a vary interesting piece, vary well done editing and a nice choice of pictures, however i feel that if you did something similar only set to little fox's version of open the door it would have an even stronger impact, in my opinion anyway.
i look forward to seeing more of your work, and a hell of alot more of dan's work
Oh, your work is so awesome, you should do one of Susan and Justin, I know it would never work out between them actually, but I think it would be cute if it could. You should also think about exploring animation more, you are really good.
Absolutely Brilliant. The graphics in these are very interesting. I highly enjoy the music you put into the video. It was a very good connection and I think the words in the song highly connect to the feelings and emotions in the relationship between Ellen and Nanase. Very well done.
I love the relationships in this comic, and this from a guy who usually feels like the relationships take away from a story (like they were tacked on as an afterthought) and these two are easily the best. They are the two who seem to face the most problems in their relationship, and yet they stick with it. El Goonish Shive is awesome!!!
@sknywhtboy88 a tedd and grace wouldn't be as good, I mean, theres just not enough dramatic stuff between them, I mean, you could use the damien clips, but I don't think it would be enough. You could probably do a really sad one about justin and melisa though.
This video is just so amazing, I'm not a big fan of the song but my love for El Goonish Shive and the awesomocity of the video itseft eclipses that. Some of the animation is very good and like a dream-come-true for a longtime EGS fan. I particularly like the realism of the watching the movie scene, the porch scene is fantastically done, the mermaid dream sequence, and the book-flipping part is cool. My only concern is that someone who doesn't read EGS will have a system overload themselves. lol
After stumbling upon the comic from TVTropes, I found it to be a favorite. And after looking up Ellen's Song, it really didn't take long to find this video. While I am normally against fan music videos, your skill makes this extremely impressive and actually really fitting for a video for the comic.
This really is quite insane when you realize the movie night was only a week prior to the events at the party(which in itself was only a night), making the final scene more humorous then special.
I'm not quite sure why I don't like this music video as much as other EGS MVs. I know it isn't any technical issue; you should be working as a professional, you're just that good.
I've figured it out! You're TOO good: I'm too wowed by the technical achievement to pay attention to the relationship between the music and the images. You have too much success, because that relationship is in my view the point of an AMV.
It's so awesome that the Awesome meter overflowed and spilled a little into Fail. But now you realize that and can see how awesome it is. Or something like that?
It's more like there's so much Awesomeness in Technique that there isn't enough left over for Meaning, and Overall Awesomeness is the product of Technical Awesomeness and Meaningful Awesomeness. 20 times 4 is a lot less than 12 squared.
I don't think I commented on this when I first watched it. But I've watched it about 10 times since then. It is an amazing piece of work and blows all the other Comic Based AMV's I've seen out of the water. Well done on making such an amazing piece of work
The fact that you were able to do enough animation with still images to keep it interesting, but without screwing up the original work, is very interesting.
Beautiful, very well done. You have perfectly captured the essence of the relationship between the two, and the turmoil that ran through Nanase's mind in the very long time it took for her to come to partially accept herself as she is.
At 3:22 all I could think of were the magical hair manipulation fairies, but then I saw the trees were also moving. Amazing video. I can't believe It took me so long to look up EGS on YouTube, no sleep for me tonight!
I have to say, as a maker of AMVs at an amateur level myself, you did this comic so much more justice then the plan I had for dedication to Dan. Glad to see a whole bunch more fans out there. Great work, and I look forward to seeing any more you make. ^^
Oh wait, I think I said that wrong. Lol. I meant my abilities were amateur, not yours. Xx' Sorry if that looked wrong. I admire this completely and look forward to hoping to see one between Elliot and Sara, or maybe it could be funny to see one between Justin and Elliot? >> Wishful thinking. XD
This is the most brillant video I've seen anywhere on the 'net. You've managed to express the greatness that is El Goonish Shive with your own greatness at video creation. I'm in awe.
HAS DAN SHIVE SEEN THIS!? Someone should really tell him about this video, he would stunned. You have actually breathed life into his characters, bravo BRAVO!
This is QUALITY work! Now I think about this every time I hear "Collide". I want to see another. This comment is also a requst for you to do an Ellen and Nanase ("Dreaming of You" by Selena). I think of Ellen and Nanase every time I hear that song. I just think it suits them.
