This Vicious - ID# 141
Lyons Township
Music Video
Entry Description
I made this music video based on my infatuation with the 80s and analog video equipment. Specifically, I shot it on a Canon GL1 camera from 1999. I used analog video mixers with circuit bent analog equipment to make all of the glitches and distortions. I used a video synth for the background graphics. Everything in production was analog.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/29 12:58 pm - Excellent experimental music video! I appreciate all of the work you took on using analog technology and it paid off! Just the lip-synching of the mouth singing the words could be a bit tighter throughout.
- 3/3 9:58 am - This was a creative and unique attempt at a stylized music video. You clearly took a risk with your artistic direction, and that willingness to experiment is something I really respect. It stood out because it did not follow a traditional format, which made it both interesting and challenging to evaluate. The overall style and tempo were engaging. The pacing felt intentional, and the mood you created was consistent throughout. There was a clear vision behind the aesthetic choices, which gave the piece a distinct identity. Because of the heavy stylization, however, it was sometimes difficult to fully see or connect with the subjects on screen. While that may have been part of your artistic intention, slightly increasing visibility through lighting adjustments, contrast, or framing might help viewers feel more connected to the performers and story. That said, this may come down to personal preference, as some audiences may appreciate the abstract or obscured approach. Overall, this was a bold and different take on the music video format. Continuing to refine how your stylistic choices support clarity and audience connection will make your creative risks even more impactful. Keep experimenting. That originality is a strength.
Judge 1
Positives: The retro vibe is really refreshing and nice to see in this hyperclear visual day in age, so its nice to see this style in a music video. Very fun and bright feeling. I like the VFX throughout including the waveforms, cloning, and clip masking.
Improvements: Would have liked to see a title card that gives it the same feel for this one. That adds to the feel of it. Some of the effects are on there too strong, hard to see sometimes.
Judge 2
Positives: Everything. Everything worked well. The effects were so effective and complete. You existed in that world for the whole 3:18. And you kept evolving your images and keeping it fresh and interesting. Every shot was composed well and the image layering added so much dimension. And such a cool song. IDK without Ryan?!
Improvements: More. More stuff. Shoot more stuff. The less you have to recycle shots, the more interesting it's going to be. This video format is almost "infomercial" style. Look at this, now look at this and now this! The more things you can feature, the better. Keep em guessing what's next. That's all I got. You had a vision and you nailed it. This video is awesome.
Judge 3
Positives: This project demonstrates an extraordinarily high level of competency not just with the analog equipment I can tell you have such an admiration for, but with the music video medium and cinematic communication as a whole. The piece starts strong and continues to evolve in a really purposeful way, so nice work keeping things fresh. I was thoroughly entertained - simply wonderful work. Don't stop making things!
Improvements: No notes! I am serious!
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