Hello. I'm
Doctor Owen Harper and---put that down, it's volatile. I don't know what it'll
do to human skin but you should see what it did to the Weevil's. Jack thinks we
might be able to weaponize it---you know, lessen the affect so that it becomes
a warning shot instead of lethal.
So, you saw
what happened with Suzie, I take it.
Yeah, that was as much fun as you can have around here. Bringing back the dead. Never a good idea.
It's time to
do fanvideo reviews again.
But, let me explain
the process first. In case you're just
now joining us.
Fanmade
videos are a form of art like paintings, sketches, and fanfiction. They may be only tributes to a character, a
movie, or an episode, but they can also tell a story within the mix of lyrics,
dialogue, and imagery. Sometimes, those
stories are time capsules which create a sort of portrait, but there are other
fanvids which tell unique stories of their own.
Each month,
starting with September, we have published five videos found on Youtube (and
other places) which either encapsulate the month's featured episode, is a
tribute to the team or a character or a relationship, or stand as a sort of
video fanfiction. During the month, we
post twelve fanvids to the Project: Torchwood Facebook page and you, as
readers, can vote on the ones you think should make the final cut. Vote on every one of them if you like, no one
minds, but please do vote. If you have
comments about the fanvid, have at it---your words are valued. Well, valued as much as anyone values words
around here.
Video Winners
5.
Torchwood
- Suzie Tribute V1
by
BriLIz0rdz
song:
Lamb by Gorecki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-o_iCY6shs
This song is
used for everything in Torchwood, isn't it?
Suzie is no different in that respect, because of her love for the
job. The video is blurry, but the
imagery sequence is well done. If I'd
personally had to pick a favorite (not based on votes), I think this would've
been the top video. As a tribute to
Suzie Costello, the love song lyrics works well.
4.
Jack
and Ianto - One More Night
by
belletaylor303
song:
Cascada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7b6Fdb3vig
Oh, of
course. Another Janto fanvideo. It's an interesting take on the relationship
between our fearless leader and the teaboy.
The song, however, is fantastic.
The graphics are very well chosen and the sequencing works well with the
lyrics. Nice, very nice. Another winner.
3.
Torchwood
- Owen and Diane - Almost Lover
by
TorchwoodFan1993
song: A
Fine Frenzy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdLaETKtNXA
I feel
strange looking at this, knowing that it belongs to another episode
entirely. But, it works as a study on
the relationship---no matter how brief---between myself and Diane. The song is one of my favorites and it is appropriate,
but as nice as the sequencing is---and it is nice!---the video is not as crisp
as it could be. I blame the software,
not the artist.
2.
[Torchwood] The Life and Death of
Suzie Costello
by PsychoHellKat
song: Listen Up Suzie by The Living End
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE6H7Kyu6qo
The video is wonderfully crisp and clear, but I don't think this song
particularly works for Suzie Costello.
But, the votes have it, and it comes in at number two. It does, however, show the whole story of Suzie
in a way that can be used as a primer for her personality and character, and
for that reason, I can say that it does deserve a place in among the winning
videos.
1.
Torchwood
Music Video - How Blind is Love? Ianto/Lisa, Jack
by
scifichicx
song:
It's All About Us by tATu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwpxqNaxf3M
This video
belongs to another episode, one that we covered a few months ago, but it is a
very good one. The imagery is blurry,
but the segue from clip to clip is well done and the song is a good
choice. As an emotional study of the
relationship between Jack and Ianto and Lisa, it's an excellent portrayal of
how love can drive us in situations both good and bad. It wouldn't have been my choice of a number
one, but the fans have voted and this is the top video for the month. Congratulations, Scifichicx!
And that's it
for this month.
You know, if
we could make this toxin into an aerosol, UNIT might be interested. In the meantime, wear gloves if you're going
to pet the Mae-cat. I don't know why
you'd want to, but that's your business.
Close the
door on your way out, please. I've got
these spores to examine and if there's a draft, it could get into the
ventilation system and we'll all be infected.
Believe me, you don't want that.
***
No comments:
Post a Comment