I believe all those comments before mine said it (or rather didnt say it) best. Truly excellent work. You have taken a great webcomic, and done something great with it.
This is incredibly good. Do you do animation or something like that for a living? Because I truly believe you could support yourself with skills like this. I know it would take a long time, but do you think you would ever animate the entire comic straight through, working from the existing drawings?
mereow is my stolen catch phrase and i quote egs everyday own every comic and bout the shirts ... as a fan of egs i say u do it justice ... u should send it to dan acualy u never know he might set up a link to it. ur awsome.
This is amazing. I saw your link to the preview on my first visit to the EGS boards and was amazed by it. When I saw you had finished i was not expecting anything near this.
Wow. That went way above run-of-the-mill lackluster fan video into awesomeness that should be linked to prominently on the official comic site. That was beautiful! I can't imagine the amount of effort and skill. Nice job!
Holy...wow, that was really well done. Without a doubt the best homemade music video on YouTube. I wonder how long it took to make that? Seriously, you should e-mail Dan Shive this, or e-mail him about it, because it is awsome.
Well, I certainly hope Shive saw this. I don't remember a newspost about it, post the link on teh forums! Let all fans of EGS come to sing your praises!
Seriously though, great job. You effectively combined music, crucial story elements, and creative animation techniques to produce a work that truly does the characters justice. Kudos.
Wow, four minutes long and then some. I hope you don't hate this song that much, sewatchman. I recall how you'd metioned how often you had to listen and relisten to it while editing. And Lomgren...tsk, you should really rate the video :)
a vary interesting piece, vary well done editing and a nice choice of pictures, however i feel that if you did something similar only set to little fox's version of open the door it would have an even stronger impact, in my opinion anyway.
i look forward to seeing more of your work, and a hell of alot more of dan's work
DemonElosva 1 week ago
this is cool. you need to tell dan about it.
Bananawawa 2 months ago
Does Dan know about this?
If he doesnt, someone needs to get a link of this to him, stat!
WAS FREAKING AWESOME.
-full of god and win-
misteridiot 4 months ago
Oh, your work is so awesome, you should do one of Susan and Justin, I know it would never work out between them actually, but I think it would be cute if it could. You should also think about exploring animation more, you are really good.
LooHoo222 6 months ago
Absolutely Brilliant. The graphics in these are very interesting. I highly enjoy the music you put into the video. It was a very good connection and I think the words in the song highly connect to the feelings and emotions in the relationship between Ellen and Nanase. Very well done.
TheLockjocker 7 months ago
I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS!
SpicerWorld 7 months ago
Just a thought - that "non-profit/no infringement intended" type of disclaimer won't protect anyone if the copyright-holders decide to sue.
fairportfan2 7 months ago
moremoremoremoremoremoremoremoremoremoremoremore!!!!! Superb Animation, Best EGS video here!
flexxtechnical 7 months ago
Amasing video, but it sucks that it was made before the fight in sister II. Those clips would have made it that much better
dudethatsmyhat 8 months ago
Just when I think this song is out of my head.... It's beautiful 'though. :)
AxelWedstar411 11 months ago
I love the relationships in this comic, and this from a guy who usually feels like the relationships take away from a story (like they were tacked on as an afterthought) and these two are easily the best. They are the two who seem to face the most problems in their relationship, and yet they stick with it. El Goonish Shive is awesome!!!
dragonestea 1 year ago
this is the greatest thing ever created
NikNatProductions27 1 year ago
This is the best thing ever. 11 people don't know love when they see it.
fennecfanatic 1 year ago
Brilliant
TheRealSomeGuy 1 year ago
cool
StudioWooo7 1 year ago
omg i will eat teh 10 people who didnt like this >:3
omygodsword 1 year ago
...............wow......Fanstastic!!!
nomis2003 2 years ago 3
btw you should totally make another video, perhaps about Grace and Tedd. That would be amazing.
sknywhtboy88 2 years ago 3
@sknywhtboy88 a tedd and grace wouldn't be as good, I mean, theres just not enough dramatic stuff between them, I mean, you could use the damien clips, but I don't think it would be enough. You could probably do a really sad one about justin and melisa though.
dudethatsmyhat 7 months ago
This video is just so amazing, I'm not a big fan of the song but my love for El Goonish Shive and the awesomocity of the video itseft eclipses that. Some of the animation is very good and like a dream-come-true for a longtime EGS fan. I particularly like the realism of the watching the movie scene, the porch scene is fantastically done, the mermaid dream sequence, and the book-flipping part is cool. My only concern is that someone who doesn't read EGS will have a system overload themselves. lol
sknywhtboy88 2 years ago 2
Wow, this is just amazing! x3 I love this video!
