I find this video to be well done and much more professional looking than many, and I think it shows promise. Good camera angles, editing and film technique. While I do agree some of the images and symbolism were repetative, I do not think it was unwarranted. Oft times repeating symbolic images is necessary to convey the message to the viewer effectively. I am interested in seeing your next project. I'm sorry to hear you were disqualified from this contest.
WOAH! That was the coolest thing I've EVER seen!!! You depicted it so well. *claps for you* I never realized that about that song... I should really pay more attention to the lyrics. They all tell a story. Thank you for opening my mind. I love the ending, how he just disappears... that's a perfect way to end that. Bravo.
Dude Bruce, that was a horrible thing to say. I also enjoyed the vidoe and agree with omgdan, that they couldn't do any better. Good work, I hope to see some more stuff from you. I enjoy hearing Emery, their bassist is very talented, but if you can work with other stuff thats cool too
Nice to read what he's going for, but video won't have a blurb at the beginning. BUT most videos today don't have much to do with the lyrics anyway. If you had to match every scene with lyrics, it would be boring and a bitch. "My woman is a skank (some hood rack), my dawg's my only friend (some mutt), and the adversities of life got me conjuring up suicidal ideatioonnss," do-do-do. How in the HELL do you have a scene for that?? Impossible.
It seems a little slow but its a great concept. The editing is amazing to say the least, you always cut on the beat and it progressively got better at the end. It's a really impressive over all.
i like the video, and before i read the explanation i could make the links between the white balloon and purity, which is really good for the message... i think that this video is original and very thought-provoking. i hope it wins!!! :D good luck!
definitly one of my favorites so far between you and the painting one... my favorite part was reading your explaination after watching it... Great job
Nicely done. Thps video is impressive, but honestly I thought the most impressive thing about this was the fact that you really spent some time on this. I mean you created a original, well-planned story, your attention to detail is obvious amazing, but most of all I thought that you were very dedicated to this project. You really did know the storyline inside and out.
I love this so far. For some advice, I'd suggesting finding a young teenage girl and to make her get a sincere facial expression after losing the balloon (at first she just turns her head and looks at it flying away; in slow-motion if possible.) Then as the video moves on, she starts turning her body (slow-motion again). Then near the end she starts running for the balloon (slow-motion, and then sped up to normal rate as the video stops.). Just my suggestion, you did very well. Keep it up!
this one had better win! if not, they don't know what in the hell they're doing. the only tiny little thing i found dissagreeable about it was that im so used to seeing people in their 20's in music vids that he almost seems too young looking. other than that it truly is awesome and you deserve to win. <3
right on dude, well done! I think this blows alot of the competition out of the water. It shows you took it seriously, and that you included an original and relevant story line maintaining the focus without being too obvious! Thumbs up to you man! Stick with it!
Best video I have seen so far, although I do have to mention that balloons are bad for the environment. how many did you release? don't worry I'm not mad , just dissappointed. haha j/k
THANK YOU! this definately raised the bar. i kept telling people not to make their stories so literal and represent them with something else (i said nature, but i like the "story writing" relation...lol story writing "relates" the the boys "relationships" teehee)
but thank you. and by the way, you are very talented in cinimatography. did you get any help or was your only friend a tripod?
Amazing is all i have to say. PP always does a good job with thier videos. The typewriter parts were pretty sweet but the throwing the paper at the screen and disapeering was awsome, no kidding. Favorite video in the whole contest. Sorry if i posted like 3 times, wouldnt sign me in.
what is Spongierocks deal? he must be mad that border security is really cracking down on his illeagl family members from crossing in to our country and draining money out of my wallet.
hey baboonbutter, like the circus & temptation ideas...where he is walking is not a particular destination, for it is an unfinished story. the point of him stopping is because the writer cant get past that point. the boy in the story stops because the writer stops writing. thats what that represents.
