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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 28, 2005 0:47:33 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I just made a music video for Equilibrium. Living in a cold, futuristic world where emotions are forbidden and kept dormant through the use of drugs, John Preston's feelings are awakened after missing his usual dose. This video features Preston's conquest to overthrow the regime and come to term with his own feelings. You can find it here or at the alternate source below:  Download instructions: To download right-click the link button and press save target as. Like my American Psycho video, this one is also in DIVX format. Download the free codec here. To disable the logo, go to the DivX directory under your Program Files and then click the configuration utility - quality settings - Disable Logo. Feedback is most welcome and enjoy!  Kristin |
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Post by frivolity on Jul 28, 2005 4:31:36 GMT -5
I LOVE IT Really love it. Now I can have mini EQ when ever I want  Kristin, thank you. XXX |
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Post by MisterAnderson on Jul 28, 2005 6:56:48 GMT -5
I have just one word to sum up that effort.
Special.
I really enjoyed that Kristin, that was very tightly edited & well thought out. You used some really nice effects during quite a few sections that really enhanced the mood.
Great track too....a much better choice than the other Vast EQ video, IMO.
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Post by wtf on Jul 28, 2005 12:24:52 GMT -5
Just downloaded it to give a view. It's fantastic.
Mr. Anderson stole my critique, so I'll have to say "ditto."
Definately a keeper.
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 28, 2005 14:07:45 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your kind reviews! It means a lot!  I always strive to make my videos interesting and match every beat of the music. I'm glad you all enjoyed it! |
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Post by wtf on Jul 28, 2005 14:29:44 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your kind reviews! It means a lot! I always strive to make my videos interesting and match every beat of the music. I'm glad you all enjoyed it! I like how you do the matching. It seems to be more about mood and fitting the scene. I've seen a lot of videos (not EQ, mostly anime) that try too hard to lip synch the song or match sound effects. For some reason that makes me wince when it's not done for a comic effect. |
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 28, 2005 14:46:23 GMT -5
Yes, the mood is very important. I think patterns are important as well (like in any art) during certain stanzas of the song. If anyone here is interested in my other work, I have made over a 100 vids, so there's plenty of others to check out. Most of them are for my favorite vampire tv series "Forever Knight" and some of my favorite vampire films (also some Hannibal/Clarice ones). You can access them all here. If the server is too sluggish, perhaps try later at night or I can send more vids by msn messenger. My contact ID is kris1228@earthlink.net www.honeybat.com/kristin2/music_videos.htm |
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Post by MisterAnderson on Jul 28, 2005 18:06:57 GMT -5
I had a quick look at your site last night, thats quite an impressive body of work you have there!
I also like to edit things to the beat of the song, I have done an EQ music video myself.
*points to sig*
I want to do more but its just getting the time to do them, I have so many other things happening that have been eating into that creative time over the last year or so...like real life :/
Do you "cut" for a living?
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 28, 2005 18:54:02 GMT -5
Thank you! One of the vids I am most proud of is "System" (Queen of the Damned). This isn't my profession yet, but I do want to become a film editor. I'm currently in my 2nd year of college majoring in Media Production, but I haven't gotten into any of the fun stuff yet. I've been editing about 5 yrs as a hobby (I'm self-taught). I just checked out your EQ vid and really enjoyed it! The pacing was excellent and E.S. Posthumus was the perfect choice. I love using their music for promo-style vids. I've used them in several of my Forever Knight vids, including my own trailer. Thanks again, Kristin |
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Post by MisterAnderson on Jul 28, 2005 18:57:13 GMT -5
Now that I have broadband I'll be sure to check out more of your work! You're doing extremely well for someone who is self taught!
Actually do you know of any other good places/forums/etc where people share their movie music videos with one another? I have been searching for something like that for a long time....
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 28, 2005 19:32:02 GMT -5
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Post by MisterAnderson on Jul 28, 2005 20:33:20 GMT -5
Awesome!
Thanks for the links!
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Post by aka Jack Torrence on Jul 29, 2005 14:06:33 GMT -5
Kristin,
I really liked your video. The song was appropriate--dark, brooding--but I reckon a song from the 80s would have more suited the subject matter and complemented the original text's satiric intentions.
I know only a little about the process of making a music video, but it's obvious that you worked hard to make this. The best part for me was the ending, showing Bateman's emotionless face, the flames... that was the perfect ending.
The only thing I disliked about it were the knives that continually flashed over the images towards the end of the video. That was a nice effect, but it was overused.
Anyway, I'm definitely going to watch your other videos if they are as good as the American Psycho one!
