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2007-12-21 00:08:00

karma police, bsg, final four - vid

Title: Karma Police
Fandom: Battlestar Galactica
Vidder:

crickets
Song, Artist: Karma Police, Radiohead
Summary/Spoilers: The final four. For a minute there they lost themselves. Spoilers through Crossroads part II.
Megabytes, Minutes: 46.28 WMV, 3:05
download here @ everydamnthing.net

Karma Police, Radiohead
Karma police, I've given all I can, its not enough
I've given all I can, but we're still on the payroll
This is what you get, this is what you get
This is what you get, when you mess with us
And for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
And for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
For a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
For a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself

- I've wanted to do a video for the final four ever since I saw Crossroads, so this one has been stewing a long time.

- Eventually, I re-discovered this little gem by Radiohead and felt it fit perfectly. I did cut out the first verse, despite the fact that it works incredibly well for the simple fact that once a song begins to approach the four minute mark my "vidding allergy" starts to kick in. Haha.

- Also, there's a ton of great instrumental stuff to work with in this song and not a lot of appropriate Tori/Anders footage. (Whereas Chief and Tigh have boatloads.) I wanted to keep a balance between each character as much as I could, while also sort of showing their interactions and connections with the other cylons. Hopefully I succeeded.

- I need to thank the always lovely

gigglemonster my cohort in all things co-hort-y, not only for beta-watching this for me (a million times over) but also for uploading this all over the net for me.

Enjoy! All comments welcome! :D

Tags: bsg, crickets, vids

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summer_smile

December 21 2007, 05:50:57 UTC 4 years ago

It's a great song choice and the video is lovely.

Excellent work!

December 21 2007, 05:56:10 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks very much! :D

gigglemonster

December 21 2007, 06:25:49 UTC 4 years ago

Eeeee! So i LOVE this. Scouts honor ;)
The song really is perfect and you rocked the instrumentals like whoah.
The coloring..gorgeous, esepcially with the texture, it's very super pretty.
Okay, it's play by play time! Ready, set, go! When I say 'YES' you say 'NO' (sorry, that reminded me of that)

I love the shots of each character and they're like..area/ship in the beginning. That is very nifty. Plus I LOVE, throughout the whole vid actually, the mix between fast and slow motion. That's just like my vidding kink right now (is that weird to say? lol whatever, because it is, i'm not gonna lie). And the way you did it and the places where you did it is awesome. I love it. That part with Anders especially.

:27 - beat use! right on, looks awesome. it's a perfect kinda kick start to the vid, because i think finding out that boomer was a cylon really started kind of a downward spiral from there
:46-:56 - probably one of my most favoritest parts of the vid. The cuts between Roslin laying her hand on Hera's head and Sharon's hand on the dead baby. Extremely effective, definitely a means for some Karma. And I just love the look on Tori's face with the shot of the picture
:( Poor Gina!
1:09 - My favorite part of the vid. I don't know why, I just love the beats and the look on Caprica's face. It totally fits with the lyrics, you mess with her - she'll getcha back. Awesome.
1:18 - everytime i watch the vid, i'm more and more glad you didn't listen to me and you kept this the way it was. you're right. perfect
Aww Tigh *hugs him* I would like to say again that I really like that you added the pictures of Ellen. Really seals the deal on that one.
The effect you have at the end is gorgeous, it works perfectly with that crazy noise, and the texture just makes it that more nifty looking. Very good choice.
And the vid, all around, is amazing. I love it :)

December 21 2007, 06:42:26 UTC 4 years ago

You and your comments of perpetual entropy. (Forget perpetual silence of entropy, there ain't no silence here!)

1 - Yeah i had to listen to my gut about Tori. She spoke to me. She said "leave it bitch, or I'll cut you." Or she might have threatened to stop making out with Anders, one of the two.
2 - Poor Gina! Oh! (Too bad she went and blew up a bunch of people, because I kind of loved her.)
3 - You used the word "favoritest" haha, aren't you so cute!
4 - You are my hero. (My guitar hero!)

brigantia_65

December 21 2007, 06:36:30 UTC 4 years ago

Radiohead and BSG, mah two favorite things together in one wonderfully done package...you have made my night! :D

December 21 2007, 06:43:20 UTC 4 years ago

Well I'm glad to do it!

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

:D

yourfavoritesky

December 21 2007, 06:39:52 UTC 4 years ago

WOW! That was absolutely amazing. The choice of song, the editing, it was perfect!

December 21 2007, 06:50:47 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks hon! I seriously love your icon, too. I'm gonna have to go check out what else they have and maybe swipe a few haha. I swear if I ever had a band that is so what it would be called. Hahhaa.

December 21 2007, 07:37:45 UTC 4 years ago

Brilliant video. :D Favourited.

It'll be interesting to see what they do with the Cally/Tyrol/Boomer situation.

December 21 2007, 07:43:13 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks very much! Glad to see you liked it after all. And you know what I am very intrigued about all that myself. March CANNOT come quickly enough!

midnightwhisper

December 21 2007, 08:02:26 UTC 4 years ago

I love the video. It's beautiful. Both visually and conceptly pleasing. The choice of song was absolutely brilliant and totally applied to the Final Four. I think it's one of my favorite BSG videos. Excellent job!

