I have been sitting on this vid for well over a week. Partly because of personal reasons, partly because it's the one I have created entirely on my own that I am actually proud of. Any artist or writer or vidder, I'm sure, can say that is a rarity.
Of course, with any piece of art, the artist will look at it later and go "Oh my god, what the hell was I thinking when I ______? It would be so good if I had done ______ instead!"
When
tzikeh pointed me to some new software, for something else entirely, I couldn't resist the opportunity to then go on and re-edit a few of my videos. I have only done this one so far, but there will be others. Much higher-quality footage, with a picture size of 740x480 instead of 320x240. It also gave me an opportunity to fix up a few moments that could have been better.
This vid, more than any other, is my baby. I am touchy about it. It makes
deerdancer cry. The very idea of seeing any "Ewww, ENYA!?" comments set my teeth on edge. But I'm unleashing this version out on the world anyway, finally.

Year One:
Book of DaysHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stonea vid by Ashinae
duration: 2:54 / download: 9.83MB( lyrics )