Sweet Charity Video: Still Breathing (Spike, BtVs, AtS)

[charmax]

Video Title: Still Breathing
Song Title/Artist: Still Breathing - Duran Duran
Character/Fandom: Spike, BtVs, AtS
Summary:Spike's redemption song
Length/Format: 4.06 (Xvid)
Notes: What it says on the tin image, commissioned as part of the Sweet Charity Auction, RAINN 2.0.

This is very much a character study of remorse and redemption. The parallels are to show where he's been, how far he's come and how far he still has to go in a geographical sense but more in a personal journey towards becoming a hero. It's also about how he can't escape his past because the same situations keep arising but this time he reacts differently. It's about never going back to his old self or repeating the same mistakes.

My buyer is happy so that makes me happy. :)

Thank you so much xandra_ptv, messyjessie58 & giandujakiss for your helpful beta comments. Sorry if it was you that missed out on the beta process, in total I had 6 opinions on this (which is way more than I usually have) and I had to draw the line somewhere.

Download Xvid (720x400 - 50MB)
Download Xvid (480x272 - 27MB)
stream @ imeem

Feedback is extremely welcome.

Comments

[kellykcmom.livejournal.com]

Hi ~ That was amazing! I loved all the newer clips from Angel mixed in with the ones from Buffy! It was crisp and clear and a pleasure to watch! :) Ahhhh but when is Spike NOT a pleasure to watch huh? Really wonderful work!! Thanks for making it available to download! ~ Kelly *I would like to add you as a friend so I can watch for more videos! If you would consider me as a friend that would be fabulous!

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and for the friend! It's not going to be a regular occurrence that I have Spike/James vids so if you change your mind about the friend bit then that's ok. :)

[kellykcmom.livejournal.com]

Hi ~ I didn't realize that you had a Journal! I have a page on youtube that is entirely set with videos with Buffy and Spike!

http://youtube.com/profile?user=kellykcmom

I am not talented enough to create the amazing videos on my page! I just share the videos that I love from my collection with everyone else!

Tonight on your page I recognized the name Charmax immediately as the creator and vidder of a popular vid on my page. It was posted Aug 12th, 2006.

It's "Wannabe - Angel/Spike" It has -
85 ratings, It's Been Viewed: 12,260, It has 40 Comments, and has been favorited by fans: 246 times

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X0XRDyoEMkw

I sincerely appologize for posting without permission but I did not know how to get a hold of you. And So many of the Buffy Vid Sites are now closed.

I did not take any credit for the video. My descriptions states clearly that you are the gifted vidder.

I would love to leave it on for the people that have favorited it. If you would like me to remove it just let me know!

Thanks for your time ~ Kelly

[charmax.livejournal.com]

I presume you originally downloaded my vids from my site Bronze Ambition? Under each and every video on my main site there is a polite notice "These videos are not to be re-posted anywhere without specific permission. Linking to the page is fine." Either you didn't see that notice or you chose to ignore it for whatever reason.

And at the end of all my vids it says "Edited by Charmax" or a variation on that, a quick search via Google and I can be found. As well as many of the other vidders that you choose to take form, presumably, without consent.

I'm very glad you came forward to tell me about this but I would prefer you take all my vids down. Yes, even with my name attached.

For streaming purposes I have an imeem account http://charmax.imeem.com you are more than welcome to direct your friends there.

[kellykcmom.livejournal.com]

Hi ~ I'll take it down right away! Again I'm sorry that it was posted. I've had it in my folder a long time and had long forgotten what site it was from! If anyone asks for it I'll refer them to your site!
Thanks again for your time! ~ Kelly

[charmax.livejournal.com]

Thank you for respecting my wishes on this and so quickly. I appreciate it!