This video also reminds me that amongst all those heartbreaking angstfilled moments, there were some soft, tender moments that made my heart melt from the start. Thank you :)
The dialogue you let shine through was just right and shows how much these two individuals care for each other and the blending of this music and their story makes for an even better story. You have given such a glow to these clips and it is clear that you put a lot of heart into this project, perhaps that is why it is the best John Paul and Craig fanvid I have ever seen. Thank you for this outstanding video.
The clips you used to show the progression of their relationship from that first glance to the current state of it completely capture the sadness and joy of their love. Near the end, when bars of film showing future glimpses of their reunion scroll through past scenes in which the boys struggle, light and hope is seen in those moments of darkness. I enjoyed how you used the closeups of the boys and put them side by side so that we can see both of their reactions during a scene all at once.
Much like the song, these two never got used to their separation and forgive each other so that they can be together again. I love how you show the parallels between the past and present. A certain spot in which John Paul is after the departure of Craig as well as upon his return triggers a flashback of the past when the two were together in that same spot. Craig revisits places of his hometown, and scenes from the past play when he and John Paul were together and meeting at those same places.
Another great effect is the echoes of their words spoken to each other, you can see how the times they shared together linger within them. The disappearance effect of Craig is significant in showing all that they have missed out on by being apart, what they each have missed in the life of the other, and also how much they missed one another. Although John Paul has his halo (Kieron), no one could replace his Craig.
I appreciate how, instead of using the black and white film technique, you displayed the scenes from the past with the vertical line scratches like those seen in aged films which show the strains of time without desaturating the quality of the clips, very old school cool.
It was a long year indeed. This video is a beautiful work of art and it has such a plethora of meaningful layers that I probably will not be able to address each one of them. For me, the rain effect symbolizes a storm that the two of them went through and the repetition of the words for blue skies in this perfect song you chose is like the calm after the storm which is exactly how I understand the adversity that John Paul and Craig face and the triumph they finally experience...
This is such an amazing vid, I watched it ages ago and now when I hear For Blue Skies I remeber it and then I just have to watch it again....and again....and again... :) Great work!!
Thank you! I cheated a bit on the disappearing bit... I used the clip where Craig put his hand on JP's shoulder as a top layer, and then put the clip where its JP on his own underneath, sitting at the same place JP did in the other clip... then cut Craig out... I hope that made sense... if it didnt, I'll try and rephrase it... :D Thanks for commenting!
I use Sony Vegas Pro to edit my vids (seriously best programme ever!) Erm, well in other words... I cut Craig out of the scene he was in originally (using whats called the masking tool) and put that on top of the shot where JP is sitting on his own on the staircase... then faded craig out of the other clip to make it look like he was disappearing....is thats a bit better explained? Sorry, Im completely useless at explainations...:S
No, I understood that time. I have Sony Vegas 7 for my vids. I don't know if I have that tool with mine. Well I still think your video was very well done.
You know...I really can't describe how much i liked this video- but i'll have a go.
it was amazing! I loved every single second of it- unlike most videos it kept me hooked right till the end. I loved it so much- you put it so well together and i watched it about four or five times just so i could keep rating it haha.
Totally awesome. Another great job done. It seems like some of us can't get enough of JPC. The saga will probably continue for a long time, for those who will find the videos and the episode clips. Thanks to great people like you. Wonderful, wonderful job, thanks again.
I completely adore this, it must have taken you ages, just amazing/ Loved when they were sat on the steps and C disapeared, lovely song choice too, I may have to add it to my i pod!!
That was really beautiful and the effects were truly amazing. I teared up a bit, and Im not a very weepy person. Its kind of hard to believe its all over. Definitely favorited.
amazing, and i loved all of the memories. This is a keeper cause you can watch it and say remember when that happened and i know what went on there. Thank you so much for this. I miss them so much sometimes it is hard to breathe.
again thanks for the vid, 5 star, in my favorites and in my playlist as well.
Yay! first comment. Ok I would just like to say: WOW. This is an absolute MASTERPIECE. The effects were amazing and the care that was so obviously taken to produce this was apparant. Well done, the BEST Jp/Craig vid on Youtube, no competition.