December 21 2007, 08:31:24 UTC 4 years ago

Ah, thanks very much! The song just screamed final four to me. I'm glad you thought so too! :D

December 21 2007, 12:34:28 UTC 4 years ago

Sweet! Well done. I really enjoyed that. I think you hit all the biggest points of irony with Tyrol & Boomer, Tigh & Boomer. Anders in Downloaded, Tigh & Six, The three guys on New Caprica, Tory with Maya & Hera.

Great job.

December 21 2007, 15:12:08 UTC 4 years ago

Those were some of the biggest things that I wanted to show with the vid so it makes me happy to hear that you felt they were important too. I'm so intrigued by the coming story with the final four and just, how they're going to deal with what they've done and who they are and what decisions they're going to make next and all that deep mumbo jumbo.

hollywoodgrrl

December 21 2007, 14:18:13 UTC 4 years ago

Dude. I'll be back with an actual comment later. But know this: I literally teared up at the end. Literally! There were TEARS!

December 21 2007, 15:14:31 UTC 4 years ago

Can't wait! And? Tears? Aw, really? That's compliment enough!

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December 21 2007, 15:47:27 UTC 4 years ago

HOLY DAMN.
That was frakkin' amazing. Really super awesome editing. Loved the colors. I remember when I first watched Crossroads. I was like 'WTF NUH-UH!!! NO WAY!'

CAN IT PLEASE BE MARCH NOW?! AHH!

December 21 2007, 15:55:58 UTC 4 years ago

You know I was the same way. I have to be honest though, my suspicions about Chief sort of arose on the algae planet. I just thought it was weird that he seemed to be "called" to that place. But of course I soon forgot about all that. But yeah, definitely a shocker! And DEFINITELY can't wait until March. I'm looking into human hibernation so if I figure out a way for us to sleep through winter, I'll let you know. Hahaha.

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December 21 2007, 20:47:50 UTC 4 years ago

I'm bad at giving concrit for videos XD But I LOVE this! One of the most moving videos I've ever seen. I love the washed out look and the... panning (I have no idea if that's what it's called :O). And the use of the beats of the song for the different cuts is really brilliant! The last 30 seconds are especially breathtaking. I just love this a whole lot. :D

December 22 2007, 01:39:40 UTC 4 years ago

Aw hey you. Thanks so much I'm flattered you dropped by to watch and comment. I don't know what you mean when you say panning but I think you mean the fast-motion mixed with slow. Dunno if there's technical term for that or not but it's my first time working with that in that way on a vid so I'm glad you liked! I really appreciate the feedback!

December 21 2007, 22:12:53 UTC 4 years ago

Great video KC! I absolutely love that song and at one point I had the intention of using it for a Locke vid... never went further than the planning stages I'm afraid. :(

But to get back on topic, incredible colors and use of textures as usual! The ending was quite spectacular.

December 22 2007, 01:42:11 UTC 4 years ago

Thank you cinthia! I'm glad you liked I can't wait to see what you come up with next for BSG. Your last vid was beautiful!

December 22 2007, 09:34:49 UTC 4 years ago

Watching your vids is always a pleasure. :) Thanks.

December 22 2007, 15:03:59 UTC 4 years ago

Why, thank you!

woolly_socks

December 22 2007, 21:59:43 UTC 4 years ago

That was absolutely GORGEOUS.

December 22 2007, 22:00:36 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks sweetie! :D

December 24 2007, 04:56:19 UTC 4 years ago

Very very nice work. :D Loved how you set the stage in the intro, and went on to show them as humans contrasted against Boomer and Six and then showed just how twisted them turning out to be Cylons really is. Also really enjoyed the movement and speed effects--the whole vid has fantastic pacing. And last but not least, I loved the end. :)

December 24 2007, 16:47:20 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks very much! I was definitely going for that kind of progression. It's always lovely to get a comment from you. Makes my day. Thank you!

December 25 2007, 00:37:58 UTC 4 years ago

SO FRAKKING PERFECT. The music, the editing, everything. It all just fit perfectly. I have to rewatch this a million times. <33333333

December 26 2007, 04:56:14 UTC 4 years ago

Aw, thank you! :D

January 4 2008, 23:53:38 UTC 4 years ago

KC this is incredible! Karma Police is my favorite radiohead song--i tried making a lost vid back when i had the bug...you are so talented--your editing skills and the special effects are lovely...if you take requests I'll have anything muse

much love-l

January 5 2008, 00:33:52 UTC 4 years ago

Aw, thank you hon. It's somehow incredibly validating to see you say that. *blush*

And by the way, I am so doing a kara/leoben vid to Time Is Running Out so you may very well get your wish!

January 7 2008, 03:51:27 UTC 4 years ago

I forgot to tell you how awesome this one is! I snagged it before and totally failed to comment. It's a great song choice for them and you did a fabulous job with the character meta and clip choice (as usual...). Yay for all the gorgeous angst!

