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)
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Xena_Boom Boom Ba [vidding] - charmax

Comments

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is so, so awesome! Thank you! I'm thrilled! You have no idea how many times I've watched this video.

[martoufmarty.livejournal.com]

... Oh wow. That was... hot lol.

I'm probably one of the few people in the world who hasn't watched Xena.

[dualbunny.livejournal.com]

Oh wow...

This is *so gorgeous*. Like, breathtaking so.

And there's just so much flat out *coolness* in it too! All of those seamless transitions and wipes and fades and freezes and glows and echoed movement and colors and just *wow*. Really really stunning.

::is completely hypnotized::

[ceridwyn2.livejournal.com]

veeeerrrryyyy nice. :)
Will also get the DVD version. :)

[bunnythenavia.livejournal.com]

omg, how hot is that? It's still wierd for me, though. Gabrielle always surprises me with her sensuality. I am so used to the early seasons' innocent Gabrielle.

Hey, there is a Xena re-run right now. *looks closer* ah, sorry, that's Hercules with a crossover. I was always more of a Hercules fan than a Xena one. I think it's because my mum has a huge crush on Kevin Sorbo and she has brainwashed me *gg*. Nah, it's because the re-runs of it are on the afternoon when I have free time :P

Z.

[thedothatgirl.livejournal.com]

Never watched Xena either but boy, that's not necessary to wallow in this sensual delight ;)

I love the richness and trancelike feel in this vid Charmax.

[abbagirl.livejournal.com]

Yay!! Gorgeous...I actually remember this one from back then, it's even yummier than I recall.

[asukamisu.livejournal.com]

Where can I DL the codec you used?

[eli67.livejournal.com]

yes great work ! :)
Thank you to share the new version ! :)

just a litle - for me, it's the end at 3 min 40sec, I prefer the first end version.

but yes colors, cuts are great ! :)
bathroom scenes, dancing scenes (2min15s) and more :)

may I ask you, what program you use ?

Eli

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

OMG YAY! It's gorgeous, and I really like the new clips - the blonde in red dancing, Gabrielle's extra hand stance near the end, and ..wow. Gorgeous. Will post more feedback if I can, off to pimp in own LJ now. :-)

[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

[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. :)

[(Anonymous)]

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

NICE

[tantricwolf.livejournal.com]

Totally awesome, thanks

[meelie.livejournal.com]

Excellent vid! I really enjoyed it!

[(Anonymous)]

great vid. i love it with a passion

[jalara.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[rhi-silverflame.livejournal.com]

Here via the vividcon Color Explosion vid list, and I have to say that this is easily, without a doubt, the most gorgeous and mesmerizing Xena vid I have ever seen. Soemtimes I forget how much pure sensuality is in the series, mixed up as it is with the comedy and action elements; I don't think I'll ever forget again, now. I don't have much technical knowledge about vidding, but the cuts are absolutely perfect and it took me multiple viewings to realize you'd cut in footage from Xena's seduction of Iolaus from way back in H:TLJ along with everything else. Timing, color, clip choice . . . wow.

I couldn't really ask for anything more in a Xena vid at all, I think. I can't stop watching it either! Excellent, brilliant work. Thank you so very much.

[mutelorelei.livejournal.com]

Wow, I'd forgotten how sexy this show could be sometimes! I love this, very hot! I see Xena vids around very rarely, and you always do such a great job (I've seen lots of your work).

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

This is fantastic; just gorgeous. Thank you so much.

[sherrold.livejournal.com]

Absolutely fabulous -- I've never tried to make an overtly sensual vid, but now I kinda want to try one.

[bop-radar.livejournal.com]

This vid is GORGEOUS. I love the rhythm and sensuality of it, even though I don't know Xena that well--it doesn't matter. It's a lovely lyrical vid that I know I will rewatch.

[revolos55.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[muccamukk]

Clearly, I need to start watching Xena.

Gorgeous.