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"All or Nothing" 12-28-2005
Charlie and Claire explore their feelings for each other as well as their relationship status. Is it all or is there more to their friendship?
Song: All or Nothing by O-Town
Vidder: Michelina
Length: 4:42 (6.59MB WMV)

Link: http://media.putfile.com/ALL-OR-NOTHING25

Michelina · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:55 pm Post subject:

So! Seeing as this is the first vid I have submitted to LVI, it would be proper to write an introduction, eh? [sorry, I take way too much pride in being Canadian.]

Anyway...

This video is, yes, a PB and J video, but I hope you don't pass it off as typical, fluffy, not-much-thought-went-into-it fanflick because believe me, I thought for many hours about the song and how the C/C relationship fit with its message. I hope that is evident on screen. The song "All or Nothing" is an old one, and I think it is one of those songs that you either adore or despise, so I know there will be people who won't be able to bare the song. But please don't judge the video on that! If you look hard enough, the lyrics do seem to scream [well, gently sing] the current status of Charlie and Claire's relationship, especially viewed at from our Charlie's point of view. It's up to you to interpret how that is, and I hope you won't be dissapointed.

Also, please excuse the fuzziness of the video - I made the mistake of saving it at 6MB, and I will try to save it in a better size so the shots, especially those between transitions, are sharper.

Anyway, this was a meh-ish introduction, but if you have any questions or comments..well you've all been here longer than me so you know what to do. : P
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Aislynn · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:11 pm Post subject:

Welcome to LVI, Michelina!

Aww, that was a sweet vid! I, for one, like the song, so that certainly wasn't a problem for me. You did a really nice job showing Charlie's point-of-view through the lyrics. I really could tell that you had indeed put in a lot of thought and care into things.

I liked how this vid put a more sympathetic spin on Charlie (who often I don't get much of a vibe from for some reason). But I could really feel him here, that he really was "saying" the words of the song. Great job with that!

And don't worry about the fuzziness; anybody who's made enough vids knows what happens when you compress under 10 MB!

I don't know what program you're using but if it's Windows Movie Maker, most everyone seems to agree that 512 kbps seems to give you about the best quality for the smallest size. Even bigger programs like Sony Vegas let you chose 512 WMV, I'm fairly sure. Anyway, just a hint in case it could be helpful!

Again, welcome to LVI! I'm looking forward to seeing more vids from you and also, hopefully, seeing you around in other parts of the board. We're a friendly, if slightly crazy (in a good way

) bunch around here, I think...

~Aislynn

Michelina · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:20 am Post subject:

Thank you so much for the kind welcome, comments and tips, Aislynn!

Phew, I'm thrilled and flattered [I've seen your work and LOVE it to bits] that you enjoyed this video. My apologies if I came out sounding all demanding, like "love this video or die" in my intro, but I was so nervous about submitting this video.

But I've just lurked around the forum for the past..hour *cough*, and I've realized that you folks here at LVI are serious about the art of vidding, but are such a laidback and cool, close-knit group as well at the same time. I love that! So merci again, your feedback means so much!
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Aislynn · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:27 am Post subject:

anigok · Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 4

Can I please a download link?

Michelina · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 2:59 am Post subject:

northerlyartemis · Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 44

I loved it, loved it, loved it!!! Well done! And hey, what the hell's wrongwith a bit of fluff now and then huh? I was having a bad day and now I'm all cheered up so there!!

Aislynn · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:32 pm Post subject:

Michelina · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 12:54 am Post subject:

Hobbes · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:44 am Post subject:

I was just judging a few videos for the Cp or no CP thing, back in the judges forums, and I watched your video. Withit the first 30 seconds I could tell that you had put TONS of thought into it, and the song really did fit the C/C relationship. When I came here to post my comments, I found I was indeed correct

it shows!
I don';t comment on all that many vids anymore. Mostly just good friends on the site and videos that I thought needed some recognition. This would be one of them

You really captured the C/C relationship in this vid! It may be to a song that would normally make a non C/C person faint, and it was long, but it was realyl well done! The lyrics did indeed fit at numerous occasions, and it was well edited. You put the effort into making it special, from something as little as a subtle reference to Ethan in "it's now or never" as the camera spun quickly to the left from Claire and Charlie and the clip faded out

(yes, I notice the craziest tiny thing

) I thought it was a fine vid, and one of the better of the C/C's. Good job, and keep making videos!

Michelina · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject:

Thank-you VERY much!

I'm very honored to receive feedback from you - I am a huge fan of your video collection, and I actually have noticed that you're quite selective concerning what videos you comment on, so I'm totally flattered.

I understand that it is no picnic to make a C/C vid, to avoid having people look at the song title/summary and think "I wonder if this is just a plotless PB&J vid" - so my goal with this vid was to try and show Charlie's battle with redemption, how he looks at Claire as his salvation. I hope it worked.

And you know, I'm not normally a slow-song type of person, but All or Nothing irresistibly reminded me of Charlie's POV towards his relationship with Claire. So, you know, got inspiration, had to do it.

I'm very happy to see that the video was satisfying enough for you, especially as a non C/C fan - that's pretty remarkable, I can't thank you enough!
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