FlanVideo - Her Pilot

POSTED BY: Edison
UPDATED: Monday, May 21, 2007 17:11
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EDISON

Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:55 AM

I've always loved the ship and for a long time wanted to piece together an all-Serenity video set to Christopher Young's overtly emotional theme from "The Shipping News." But when I finally began, the video quickly became as much about her pilot as it was about the ship. If you don't hear your favorite Wash-ism whizz by, it wasn't for lack of trying.

I made this as a birthday gift for my daughter and packaged it on a DVD with a selection of terrific flan-videos, including the following. "Her Pilot" isn't nearly up to the level of these, but I can pretty much guarantee the power of Christopher Young's music: it's worth listening to.

- A Tiny Grief Song (Tzegha)
- Feels Just Like (Falling for the First Time) (gammaknight?)
- Mal's Song (Jeremy Neish)
- Teeth in the Grass (Lierdumoa)
- Adiemus (Lithium Doll)
- Can't Take It (Ballad of Mal & Inara) (Jaron95)
- Behind Blue Eyes (Stephanie Shaw/Stained Ink)
- Who Are You? (Succatash)
- Call Me (Christopher Brown/ImEarly)
- Fly Away From Here (Corn_child)
- Magic (Amy C/Schmacky)
- Time (Mosylu)
- Must Be Dreaming (Corn_child)

The selection was limited by what would fit onto a 1-hour, single-layer DVD, so I didn't have room for my whole list of favorites. Ultimately I based my final selection on a thematic spread, musical preferences, video file resolution/quality, and fit length.

BUT I AM INTERESTED: What are the five great Firefly flanvids that I was backbirth-wrong to omit from my selection? (And where would I find them? :0)

When I was putting together the DVD, I was surprised to find that "Her Pilot" ends on the same quote as "A Tiny Grief Song." I don't know if I just forgot about that, but that beat was an early part of the concept, once I figured out that the video was sliding Wash-ward. I guess my point was that it's a gift to have had something that you really miss when it's gone.

Almost forgot: got my Official Companion, Vol. 2 from Amazon today. Sweeeet. The obsession continues.

Edison

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Edison:
I've always loved the ship and for a long time wanted to piece together an all-Serenity video set to Christopher Young's overtly emotional theme from "The Shipping News." But when I finally began, the video quickly became as much about her pilot as it was about the ship. If you don't hear your favorite Wash-ism whizz by, it wasn't for lack of trying.

I made this as a birthday gift for my daughter and packaged it on a DVD with a selection of terrific flan-videos, including the following. "Her Pilot" isn't nearly up to the level of these, but I can pretty much guarantee the power of Christopher Young's music: it's worth listening to.

- A Tiny Grief Song (Tzegha)
- Feels Just Like (Falling for the First Time) (gammaknight?)
- Mal's Song (Jeremy Neish)
- Teeth in the Grass (Lierdumoa)
- Adiemus (Lithium Doll)
- Can't Take It (Ballad of Mal & Inara) (Jaron95)
- Behind Blue Eyes (Stephanie Shaw/Stained Ink)
- Who Are You? (Succatash)
- Call Me (Christopher Brown/ImEarly)
- Fly Away From Here (Corn_child)
- Magic (Amy C/Schmacky)
- Time (Mosylu)
- Must Be Dreaming (Corn_child)

The selection was limited by what would fit onto a 1-hour, single-layer DVD, so I didn't have room for my whole list of favorites. Ultimately I based my final selection on a thematic spread, musical preferences, video file resolution/quality, and fit length.

BUT I AM INTERESTED: What are the five great Firefly flanvids that I was backbirth-wrong to omit from my selection? (And where would I find them? :0)

When I was putting together the DVD, I was surprised to find that "Her Pilot" ends on the same quote as "A Tiny Grief Song." I don't know if I just forgot about that, but that beat was an early part of the concept, once I figured out that the video was sliding Wash-ward. I guess my point was that it's a gift to have had something that you really miss when it's gone.

Almost forgot: got my Official Companion, Vol. 2 from Amazon today. Sweeeet. The obsession continues.

Edison

What a lovely gift! That vid is powerful and on my list of new faves!

You included my favorite vid, Tzegha's A Tiny Grief Song, so I'd have nothing to add to your list.

