Sweet Charity Video: Still Breathing (Spike, BtVs, AtS)

[charmax]

Video Title: Still Breathing
Song Title/Artist: Still Breathing - Duran Duran
Character/Fandom: Spike, BtVs, AtS
Summary:Spike's redemption song
Length/Format: 4.06 (Xvid)
Notes: What it says on the tin image, commissioned as part of the Sweet Charity Auction, RAINN 2.0

Comments

[bananainpyjamas]

Oh this was gorgeous. I've never seen Buffy so I was totally without context, but even on the level of composition and movement this was such a treat to watch. I really do admire vidders who can get so much of out slow, subtle songs like this one.

The connections throughout were absolutely fantastic. I'm sure I missed some, but the ones I noticed really helped tie the narrative together and make it more transparent to a clueless viewer like myself. :) And the continued use of beautiful, haunting imagery ensured that the vid was a delight even when I wasn't 100% sure of what was going on. Awesome, awesome work!

[charmax]

Thanks, Dragonchic. I'm relieved that it works without context because for ages I was convinced it looked like a bunch of random Spike clips.

Trying to incorporate fight scenes into a slow song was one of the bigger challenges of the vid.

I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much, I'm honoured.

[moscow_watcher]

Great vid. An ambrosia for a Spike fan. :)

[charmax]

Thanks you. "Ambrosia for a Spike fan". I certainly hope so.

[charmax]

Thank you so much. Ah that 2am feeling I know it well.

[littleheaven70]

Eeeee! Two of my favourite things together - Duran Duran and BTVS/ATS. Loved the editing, the freeze frame flashes, the nice eerie feel of the vid. And at the end, Spike making the ultimate sacrifice, twice. *loves*

[charmax]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. It was nice to finally return to BtVS/AtS and rediscover my love for the show. Only in the buffyverse would someone be required to make the ultimate sacrifice twice. :D

[littleheaven70]

I'm currently working on a vid that will use footage from all 12 seasons, so I know what you mean about rediscovering the love!

Only in the buffyverse would someone be required to make the ultimate sacrifice twice.

Hehehe, I should *so* get you into Stargate. At last count I think Daniel had died 5 times. Or is it 6?

[charmax]

Eek all 12. I'm not sure I've rediscovered that much love. lol You're very brave and I can't wait to see the results! It's been ages since we had a vid from you. Where are you fitting the time in, what with baby and all?

[bionic]

what a beautiful video. Very moving :D I'm kind of speechless!

[charmax]

Thanks. Speechless is good!