January 7 2008, 04:11:48 UTC 4 years ago

Ah well thanks for remembering to come back and comment. I'm glad you liked I have wanted to do a vid for these four for SO LONG. I'm glad I finally sat down and did it. *loves them and their big angsty tears* Hehehe.

runonmoonlight

January 16 2008, 03:48:08 UTC 4 years ago

guh.

[

hollywoodgrrl put up a rec, and. I saw her comment and it pretty much hit all my loves.]

I don't know how I can do this justice really. Your editing is fantastic, the musician part of me is gleeful at how well everything fits together so that it's one seemless piece, and not two seperate pieces. Also, Radiohead = love.

But really, there's not really a lot I can add to what has already been said. But the whole thing was beautiful.

January 16 2008, 04:02:10 UTC 4 years ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad it all came together to fit as a whole. I definitely appreciate the feedback!

admireddisorder

March 2 2008, 10:28:21 UTC 4 years ago

i love this for so many reasons. the music fits in so well with the images and everything is just perfect.

funny how many radiohead songs kind of work for bsg!

thank you for sharing. ;)

March 3 2008, 03:24:29 UTC 4 years ago

Well thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment! I do think a lot of their music would be great for the show. I just had to use this for a final four vid! I'm glad you liked! :D

kiki_miserychic

April 7 2008, 19:56:10 UTC 4 years ago

This is what you get

As usual, the effects are extremely well done. The texture you added makes it more visually interesting and the coloring always gives it a boost of something extra for the eyes. The weaving of the stories together is great. Starting with the final four and bringing in Boomer and Six. The atmosphere and feeling created is so desolate. Radiohead could make anyone contemplate slitting their wrists. I absolutely love the distortion that comes in with the music around 2:26. The music suggesting the effects is always so cool.

April 8 2008, 18:17:39 UTC 4 years ago

Re: This is what you get

I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such thoughtful feedback! I've got a bad case of Vidder's Remorse when it comes to this vid, which is... not uncommon for any of my vids. So it's nice to hear that some of the things I'm questioning actually seemed to work haha. That'll shut that nagging voice up for a little while at least! Hehe. So thank you! Very much!

Radiohead could make anyone contemplate slitting their wrists. → Hahaha. You got that right!

cyborganize

August 8 2008, 16:24:52 UTC 3 years ago

I'm reviewing this! I said: A retrospective look at the atrocities the F4 committed against Cylons in the name of humanity, accentuating the magnitude of their coming out trauma. Aggressive colorizing and texturizing of the footage adds to the sense of extreme disorientation, but what really sells it for me is the vid's beautifully executed closing disintegration into the Cylon signal.

August 17 2008, 15:37:02 UTC 3 years ago

Well thank you so much for taking the time to come and leave such a nice review. I appreciate your thoughts and commentary quite a bit. Thank you! :D

August 20 2008, 20:22:37 UTC 3 years ago

Ooh, this is great. I love the motion in your vids. I know nothing about the technical stuff, I just know that it really works for me. And the ending is just wonderful.

August 20 2008, 22:29:02 UTC 3 years ago

Well I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D Thank you!

inathunderstorm

October 9 2008, 19:38:04 UTC 3 years ago

Oh, very awesome. How do you even DO this omg. I love the filter you use on your vids--so amazing!

I will watch the Lost ones once I'm caught up!! And Hard Core Logo after I've seen it, as I've been instructed by

meresy :D

October 9 2008, 19:40:48 UTC 3 years ago

Aw, well thank you for all of your awesome comments today. I don't know how I do it, haha. No really, I have no idea. LOL.

June 10 2009, 03:57:06 UTC 2 years ago

Loved the textures and the feeling of uncertainty and confusion throughout the vid. It illustrated perfectly what the final four (and 'human-sympathiser' models) were going through.

The ending, with the picture faltering and going haywire, like some machine beginning to fail, paralleled what the newly discovered 'robots' were dealing with really well. (at least, that's how I interpreted it)

Great job. It's a keeper!

June 26 2009, 13:04:43 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you so much. Sorry it took such a long time to comment. I'm not sure what happened there. I very much appreciate it. I really found the story of the final four so compelling. Thanks again for taking the time to watch!

June 26 2009, 04:44:18 UTC 2 years ago

This is an absolutely stunning and haunting vid. I've watched it multiple times, but just discovered I'd never commented on it.

I love how you introduce all of the Four in their human context on Galactica before moving into their interactions and violence against the Cylon. Boomer's intro especially never fails to make my jaw drop. And I love the very cool motion effect you use starting here. The texture and coloring is gorgeous.

Radiohead is an absolutely perfect choice and now I can't listen to it anymore without thinking of this. Depressing and and very isolating, which, being Radiohead....yeah. Ouch. But, my favorite thing has to be your ending Cylon roll call with the Hybrid as the whole thing dissolves...it just kills me. Every. Time. I love it. :)

Do you mind if I send a rec your way over at

bsgvidrecs?

June 26 2009, 13:02:56 UTC 2 years ago

Aw, wow well thank you so much. I would be honored to be recced! Much appreciated!

Man, I miss this show.

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