Fantastic job! I have been a professional photographer, and , managed a camera store for years. The sync between music and video is superb. The contrast in the B&W and mixed with the color is exceptional. The shots are top notch in quality and creativity. (LOVED the blur in the sky shot!). These young men followed the basic rules of photography, and added a great deal of creativity as the
YEAHHH good job on the video. I watched it before I read the story behind the symbolism...haha so the whole time I was just thinking "Hey that looks like me whenever I have to write a report". But it was - how you say - "EL GOOD".
In my opinion, I would say tjppc is currently first runner up. His video has lots of eye candy, using wide variety of locations to shot. Although both videos are hard to follow unless you read the detail given by the makers. I would say that jordanwalkert's video was easier to follow.
Good job man. You did a great job with the editing and use of colors. I didn't quite follow it just watching, but after reading the explanation it made sense. My only criticism is that if this video makes it the general masses will miss the message behind it. But...videos rarely are understand. Either way though you have some serious talent, keep up the good work.
Absolutely superior to anything that else that has been brought to the table. Levels above the rest of the competition. This is professional video ladies and gentleman. The editing, the lighting, the sound, all flows together perfectly. Not to mention the concept. In a word... FLAWLESS.
Truly above the rest. The attention to detail, color, composition within the frame, and overall video quality is worthy of the prize. This video shows raw creative thought process and true artistic vision.
i really appreciate all your feedback. i understand everything you're trying to say, but the repetitiveness is on purpose. we wanted each scene the EXACT same, but just change one small detail. (the scenery) to get the point across to the viewers...
then right when i thought he was gonna let it go he pops it, which was a twist, congrats on that. Yenno how you said he changes the story, maybe he should actually change the story, but still have the same symbol there maybe as another kind of object perhaps
First off, i understand how you want to put lots of symbolizm into your video, but try to do so in a way that isnt so repeatative. To be honest, it kind of made me laugh how he always lets go of the ballon wherever he goes
Hey, good job in the video its the second best well edited music video i've seen entered for this contest. You did a good job with lighting and also with your shots, but there are a few things you could imporve on.
Hey everyone, if you have any questions on this video or dont understand something...be sure to read the description to the right before sending a message. Otherwise thanks for checking it out! Appreciate it!
dude this is the 1st song i heard by these guys!
thehuntersaccount 1 year ago
nice! i like the balloon parts
Thatfatguyfrommars 2 years ago
I think its obvious.
And you take the song kinda wow.
run41 3 years ago
this is really good.
ilovexHCO 3 years ago
i know that you entered this awhile ago but this is amazing...especially the editing..
mintyfresh9898 3 years ago
i really really like this...but staying with the black and white themse would have ben like 80 times better..i love it.
lovesandrew222 4 years ago
that was really cool! i liked it alot!
good job!
the symbolism was pretty cool too!
XtearsXtoXrosesX 4 years ago
Hey man, you might appreciate my writer's block video. It's actually the opposite of writer's block...it's pretty intense I think.
meheh 4 years ago
lol, i never heard of an electric typewriter
ajradical 4 years ago
dude find me on myspace. my name is jason romance just type that in the search
trainwreckromeo 4 years ago
I find this video to be well done and much more professional looking than many, and I think it shows promise. Good camera angles, editing and film technique. While I do agree some of the images and symbolism were repetative, I do not think it was unwarranted. Oft times repeating symbolic images is necessary to convey the message to the viewer effectively. I am interested in seeing your next project. I'm sorry to hear you were disqualified from this contest.
SimoneCowell1 5 years ago
This is impressive ur symbolism is great. the thought u put into this video really shows. good job
hottestontheblock 5 years ago
very good
patty777mayonaisse15 5 years ago
WOAH! That was the coolest thing I've EVER seen!!! You depicted it so well. *claps for you* I never realized that about that song... I should really pay more attention to the lyrics. They all tell a story. Thank you for opening my mind. I love the ending, how he just disappears... that's a perfect way to end that. Bravo.