Techno8Lala 2 years ago
Wow... that was awesome
Someonenonotyou 2 years ago
awesome!
sklease 2 years ago
freakin great video,loved it, but just imagine explaining it to someone who doesn't read el goonish:P
redheadlacrossefreak 2 years ago
After stumbling upon the comic from TVTropes, I found it to be a favorite. And after looking up Ellen's Song, it really didn't take long to find this video. While I am normally against fan music videos, your skill makes this extremely impressive and actually really fitting for a video for the comic.
This really is quite insane when you realize the movie night was only a week prior to the events at the party(which in itself was only a night), making the final scene more humorous then special.
SoulSelim 2 years ago
awesome gleno es tas
gwinner95 2 years ago
*Adds another speechless "wow ..." comment*
Piffleswaf 2 years ago
... Wow.
teqrevisited 2 years ago
...incredible...
gregorioOnNoobtube 3 years ago 11
I think I figured out how you did the hair at 3:20. Was bugging the hell outta me.
This video is excellent. And also the first Fanvid to a webcomic I've stumbled upon.
Validole 3 years ago 4
wow good job clean work i give it an A+++++++
samalinder 3 years ago 11
I'm not quite sure why I don't like this music video as much as other EGS MVs. I know it isn't any technical issue; you should be working as a professional, you're just that good.
SingularCherubim 3 years ago
I've figured it out! You're TOO good: I'm too wowed by the technical achievement to pay attention to the relationship between the music and the images. You have too much success, because that relationship is in my view the point of an AMV.
SingularCherubim 3 years ago
It's so awesome that the Awesome meter overflowed and spilled a little into Fail. But now you realize that and can see how awesome it is. Or something like that?
ZeonTwilight 3 years ago
It's more like there's so much Awesomeness in Technique that there isn't enough left over for Meaning, and Overall Awesomeness is the product of Technical Awesomeness and Meaningful Awesomeness. 20 times 4 is a lot less than 12 squared.
SingularCherubim 3 years ago
That's a hell of a lot of awesome points.
ZeonTwilight 3 years ago
I don't think I commented on this when I first watched it. But I've watched it about 10 times since then. It is an amazing piece of work and blows all the other Comic Based AMV's I've seen out of the water. Well done on making such an amazing piece of work
ZeonTwilight 3 years ago
The fact that you were able to do enough animation with still images to keep it interesting, but without screwing up the original work, is very interesting.
Keldro 3 years ago
wow.
just wow, seriously....
if anyone could possibly do ellen and nanase's relationship any better justice...
well, I don't think they could.
not only that, but you've stuck to dan's style consistently, without falling into the trap of purely animating everything.
this is just the best tribute video... ever.
Trilbyguy 3 years ago 3
Holy crap. That was actually good.
snipermagoo 3 years ago
this is undoubtedly the best music video i have ever seen i congratulate you on a job well done you have now won a new loyal fan
foehammer0987654 3 years ago
Amazing job! this is one of the better AMV's I've seen!
Love it or the owl will eat you!
Aikosachi 3 years ago 3
I just have to say BRAVO!!!!
Markel1970A 3 years ago
Let me just say this: you are awesome with the video software and a true fan of EGS.
amaster101 3 years ago 3
I am at a loss for words. Six stars. Bravo.
JadorBW 3 years ago
Is there a place where I can download this vid?
EveryDayALittleDeath 3 years ago
That. Was. EPIC. O____O I think I almost cried while watching this. XDD AMAZING use of the EGS strips! EllenxNanase= <33 Jaa!
~Shadow Neko
ShadowNeko13 3 years ago
Beautiful, very well done. You have perfectly captured the essence of the relationship between the two, and the turmoil that ran through Nanase's mind in the very long time it took for her to come to partially accept herself as she is.
agmlego 3 years ago 4
this is a true wok of art. nice job using the strips the way you did ^_^
LoydeTheReaper 3 years ago
O_O
Wait. This ISN'T static pictures?
