YouTube project: The Joker DCAU Special (feat. Jay Nelson & Mark Hamill)

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

Greetings, dear Bat-fans! Long-time admirer here. My name is Yan Eden and I really wanted to share this very personal animated project o'mine with you (it encapsulates my love for the DCAU as well as other many incarnations of the Joker in a wide range of mediums) that includes an original script, great vocal performances from such acting talents as Jay Nelson & Mark Hamill himself (the O.G. Joker from the animated series).

Took me a long time to accomplish it, but it's so worth it - it's about the essence of the Joker and how he transcends our perception of him at one moment in time or another (there's also some stuff about DCEU's recent news and announcements). It's like a classic radio show mixed with beautiful animation mixed with unhealthy doses of insanity and madness.

Hope you enjoy it! Have a great day, everyone!

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

So... that just happened



* Bigger pic: http://i.imgur.com/3jA336I.jpg

4 days after the release of my video where myself, Mr. Nelson (https://twitter.com/Jay_Nelson) and Mr. Hamill (https://twitter.com/HamillHimself) talked extensively about Jared Leto's (https://twitter.com/JaredLeto) interpretation of the Joker in DCEU, and now this?!! What a wonderful coincidence, truly amazing too!

Mark Hamill: "@JaredLeto's kind words choked me up! #Thanks"

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

Dear Batman-Online users (new and old, Joker fans, Batman fans, Batman: The Animated Series fans, DCEU fans, fans of a wide range of mediums), can I ask you all for a simple favor: can more of you, please, spread the word about our Joker project through your online platforms (be it Twitter, Tumblr or whatnot)?

You see, despite all of our hard marketing efforts and promotional attempts (tweets, FB posts, conversations within different communities), it seems to us that a lot of people still haven't seen it, or they prefer to ignore it (like a lot of famous comic book websites, self-appointed afficionados and YouTube brands that are considered to be 'comic book experts' with their predictable green screen schemes and little microphones), or just don't know about the project's existence (which is highly unfortunate, considering how much energy, love, tenderness and passion went into this: mere 1,333 views).



Can some of you, if possible, create a certain presence for this Joker video throughout your friends and other neighbors? If it was not for the quality and for the people involved (myself, Mr. Jay Nelson & Mr. Mark Hamill), I wouldn't utter a single world, but since it's the 21st century that we all live in, I need to make sure that we get heard and seen.

Marketing myself more effectively seems really like a tough nut to crack, you see: I did a lot of promotion on Twitter & Instagram services, and yet, despite all the hard work and a high level of craftsmanship, this video project is not getting enough attention as it should. After 9 days of constant promotion and big marketing push, my current result is still only some 1,333 views. In the old YouTube days, that could've been considered as a small victory of sorts, but now, we live in a very different age, where it's mostly about provocation and other wild things that are way beyond my understanding.

Which is really sad, because I feel that this project in particular deserves more appreciation (with all of our production values involved), more attention and more coverage from a lot of other comic book websites, but, apparently they do not think the same way and see our efforts as something that has to do with competition, not partnership and a mutual understanding.

You type down the Joker on YouTube and, unfortunately, the first bunch of videos that you are going to get is a loooooooot of lazy people with zero intelligent opinions, creative efforts and thoughts, simple yapping into their microphones and other devices about this and that with their green screens supporting them and lack of camera movements intact. It's insane, really. I think the fact that I am not a brand and don't have a producer behind me (like Collider, for example) seriously affects the way my video project is being promoted, and despite all of my honest efforts and positive approach towards every single viewer and reader that I have a chance to encounter, it's still feels like a war that is far from being truly over (especially with recent changes that happened on YouTube)...

And Patreon... I just cannot do it. I cannot ask people to support me for a fixed price (seems rather strange to do it) or feel like I was forced to do the whole loan-taking thing and then when my product will be finally released, people will ask for their money back.

The thing about FB is: for example, you spread the word, you let them know you are ready for an intelligent discussion, you hope that amongst 30000 members of one community (just for the sake of it), at least half of them are going to interact with you and let you know what they thought about your latest work, but instead, all that you get is some 5-7 likes at best, which brings into question the rest 20000 + something members that are occupying the group's space.

I am telling you, as a former journalist myself, seeing how everything has transformed over thee last couple of years and became all about brand-marketing and personality-advertising, instead of concentrating on the quality of the released product itself, is very mind-boggling. Then again, Miller's Death of a Salesman never stopped being relevant, so you have to also take that into a consideration.

Thing is, there's just too much competition on the market right now, and that very competition with its' sponsors, advertisers and business partners makes sure to keep certain young, up-and-coming representatives (new blood), like myself, away from the public eye with their own overload of senseless and primitive content that throughout the years became the norm for 99% of the online crowd.

Therefore, I would really appreciate all the support and help at this point. Thank you in advance!

Best wishes,
Yan Eden!

