So a while back I did a creepy little video for the holidays. It was about a man who straight up loses his mind during an alcohol fueled depression, and murders his family with a shotgun. However, I always felt the music and vocals could've been better. In addition, I thought the video itself might have been too simple. Yet, I left it alone because I'm not big on constant revision. After a certain point you have to say this is the best I can do, I'm happy with the product, and whatever improvements should be aimed at the next project.
Still, as time went by, I started thinking why not go back to this piece? I can do much more now than when I first crafted it. The video is still simple, but the timing on some edits is much more solid. Also, using modest effects I think I added an extra level of visual creepiness. It's not technically in HD, though I find that's a good trick for hiding low budget effects. In addition, the music is much better than the original, and some lyrical changes were made to fit the music better. I also redid the vocals.
If you didn't catch the original release don't sweat it. This is a better version. Does that mean in three years I'll drop some other revised edition... I hope not, but only time will tell. And if you already enjoyed the original, I get a feeling you'll like this even more. In the meanwhile, enjoy "Daddy's Comin' Home for Christmas..."
Still, as time went by, I started thinking why not go back to this piece? I can do much more now than when I first crafted it. The video is still simple, but the timing on some edits is much more solid. Also, using modest effects I think I added an extra level of visual creepiness. It's not technically in HD, though I find that's a good trick for hiding low budget effects. In addition, the music is much better than the original, and some lyrical changes were made to fit the music better. I also redid the vocals.
If you didn't catch the original release don't sweat it. This is a better version. Does that mean in three years I'll drop some other revised edition... I hope not, but only time will tell. And if you already enjoyed the original, I get a feeling you'll like this even more. In the meanwhile, enjoy "Daddy's Comin' Home for Christmas..."
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