You, my friend, are smart. Better yet, instead of live acting, you took the pictures, and animated them.
WOW.
PixelHead777 3 years ago 3
Damn, ...so good.
edwardv 3 years ago 5
At 3:22 all I could think of were the magical hair manipulation fairies, but then I saw the trees were also moving. Amazing video. I can't believe It took me so long to look up EGS on YouTube, no sleep for me tonight!
LordDeathQuake 3 years ago
Heh, this is absolutely lovely! It almost made me cry, because I found it sad and stuff and I'm a wuss. xD
AhOwnYou 3 years ago 2
Damn that is a good one.
cookiecuttername 3 years ago 3
This show ellen and Nanase through there time togther. the Way Nanase feels. the animation, amazing. love it
runemasteryx 3 years ago 2
I love this video. It speaks to me so much.
panthergirl1632 4 years ago 3
man the fact that you made a videoclip out of a comic is astonishing by itself. You got all of my praises, must have taken at least a weak.
P.S. may the Dan be promoted to a saint :)
zlosinus 4 years ago 4
Try months...
Squato 3 years ago 2
to partly quote the creator of ZAP IN SPACE, i think the entire unholy legion of fans love this video
erosenin777 4 years ago
This is a truly brilliant video. I think this works as a definitive video for EGS - captures the essence of the story wonderfully.
Brilliant work, I look forward to seeing future works!
NovaTiempo 4 years ago 5
Great vid! the song fit the scenes perfectly.
Ellen/Nanase is my favorite ship from EGS.
The little bit at the end cracked me up ^_^
triplitex 4 years ago
That was the perfect way to show that relationship. I think Dan would approve greatly.
amaster101 4 years ago
Beautiful! 5'd
Auraen 4 years ago
Masterly done (applaude)
Arkus 4 years ago
The awesomeness blew my mind. Astounding.
dragontron3k 4 years ago
I have to say, as a maker of AMVs at an amateur level myself, you did this comic so much more justice then the plan I had for dedication to Dan. Glad to see a whole bunch more fans out there. Great work, and I look forward to seeing any more you make. ^^
KitVulpes 4 years ago
Oh wait, I think I said that wrong. Lol. I meant my abilities were amateur, not yours. Xx' Sorry if that looked wrong. I admire this completely and look forward to hoping to see one between Elliot and Sara, or maybe it could be funny to see one between Justin and Elliot? >> Wishful thinking. XD
KitVulpes 4 years ago
you're not the only one who wants to see that! :P
As well as Grace and Tedd/onna-Tedd.
chinangel 4 years ago
This is so awesome! Are you gonna do another EGS video?
sknywhtboy88 4 years ago
Amazing really, the animation was smooth and conveyed the whole story of Nanase and Ellen perfectly. Bravo.
TrowaVidel 4 years ago
Cool Animations ^_^
Czooks 4 years ago
awesome. i love it. this video is really great, i also hope dan sees it. he has a deviantart acount so somebody should tell him.
ccoto2005 4 years ago
damn! how did you make them move?
shockitup 4 years ago
This is without a doubt the finest use of comics in a Music Video I have ever seen. You did a fantastic and amazing job.
Sadarax 4 years ago 2
This was amazing. I'd never thought somebody could do something so amazing with a comic. Absolutely wonderful.
Irenthel 4 years ago 2
This is the most brillant video I've seen anywhere on the 'net. You've managed to express the greatness that is El Goonish Shive with your own greatness at video creation. I'm in awe.
Heinleinfan2 4 years ago 2
HAS DAN SHIVE SEEN THIS!? Someone should really tell him about this video, he would stunned. You have actually breathed life into his characters, bravo BRAVO!
You win three internets!
chinangel 4 years ago 3
Certainly top quality work !!!
I love Nanase and Ellen's love story, you keep doing this terrific job !!!
Maximilianop 4 years ago
I still get goosebumps whenever I see this. It's that damn good.
Pillowzchan 4 years ago
And to think Dan's work could be animated... Great Job! 10/10
Suckishman 4 years ago
Vocg. OTC byujoeh. Obol.
captaincreama 4 years ago
For the few who cant read Uryuomoco.
