I’ve stepped beyond democracy player this week as the top 2 were found on youtube. If not embeded then the direct media link is included as is website it was sourced from. If you enjoyed any of these then please send you comments to their authors rather than myself.

1. The Five Doctors

This spoof is truly remarkable. This is the final word in fan made media - this is Doctor Who fandom put to good use. Stunningly well crafted this appealed to me not only as a Doctor Who fan but also as someone with an interest in post production and visual effects. This is quite simply better than the real thing.

Part two is just as good if not better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ8bZgWEoaY

2. The Dalek Emperor toasts the Universe

It’s not a fan film as such but rather an relentless onslaught. In a way the title says it all whilst saying nothing, much like the film. 10 minutes of appropriated footage from all sorts of places cut together with the grace of a chainsaw berserker - this two other films like it are described by it author as being a Youtube Poop. Some good art going on here as far as I’m concerned.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lhiegt_kcog

3. Tollbooth
http://www.clickcaster.com/resource/horhay/tollbooth.mp4

Incredible cctv footage of a car hitting a toll booth at top speed. One forgets that sometimes you don’t need any sort of crew at all to make a compelling piece of media

4. Indy Mogul

I love the amazing things that production designers people can do - and this show is all about making special fx - or in this case a rocket pack. Sadly there’s the hit of ‘community’ building that will no doubt undermine the show at later date when it’ll be more important to ‘get involved’ than merely watch the show. I can smell a business model but I think it’ll be worth keeping an eye on this show.

http://www.indymogul.com/

5. Sauce on Glasses

http://media.revver.com/qt/256492.mov

I find this seemingly fetish inspired vlog post rather shocking - its amazing how simple things like this can challenge a lot more any contrived student films.

I’ve no idea which website this is from.

6. Eclectic News Brief No. 25

http://m.podshow.com/media/241/episodes/61633/eclecticnewsbrief-61633-05-18-2007.mp4

Richard Bluestein’s work is always hit or miss due, I believe, his lack of focus, support and his habit of making too much to ever spend the time to refine his art. Thankfully though this episode has some truly inspired moments and is worth seeing for a number of reasons.

http://insanefilms.com/

7. Lynchland 15

http://liamlynch.cachefly.net/podcasts/LynchlandEps15.m4v

Far too ‘big and proper’ to be fully appreciated in the same context as the rest of this video content this episode contains too jokes that made me laugh.

http://www.liamlynch.net/

8. John Sweeney as seen on News 24

The best thing about this clip is it has been recontextualised twice. A clip from a documentary is shown on the news which is then posted on youtube.

9 Thread Heads: Episode 14
http://media.libsyn.com/media/threadbanger/THR_20070518.m4v

I nice little video podcast show in a tradition podcast mould that serves looks at fashion from the point of view of the kids on the street rather than the big name labels. This episode stood out for its segment of hats made from meat. I also find myself wondering what wrong with the hosts’ faces - they seem so snug it’s like botox.

http://www.threadbanger.com/

10. Mac Media Cast

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MacMediaCast/~5/117213190/MMC1ipod.m4v

This belongs alongside last week’s winner Michael Verdi for number 10. I may call this position the ‘Hidden Art Award’ for more info why see this previous entry: http://conradslater.com/blog/the-thankful-return-of-joseph-nilo/

More at http://www.macpropodcast.com/

That’s all for now but if you would like me to discuss any of these on here then please let me know - just add a comment.