Tzegha's vids are just amazing, they are required "software" on my comp. LOL

I wanted to just add that I received my Firefly Companion Vol. 2 in the mail yesterday and I was literally captivated! Beautiful, simply magic!

ROMANCEGURU

Saturday, May 12, 2007 7:26 AM

Lovely vid, I left a comment for you on the tube. : )

I agree, I think Tzegha is one of the best ff vidders out there. She knows I’m a fan. “A tiny grief song” is a perfect choice! My other personal fave of hers is “Night Flight”. Also love “Adiemus” and “Behind Blue” eyes from your list.

There were a few I haven’t seen before. “Must Be Dreaming“ by Corn_child, just wow! The editing was amazing.

Here are my top 5: (Ensemble)
*Unfortunately I can’t find the DL links for these.

1. “All These Things I've Done” by Lilrosiecheeks

2. “Butterflies and Hurricanes” by showmelonely (?)

3. “Fix You” by Zeta/lordblonde

4. “Someday” by Dharkanjil

5. “Starlit Serenity” By Berecca789

Here are some others I highly recommend if you haven’t already seen them. : )

-“Weapon” by Sweetiejen (Jayne/River) http://www.jaded-paradise.net/imaginary/sweetie-firefly.php
*Editing and song choice here is wonderful.

-“Out There” by Aurora (Jayne/River) http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~atchleyk/videos/other.htm

-“Haunted” by Wacther_Junior (Jayne/River) http://blah-mah-gah.net/wp/?cat=39

-“The girl of my dreams is giving me nightmares” by Jacqui (Jayne/River) http://www.freewebs.com/wily_one24/#firefly

-“Knock me out” by Obsessive24 (Mal/Simon ) http://obsessive24.net/videos.html

-“Universe” by SE (Simon, River) http://www.solvi.bravepages.com/ff.htm
* Sarah Slean’s Universe is probably both the most gorgeous and fitting song for the two.

-“Think Twice” by enjia (Simon,River)

-“Gravity of Love” by Mongoth2001 (Mal/River)

DL: http://community.livejournal.com/fireflywaves/88396.html

-“Metal Heart” (Mal/River) http://escapeartist.imeem.com/video/mciDszvV/metal_heart_firefly/

-“Swallowed in the Sea” (Mal/River)

-“Fine Line (Mal/Inara) http://www.schmackproductions.com/firefly/
*I’m really picky when it comes to this pair vid wise, this one’s my favorite.

-“This Woman’s Work” by Watcher_ Junio (Wash/Zoe) http://community.livejournal.com/fireflywaves/32628.html

- “Making Memories” (All canon pairings w/Rayne) http://profile.imeem.com/fJn4fB/video/Dd4mW7qM/making_memories_firefly/

-“The Freshman” (Mal/Inara, Simon/Kaylee)
http://www.jaded-paradise.net/imaginary/sweetie-firefly.php

-“Hear You Me” (Wash, Book)

-”Siblings” (Simon, River, Jayne)

- “Across the Universe” (Simon, River, Jayne)

-“Diary of Jayne”(Jayne)

-“Renegade”(Mal) www.jesterinacast.com/renegade.wmv

-“Hope” (River)

-“The Teachings of Shan Yu” by literarylemming. Great piece, it’ll make you tear up. I checked and all the links are down, but if you want, I can upload it for you.

Funnies:

-“Love Machine” by Afterthought (Jayne) http://community.livejournal.com/fireflywaves/52081.html

-“Space Cowboys” (Mal, Jayne)

-“Serenity Be our Guest” by Spudy1 (ensemble)

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"What we need's a diversion. I say Zoe gets nekkid."

EDISON

Sunday, May 13, 2007 3:56 PM

Wow! Thanks for the tips and the time to set them all down. You're terrific! I'll check them out. I think I've viewed only a handful of these!

Edison

SISTER

Sunday, May 13, 2007 4:24 PM

..so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this, it truly is a wonderful gift.

KAYNA

Sunday, May 13, 2007 4:36 PM

Are those vids you listed on Youtube? If not where can I find them. I really want to check them out.

I am especially interested in the Behind Blue Eyes one. As you can see by my sig I really love that song as a theme for the Captain and even made my own vid of it. So yeah, I want to see it.

