"A fabulous anniversary video for how it all started!" ~ Lion Hudson, current publishers of Brian Sibley's 'The Thomas the Tank Engine Man - The Life of Reverend W Awdry'
"That's beautiful! Great job!" ~ Ron Fugelseth, creator of 'A Toy Train in Space' YouTube video
"A fitting tribute to Thomas at 70 by @DanCoffey1991. #70YearsofThomas" ~ Top Props Co.
"Beautifully made. I love it." ~ Lee Pressman, writer
"Amazing to think Thomas is still so popular." ~ Mike O' Donnell, original Thomas composer (1984 - 2003)
As the seventieth anniversary celebration of the Railway Series approaches within the next few days, on Friday May 8th, 2015, I have had a brainchild of how the history of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends can be told through a fan-made sizzle video - with interview audio snippets of Christopher Awdry telling the story of how it all began, as well as origins of the little blue engine.
And sure enough, I was as good as my own words, as I started editing the video using Adobe Premiere Elements 10 on the evening of Saturday May 9th, by simply editing the audio using both the instrumental of The Adventure Begins intro, two audio interview snippets, and a quotation of Mark Moraghan as heard in the beginning of PBS broadcasts and US DVDs: "Thomas & Friends ~ Making Tracks to Great Destinations." The result was really good so far, although I had yet to compile footage and pictures - which was the next step in the editing progress.
It took a good two days to find and compile visuals to make the video standout for all to see, and the editing process was completed by the end of Monday May 11th - just in time for the occasion the following day. Overall I had a lot of fun working on a simple fan-made Thomas video, since I am really chuffed at the amazing results, as well as how it turned out once it was rendered, ready for upload on both YouTube and Dailymotion and was met with good amount of views and positive feedback.
You can view the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTwAtSnAZs
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pwl4t_how-it-all-began-thomas-friends-70th-anniversary-sizzle_tv
There were a lot of fan-made Thomas videos for the special anniversary celebration by other people, and most of which were really fun to watch, as much as I did with the sizzle video as follows:
NWR Tales Series 4 Episode 13 - The First Visit by NWR1991
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMQ7j643290&list=FLZo5k7siH3VPuzW0NA4jADg
70th Anniversary One Shot - Douglas' Big Break by halfbakedhex8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1laZqfAtiM
Dear Christopher - A 70th Anniversary Short + Alternative Ending by TheScotsmanReturns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L29JiL46bw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdeI0Ud-XxE
Edward's Day Out - A 70th Anniversary Tribute by WelshCoalProductions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtnoGtILc8g
"Dear Christopher" - A 70th Anniversary Musical Tribute by UpsideNow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1erCqlwekpE
Thomas turns 70!! by Elliot Crossley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzAA3NfOJXY
Happy Birthday Thomas the Tank Engine - 70th Tribute by DALEKSLAYER1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QJahGewPFo
And so much more! Well it's too many to list the rest, but yes they're all worth watching for the celebration. Keep up the good work, everybody! Lastly, I would like to thank everyone else for all your feedback on the video I had done, and believe me - the best is yet to come later this year! ;)
That is about it for a blog report, and I will see you next time. Tootles!
The Thomas the Tank Engine Man - The Life of Reverend W Awdry by Brian Sibley (as advertised in the end of the sizzle video I made for promotion) is on sale now to buy at all local bookstores, and online retailers everywhere for all fans of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Really Useful friends. Purchase your copy now:
PRICE: £18.99 (UK) / $29.99 (US/CA)
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