This video is INSANELY beautiful. The cinematography, the music, the editing, the transitions….my son and I couldn’t decide if we were more enamored with the footage and how it was portrayed or the actual mechanics of the making of the video. Devastatingly beautiful and visually stunning. BRAVO!!!!
I've been in the SCA for a long time, well over 20 years, and this brought tears to my eyes for how beautiful it was. And how perfectly it matched what the SCA truly is.
I joined the SCA back in 1984 when there was a group in the college I went to. I've been away for a long time for many reasons.. I have to say it made me very emotional. Very well done video and an example of what the SCA was meant to be.
Same story, little chapter at the local college, '93 though, so a little later. Been out for a long while, but still have some fond memories. Fantastic video indeed, representing, is it says, "the dream"
Love this production! I came to the SCA as an angry, uncertain fifteen year old over thirty years ago. What I learned with these folks I credit with making me a better man, husband and father. It's been twenty years since I left. I do miss it. Thank you.
This is the most beautiful film about the SCA that I've ever seen in 40 years! It really captures what the SCA should be. Caveat - don't join the SCA based on this film, you will be so very disappointed.
I simply LOVE this video. I love the SCA. I have more confidence of who I am in the SCA than I do in real life. And I have that because of the love and support I have from my friends and people I know in the SCA. They helped me come out of my proverbial shell and have taught me how to live my life and taught me new skills. Love each and every one of ya.
@@redhairguy1382 First, the SCA is the Society of Creative *Anachronism*, Anachronism being a word that means "belonging to a period that isn't the current time'. Second, the Pennsic War is an event that the SCA runs at Cooper's Lake Camp-Ground in Pennsylvania, Pennsic being a fake word derived from the state name, Pensylvania, and from the Punic Wars, which was a trio of pre-Christ wars that involved the Ancient Roman area. Now, if you called someone in the Western Kingdoms (the original Californian group), they might not know much about Pennsic or, you might not have gotten someone who is newer, but the SCA doesn't have much of a hotline exactly. If you'd like information about Pennsic 49 in 2021, here's the site for the camp! www.pennsicwar.net/
Needed this during the global pandemic. I've been watching a lot of Pennsic videos to stave off missing it; So, I shouted when I saw Caid because I've been struggling to find them in like videos!
Thank you for this video. I’ve spent the last 2-3yrs in the SCA feeling like the Dream that I’ve lived for over half my life was dead to me. This reminded me of what I still love about our Society and made me realize that the Dream isn’t dead simply sleeping waiting to be reawakened. From the bottom of my heart I thank you so much for this video.
Get some second hand cloth from the thrift store that's close to what you see in illustrations and learn simple hand technic sewing! That's what I plan on doing
@@ah5721 thanks! I've actually got a buddy in my SCA group (Shire of Seawinds if you're curious) that makes garb. She's making me a pattern that's my size from one another buddy found. I want to make my own outfits. I know how to follow a pattern... Im just no good at making patterns lmao.
@@AbbyWhisperWitch making patterns is hard ! Especially for more detailed stuff like bodices etc. I plan on doing Viking era because it's easier to cut and sew less measurements are needed.
@@ah5721 viking era seems to be a favorite lol, I made a viking tunic for my boyfriend out of an old t shirt of his, cut out the sleeves and collar, cut a slit down the front of the shirt, voila! But my area is 16th century England...its a touch more difficult lmao
Very well-done. I've been in the SCA since 1980, and this short film was a good reminder of what I like about it. I doubt I'll ever make it to the Great Western War, but there's the same feeling at Pennsic.
Unfortunately I can't afford to be in the SCA anymore. I'm living check to check with nothing extra to spend. I had fun in the few years I was in it. Gonna miss it.
I've seen sca reenactors at the archery range I go to. The way they look. The equipment they use (modern, not period), is a joke. I'm not going back. Going to find an American revolution group. They stick to the period they reenact.
Bryant Waner its very similar to a live action role play club, but it is NOT larping...i know co fusing but if you read about it, youd start to understand it. larping is the only t ing that can help outsiders understand an equivalent or close to an equivalent. they try to be decently historically accurate. its world wide. based on the 17th century and before (so 1600s and under) basically, there are local groups for this all around you (if you know where to look) that meet frequently and have events the mimic the middle and dark ages as well as the renaissance. you can learn archery, heavy weapons fighting, fencing, cooking, sewing, metalwork, glassblowing.... basically an medieval trade you could wish to learn. they get together for events and feasts (sometimes in different kingdoms which includes traveling across the country) that can last for days. Pennsic,one if the biggest events the SCA has in the US can have anywhere from 6-8000 people in battle alone, and anywhere from 10-12 thousand SCA reenactors at the event withover 1200 Classes gping on. at these events there are fighting tournaments, food, classes, vendors for your SCA garb and kits. for more information visit www.SCA.org
Bryant Waner oh an the biggest thing. its not a renaissance faire because they have performerd and an audience. with the SCA, everyone is fressed in full garb and participating in the living history. this is no "spectators" dressed in modern clothing. you are living the middle ages in the SCA.
