Xena Video (REMASTERED)

[charmax]

Video Title: Boom Boom Ba (REMASTERED)
Song Title/Artist: Boom Boom Ba - Metisse
Show: Xena
Summary: This video focuses on the sensual aspects of the show Xena and the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle. This was made originally in Oct 04 for a theme challenge and the theme was “lust”. This vid plays heavily on the lust, the swaying bodies and the subtext text.
Length/Format: 4.49, (RM, Xvid)



Notes: So, I decided to remaster this video because a few folk requested a DVD version. That wasn’t my only reason but it was the final push I needed. Of late I’ve been thinking about remastering a few of my older vids and this came first because I thought this would be the least difficult. That was what I thought anyway...but truthfully it was a bitch. Most of my problems related to timing and colouring. I know what I did before but the same thing didn't work second time around. Of course I have fixed the timing but the colours are not the same as the original. In fact I think the colours are even better and that is one of the things that I wanted to fix with the new version. The other main difference is visual quality! Back in 04 I was still making vids at relatively small file sizes. This version is bigger and much less muddy . Let’s just say I have learnt a lot in the past 18 months. I did make a few changes in clip choices, not many, and only chosen to make it flow better. This new video, though slightly altered from the old, still remains true to my original idea. It was made as a "mood piece" and that is what it is.

About the DVD version - I have never encoded to NTSC DVD before (PAL for me) so I hope that is all okay. I followed vividcon's guide which was pretty straightforward on the matter. If any problems do arise please tell me and I'll fix it!

Anyway, I've very glad I finally got around to doing this; I think it was worth it. I hope you guys approve. :)

Feedback always welcome and never turned away.

Download Xvid (640x480 - 50MB. It's huge, sorry!)
Download RM (400x304 - 26.9MB)
stream at imeem

Xena_Boom Boom Ba [vidding] - charmax

Comments

[abbagirl.livejournal.com]

You're most welcome.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Oh I just took a quick peek at your lj - You gave "Boom Ba" a rec! Cheers for that.

[asukamisu.livejournal.com]

Yeah I didn't think before I posted - I DLed it right after I posted. THank you though.

Nice video. :)

[abbagirl.livejournal.com]

Heh, no problem! ;)

[bunnythenavia.livejournal.com]

ok, so I'm officially hooked to this song! do you have more sexy songs like this one to recommend? *excited*


Z

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I find these two song very sexy but in a different kind of way. :D

http://bronze-ambition.net/BillieMyers-TellMe.mp3
http://bronze-ambition.net/AlanaDavis-lay-your-body-down.mp3

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I'm pleased you liked it. Thanks!

[bunnythenavia.livejournal.com]

thanks :D
will download and listen.

Z

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Any good Zohar?

[bunnythenavia.livejournal.com]

yup! :D

[ebstarr4.livejournal.com]

Hi! You don't really know me, but I just added you to my flist because I really like your vids -- hope you don't mind. Anyway I just got to dl Boom Boom Ba and I think it's amazing. The sexiest vid I've ever seen despite its having no real sex in it. The dancing (oh, the dancing), the parts with the water, the song choice, the camera motion, it all worked really well. The show never appealed to me but the vid truly drew me in. Sorry this is coming quite awhile after you posted, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. :)

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you liked it even though you aren't a fan of the show.

As for the friending, that's fine, most of my posts are unlocked and most of them are either vid or art posts.

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you for that visual. Very, very nicely done.

NICE

[tantricwolf.livejournal.com]

Totally awesome, thanks

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

Re: NICE

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for commenting.

[meelie.livejournal.com]

Excellent vid! I really enjoyed it!

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I'm very pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for telling me so.

[(Anonymous)]

great vid. i love it with a passion

[charmax.livejournal.com]

"i love it with a passion"

That is very nice to hear. Thanks for commenting!

[jalara.livejournal.com]

Just found this wonderful vid. Thanks for continuing to share it. It's hot and lovely.

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it. *g*

qUESTION

[jalara.livejournal.com]

In your video "Boom Boom Ba" at time 1:26-1:35, I don't recognize the scene(s). What episode is this from? (Gabrielle in in the hot tub and Xena, wearing a green robe, is walking toward her) This is an amazing clip, btw.

Thanks.

Re: qUESTION

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Hi

Xena in the green is from a Hercules episode that shows up on the season 1 "clip show" "Academy of Performing Bards". There are two clips of Gabrielle that I used, the hot tub is from season 6 "God you know" (I think) and the other clip is a season 5 episode where Gabrielle is dancing in front of the moon. I think it's called "Lifeblood".

[mmapmaker.livejournal.com]

Hi. Here via VVC's Colour Explosion Panel Roundup post.

Looking forward to viewing this!

Read in your comments about the DVD-NTSC version, that you created it following vividcon's guide. I looked through their posts over the past year but could find anything referencing instructions for converting. Probably missed the big flashing sign. Do you remember where you found the conversion guide/instructions?

Thanks for your help and the vid.