Lost Video Island

[nikkimonique]

Thanks Freckles! I've been wanting to make a Skate vid for you for a long time...and I'm happy I finally got around to doing it. I'd love for you to dedicate a vid to me someday...you know I'm a huge fan of your Lost musical vids....hint...hint.....
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[SassyLostie2]

nikkimonique wrote:

Sassy, awww you didn't like my editing in this? Was it the end? I know it got kind of choppy at the end b/c I ran out of song and I just couldn't get it to flow right and imovie kept sticking on me and I couldn't play anything back...grrrr so.. I gave up....blah...I'm lazy I guess.. Is that part you are talking about? Or was there something else? I'm glad the suicide scene didn't bother you...I'm feeling really bad that I horrified everyone!

I never said I didn't like the editing, I thought it was a good vid. No worries, hon. I just think that other vids of yours have been better, editing-wise. lol This just seemed really simplistic editing-wise, and the story wasn't totally out there or anything, so some fancy effect or something might have pulled me in more. I only watched it once, last night, so I could have missed a lot. I did love it though! I thought that you could have made the dreams more dream-like as well, or at least put it in greyscale, something to distinguish it differently (I know you had different coloring, I dunno). I'm no expert though, these are just really picky things, since you asked.

I thought that the end was abrupt and kind of all over the place and somewhat hard to understand, but at the same time, that is NOT a really bad thing for me. I liked it because of that at times! hehe It was a crazy situation, and the way it was choppily (is that a word?) edited, fit with the emotion involved, so kudos to you for that! lol The only crit I have about the ending, was that it was abrupt and unclear, but the actual editing was awesome. I liked how shocking it was. Sometimes, you just have to take chances, and shock people.

All in all, I loved the vid, these are just a few picky things. hehe
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[nikkimonique]

Yeah I agree with you about spicing it up with effects...sigh....stupid imovie. Oh and guess what? I decided I'm doing a sequel! Yay!! So I 'm going to add that this is part one! hehe
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[NepEnut]

Wow, Nikki - I really like this vid. The way you pieced it together, your audio was incredible! I think you did a great job with it and I didn't have a hard time following the story.

I think the simplicity of the video makes it work really well. Because it's so simple, it makes that graphic moment at the end a lot more powerful. This was a very intense and moving vid, Nikki. Great job!! I look forward to part 2!!

Btw, I'm curious to know what movie the suicide scene came from. I'm slightly desensitized, but I think I was really able to stand it because the color on it was muted. It's not as bad when it's not bright bloody red! Thanks for that, hehe
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[Joon]

Yay, a new Skate vid from Nikki!!
I thought it was great, even though I have to agree with those who found the ending too graphic. But the story worked really well - poor Kate.

Now you have to make a happy Skate vid for a change.
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[nikkimonique]

Thanks Abby! That was such a nice comment! You just made my morning!!
Oh and I'm not sure the title of the movie. I got the clip from Freya...she'd know.

Birte, glad you enjoyed it as well. Don't worry...part 2 will be much happier.
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[Jemmz]

oooh, creepy! Cool idea, Nikki! I loved when Jack was trying to revive Kate! The cutting didn't actually bother me as much as I thought it would, probably 'cause I've seen it before =P But I liked that part 'cause of Jack trying to get in. Great work! =D

[nikkimonique]

Thanks Jemma! I love that you loved Jack trying to break down the door and trying to save Kate...That was my absolute favorite part! Yay for hero Jack!
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[Captain Freya]

The line "I have to go back" has to be some of the slickest audio editing I have ever heard. I love them 'meeting' in their dreams and of course, the suicide scene - I didn't think it was too graphic. You have a very 'boundary-pushing' vidding style and I think this definitely showed that. I also love the idea of him trying to break the door down and save her. I've got a thing about chivalry
And Abby, that scene is from...*thinks* I think it's called '2:47' or '2:37' or something. It looks like a really cool film from the 8 minutes I've seen.

[Captain Freya]

NOW YOU HAVE GOLD!! YAY! *feels powerful*

[nikkimonique]

Thanks sweetie....I'm soooo happy to hear someone say that it wasn't too graphic...hehe....part 2 is in the works Oh and thanks for the gold!
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[KajaM]

That was really good, Nikki! I love how you kept going back to the happy moments of Kate & Sawyer in this nice, very bright and glowy look as compared to the rather dark and "less colourful" moments in Kate's present.

By the way, did I ever tell you that I love your taste in music? I can't think of but one song in your vids that I didn't like.

That's a bit off-topic but I wanted to ask you if you have any new vids with Juliet coming up?

Anyway, great work once again!
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[nikkimonique]

thanks Karolina! I feel the same way about your taste in music!!

I'm thinking about doing a Juliet character study and another Kuliet vid next....I'm not sure which one I will do first though. Thanks for asking and thanks for your comment.
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[eloramoon]

WOW! Well, even with the heads up I was stil shocked, but I ¢¾LOVED¢¾ it!!! Great concept, wonderful song, awesome editing... and your dialog editing has always been really good, but it gets better and better! Awesomely done, my friend!!!

[nikkimonique]

Thanks Julia!!
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