David Jimerson Administrator Staff member Jul 8, 2012 #2 When asking why someone would make a fan film or a parody when they can do something of their own, ask yourself also -- would you have watched this if had been something original? Would you have posted it to your Facebook page?
When asking why someone would make a fan film or a parody when they can do something of their own, ask yourself also -- would you have watched this if had been something original? Would you have posted it to your Facebook page?
refocusedmedia Veteran Jul 8, 2012 #3 Good points. If this had been an original it would've been weird and nonsensical. As a parody though, it is fantastic.
Good points. If this had been an original it would've been weird and nonsensical. As a parody though, it is fantastic.
David Jimerson Administrator Staff member Jul 9, 2012 #4 It takes two known and popular entities, and plays to fans of both, thus ensuring a built-in wide audience. An original song not involving Star Wars wouldn't have, and not many would watch it. Just sayin', getting lots of people to watch your work who otherwise wouldn't is a pretty solid reason to do a fan film.
It takes two known and popular entities, and plays to fans of both, thus ensuring a built-in wide audience. An original song not involving Star Wars wouldn't have, and not many would watch it. Just sayin', getting lots of people to watch your work who otherwise wouldn't is a pretty solid reason to do a fan film.