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Vid: Handle with care

I'm going to view and post on the latest FNL episode later today, but meanwhile I have a vid for you...

Title: Handle with care (cover by Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins)
Fandom: Friday Night Lights
Description: ensemble cast vid
Download: direct download (23 MB) or streaming on YouTube
Notes: This vid is dedicated to my fellow FNL fans on LJ. Season 1 was probably the most perfect season of television I've ever watched--not one flat episode. In comparison, there's been somewhat of a Season 2 malaise, however this show still has more heart and soul in one five-minute block then most of the shows out there manage in a whole episode. So I set myself a challenge: to construct a vid using footage from just the latest three episodes. It was amazing how much I had to leave out!

The vid's unbetaed and deliberately left a bit rough, since I was pushing myself to complete it in one week. The downloaded footage is a bit grainy when there's lots of movement. And yes, I do hope to make some more polished FNL vids one day.

For those of you not already watching this amazing show, please consider watching the vid to see what you're missing! ;) And if you like the vid OR the show, at all, please PLEASE sign this petition to save it.
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[identity profile] ez-as-pi.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
LOVE!!!!! This was awesome Boppy!

I adore this show...

[identity profile] frolicndetour.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
I need to get to a computer which can view this, which may take a while. grrrr. But I wanted to say I've really been enjoying your meta posts and the last episode is AMAZING. Please not the very last!

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/wisteria_/ 2008-02-10 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Ooh, will you update when it's available for streaming? I'm using my school laptop while my own is being repaired, and it won't let me install the Xvid codecs. Can't wait to see the vid!

[identity profile] serenography.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
I love you! A FNL video from you makes my night. That song really ties in well with this show. I know that song, but I never heard that version of it. You really did a great job with your scene selections too. I'm so glad you watch this show, it doesn't get nearly the love it deserves. In fact, I'm worried that it might not be coming back.

I have to disagree with the "baby you're adorable" shot of Grace though. That baby looks like an alien. We make fun of her all the time at my house. I know, it's evol.. but dayum that's one bug-eyed baby! *g*

Thanks, boppy!

[identity profile] talitha78.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I really enjoyed that. The flow is fantastic.

[identity profile] rhiannonhero.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
This was beautiful. God, I love this show. I'm bummed to find out they might cancel it. Nooooooooo!!!!

[identity profile] frolicndetour.livejournal.com 2008-02-13 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
Aw, I finally got to see it and I love it! Great song choice. Please don't cancel it, NBC! At least let them finish the season!

[identity profile] dualbunny.livejournal.com 2008-02-15 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
Oh wow, that's only three episodes? I never would have guessed that, it feels so complex!

Loved all the continued movement connecting the clips--it made your mood changes back and forth between joyous and angsty so fluid. And I think that sums up what I enjoyed the most about this. It covered the whole gamut of emotions over and over, and each time the tone changed, it felt completely natural. :}

Oh, and you asked about the clip weirdness and Java Jive. I did see again, but I'm really thinking it might be something on my end. It's the most noticeable to me on clips like, near the beginning (0:10) with the waitress, and the one of the coffe maker (0:15) and Lois. Unless the video is pausing on purpose there. But it didn't quite line up on the beats, so I think it's the weirdness again. Seriously though, if no one else sees it, it's gotta be on my machine. And it's not like it keeps me from enjoying them. ;D
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[personal profile] aurora 2008-02-17 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
This was absolutely fantastic! You managed to show all reasons I love FNL - go you!!

[identity profile] rhiannonhero.livejournal.com 2008-07-17 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I just came back to re-watch this one. It remains one of my absolutely favorite FNL vids. Actually, it is my favorite. I think of it a lot, actually, because it encapsulates all of the characters so well and what I love about the show.

[identity profile] chasarumba.livejournal.com 2008-07-18 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
You so literally "handle with care" all of these wonderful characters and their stories, weaving them together in a balanced way. I am totally shocked that this is just three episodes worth of material! It seems so full! Which is a testament to your storytelling and how rich a show FNL is (as you said, more heart and soul in five minutes than most shows could ever hope for).

I especially love the bits with Buddy and Santiago -- their storyline nearly broke my heart. And holy cow, the "in daycare centers and at schools" line...what a great match there, using Tami and Gracie! I fully enjoyed this and thanks for making it :)
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