"Focus Shift" Video

GONE Ridin' Hood · March 18th, 2007, 02:39 PM

If ye go here, you'll see DT's new video of "Foucs Shift"

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCeRS3nhSKE

I'm not sure if I like this video... . Well i obviously like it

, but I dislike the fact that the images are always changing on most of the video, I hate when that happens, I always like the image to be still (at least for a few seconds) so that I can "admire" and observe the person that id being foucused.

Hey now I get it! "Focus Shift"!!!

Haha so now I guess that's why the images change so quickly, becuase the "focus" is "shifted"!

Anyway, the video is nice, I liked that we can see all the members, I can finally see Martin B. headbanging again!

Bye!

stardrowned · March 18th, 2007, 02:54 PM

Funny how Martin B. headbangs!

The video is awesome, I liked it a lot. Although Hedon is the best untill now.

Nt3N · March 18th, 2007, 04:16 PM

I like the shots actually. it's cool to have a single cam!

Thanatos · March 20th, 2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Bloodred Ridin' Hood

I dislike the fact that the images are always changing on most of the video, I hate when that happens, I always like the image to be still (at least for a few seconds) so that I can "admire" and observe the person that id being foucused.

That's why they call it "video"

KitKat · March 20th, 2007, 11:02 PM

I really think it's annoying to see the same kind of video all the time. I love to see the perform, but a story line is always interesting. Not original at all, though the takes are quite interesting...

GONE Ridin' Hood · March 21st, 2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thanatos

That's why they call it "video"

really? haha yeah I know ye 'clown' but still hehe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KitKat

I really think it's annoying to see the same kind of video all the time. I love to see the perform, but a story line is always interesting. Not original at all, though the takes are quite interesting...

Yeah I agreem the video is good but it'd be cool to haver a story

. There will be another one of "misery..." (forgot the name), I'm sure we'll like that one more

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solefald · March 21st, 2007, 10:31 AM

well, nice but nothing extraordinary beside the focus shift thing which is really cool.
Lost to Apathy and New Build-video are much better.
but what can we expect these days from any metalband in their videos?
seeing the bands play. and thats what they do

Killermik · March 21st, 2007, 04:54 PM

I didnt expect much from Focus Shift video. But i expect a lot from Misery's Crown one.

+1 for Hedon video which is the best so far in my opinion

marduk1507 · March 21st, 2007, 05:29 PM

This video is so ordinary it hurts. I dont know if the band had any say in this, but I think that they mustve had control over the visuals at least (if not over the choice of the song). But then the budget comes to mind etc etc - Im happy with the music, the rest is not so important after all.

GONE Ridin' Hood · March 21st, 2007, 05:43 PM

Yeah, it seems they wanted to maintain LTA's video style, but LTA is so much better

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Yeah, I expect a lot from Misery's Crown too, it might well be DT's greates video

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They said sometihng about that video in the interview in Spanish, I think thah they already took some shots and that they plan to release it as soon as possible

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@Marduk: Do ye think DT nowadays have budget problems? I'm not so sure about that.

marduk1507 · March 21st, 2007, 05:47 PM

Do you think the band paid for the making of the video? And do you have an idea how expensive it is to shoot even a simple clip like that?

Nt3N · March 21st, 2007, 06:10 PM

my fav is monochromatic stains. I love how it's made.
if I had to choose among the "normal" ones, with the band members playing in it, I'd go for Hedon too.

AetasMM0839 · March 29th, 2007, 11:37 AM

I think the new video is pretty nice, I especially like the part when Mikael says "I let my focus shift" and the camera goes slightly fuzzy. I think that was pretty cool idea. But alas, Hedon is still my favourite video as well, followed by Lost To Apathy, and finally Therein, which I like a lot, despite it's experimental approach.

Villain · March 29th, 2007, 02:17 PM

I must say I really like this new video, even though I'm not terribly fond of Focus Shift as a song (except for the great solos). The video is simple, yet effective and portrays the band well. The editing is flawless and the "shifting focus" trick works surprisingly well. I don't get what people are complaining here.

Of all the DT videos, I think the one for Monochromatic Stains is the best, even though I remember criticising it quite a bit back in 2002. Its uniqueness makes it refreshing to see every once in a while even five years after it was made.

-Villain

TheReaper · March 29th, 2007, 02:36 PM

anybody knows if the video is gonna be included in the American version of the cd? (like they did on DD and Character?)

afz902k · March 29th, 2007, 02:45 PM

The song is great, the video is ok.