(Best. EGS video. Ever.)
elfenlies 4 years ago
This is QUALITY work! Now I think about this every time I hear "Collide". I want to see another. This comment is also a requst for you to do an Ellen and Nanase ("Dreaming of You" by Selena). I think of Ellen and Nanase every time I hear that song. I just think it suits them.
shadowdragonomega 4 years ago
This stuff is some of the best stuff on webcomics I've ever seen. Keep it up, make another.
goodninjapaul 4 years ago
Brilliance in video form.
shithead97 4 years ago
rocks ass. *bookmarks*.
simplyunkillable 4 years ago
I believe all those comments before mine said it (or rather didnt say it) best. Truly excellent work. You have taken a great webcomic, and done something great with it.
Solaris242 4 years ago
this rocks you did a superb job on this many kudos to you.
chibias 4 years ago
Oh.. My.. God...
How did you do this?
This is just something too amazing...
perfect..
Laholatva0 4 years ago
My God... My God... That was so awesome... I can only express it in Uryuomoco!
Quequ... yu'ja colyeacri rypo... pyra geh vo uc teeja ug chyuc uc iea. Fequ JEH iea jeh yug? Yug'c... Yug'c... Klugyusurai klehoaisyemur
Otal 4 years ago
For the few who cant read Uryuomoco.
(Wow... i'd seriously like... kill to be as good at this as you. How DO you do it? It's... It's.. Pratically professional)
elfenlies 4 years ago
Pree-Cisely.
Otal 4 years ago
Oh my god.... that was just.... beautiful. Fantastic job!
EveryDayALittleDeath 4 years ago
*Data_Retrieval(EGS: Ellen and Nanase -Collide-)*
*Adequate_Description==Null*
*Attempting(Sufficient_Praise)*
*Return("Well, my soul just got Pwn'd")*
I Choked!!!
TurtleOfAngst 4 years ago 2
This is incredibly good. Do you do animation or something like that for a living? Because I truly believe you could support yourself with skills like this. I know it would take a long time, but do you think you would ever animate the entire comic straight through, working from the existing drawings?
Morathor 4 years ago
Wow, given the limited resources at your disposal, that was amazing :O
AenOfTheLight 4 years ago
I'd also be very happy if you continued the superb work, I'd love a Tedd and Grace version.
NavrasNevermore 4 years ago
I wish there *were* words to better describe the incredible work you've put into this video. I laughed...I cried...I loved it. Great work!
argarbee 4 years ago
Words fail to describe the awesomeness of this video. As a huge fan of EGS: kudos to you.
NavrasNevermore 5 years ago
Wow.
Just... wow.
Sorry, I'm almost in tears here. It was that good.
7DStudios 5 years ago
mereow is my stolen catch phrase and i quote egs everyday own every comic and bout the shirts ... as a fan of egs i say u do it justice ... u should send it to dan acualy u never know he might set up a link to it. ur awsome.
darkangelsean 5 years ago
Two Words:Freakin'Awesome
I hope you do one with Tedd and Grace
jafeir 5 years ago
This *still* rocks my socks off. *sigh*
taigan 5 years ago
Wow. This movie is truly incredible. I can't think of anything else to say...
JeiJozefu 5 years ago
That is just unbelivably good!
Torenb 5 years ago
This is amazing. I saw your link to the preview on my first visit to the EGS boards and was amazed by it. When I saw you had finished i was not expecting anything near this.
Great job and sorry about the fence of text.
Rhs88 5 years ago
.. Call me lame, but I think I got a little teary. XD
I love Ellen and Nanase and I love the interaction and relationship between them.
And this video shows the emotion, struggle and.. beauty of it perfectly.
Excellent choice of song. The animation was AMAZING.
Just.. awesome work. Lovelovelove it! ^.^
Noamuth 5 years ago
Wow. That went way above run-of-the-mill lackluster fan video into awesomeness that should be linked to prominently on the official comic site. That was beautiful! I can't imagine the amount of effort and skill. Nice job!
s0ckninja 5 years ago
Holy...wow, that was really well done. Without a doubt the best homemade music video on YouTube. I wonder how long it took to make that? Seriously, you should e-mail Dan Shive this, or e-mail him about it, because it is awsome.
albinopidgeon 5 years ago
Wow. That was very well done. I'm sure Dan Shive would like it, 'cause I do.
