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"A Friend Like Ben" 12-05-2006
Ok... When I started this video, I had an idea in my head... But the final result wasnÂ´t exactly what I thought, the songÂ´s melody was against me hee... Anyway... Who wants a friend like Ben? Find out...
Song: Ben by Jackson 5
Vidder: Luka
Length: 2:42 (20 MB WMV)

Link(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2-ce9L33IU

Aislynn · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:50 am Post subject:

Oh Luka, that was beyond fabulous!

I adored it! The opening voice over with Ben giving his name and saying that he'd lived on the Island his whole life was just perfect!

The clip choices were awesome, the lyric interpretation was fantastic, it was just wonderful from beginning to end!

Would you be willing to put up a download link for it?

Excellent, excellent vid! I enjoyed it tremendously!

xgene · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

I fail to see how the melody was fighting you cause all I saw was a Bitchin Vid! That was so awesome... though it seemed to play off a more "touchy-feely" approach with Jack and Ben, which is creepy but it was well executed. I was smiling throughout the whole vid cause it was so convincing and yet soooooo strange. I second Ais' request for a download link. Great job

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mistojen · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:33 am Post subject:

1. I love the Jackson 5
2. I LOVE this vid!
3. I'm with xgene...I dont see where the melody gave you a problem.

This is brilliant! Poignant...just...wow, some of those parts really made my heart break for Ben and that's really saying something, coming from me. REALLY great work!
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Redhead · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

Nice! Fandabulous video! I really enjoyed it. The editing was great with a wonderful choice and variety of clips. I like how you built up his connection with Locke and Jack.

Despite being slightly weird Ben seems like an everyday nice guy, who just needs a hug! (...maybe not!)

LOSTOnAnIsland · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject:

I loved it!
Great clip choice and the song worked really well.
You even had me feeling sorry for Ben.
Good work!

Luka · Expert Vidder Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 270

Hey Aislynn! Thank you...

When I decided to make this video, the idea was Benry and all the survivors who shared a scene with him. But the song is too short, and the whole thing was confusing. So I decided to make a Benry-Locke video... But then I couldnÂ´t leave Jack-Benry scenes out of the video... And in the end I totally changed the original idea... Anyway, IÂ´m glad that you liked!

Doenload link http://rapidshare.com/files/6311801/_A_Friend_Like__Ben.wmv.html

Thank you xgene. When I said that the song was against me, was b/c when I was making the video, sometimes the scenes were too fast for the songÂ´s melody. I changed the video a lot until finally done with.

mistojen, I love Jackson 5 too! And even MichaelÂ´s old days... Some of his songs are perfect to make videos...

Thank you!

Thanks Redhead. You know, Benry just kidnapped the survivors b/c in the end of the day, he just wants a friend...

LOSTOnAnIsland, my brother said the same thing. In the end, he was sorry for Benry. Poor, poor Benry...

Thank you!
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Borislava · Expert Vidder Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 1240

Awesome video,Luka...as always!

I've always seen Ben as creepy and not so pleasant character but this video made me look at him at totaly different angle

Brilliant!
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lors-x · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject:

Hey Luka its lors-x from th couch!

I think that vid changed how everyone thinks of Ben! Omggg I loved it!!

It was so adorable.. I LOVE BEN.. i loved him anyway but NOW! lol

Lots of people hated Ben but I think after watching this they will change their minds.. Well done Luka, great work!

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LOSTOnAnIsland · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject:

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Perfect!

dayln03 · Expert Vidder Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 365

ahhhh that was amazing

i loved it...completely adorable..and i think it made me like Ben! now i want a friend like ben lol jk jk..but it was a super cute video!

great job

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cylune · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:23 am Post subject:

Is it wrong if I found it funny?

I could never take "benry" seriously after seeing that!!

damn you!!!!

Congrats on *another* gold.

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Luka · Expert Vidder Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 270

Owww thanks Borislava! You are always so kind with your comments!

Hey lors-x! Wow... the couch... The couch is on fire...

Anyway, thanks!

LOSTOnAnIsland, hehe... Can you imagine Benry watching this video on his monitors?

Thanks djl!

dayln03

I know, everybodyÂ´s should have a friend like Ben!

Thank you!

cylune *jump and hugging*
Hahaha, no problem, it is kind of funny.

I thank you guys for the gold pick! IÂ´m still waiting for my jate shipper mood decides to come back, so... Maybe my next video would be Pb&J... hee

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