VID: Begin [v 2.0]

[such_heights]

Begin
(v 2.0)
edited by such_heights
fandom: Doctor Who
music: 'Begin', by Ben Lee
summary: I'm thinking about how I just want to open up and give and give and give.
download: direct download zipped avi, 31MB.
stream: below.
spoilers: Through Torchwood 2x08 and Doctor Who 4x13.
notes: This is a (somewhat substantial) reworking of one of the earliest vids I made, and the first I posted publicly. An improvement, I hope, now that I can do things like maintain correct aspect ratios and cut to a different clip every once in a while.

password = martha

Begin from such heights on Vimeo.

posted at dreamwidth and livejournal; comments enabled on both.

Comments

[iambickilometer]

That was just beautiful. I don't think I ever saw the first one, so I've no idea what you changed and what you fixed, but as a finished product this was so effective. I love what you're saying about Martha, how she's the one who gets up and goes no matter what's going on around her.

[such_heights]

:D Thanks so much! Even though Martha has a lot of depressing plots and stories, I think that overall hers is the most optimistic and sweet out of all the companions, which is totally down to her being awesome.

[kuwdora]

omg, this is absolutely wonderful. I never saw this vid the first time you posted it, but by golly, I'm more than happy that I stumbled across it this time around, revamped or not. because it's adorable and oh, you really capture Martha's infectious awesomenss in a way that most other vids don't. It's softer, more sublime and makes me grin because awwwww. She's rough and awesome in dire situations, but wow -- I just want to hug her like whoa because she's so fantastic.

What I'm trying to say at close to 2AM is that I think this is lovely, really really lovely.

[such_heights]

What a lovely comment, thanks so much! I'm thrilled you think I captured some of Martha's copious awesome here.

[faeriemaiden.livejournal.com]

Oh, Martha. ♥

This is just right.

[such_heights]

Thanks so much! (eee, Martha!)

[heather11483.livejournal.com]

Martha! *beams*

Awesomeness.

[such_heights]

:D Thank you! Oh, Martha. *covers in hearts*

[kaydeefalls.livejournal.com]

Oh. That's so lovely.

[such_heights]

Thanks so much! :D

[lorannah.livejournal.com]

Hee! I love it - I loved the original but this is just beautiful. Particularly loved the early sequence of Martha just looking so joyful at the things she was experiencing - because I think sometimes it's easy for that to get lost amidst how dark Season 3 was.

More generally I also love how you portray the progression of Martha's story. One of the the reasons that Martha is my favourite, is because with the other companions I think the Doctor becomes in one sense a full stop - they experience and learn and develop but once their time with the Doctor is over, that's it - there's nothing else. Which is depressing and heartbreaking. For me Martha breaks that pattern, she continues to grow and move after the Doctor - she's excited for her life after the Doctor, because it's going to be fantastic - and I think you captured that feeling perfectly.

(P.S. I also think that's why there is so much great post-Donna fic - it's not just about fixing her ending, it's about showing that her life can still progress too).

Err... too long - so in short. I LOVE IT!

[such_heights]

Yay, I am so glad you enjoyed it, thank you! I completely agree about her overall arc and why I love it so much, even though it is often sad along the way.

[hollywoodgrrl.livejournal.com]

This was really great and I loved your vid notes. Made me giggle. :P

[such_heights]

Haha, thank you! Truly, I feel I have Grown.

[tearful-eye.livejournal.com]

oh martha... *squishes*
such a lovely vid!

[such_heights]

I am so pleased you liked it, thank you!

[sol-se.livejournal.com]

Awww, I love this so much!! I loved the first version too, but this is just so wonderful. ♥

[such_heights]

Yay, I'm really glad to hear the updated version worked for you, thank you!

[marmadok.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful and very emotional.

[such_heights]

Thank you, I'm glad it worked for you!

[retsuko.livejournal.com]

I like how this is understated but elegant; very much like Martha herself. Cool vid! :)

[such_heights]

Thank you very much!

[vampyreranger.livejournal.com]

I don't think Martha gets nearly enough love. She's smart and brave and strong and ultimately a soldier.

[kiki_eng]

This is wonderful. I love the way you've captured Martha's voyage and her awesome. (There is a lot of awesome; this is fabulous.)

[such_heights]

Thank you so much! There was a lot to try and pack in, it's true.

[trelkez]

Hi! I love this vid -- is it possible to get an updated download link? I want to keep it foreeeever.

[such_heights]

Yes! Finally got around to reuploading everything after mediafire ate me - direct download link.

[trelkez]

Thank you!