Katiedid92 5 years ago
shietttt....niceeeeeeee
blazinashun 5 years ago
Dude Bruce, that was a horrible thing to say. I also enjoyed the vidoe and agree with omgdan, that they couldn't do any better. Good work, I hope to see some more stuff from you. I enjoy hearing Emery, their bassist is very talented, but if you can work with other stuff thats cool too
SmOkiNBASSmAstA 5 years ago
I enjoyed it, ignore these other idiots slating the video...they couldn't do any better.
omgdan 5 years ago
good work
buddythedog84 5 years ago
very very vey good, i like post it as a video response to the video contest video. its amazing.
xloveendsinhatex 5 years ago
dude sweet video. should have made it shorter so you could win man.
everpresentchris 5 years ago
pure shit...jooooooooooking.
shampcity 5 years ago
well the contest is almost over and I've yet to see anything better than this one, good luck dude!
coeliw 5 years ago
I don't know what to say besides that this is an amazing video.
decoratedscene 5 years ago
Couldn't figure this one out?
hunting4elk 5 years ago
still looking good, even after ive already seen it so many times!
ivysavanah 5 years ago
WOOOOOO 10,000 VIEWS!!!
T0n3D34f 5 years ago
Dioken!!!
Jaker83 5 years ago
barney, you got it and you know it!
coeliw 5 years ago
Hands down you guys are going to win. Hands down.
T0n3D34f 5 years ago
Nice to read what he's going for, but video won't have a blurb at the beginning. BUT most videos today don't have much to do with the lyrics anyway. If you had to match every scene with lyrics, it would be boring and a bitch. "My woman is a skank (some hood rack), my dawg's my only friend (some mutt), and the adversities of life got me conjuring up suicidal ideatioonnss," do-do-do. How in the HELL do you have a scene for that?? Impossible.
Good job. Gets my vote.
PugsleyProductions 5 years ago
It seems a little slow but its a great concept. The editing is amazing to say the least, you always cut on the beat and it progressively got better at the end. It's a really impressive over all.
technoxgirlxjessie 5 years ago
^ douche bag right up there ^
ItAgain101 5 years ago
The symbolism is good...
But the video in general is pretty boring.
Nice try though.
justafishin 5 years ago
i like the video, and before i read the explanation i could make the links between the white balloon and purity, which is really good for the message... i think that this video is original and very thought-provoking. i hope it wins!!! :D good luck!
SuperCarrie 5 years ago
how many balloons were harmed in the making of this video?
nice video, good job, probably in my top 3 that I've seen so far
kocher004 5 years ago
freakin awesome guys
keep it up!
bergy30 5 years ago
definitly one of my favorites so far between you and the painting one... my favorite part was reading your explaination after watching it... Great job
griffeyphan 5 years ago
EIGHT thousand?!! when did this happen?
suuuuuuuveg 5 years ago
Nicely done. Thps video is impressive, but honestly I thought the most impressive thing about this was the fact that you really spent some time on this. I mean you created a original, well-planned story, your attention to detail is obvious amazing, but most of all I thought that you were very dedicated to this project. You really did know the storyline inside and out.
Good Luck with the contest.
silverstein13 5 years ago
thanks for everyone getting me above 3,000. wow thats awesome!
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
awesome job guys
codycadet 5 years ago
Wow, that was amazingly well done! Good job dude!
matrixlpman 5 years ago
your mom is boring, great job jordan!
Jaker83 5 years ago
Boring...
Ash9172 5 years ago
I liked this
eruLOTR 5 years ago
I love this so far. For some advice, I'd suggesting finding a young teenage girl and to make her get a sincere facial expression after losing the balloon (at first she just turns her head and looks at it flying away; in slow-motion if possible.) Then as the video moves on, she starts turning her body (slow-motion again). Then near the end she starts running for the balloon (slow-motion, and then sped up to normal rate as the video stops.). Just my suggestion, you did very well. Keep it up!