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

Guys! We finally did it! Mr. Mark Hamill (https://twitter.com/DailyPlanetDC/status/909527447657418754) put a love sign for our finalized video project on Twitter, so it's all full-circle now:



https://i.imgur.com/vch4Qaa.png

Thank you all so much for your support!

Please make sure to RT, repost and share our VIDEO PROJECT WITH MANY OTHERS!!!

LOVE ON YA,

YAN EDEN.

[The Laughing Fish]

Hey OCS, welcome to the forum, and thanks for the video!

I felt it was a good way of poking fun at the people going nuts over this supposed Joker movie news, as well as adding a brief history lesson about the character and your commentary about Leto's Joker (not really a big fan, but that's because he hasn't really proven himself since Suicide Squad left behind a lot of material of him on the cutting room floor).

Good luck with your project!

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

Thank you very much for your kind words! Means a lot to all three of us involved. Like I explained it in the Daily Planet newspaper edition, I feel that The Joker is that one project, where I wouldn't change anything at all. It's that one rare occasion where it all fits: my writing/editing/sound design/animation changes/visual experimentation and then the way Jay Nelson flawlessly executed my 4-page script.

He did it all in one take and he's not a brand name like Troy Baker or Tony Ingruber, nor he is into imitations (I do believe that Mr. Nelson's Joker is its own hyperactive and unpredictable creature, that can be separated from the imitation game, but also a lovable and joyful one at that).

What also helped, is the fact that I am a huge Joker admirer (since the age of 5) and during my time at The Hollywood Reporter magazine (I worked as a freelance writer) I was lucky enough to interview Jerry Robinson (when he was still alive, god bless his soul), Grant Morrison, Neal Adams, Dennis O'Neil, Jim Starlin, Paul Dini, Brian Bolland and Steve Englehart, so my interactions with them clearly influenced this new video project 100%.

[The Laughing Fish]

Thank you very much for your kind words! Means a lot to all three of us involved.

You're very welcome.  Wow, must've been some experience interviewing all those names.

I got to admit, I wasn't sure if I was listening to Mark Hamill or not, Jay's impression was pretty close.

You type down the Joker on YouTube and, unfortunately, the first bunch of videos that you are going to get is a loooooooot of lazy people with zero intelligent opinions, creative efforts and thoughts, simple yapping into their microphones and other devices about this and that with their green screens supporting them and lack of camera movements intact. It's insane, really. I think the fact that I am not a brand and don't have a producer behind me (like Collider, for example) seriously affects the way my video project is being promoted, and despite all of my honest efforts and positive approach towards every single viewer and reader that I have a chance to encounter, it's still feels like a war that is far from being truly over (especially with recent changes that happened on YouTube).

I'm beginning to think YouTube attracts the lowest common denominator, sadly. Too many idiots don't know what they're talking (whether it may be Average Joes or places like Collider), and I've found that those who don't make any money from their videos often speak their mind more honestly than those with a Patreon account.

Maybe Facebook is the way to go, I'm one of the moderators and Paul could lend some help, if they haven't already.

[ObserveCreativeSoul]

Oh, that's so sweet and nice of you to say, dear The Laughing Fish (I am more than sure that Mr. Nelson will be very happy to hear that; he is a true hardworking stage/voice over performer with years of professional experience behind him, a wonderful Joker and also happens to be a big admirer of Batman: The Animated Series)! His voice over work already received some high praise from a lot of individuals associated with the world of DC Comics (so, fingers crossed, who knows, maybe in 6-7 years Mr. Nelson might become our new animated Joker?! You never know!)

Yes, you are quite right, it all definitely paid off. I started very small (by writing certain pieces about superheroes back in 2010 before it was a very 'mainstream' thing to do, analyzing and dissecting a lot of forgotten comic books from the 40's/60's) and then, suddenly, I am lucky enough to attend San Diego Comic-Con (from 2011-2013) and that's where I got a chance to interact with some of my favorite writers and artists.

Very good thinking! That would mean a lot to us, dear The Laughing Fish! If we could organize some kind of promotion (putting some word of mouth) on the website and on Facebook , that would be much appreciated. We tried to contact other websites for 18 days now, but no one responded... why, I am not quite sure, since this is clearly a very unique video project with a very interesting take on this iconic character (maybe, like you pointed out, they all want more of the same: Colliders and Stuckmanns of this world).

However, now, especially with Mr. Hamill's active endorsement and blessing (not once, but, as it turns out, twice! - https://twitter.com/Hamillhilights/status/909617596277952513) and his honest appreciation, we clearly got a winner on our hands and it would be fantastic if more folks got a chance to see this project.

[Paul (ral)]

Shared it on our facebook and twitter feeds. Great video.

[The Laughing Fish]

Maybe Facebook is the way to go, I'm one of the moderators and Paul could lend some help, if they haven't already.

Well, that's just embarrassing - I'm meant to say "I'm sure one of the moderators and Paul could lend some help".

My lack of proof reading is going to cost me my job one day. Bloody awful.