New Starbuck video - Mainstream

[charmax]

Video Title: Mainstream
Song Title/Artist: Mainstream - Thea Gilmore
Fandom: BSG
Summary: This covers Starbuck from the mini series through to "Lay your burdens down". It's a pilot's life.
Length/Format: 3.13 (Xvid)

Download Xvid (720x400 - 39.9MB)
Med stream at imeem

Comments

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Hi! Thanks to Nicky for pointing you here.

Season 3 has definitely disappointed in regards to Kara. I'm not remotely interested in soapy love triangles squares.

I'm glad you enjoyed the action sequences because, honestly, I am never confident editing the ass kicking stuff. But it's that aspect of Kara that attracted me to BSG in the first place so I had to give it a go.

I've friended you back by the way. I think you make great vids and although I don't always comment I always watch and enjoy what you do.

[bananainpyjamas.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, thank you, that means a lot coming from someone as talented as you.

And yes, I wholeheartedly agree about the love square. Instead of adding drama (well, the good kind) it's just made me become irritated with everyone involved. At least pretty much everything else about this season has been pretty strong, but still. I want my badass Starbuck back.

[bradcpu.livejournal.com]

Wow. I think this vid just sold me on BSG. A friend has the sets, and after seeing this I'm going to ask him for them tomorrow.

The thing that I love most about this video is the way it captures the personality of both the character and the show. I've never seen a single episode, but after watching this vid I felt like I really knew (and loved) the character.

Also, I'm just digging your smirking lyric ties. Favorites included "don't become the girl who's only turning on the light switch" and "another kind of war raging in your blood stream." Very witty. :)

Loved how your internal motion winked at the guitar solos as well (like with the little dance at 1:16 and the gunfire at 2:51). And drop-dead gorgeous use of crossfades.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the feedback Brad. You should definitely watch the show there are some really interesting characters in it, I'm sure you'd like it.

I am quite partial to a visual/lyric pun. I'm glad you appreciate them too.

I wouldn't normally blow my own trumpet but I do really like my cross-fades in this, I wish I could always get the buggers to work that well.

[tryfanstone.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for posting the link. This vid just blew me away - I thought it was fantastic. Thank you!

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting, it's much appreciated!

[evilbunnygirl.livejournal.com]

Amazing.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Cheers.

[crazylittleme.livejournal.com]

Absolutely fabulous. My favorite part was definitely "we were going to be famous". Ouch!

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That's one of my favourite parts as well.

[buffyann.livejournal.com]

Charmax Marathon, Vol 2 ;)
I've just seen Txsplash latest BSG vid before this one and it's funny how they kinda have this same light feeling. It's cool to see some of that too :-)
I think it's harder to catch the viewer's attention with vid like this because there's less angst or anything that takes you in, it's harder to "feel" if that makes sense which is why ultimately, this probably won't be my favourite vid of yours.
But stopping the negativity, this vid is still awesomeness ! Your editing is excellent and you really make the vid alive even with a song that isn't that energetic !
Definitely a cool vid to watch :D I loved your use of overlays, I lvoe this section where starbuck runs and it's being intercuts with segments of her everyday life, I love the shots you chose for "bloodstream" around 1:39 (very cute), I love all the shots in space and how you make them flow with the music. Everything is in control in your vids, really, it's impressive. I'm so glad I joined LJ and discovered you and other vidders :)

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I guess this isn't your typical Starbuck vid in terms of pace and tone. I'm glad you were able to get something out of it despite it not being something you could engage with emotionally. I can't really do high angst, high energy vids and anyway that niche is more than adequately filled by some excellent vidders.

Oh and thanks for the heads up on a new Txlsplash vid. I'm of to watch it now.

[projectjulie.livejournal.com]

I don't know how it's even possible that I didn't watch this vid until now. Starbuck's always on the move -- and wheeeee, she's moving to lesbian music! It think this is perfect for lovers of pre-angstified Starbuck; I especially loved the cameo appearance by Cain! And the time-bridging sequences, including the one of her at her locker and the one of her jogging through hallways, are truly amazing.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I'm firmly of the opinion that Starbuck should only move to lesbian music! I couldn't resist putting Cain in partly because the lines are perfect for her and partly for the eyefucking. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.

[pali167.livejournal.com]

Found this by way of daybreak777's rec and it is amazing. It made me remember all the reasons I love Starbuck, something I needed since season 4 has made me, well, not like her as much. But anyway, this vid was fantastic and I'm so happy I found it.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately my love for Starbuck has dwindled with each season so this vid also helps me remember how awesome she was.

I'm glad it served a similar purpose for you. Thanks! :)