Xbxg32000 5 years ago
ohhh wow, the best one so far
caeylai 5 years ago
great job i thought this was the best one out of the bunch hope you win
looofenixtxoool 5 years ago
this one had better win! if not, they don't know what in the hell they're doing. the only tiny little thing i found dissagreeable about it was that im so used to seeing people in their 20's in music vids that he almost seems too young looking. other than that it truly is awesome and you deserve to win. <3
fartoolate 5 years ago
right on dude, well done! I think this blows alot of the competition out of the water. It shows you took it seriously, and that you included an original and relevant story line maintaining the focus without being too obvious! Thumbs up to you man! Stick with it!
Spencerimbrock 5 years ago
That was really good definitely a contender
3marktheshark2 5 years ago
i feel threatened all of a sudden.
welshcs 5 years ago
every time i watch this video, i fall in love with it all over again!
aundrearose 5 years ago
awsome vid.
i rly liked the ending, great job:D
porkchopxx 5 years ago
yeahhh.. best one, dammit.
loveliesfearhatexx 5 years ago
good job as usual boys!
wbreichgirl24 5 years ago
Best video I have seen so far, although I do have to mention that balloons are bad for the environment. how many did you release? don't worry I'm not mad , just dissappointed. haha j/k
drumrgrl3 5 years ago
THANK YOU! this definately raised the bar. i kept telling people not to make their stories so literal and represent them with something else (i said nature, but i like the "story writing" relation...lol story writing "relates" the the boys "relationships" teehee)
but thank you. and by the way, you are very talented in cinimatography. did you get any help or was your only friend a tripod?
theenjoisk8r 5 years ago
Coolio!
illyuwn 5 years ago
WOW.
great job on the video. It was really original and I especially liked the ending. Keep it up!
flubbercakes 5 years ago
this was pretty sic.
<3
christinexpacknick 5 years ago
best video
caleblikestomosh 5 years ago
Amazing is all i have to say. PP always does a good job with thier videos. The typewriter parts were pretty sweet but the throwing the paper at the screen and disapeering was awsome, no kidding. Favorite video in the whole contest. Sorry if i posted like 3 times, wouldnt sign me in.
Tylertehpwnz 5 years ago
great video guys!
dgticket71322 5 years ago
im glad to see this video gets more growing plays than any video in the contest. its doing quite well!
ItAgain101 5 years ago
...continued from previous post...
to feed "EL CHUBBY" (Spongierocks) back at home
Trainwreck221 5 years ago
what is Spongierocks deal? he must be mad that border security is really cracking down on his illeagl family members from crossing in to our country and draining money out of my wallet.
Trainwreck221 5 years ago
hey baboonbutter, like the circus & temptation ideas...where he is walking is not a particular destination, for it is an unfinished story. the point of him stopping is because the writer cant get past that point. the boy in the story stops because the writer stops writing. thats what that represents.
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
nice video. It would be nice to see what the
boy is walking towards even if whatever it is is
obscured and adds more mystery. Also since purity
can be lost maybe he should walk through someplace
with lots of temtation- circus, farmers market ,busy
sidewalk in Chicago LA or new york -just suggestion
to an already talented artist.
baboonbutter 5 years ago
wow...this was REALLY good. congrats
flowbee122 5 years ago
Fantastic job! I have been a professional photographer, and , managed a camera store for years. The sync between music and video is superb. The contrast in the B&W and mixed with the color is exceptional. The shots are top notch in quality and creativity. (LOVED the blur in the sky shot!). These young men followed the basic rules of photography, and added a great deal of creativity as the
Brits say "quality" good show!
kc930 5 years ago
LOL....Quality. I love using that word. I have a few British guys that go to school with me and they got me saying it.
sandgopher 5 years ago
YEAHHH good job on the video. I watched it before I read the story behind the symbolism...haha so the whole time I was just thinking "Hey that looks like me whenever I have to write a report". But it was - how you say - "EL GOOD".
claytorama 5 years ago
thanks moosefuel. same goes to all of you who support it!
-Jordan
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
Nice. Very nice video. Ridiculously nice video. Kicks ass.
moosefuel 5 years ago
Ultimate writers block!
gocards38 5 years ago
Hey man, great job on this video.
chrisxgxc 5 years ago
thanks for all the comments everyone. its really great to see that, i appreciate everyones support!
