Vid Title: Walk
Author: Lady Manson
Site: Lady Manson’s Video Database
Notes: A Buffy and Faith relationship video set to “Walk” by Pantera. Very angsty.
–Recommended by Clarice
Vid Title: Ghost Boy
Author: Fabella
Site: Fabella’s Vids
Notes: One of the most beautiful and haunting supernatural vids I’ve seen yet. Beautiful editing and effects and the lyrics make it unforgettable.
–Recommended by Cam
Vid Title: Protege Moi
Author: Charmax
Site: Bronze Ambition
Notes: Another beautiful Supernatural vid, perfected by the black/white/red colours that gives the whole vid an air of darkness and mystery…
–Recommended by Cam
Notes: An extra comment to add to Charmax’s Protege Moi supernatural vid. This video gets me like a punch to the gut. It’s dark, gritty and beautiful. It uses colour filters, which usually make me run a mile but the way they are used is smart and just right. The footage has been turned black and white with some important objects standing out red eg blood, car lights etc. It’s on my essential vids list. It should come with a Wincest warning. But then don’t most Supernatural vids?
–Recommended by Celia
I’d like to apologize to Cam and Clarice for not updating sooner. I’ve been dealing with a sick kitten and neglecting my duties here. I am so very sorry for this out of character lapse in updating.
I’d like to extend the apology to the wonderful vidders, Lady Manson, Fabella, and Charmax whose vids were recommended in the last couple of weeks.
Clarice sent in Lady Manson’s vid, “Walk”, an angsty and hardrocking Buffy/Faith vid. It’s actually very stylized and has a great grip on the characters.
Cam sent in two Supernatural vids. Fabella’s “Ghost Boy” and Charmax’s “Protege Moi”. I haven’t had a chance to watch these yet, but knowing that they were made by two extremely talented vidders makes my job easier. Normally, I watch each vid to be certain it meets the expectations of the site, but I can add these recs unseen (for now, I *will* watch them, how could I not?!?) and know they are terrific.
Thanks again to the contributors and vidders, and Happy New Year, everyone! 
Vid Title: Must Be Dreaming
Author: Corn_Child
Site: Split Ends: Mellow Eccentric
Notes: A wonderful and fast paced character study of River. When I first saw this video it took my breath away. It has great editing, good music and shows in my opinion the world through Rivers eyes. The main focus is on the events during Serenity, but it shows parts of Firefly as well
–Recommended by JaniceHope
Vid Title: Vogue
Author: Nibikko
Site: Nibikko’s Music Vids
Notes: A look at some stargate prettyness; cool and lighthearted; not focused on any specific character or episode. The editing is great and matches the song perfectly.
–Recommended by Cam
Vid Title: Home
Author: Rae
Site: Eternal Devotion
Notes: This is one of my favourite SG-1 vids - it’s about Daniel and the losses he suffered. Actually it’s pretty dark and disturbing, but it’s also very beautiful and moving. The music and lyrics are perfect for this vid and the story it tells. It’s worth to watch even if you don’t know the show or its characters!
–Recommended by Cam
Vid Title: Sibling Rivalry
Author: Brihana25
Site: The Alpha Site
Notes: Sam & Teal’c are jealous of Daniel and try to get rid of him… This is one of the funniest vids I’ve ever seen and mocks all the seriousness of SG-1 and the team relationships. The music is great once again and the editing is so wonderful, you get the feeling that the song is made for this vid only.
–Recommended by Cam
Vid Title: Dark Blue
Author: Ana
Site: Perfect Harmony
Notes: Having never seen OTH, and therefore not a shipper in any way, I watched this vid only because Ana is a great vidder. I’m so glad I watched because even with no knowledge of who the characters are, I was entirely entertained by the pacing, the clarity, and the progression of the relationships. This is a fast-paced vid that doesn’t feel like it’s “too fast” to get into. Even if your ship isn’t Ana’s, I think you’ll love this vid for it’s general greatness!
–Recommended by Jenn, ZeroMuch
Oh my, January’s “Happy New Year” vibe extended all month long!
Cam has sent in three veeery interesting SG-1 recs. Rae’s Daniel Jackson vid, “Home” is a hard look at Daniel’s sufferings and really shows much of what has made him as strong as he is. I sometimes forget just how bad he’s had it, and this vid reminds me how much he’s overcome. In the humorous SG-1 category, Cam sent in “Vogue” by Nibikko and “Sibling Rivalry” by Brihana25. “Vogue” is so clever in the clip selection and I chuckled throughout much of the vid. It’s definitely a feel good vid and I’ll watch it for a quick “pick-me-up” many times. “Sibling Rivalry” is an odd little duck, and seeing the relationship of the team, especially Sam and Teal’c in such an amusing light is a treat.
JaniceHope’s recommendation of Corn_Child’s Firefly/Serenity vid, “Must Be Dreaming” is also a must-see new addition. It’s a River-centric vid full of the greatness that Corn_Child puts into every vid. Watch it right away!
Ana’s vid, “Dark Blue” is our first One Tree Hill vid, and I’m wowed by my interest in the show now that I’ve seen this vid. It’s a wonderful vid, whether you’ve seen the show or not or you are a shipper or not. The pacing and editing alone are enough to qualify this vid as a great one, and the relationship between the two stars of the vid just makes it all the better.
The final vid for this update is Di’s MirrorMask vid, “Illusion and Dream”. This vid is for everyone who has ever watched a fanvid, made a fanvid, or heard of a fanvid. This vid is the one that when you have company over, you say, “Wanna see something cool?” with a twinkle in your eye because you know that they’re in for an experience. The film the vid is from is strange and trippy, but the vid amplifies the strangeness of the dreamland with Di’s use of excellent pacing, transitions, and clip selection. Watch it today and I’ll bet you find yourself wowed and transported to a land of fantasy and imagination.