Starfox4ever 5 years ago
And now, try an anaglyph version. :D It would make it even better.
LordPsyPing 5 years ago
I am going to cry.
You bastard. There goes my feelings of masculinity for today.
But seriously, wonderful job, man.
Younglinkman12 5 years ago
Yours is the first EGS fan piece that does it justice...yours went completely above and beyond, you really ought to send this to Dan.
PlutonicTeacup 5 years ago
That was absolutely fantastic.
Theno
thenodrin 5 years ago
Well, I certainly hope Shive saw this. I don't remember a newspost about it, post the link on teh forums! Let all fans of EGS come to sing your praises!
Seriously though, great job. You effectively combined music, crucial story elements, and creative animation techniques to produce a work that truly does the characters justice. Kudos.
Perfectnoiz 5 years ago
Wow, totally masterful.
Nice job!
This fills the gap waiting for the next proper update.
HopelessSavage 5 years ago
An awesome tribute to one of the best written love stories in any comic I have ever read.
OmegaWolfJ 5 years ago
Nice round up. You got me as a fan with the preview, no you've got a fanatic.
diatsa 5 years ago
Best EGS video ever.
bran371 5 years ago
Dude...that was just perfect. Amazing, flawless piece of work.
mattgcn 5 years ago
I can't even express how amazing that was. *wipes away tears*
Cotboy 5 years ago
Really well done!
sharndim 5 years ago
I am in utter awe. I bow to you.
dysfunctionz 5 years ago
...and thus Drow Bunny's eyes begin to tear...
NeutralDrow 5 years ago
...wow...I wish I could say more but this video has just left me speechless.
...wow...just...wow...phenomenal job; the wait for the full version was worth it...5 stars and it's now in my favorites.
VincentX 5 years ago
Thanks for the nice feedback everyone! (My last attempts to post a message failed somehow, i hope this message shows up)
sewatchman 5 years ago
That was absolutely incredible! Everything about it! It gave me goosebumps.
I loved the way the scenes linked, and the movie bit and... everything! Especially the end :)
Sexy-awesome indeed
UnderCoverPanda 5 years ago
this is so cool
amandagirl21 5 years ago
Coolness!
Dragonclaws 5 years ago
This is beautiful. Sexy-awesome, if you will. I love you for making this!
lanicita 5 years ago
OMG THIS ROCKS!!! I WORSHIP YOU!! *bows* *favs*
pinkchan831 5 years ago
I bow to you. Further comments are in the EGS forum (I'm A Fan)
alsoblah 5 years ago
You made me cry! This one is the greatest! I can't believe that a video like this exists!
Hwyfar 5 years ago
...
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f*ck. (more detailed comments in the forums.)
taigan 5 years ago
Damn good video mate. This has set the standard.
Now to see what this leads to mate. ;)
Squato 5 years ago
...
now where's that shifty emoticon when you need it?
sewatchman 5 years ago
*eyegasms* Oh my GOD! I think I'm going to watch this 50 times in a row. This -- is -- so -- COOL! Great great super-great job!
And the bit at the end? Hilarious! Nice touch! ~.^
nisamohi 5 years ago
Ah, I suppose we'll have to let you off then. <sigh> And I was ready for a good beating ;)
I suppose I must have missed it by a few seconds, sorry, Lomgren. :)
disgaeachic 5 years ago
hehe, there are "worse" punishments for lommy XD
sewatchman 5 years ago
Believe me, I did rate the video already. 5 stars isn't enough, but that's the maximum rating.
Lomgren 5 years ago
... I LOVE the ending ;)
disgaeachic 5 years ago
O.O It's done, yay!
Wow, four minutes long and then some. I hope you don't hate this song that much, sewatchman. I recall how you'd metioned how often you had to listen and relisten to it while editing. And Lomgren...tsk, you should really rate the video :)
disgaeachic 5 years ago
let's just say... that song won't find its way into my playlist anytime soon ;-)
sewatchman 5 years ago
That was brilliant. The animation... the song... how they fit... just brilliant. Wow. What an effect... very emotional.
Just... whoa.
Lomgren 5 years ago