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
^ HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
shampcity 5 years ago
This video is the first one I wanted to finish watching, it is brilliant!!!
coeliw 5 years ago
yeah, and because it's not horrible anime.
suuuuuuuveg 5 years ago
that was a wayyyyyyyyyyy goood video. shit son. very nice
tjppc 5 years ago
Aye dude I got a DVX100 too, our cameras kick butt!!
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
In my opinion, I would say tjppc is currently first runner up. His video has lots of eye candy, using wide variety of locations to shot. Although both videos are hard to follow unless you read the detail given by the makers. I would say that jordanwalkert's video was easier to follow.
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
Good job man. You did a great job with the editing and use of colors. I didn't quite follow it just watching, but after reading the explanation it made sense. My only criticism is that if this video makes it the general masses will miss the message behind it. But...videos rarely are understand. Either way though you have some serious talent, keep up the good work.
sandgopher 5 years ago
GREAT JOB!!!! This video is very good. No negativity from me. Well done.
Sirveyor 5 years ago
Awesome job guys. Love you.
mommBtown 5 years ago
Fantastic video. Loved the symbolism and the concepts. Great job.
orsky1 5 years ago
This is reallly good!!!
I'm just wondering but how many ballons did you use?
<3
xXRawrMonsterXx 5 years ago
damn.... thats awesome
Trainwreck221 5 years ago
absolutely fantastic job jordan, i firmly believe in your ability.
brandonprophet 5 years ago
2 Days of Shooting...3 Days of editing. I shot about 80% of it the first day, just used the 2nd day to finish it up a few shots.
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
how long did it take to make this video?
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
great job, best entry I've seen so far. Most professional and thought out.
taddsays 5 years ago
Absolutely superior to anything that else that has been brought to the table. Levels above the rest of the competition. This is professional video ladies and gentleman. The editing, the lighting, the sound, all flows together perfectly. Not to mention the concept. In a word... FLAWLESS.
Jaker83 5 years ago
Great job...I like Landons carpet.
shampcity 5 years ago
Truly above the rest. The attention to detail, color, composition within the frame, and overall video quality is worthy of the prize. This video shows raw creative thought process and true artistic vision.
ivysavanah 5 years ago
amazinggggggggg
xxxkelss 5 years ago
phenomenal video!
i absolutely LOVE it, especially the ending!
i'm so awed by it!
amazing job! everythings so perfect!
you're very talented!
aundrearose 5 years ago
LOVED IT. Really great stuff guys. Great story...Really pertains to the song.
Trainwreck221 5 years ago
If thats what you were shoting for, you didn a good job at it. Keep up the nice work.
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
i really appreciate all your feedback. i understand everything you're trying to say, but the repetitiveness is on purpose. we wanted each scene the EXACT same, but just change one small detail. (the scenery) to get the point across to the viewers...
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
then right when i thought he was gonna let it go he pops it, which was a twist, congrats on that. Yenno how you said he changes the story, maybe he should actually change the story, but still have the same symbol there maybe as another kind of object perhaps
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
First off, i understand how you want to put lots of symbolizm into your video, but try to do so in a way that isnt so repeatative. To be honest, it kind of made me laugh how he always lets go of the ballon wherever he goes
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
Hey, good job in the video its the second best well edited music video i've seen entered for this contest. You did a good job with lighting and also with your shots, but there are a few things you could imporve on.
p0gipn0i 5 years ago
Just curious, which is the first best well edited video?
sandgopher 5 years ago
LOVED IT. I think its really amazing you could put together something this elaborate for a contest. Wow. good work man.
ItAgain101 5 years ago
Hey everyone, if you have any questions on this video or dont understand something...be sure to read the description to the right before sending a message. Otherwise thanks for checking it out! Appreciate it!
jordanwalkert 5 years ago
i see new things every single time i watch it!!
i love it, but you already know that.
winner!!
suuuuuuuveg 5 years ago