As to your vid, that was absolutely lovely. In a lot of vids with voice overs, the VOs sound out of place bit these were clear and smooth and they fit.

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

ROMANCEGURU

Sunday, May 13, 2007 7:33 PM

No problem! It’s nice to find someone who enjoys the vids as much as I do. I don’t think the vidders get as much praise as they deserve.

Let me know which ones are your favorites when you get the time. : )

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"What we need's a diversion. I say Zoe gets nekkid."

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Edison:
I've always loved the ship and for a long time wanted to piece together an all-Serenity video set to Christopher Young's overtly emotional theme from "The Shipping News." But when I finally began, the video quickly became as much about her pilot as it was about the ship. If you don't hear your favorite Wash-ism whizz by, it wasn't for lack of trying.

I made this as a birthday gift for my daughter and packaged it on a DVD with a selection of terrific flan-videos, including the following. "Her Pilot" isn't nearly up to the level of these, but I can pretty much guarantee the power of Christopher Young's music: it's worth listening to.

- A Tiny Grief Song (Tzegha)
- Feels Just Like (Falling for the First Time) (gammaknight?)
- Mal's Song (Jeremy Neish)
- Teeth in the Grass (Lierdumoa)
- Adiemus (Lithium Doll)
- Can't Take It (Ballad of Mal & Inara) (Jaron95)
- Behind Blue Eyes (Stephanie Shaw/Stained Ink)
- Who Are You? (Succatash)
- Call Me (Christopher Brown/ImEarly)
- Fly Away From Here (Corn_child)
- Magic (Amy C/Schmacky)
- Time (Mosylu)
- Must Be Dreaming (Corn_child)

The selection was limited by what would fit onto a 1-hour, single-layer DVD, so I didn't have room for my whole list of favorites. Ultimately I based my final selection on a thematic spread, musical preferences, video file resolution/quality, and fit length.

BUT I AM INTERESTED: What are the five great Firefly flanvids that I was backbirth-wrong to omit from my selection? (And where would I find them? :0)

When I was putting together the DVD, I was surprised to find that "Her Pilot" ends on the same quote as "A Tiny Grief Song." I don't know if I just forgot about that, but that beat was an early part of the concept, once I figured out that the video was sliding Wash-ward. I guess my point was that it's a gift to have had something that you really miss when it's gone.

Almost forgot: got my Official Companion, Vol. 2 from Amazon today. Sweeeet. The obsession continues.

Edison

You need the one for Wash and Zoe done to Kate Bush's "this woman's work"

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:23 PM

oh and this one - OUTSTANDING!

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---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

EDISON

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kayna:
Are those vids you listed on Youtube? If not where can I find them. I really want to check them out.

I'm not sure about which vids on my list are at YouTube--I think I got them a good while ago, mostly from other sources. Miracle of miracles, I kept bookmarks for many of them:

- A Tiny Grief Song (Tzegha)
- http://www.dreamsofthespider.com/Fanvids/

- Feels Just Like (Falling for the First Time) (gammaknight?)
- http://homepage.mac.com/rocketplane/FileSharing8.html
(My favorite feel-good Firefly video)

- Mal's Song (Jeremy Neish)
- http://fireflymovie.com/wp/?p=60#comments

- Teeth in the Grass (Lierdumoa)
- (Almost sure this IS on YouTube, tho' heck if I can find it.)

- Adiemus (Lithium Doll)
- http://www.alter-idem.com/?now=2&category=Firefly

- Can't Take It (Ballad of Mal & Inara) (Jaron95)
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- Behind Blue Eyes (Stephanie Shaw/Stained Ink)
- (Wouldn't you know: got nothing on this one.)

- Who Are You? (Succatash)
- http://www.strangefinger.com/firefly.html

- Call Me (Christopher Brown/ImEarly)
- http://www.chrisdbrown.net/index-3.html

- Fly Away From Here & Must Be Dreaming(Corn_child)
- http://splitends.zftp.com/fsvids.htm

- Magic (Amy C/Schmacky)
- http://www.schmackproductions.com/firefly/

- Time (Mosylu)
- http://www.mosylu.com/fireflyfics.html

Don't know if the vidlinks are active, but the pages seem to be there.

Edison

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