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New Intro
Discussion of the new intro for Fandom Today and what Gene Roddenberry says in it.
Vids, Vidders, and Vidding is a growing cultural expression of fandom, music, and video. See an example above.
A vid is a short video that tells a narrative by combining the video from a Movie, TV show, or Web Series and a song for the audio track setting the tone and direction of the story. In other words it’s a cross medium mashup.
Vidders are those artists / fans who cut together the vids whereas vidding is the act of producing a vid.
Cultural Advantages
Fans can express and play in the franchises that they love.
It becomes a great promotional vehicle for both the music artist and the franchise.
It enhances our cultural experience of both video content and music.
Controversy
There is much fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding the topic.
Fear of reprisal from the copyright holders.
Fear amongst copyright holders of loosing control over their content and loosing money.
What We Need
Recognize the cultural value of vids.
Get over our fears.
Open a dialogue to come up with a compromise that will allow both parties to win.
I love the show Legend Of The Seeker and would like to see the show continue. I know the show has been given a second season but we need to act as though the show is in trouble before it is in trouble of being canceled. If you are a fan and have access to video footage(I am decabled and dont have access) start making some vids and promote the show. Lets increase the audience before that season two premiere.
That is a really good idea. We have to do everything in our power to spread the word and Vids are a great way to do it.
Personally, I would love to see a Vidders guild where vidders can get together to share tips and tricks and take requests from untalented folk like me. Would you be interested in anything like that?
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