Going back to the user-created content, the AMVs and the vastness that is YouTube, I'd like to share a trend that I got caught up with: Abridged Series. Literally, abridging means to omit and shorten content from a text, video or audio clip and narrow it down to its basic components. "Abridging" has been a historical technique used in parodies and satires. A famous abridged show are the The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (also known as The Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)), first presented by the Reduced Shakespear Company in 1987.
Because the internet provides an easy way to communicate, share information and disseminate ideas, all kinds of abridged series surfaced on the web. Especially on YouTube. Most abridged series recycle footage from existing TV shows or movies but change the voice acting do create a comical effect. Of course, abridgers expect their audience to be somewhat familiar with the original source of the series. For example, most of my favorite abridged series are based off popular anime shows; I have seen many of these abridged series when I was a kid or a teenager. However, I did learn about new anime series through their Abridged counter-parts. Nice twist.
There are a lot of issues and aspects involving Abridged Series: Copyright issues, artistic talent, collaboration among abridgers who have met through their work, merchandising, etc. There are many people who are strongly dedicated to the creation of Abridged shows. And many are extremely hilarious.
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