Review - Supernatural - Rockafellaskank
Title: Rockafellaskank
Song / Artist: Rockafella Skank by Richard Cheese (cover of Fatboy Slim's Rockafella Skank)
Vidder: kiki_miserychic
Fandom: Supernatural
Download link: http://kiki-miserychic.livejournal.com/83754.html
Overall impression: An experimental vid, and as with many experimental vids, there's a greater likelihood of viewers having 'hang-ups' as they acclimate themselves to the style, which was mostly undercranking, I believe. On repeat viewings, this wasn't an easy vid to watch for me because it didn't necessarily 'fit the mould'. My overall impression, based on editing style and song choice, is that this vid was intended to spoof the episode, Houses of the Holy.
Titles: They were easy to read for me. Possibly because I downloaded the 65meg version.
Cuts, Transitions, Effects & Colouring/Coloring: Stylistically, the vid reminded me of 1910s-1920s 'Silver Age' silent film and I think the term is 'undercranking' where footage appears at an odd fast pace and may also be perceived as jerky because of frame rate issues. Cuts tended to follow significant beats/musical cues. Other than the undercranking, another noticeable effect would be a type of 'halo' glow which followed the 'angel theme' of the episode.
Music choice: The Silver Age silent films had music, often piano or organ scores, to emphasize the mood and nuances in the film, and this vid uses *mostly* instrumental piano. However, the song's artist, Richard Cheese [and Lounge Against the Machine], is known for cover songs and comedy acts. I was... frankly, jarred by the usage of this song for Houses of the Holy.
Narration, Tone and Movement: Narration pretty much followed the linear timeline of the episode. While the Silver Age afforded filmmakers a period of exploration before the Great Depression and it's possible to say there's a sort of symbolic parallelism in that Houses of the Holy focused on character exploration into faith/hope and holding onto this belief during difficult times, I'd say the tone of this vid intended to undermine the serious elements for Houses of the Holy by using a cover spoof song and a film effect that's more often synonymous with comedy, even by modern film standards. Plus, I'm not forgetting the inclusion of the "Magic Fingers" scene. :-) This vid also had much movement incorporated into scene choices and method of edits such as fast cuts, even in instances where some scene speeds were slowed, to help push this vid forward.
Specific vid & music notes:
[~2:04] The final scene of Dean and the lyric of 'good night' ties into how Dean has some of the best closing shots for episodes.
Final notes: This vid is one I wouldn't normally watch; however, it's still good to see vidders try different styles and song choices. It's also nice to be reminded that Supernatural doesn't have to be so focused on the angst; Supernatural has its own [dark] humour. {g}
Song / Artist: Rockafella Skank by Richard Cheese (cover of Fatboy Slim's Rockafella Skank)
Vidder: kiki_miserychic
Fandom: Supernatural
Download link: http://kiki-miserychic.livejournal.com/83754.html
Overall impression: An experimental vid, and as with many experimental vids, there's a greater likelihood of viewers having 'hang-ups' as they acclimate themselves to the style, which was mostly undercranking, I believe. On repeat viewings, this wasn't an easy vid to watch for me because it didn't necessarily 'fit the mould'. My overall impression, based on editing style and song choice, is that this vid was intended to spoof the episode, Houses of the Holy.
Titles: They were easy to read for me. Possibly because I downloaded the 65meg version.
Cuts, Transitions, Effects & Colouring/Coloring: Stylistically, the vid reminded me of 1910s-1920s 'Silver Age' silent film and I think the term is 'undercranking' where footage appears at an odd fast pace and may also be perceived as jerky because of frame rate issues. Cuts tended to follow significant beats/musical cues. Other than the undercranking, another noticeable effect would be a type of 'halo' glow which followed the 'angel theme' of the episode.
Music choice: The Silver Age silent films had music, often piano or organ scores, to emphasize the mood and nuances in the film, and this vid uses *mostly* instrumental piano. However, the song's artist, Richard Cheese [and Lounge Against the Machine], is known for cover songs and comedy acts. I was... frankly, jarred by the usage of this song for Houses of the Holy.
Narration, Tone and Movement: Narration pretty much followed the linear timeline of the episode. While the Silver Age afforded filmmakers a period of exploration before the Great Depression and it's possible to say there's a sort of symbolic parallelism in that Houses of the Holy focused on character exploration into faith/hope and holding onto this belief during difficult times, I'd say the tone of this vid intended to undermine the serious elements for Houses of the Holy by using a cover spoof song and a film effect that's more often synonymous with comedy, even by modern film standards. Plus, I'm not forgetting the inclusion of the "Magic Fingers" scene. :-) This vid also had much movement incorporated into scene choices and method of edits such as fast cuts, even in instances where some scene speeds were slowed, to help push this vid forward.
Specific vid & music notes:
[~2:04] The final scene of Dean and the lyric of 'good night' ties into how Dean has some of the best closing shots for episodes.
Final notes: This vid is one I wouldn't normally watch; however, it's still good to see vidders try different styles and song choices. It's also nice to be reminded that Supernatural doesn't have to be so focused on the angst; Supernatural has its own [dark] humour. {g}