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 29, 2005 14:15:57 GMT -5
Thank you Jack Torrence! I tend to like adding overlays to make my vids more interesting. The flashing knives were symbolic in showing Bateman's inner evil and matched the pace of the music well I think. I don't think it would have been as interesting without them. Glad you enjoyed it! Kristin |
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Post by aka Jack Torrence on Jul 30, 2005 8:46:25 GMT -5
I just noticed that I posted my comments about the American Psycho video in the wrong section! I actually haven't viewed your Equilibrium video...yet. I'll let you know what I think.
"The flashing knives were symbolic in showing Bateman's inner evil and matched the pace of the music well I think."
That's what I thought. Seemed they represented Bateman's hidden obsession with violence--little flashes of the real Bateman, taking place in the background, that you'd have to look really hard to notice. The technique you used, that overlay in red outline, does it have a name? It's very cool.
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Post by Libby on Jul 30, 2005 9:33:02 GMT -5
Finally got round to watching this and I have to say it was excellent. I really liked the 'subliminal' prozium ampoules that threaded through the piece.
I think you have a great future in this genre and I hope you manage to forge a career with your talent!
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Post by Kristin1228 on Jul 30, 2005 12:51:45 GMT -5
Jack: The flashing knives were just an overlay which I inverted to red. I used keyframes to make them fade in and out. Libby: Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it! I hope Jen enjoys the vid as well! You're welcome to link to it at your wonderful site if you like! |
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Post by MisterAnderson on Aug 2, 2005 3:03:00 GMT -5
OK, checked out some more of your stuff from your home page - of note the vid you filmed yourself. And its official..... I'm jealous.  You've not only got talent, but beauty as well! I can see you going a long way in your chosen career path. Your looks will get you in the door & then your skills will blow them away! Not that you probably need much encouragement from me, but if you continue to work hard at it you'll end up in the film industry in some form or another. I've just gotten back into the television industry myself & I am pretty happy to be "back in the saddle" after a 3 year absence. So good luck! Can't wait to see what vid you try next.... |
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 2, 2005 3:34:27 GMT -5
MisterAnderson: Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I really enjoyed filming my own videos and can't wait to dive further into that area. I'm planning to take some directing classes as well. The best of luck to you, too! Kristin |
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Post by mawa on Aug 5, 2005 11:36:45 GMT -5
I don't watch music videos lately, but I made an exception here, encouraged by the comments. Indeed, it's excellent. It's a display of a great talent and effort and it shows that you really know what you are doing. The choice of a song is no less than perfect and the song itself is awesome. Even for my amateur eye it shows that the editing is excellent and the effects you used are really cool. To put it in one word: Bravo! |
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 5, 2005 12:08:32 GMT -5
Many thanks MaWa! If you're a fan of Christian Bale, I think you'll also enjoy my recent American Psycho music video. Take care, Kristin |
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Post by JenGe on Aug 7, 2005 16:56:57 GMT -5
I don't want you to think I forgot Kristin. I should be adding your link to the site sometime this week.
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 7, 2005 17:00:35 GMT -5
I understand JenGe! I know you must be very busy. I always look forward to the additions on your site. I loved the latest production vids with Christian. I always find behind the scenes clips very interesting. Have you had a chance to watch "Here" yet? Just curious what you thought. Take care, Kristin |
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Post by Richard Hannah on Aug 8, 2005 3:24:49 GMT -5
It is very well done Kristin1228, good job.
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Post by JenGe on Aug 8, 2005 11:31:44 GMT -5
All done...I've got it added to the video page as well as the site's front/news pages. If you get too many hits let me know. www.freewebs.com/equilibrium-movie/EQ-FanVideos-Films.htmAlso, I have not commented on this because every time I've tried to download it it slips. I'll have to try again later... |
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 8, 2005 13:04:05 GMT -5
Thank you for linking it JenGe! If you like, I can just send the video straight to you via msn messenger. My contact ID is kris1228@earthlink.net Or I can reupload it to yousendit again. Thanks ClericRichard! |
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Post by Witcher Wolf on Aug 9, 2005 13:08:26 GMT -5
Superb work |
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 9, 2005 14:22:55 GMT -5
Thank you ClericWolf! Glad you enjoyed it! |
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Post by DeadCleric on Aug 9, 2005 15:52:00 GMT -5
Just watched it and it was amazing! Well Done Kristin! It was like watching the movie but like all at once! Fantastic.
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Post by Kristin1228 on Aug 9, 2005 17:57:27 GMT -5
Many thanks DeadCleric! I love your EQ wallpapers btw! The subtle glows are beautiful! |
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I always strive to make my videos interesting and match every beat of the music. I'm glad you all enjoyed it!
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You've not only got talent, but beauty as well!
