The Minor Fall, The Major Lift

[anduril]

I've done it.

I've been hit by a creative bout and I *need* to make this no matter what.

This is my first fan-made video that I feel is okay-enough to be published. As you can see, I'm still struggling with the video quality. The pixelated scene... *shudder*. However, I've tried to adjust my exposure settings, try to lighten up the dark area so the scene doesn't look too bad. But the rest of it, I let it be. Really, I wonder whether it's iMovie 8 itself or whether it's my processor, it doesn't allow me to keep the same quality at all. Hence, I need to 'cheat' on certain parts to mask this deficiency.

About the video, I'm hugely inspired by my favourite Pippo Inzaghi video, over here. I keep the same song, Hallelujah, the Rufus Wainwright version. However, I cut the song after the second chorus, just because I have no idea what else to put in there should it continues. hahaha!. So I decided to keep it short, since I have no experience whatsoever. When I'm more confident, then, I will try to make it longer.

The first part concentrates on Masha's Ryomaden works while the second is about his music related appearances. Personally, I like the first part better because it flows. And I admit I struggled a bit with the second part. But I do love the surprisingly well-timed Hallelujah with Hotaru's Arigatou, Kono machide, deatte kurete, Umarete kurete (Thank you for finding me on street, for being born). awww....

And yes, for those who figure it out. 'She' in the second verse is Masako. hahahaha! *cough*

For those who want to download: http://www.mediafire.com/?4016y04z3sg8az8

Video Details
Video source: Various
Size: 19.7MB
Running time: 1min32secs
Format: h.264
Data rate: 2000kbps
Size: 960x540
Frame rate: 25fps
Audio format: AAC
Data rate: 80kbps
Channels: Stereo

Song Details
Written by: Leonard Cohen
Performer: Rufus Wainwright (SHREK soundtrack)

Lyrics: "Hallelujah"

Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you
To a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah



I hope you like it. Comments and criticism are welcome.