comments

[__butterflies__]

I love both the book and the series. In fact, the book is my favorite book of all times.

The video is really interesting. It's really busy, so I'm going to have to watch it a few more times. I loved the cards metaphors.

[charmax]

In general I find films and TV series based on books are never quite as good as the original but this adaptation came close. I hope you find the vid just as interesting after watching it some more.

Thank you for commenting.

[__butterflies__]

Yeah, I agree. This adaption was done very well. It's just as good as the book, TV/movie vise. Tipping The Velvet's adaption was awful, though.

I've watched the vid for a few more times already, and it's still interesting. I love the song, it's really catchy.

[thuviaptarth]

Will have a more coherent comment later, but wanted to let you know how much I liked this. I was startled when the music began because this isn't the version of the song I was expected -- your vids often do this to me, and I am always persuaded by your *version* choices, not just your song choices, they are always so right! This was lovely and striking.

[charmax]

I'm glad I convinced you with this version of the song. I was aware that it might put some people off but I decided it was worth it for this vid even though I prefer to listen to the original.

It's great to hear that you enjoyed the vid. Thank you! :)

[laurashapiro]

I was reading The Night Watch on the plane, but I don't know Fingersmith, and now I need to find it, read it, watch it. This vid drew me in and just kept on pulling -- the story was so clearly told and so devastating as it unfolded. Your vid broke my heart, is what I am oh-so-incoherently saying. (: I can't wait to watch it again.

[charmax]

The Night Watch is a great book, I finished reading it a few months ago. When you get round to reading Fingersmith I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Sarah Waters doesn't write a bad book. As for the adaptation I believe she had considerable input and it has stayed pretty faithful, definitely read the book first though.

It's fantastic to know that you got so much out of this vid. I hoped it would appeal to people who know the text as well as to a wider audience. Many thanks Laura.

[laurashapiro]

It's good to know that, about the adaptation. It's always wonderful when the filmed version of a beloved book is a *good* thing rather than a disappointment.

I can't wait to watch your vid again.

[jhava]

This is a beautiful vid. Talk about a vid that encourages viewers to find out more about the mini-series without giving too much away! Through your careful editing you've hinted at enough to intrigue many viewers. Thank you!

[charmax]

Thank you. I hope it does encourage people to watch the mini-series.

[foomatic]

Yay! I love how lyrical this is, and the way you used the cards as symbolism. But I think I already told you that? Heh. Great vid, as always, and it's good to know that people were able to follow it!

[charmax]

Thanks for commenting, Foo. More importantly thank you for looking the vid over and giving me your thoughts, it was very helpful.