Jess...wow, I am pretty much speechless! First, thank you SO friggin' much for making this specficially for my request - it was even more amazing than ever. Seeing everything we've been discussing for the past month (hard to believe it's been that long, lol), in the final product is just...outstanding! It all came together perfectly - you're so talented! Thanks for everything you included, especially the BK quote at the beginning which was last minute, but you knew just how much I loved it. <3
Aww thank you! I'm really glad you liked it! *blushes* It def doesnt feel like a month! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment on here, and Im really glad youve liked the final piece, we've been talking about it for so long! ♥♥
This video always seems to reduce me to tears. Whether it's the use of song, or your editing skills. Just, amazing.
MapleAndAnimeCrazy 8 months ago
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MapleAndAnimeCrazy 10 months ago
This video also reminds me that amongst all those heartbreaking angstfilled moments, there were some soft, tender moments that made my heart melt from the start. Thank you :)
MapleAndAnimeCrazy 1 year ago
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MapleAndAnimeCrazy 1 year ago
The dialogue you let shine through was just right and shows how much these two individuals care for each other and the blending of this music and their story makes for an even better story. You have given such a glow to these clips and it is clear that you put a lot of heart into this project, perhaps that is why it is the best John Paul and Craig fanvid I have ever seen. Thank you for this outstanding video.
celibacyishard 2 years ago
The clips you used to show the progression of their relationship from that first glance to the current state of it completely capture the sadness and joy of their love. Near the end, when bars of film showing future glimpses of their reunion scroll through past scenes in which the boys struggle, light and hope is seen in those moments of darkness. I enjoyed how you used the closeups of the boys and put them side by side so that we can see both of their reactions during a scene all at once.
celibacyishard 2 years ago
Much like the song, these two never got used to their separation and forgive each other so that they can be together again. I love how you show the parallels between the past and present. A certain spot in which John Paul is after the departure of Craig as well as upon his return triggers a flashback of the past when the two were together in that same spot. Craig revisits places of his hometown, and scenes from the past play when he and John Paul were together and meeting at those same places.
celibacyishard 2 years ago
Another great effect is the echoes of their words spoken to each other, you can see how the times they shared together linger within them. The disappearance effect of Craig is significant in showing all that they have missed out on by being apart, what they each have missed in the life of the other, and also how much they missed one another. Although John Paul has his halo (Kieron), no one could replace his Craig.
celibacyishard 2 years ago
I appreciate how, instead of using the black and white film technique, you displayed the scenes from the past with the vertical line scratches like those seen in aged films which show the strains of time without desaturating the quality of the clips, very old school cool.
celibacyishard 2 years ago
It was a long year indeed. This video is a beautiful work of art and it has such a plethora of meaningful layers that I probably will not be able to address each one of them. For me, the rain effect symbolizes a storm that the two of them went through and the repetition of the words for blue skies in this perfect song you chose is like the calm after the storm which is exactly how I understand the adversity that John Paul and Craig face and the triumph they finally experience...
celibacyishard 2 years ago
This is such an amazing vid, I watched it ages ago and now when I hear For Blue Skies I remeber it and then I just have to watch it again....and again....and again... :) Great work!!
charlottaragvald 2 years ago 2
WoW.
That was great.
Absolutely lovely.
I don't think I'll ever be able to let them go.
Dannii2oo7 2 years ago
Excellent. All your JPC videos are awesome. (I like the Hannah ones too!).
sentstuff05 2 years ago
Perfect! <3
Lennoe87 2 years ago
Just subscribed to u.Hope u dont mind.U read my mind were music is concerned,lol.
brecans 3 years ago
Bravo, simply wonderful. How did you do the disappearing bit that was lovely.
eleanor7 3 years ago
Thank you! I cheated a bit on the disappearing bit... I used the clip where Craig put his hand on JP's shoulder as a top layer, and then put the clip where its JP on his own underneath, sitting at the same place JP did in the other clip... then cut Craig out... I hope that made sense... if it didnt, I'll try and rephrase it... :D Thanks for commenting!
