WoW Moviewatch: Britney Spears - Piece of Me
If you'd told me two days ago that I'd be featuring a WoW music video based on a Britney Spears song, I'd have called you a bloody liar. But. Well. Here I am, featuring a WoW music video based on a Britney Spears song. Real life is stranger than fiction, I guess. Check out Britney Spears - Piece of Me.
This video was posted anonymously on Machinima.com. I didn't really expect a lot from the video. First, it was anonymous. Usually, that means the author is expecting to get flamed and burned for their efforts, and don't want to associate his or her identity with the piece. Second, the anonymous author also said it's a first-time-out piece, and that he or she is learning the ropes. Lastly, it's a Britney Spears song. I mean, c'mon.
I was pleasantly surprised. No, shocked! While I can't say that I loved the song and that it's going to change the world, the quality of the video absolutely astounded me. The Blood Elf singer is an obvious choice to represent Spears, but the screen glows, white-outs, and effects are perfectly suited to the persona. The graphics and settings are well chosen and cleverly pieced together, exactly as I'd expect a Spears video to go.
So, while this might not be your schtick, exactly, you've got to applaud the incredible first effort from this Anonymous author. Well done, and here's hoping for more. My only real note to the author is that you should go ahead and reveal your identity with this -- you've got some growing skills, and should be proud of what you've done.
Click here to see it yourself!
If you have any suggestions for WoW Moviewatch, you can mail them to us at machinima AT wowinsider DOT com.
Previously on Moviewatch ..
EDIT: As commenter Stalwart has pointed out, this is a video first created by Demachic, and reviewed by Moo Money. Still, the video's worth another watch.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Machinima, WoW Moviewatch







Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Stalwart Mar 5th 2009 12:04PM
http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/08/07/wow-moviewatch-piece-of-me/
Friday_Knight Mar 5th 2009 5:12PM
Totally unacceptable imo.
Doom Mar 5th 2009 12:10PM
They probably posted anon because of the copyright nazis!
Erogroth Mar 5th 2009 12:09PM
Ok. I had my doubts and was going to call you a crazy dumb ass but you were right. Despite the sucky song the video was really well done. The author is very talented and hopefully will go on to make some really good stuff. If he/she is reading this I would suggest going for a story based movie next. Either something funny or even a drama. Good luck.
Magma Mar 5th 2009 12:16PM
I swear I already saw this video somewhere..
Peridan Mar 5th 2009 12:39PM
You prolly saw this video about 7 months ago when Wowinsider Moviewatch last posted about it.
Bfree380 Mar 5th 2009 12:23PM
I'm not sure that this is actually anon, because at the end of the video (4:01 min) it does say "Created by Lisa Moran. I could be wrong about who that actually is though.
githel Mar 5th 2009 12:33PM
I agree that Britneys breakthrough kids music was cheesy, but this song and this album is excellent. Great remixes of the track as well.
well,well .. i don't go to PC gamer to read album reviews, why comment on music on Wow Insider.
Jay Mar 5th 2009 12:45PM
I had my doubts on watching this.
Turns out I was right, a mediocre machinima similar to the hundreds found on youtube. Nothing special.
Keyra Mar 5th 2009 12:46PM
Would you mind watching the language? Some people access this site from work.
If you don't like it, then couldn't you choose some other way of expressing it than using profanity?
Thank you.
Stuke Mar 5th 2009 1:07PM
Nothing special about this at all.
Lolikins Mar 5th 2009 1:37PM
While I'm not moved, for someone's first time out, it's really a nice piece of work. I hope they keep working at it and do something more substantive next time.
nbcaffeine Mar 5th 2009 1:28PM
If people have problems with the swearing, they'll probably also have problems with you visiting a Wow site at work
Urza Mar 5th 2009 2:15PM
Very well put together. Hope to see more from whoever made it.
Serahvin Mar 5th 2009 2:34PM
Surely there must be enough machinima out there that you don't have to review the same movie twice???
Elwynd Mar 5th 2009 2:36PM
Anyone know the name of those shorts, boots, or purple top the blef Britney's wearing at times? Not the black mageweave set.
Rinaku Mar 10th 2009 11:23AM
It's a glitch with the mac model viewer that she was using, the boots aren't glitched, they are Bandit boots. The shorts are Bard's trousers, Bandit Pants, Warped Leather Pants and Calico Pants.
Ashvoyager Mar 5th 2009 2:51PM
Lol, you guys already had this video up here.
I was so confused when I saw it again reported as new.
lightningjynx Mar 5th 2009 3:11PM
@nbcaffeine
But honestly, it goes beyond being at work. Is the cursing really necessary? There are other ways of expressing his resentment at the poster of this article besides profanity. It honestly comes down to a respect and decorum issue, not a NSFW thing.
wyrd Mar 5th 2009 3:18PM
Hello, welcome to the internet. If you have a problem with "bad" language, I suggest you cancel all your internet connections as soon as possible to avoid being damaged by the evil it will show you.