Nt3N · March 30th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReaper

anybody knows if the video is gonna be included in the American version of the cd? (like they did on DD and Character?)

it's gonna be included in the limited edition version of fiction

Kenneth R. · March 30th, 2007, 12:56 PM

I know videos are videos and bands aren't actually playing... but it'd be a lot better imo if Mikael had a microphone. It's kinda like if the rest of the band were air-guitaring. Other than that it kicks ass, I like vids that focus on the band rather than some montage of images

March 18th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
GONE Ridin' Hood Professor. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,805	"Focus Shift" Video If ye go here, you'll see DT's new video of "Foucs Shift" . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCeRS3nhSKE I'm not sure if I like this video... . Well i obviously like it , but I dislike the fact that the images are always changing on most of the video, I hate when that happens, I always like the image to be still (at least for a few seconds) so that I can "admire" and observe the person that id being foucused. Hey now I get it! "Focus Shift"!!! Haha so now I guess that's why the images change so quickly, becuase the "focus" is "shifted"! Anyway, the video is nice, I liked that we can see all the members, I can finally see Martin B. headbanging again! Bye!

March 18th, 2007, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
stardrowned The doctor is in... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: neverwhere Posts: 1,211	Funny how Martin B. headbangs! The video is awesome, I liked it a lot. Although Hedon is the best untill now. __________________ ...heavenly thirst - unspeakable pain

March 18th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nt3N Dark Tranquillity Italia Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mestre (Venice) Posts: 1,466	I like the shots actually. it's cool to have a single cam! __________________ Dark Tranquillity Italia email: nt3n [at] darkillity [dot] net myspace: myspace.com/dtitalia

March 20th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
KitKat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 883	I really think it's annoying to see the same kind of video all the time. I love to see the perform, but a story line is always interesting. Not original at all, though the takes are quite interesting... __________________ So I found you Found a way all through The quiet cold of inner darkness And now that you're here It becomes so clear I have waited for you always http://www.flickr.com/photos/drunkykat/ " Beer(s) is a noun with no singular..." - Nico

March 21st, 2007, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
solefald Vheissu Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chimera Chiemgau Posts: 1,645	well, nice but nothing extraordinary beside the focus shift thing which is really cool. Lost to Apathy and New Build-video are much better. but what can we expect these days from any metalband in their videos? seeing the bands play. and thats what they do __________________ If god did not exist it would be necessary to invent him lastFM

March 21st, 2007, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Killermik ...Of Melancholy Burning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: France Posts: 141	I didnt expect much from Focus Shift video. But i expect a lot from Misery's Crown one. +1 for Hedon video which is the best so far in my opinion __________________ Mikaël - www.thrashocore.com

March 21st, 2007, 05:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
marduk1507 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tnsk Posts: 3,411	This video is so ordinary it hurts. I dont know if the band had any say in this, but I think that they mustve had control over the visuals at least (if not over the choice of the song). But then the budget comes to mind etc etc - Im happy with the music, the rest is not so important after all.

March 21st, 2007, 05:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
GONE Ridin' Hood Professor. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,805	Yeah, it seems they wanted to maintain LTA's video style, but LTA is so much better . Yeah, I expect a lot from Misery's Crown too, it might well be DT's greates video . They said sometihng about that video in the interview in Spanish, I think thah they already took some shots and that they plan to release it as soon as possible . @Marduk: Do ye think DT nowadays have budget problems? I'm not so sure about that.

March 21st, 2007, 05:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
marduk1507 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tnsk Posts: 3,411	Do you think the band paid for the making of the video? And do you have an idea how expensive it is to shoot even a simple clip like that?

March 21st, 2007, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nt3N Dark Tranquillity Italia Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mestre (Venice) Posts: 1,466	my fav is monochromatic stains. I love how it's made. if I had to choose among the "normal" ones, with the band members playing in it, I'd go for Hedon too. __________________ Dark Tranquillity Italia email: nt3n [at] darkillity [dot] net myspace: myspace.com/dtitalia

March 29th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
AetasMM0839 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sarasota, Florida. Posts: 46	I think the new video is pretty nice, I especially like the part when Mikael says "I let my focus shift" and the camera goes slightly fuzzy. I think that was pretty cool idea. But alas, Hedon is still my favourite video as well, followed by Lost To Apathy, and finally Therein, which I like a lot, despite it's experimental approach. __________________ Colours burst in wild explosions Fiery, flaming shades of fall In accord with my pounding heart Behold the autumnweaver

March 29th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Villain Doctor BenQuillity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 2,778	I must say I really like this new video, even though I'm not terribly fond of Focus Shift as a song (except for the great solos). The video is simple, yet effective and portrays the band well. The editing is flawless and the "shifting focus" trick works surprisingly well. I don't get what people are complaining here. Of all the DT videos, I think the one for Monochromatic Stains is the best, even though I remember criticising it quite a bit back in 2002. Its uniqueness makes it refreshing to see every once in a while even five years after it was made. -Villain __________________ For mankind to survive, religion must die.

March 29th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheReaper Cursed by medusa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in front of a PC Posts: 73	in the cd... anybody knows if the video is gonna be included in the American version of the cd? (like they did on DD and Character?)

March 29th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
afz902k In Currents of Cobalt... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mechpsycho Posts: 660	The song is great, the video is ok.

March 30th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Cináed Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 17,521	I know videos are videos and bands aren't actually playing... but it'd be a lot better imo if Mikael had a microphone. It's kinda like if the rest of the band were air-guitaring. Other than that it kicks ass, I like vids that focus on the band rather than some montage of images __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.