Apinklady 3 years ago
I admit I'm a bit confused at what you just said. What program do you use to make your videos?
eleanor7 3 years ago
I use Sony Vegas Pro to edit my vids (seriously best programme ever!) Erm, well in other words... I cut Craig out of the scene he was in originally (using whats called the masking tool) and put that on top of the shot where JP is sitting on his own on the staircase... then faded craig out of the other clip to make it look like he was disappearing....is thats a bit better explained? Sorry, Im completely useless at explainations...:S
Apinklady 3 years ago
No, I understood that time. I have Sony Vegas 7 for my vids. I don't know if I have that tool with mine. Well I still think your video was very well done.
eleanor7 3 years ago
Do u think
bekbek93 3 years ago
Reli amazing video this is my fav song by Strays don't sleep luv the way you portryed their journey together JP&C Always
Musicalfictionlver 3 years ago
You know...I really can't describe how much i liked this video- but i'll have a go.
it was amazing! I loved every single second of it- unlike most videos it kept me hooked right till the end. I loved it so much- you put it so well together and i watched it about four or five times just so i could keep rating it haha.
wow! just WOW
orlando4eva 3 years ago
OMG amazing, ive watched it 5 times in a row. ive never seen a fanvid so good.
alex313357887 3 years ago 2
I... I... wow. Describing how much I loved this video is almost like trying to describe how much I love and adore McDean.
It's absolutely breathtaking!
You are so talented!!! xx
Normaholic 3 years ago
Totally awesome. Another great job done. It seems like some of us can't get enough of JPC. The saga will probably continue for a long time, for those who will find the videos and the episode clips. Thanks to great people like you. Wonderful, wonderful job, thanks again.
CandyceGirl 3 years ago
WOW.... this is absolutely amazing.... WOW... I'm completely blown away by this. I had it recommended by a friend. It's so powerful...really amazing.
Natlandet 3 years ago
I completely adore this, it must have taken you ages, just amazing/ Loved when they were sat on the steps and C disapeared, lovely song choice too, I may have to add it to my i pod!!
betsybrow 3 years ago 2
WOW!
That was really beautiful and the effects were truly amazing. I teared up a bit, and Im not a very weepy person. Its kind of hard to believe its all over. Definitely favorited.
PS: Whats the name of the song you used?
randomthings5 3 years ago
aww thank you! Me neither! :( The song is called 'For Blue Skies' by Strays dont sleep.
Apinklady 3 years ago
amazing, and i loved all of the memories. This is a keeper cause you can watch it and say remember when that happened and i know what went on there. Thank you so much for this. I miss them so much sometimes it is hard to breathe.
again thanks for the vid, 5 star, in my favorites and in my playlist as well.
soonersherewego 3 years ago 5
Thank you! I miss them too, and hope they come back some day, to visit! Thank you so much for such a nice comment!
Apinklady 3 years ago
Yay! first comment. Ok I would just like to say: WOW. This is an absolute MASTERPIECE. The effects were amazing and the care that was so obviously taken to produce this was apparant. Well done, the BEST Jp/Craig vid on Youtube, no competition.
dude335 3 years ago 6
Thank you!! Im so flattered that you like it so much! Thank you! :D
Apinklady 3 years ago
Jess...wow, I am pretty much speechless! First, thank you SO friggin' much for making this specficially for my request - it was even more amazing than ever. Seeing everything we've been discussing for the past month (hard to believe it's been that long, lol), in the final product is just...outstanding! It all came together perfectly - you're so talented! Thanks for everything you included, especially the BK quote at the beginning which was last minute, but you knew just how much I loved it. <3
gopher77 3 years ago 3
Aww thank you! I'm really glad you liked it! *blushes* It def doesnt feel like a month! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment on here, and Im really glad youve liked the final piece, we've been talking about it for so long! ♥♥
Apinklady 3 years ago
You're welcome, and you're more than deserving! And you thought I actually wouldn't like it, still shocked by that. :P
gopher77 3 years ago 2