Anyone can string a bunch of clips together and call it a compilation but to do it in such a way to convey a sense of emotion, timing with the music, and serendipity take some real talent. Here are three videos that get it right when compiling movies that came out in 2011. Take a look:
The Motion Pictures of 2011 by Kidnin
STATS:
- 266 Films
- 2 months of editing
- 4 songs
- The full list of movies and music used, including timecodes!
The 2011 Portfolio by hatinhand
STATS:
- 166 films
- 6 songs
- over a month of uploading and editing
- 40 Untitled Sequences in Avid
- Full list of clips used
2011: The Cinescape by Matt Shapiro
I’ve posted about Matt Shapiro’s work before. This is his sixth year creating these ‘end of the year’ film compilations and I feel his work is still the best but judge for yourself.
STATS:
- 251 films
- 4 songs
- Full list of clips used




