Don’t Dance
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Two months of writing, shooting, and editing (oh, god, the editing) all add up to the coolest thing I’ve ever worked on:
While I directed and edited this piece — and it’s a piece that I’m immensely proud of — the most pleasant surprise of the experience was how the creative effort of everyone involved came together so neatly. I’ve directed videos before, but this project marked the first time that I approached ten different people and said, “Hey, could you contribute your valuable time and talent to help make this video as good as it can possibly be?” Every time I was met with a resounding yes, and the resultant piece is largely an amalgam of wonderful things that I could have never created myself. It’s a good feeling.
I have more to say, but it’s late and I’m tired. If you’re interested in hearing more, definitely check out the Olde English blog in the next few days. In the meantime, I hope you’ll excuse me while I bask in the pleasure of finally being done.
sarah hayley wrote:
All the work really shows, it is quite fantastic.
Posted on 17-May-07 at 5:32 pm | Permalink
sarah hayley wrote:
and, holy crap, editing! Did you really do that all yourself?
Posted on 17-May-07 at 5:34 pm | Permalink
Adam wrote:
I had an assistant editor to help with the initial rough cut, and another lent a hand on one background element, but yes, I did all the effects and compositing myself.
Posted on 17-May-07 at 6:00 pm | Permalink
Adam wrote:
(Specifically, Ed Mundy helped out with the glowing lines that draw themselves.)
Posted on 17-May-07 at 6:01 pm | Permalink
sarah hayley wrote:
I’m surprised you’re not in an exhaustion-induced coma right now. When I did editing I hated and loved music videos, because you had to match up visual and audio perfectly, but when it was matched right it looked awesome. You, sir, are uber-impressive.
Posted on 17-May-07 at 7:39 pm | Permalink
Gus wrote:
Jeepers, that’s amazing! Extraordinary video, brilliant editing! You should be making piles of money doing that.
Posted on 09-Jun-07 at 7:31 am | Permalink
sarah hayley wrote:
If I remember correctly, you once posted a link to videos about the making of the car scene and other amazing shots in Children of Men… do you still have that link? I can’t seem to find the right video.
Posted on 11-Jun-07 at 2:15 pm | Permalink