Depending on your definition of little kids, from my knowledge 4-7 at camp or with parents 8-11merchants row or classes 12 and up mostly do what they want
Love the concept of all of this, and I'm excited to get started and being involved, but I don't fully understand the royalty thing? Are they just people who have been in a long time or high donators, or what?
Johnathan Berry well the top royalty changes every 6 months or so, and each have won a combat tournament to get to that station, afterwards they are considered nobles forever, though it’s generally a very laid back thing, I met the then king of my kingdom at a small event because I had brought a medieval board game and he was interested, a few months later I showed up at the 50th anniversary of the Sca and was welcomed to play a game of go, there were no real formalities as it was just a private game between enthusiasts, the royalty is mainly there to let it feel more real, they don’t have too much power in practice, their main job it to show up, look royal, and give out awards where warranted. My advice is to find your local group, show up to a SoCal gathering, and ask for loaner clothes and go to an event! You will have a blast!
@@bmp112 thanks for the info. I've been doing a ton of research and have actually started making blueprints for my own gear. I actually do HEMA on the regular but have been looking for alternative medieval combat and such on the side, and this community seems perfect for it. I love how friendly everyone's been so far. The hardest part is getting the money to get what I want rather than settle, but I'll definitely be going to some of the events near me next year for sure!
Johnathan Berry good to hear! I hope you enjoy it. I’d give you the normal “don’t buy until you try” speech but if your in hema you already have an understanding of how getting hit feels, so instead I’ll say this, make sure what you buy is Sca legal! Nothing sucks worse than buying cool looking gear, only to be told you can’t use it because it’s not safe! P.s. feel free to hit me up with any questions you have!
@@whitefoxkeeper 9mo later after your comment, I hope you have gotten involved. And as part of the SCA rapier community, it's AWESOME that someone with a HEMA background is interested in crossover activities. By this point, I'm hoping that you have engaged in some of our "Cut and Thrust" rapier practices and/or tourneys. You will fit right in. The cool thing about SCA compared to HEMA is that in addition to the sword fighting there is a whole world of other activities, crafts, feasting, social interaction and recognition of greatness, camping, and so on. It truly is whatever you want it to be.
I have an honest question. Not meaning to be rude, and of course it's not gonna happen. But what would happen if there were no direct combat in the SCA? No fighting at all. You could still have thrown weapons contests, and arts and crafts, and feasts, and even pageantry and courts if you could find some other way to pick a king/queen. But would anybody want to bother? Would there still be an SCA?
Are used to be in the sca until the politics, and the general people that were just nasty as they could be because they just didn’t know me made me quit. And to get anywhere you have to change yourself to an individual and be their slave for decades to get anywhere.
This video is INSANELY beautiful. The cinematography, the music, the editing, the transitions….my son and I couldn’t decide if we were more enamored with the footage and how it was portrayed or the actual mechanics of the making of the video. Devastatingly beautiful and visually stunning. BRAVO!!!!
Thank you very much! That’s lovely to hear✨I’m so glad you liked it!
I've been in the SCA for a long time, well over 20 years, and this brought tears to my eyes for how beautiful it was. And how perfectly it matched what the SCA truly is.
Same
Been in for 9 years and love the video just hoping someday to get people here to bring the ideals of the society back into their actions
I joined the SCA back in 1984 when there was a group in the college I went to. I've been away for a long time for many reasons.. I have to say it made me very emotional. Very well done video and an example of what the SCA was meant to be.
Same story, little chapter at the local college, '93 though, so a little later. Been out for a long while, but still have some fond memories. Fantastic video indeed, representing, is it says, "the dream"
As a SCAdian from Drachenwald I just want to say thank you!
You're very welcome!
What a fantastic glimpse of our world. I would love to see more of your work on the SCA.
Love this production! I came to the SCA as an angry, uncertain fifteen year old over thirty years ago. What I learned with these folks I credit with making me a better man, husband and father. It's been twenty years since I left. I do miss it. Thank you.
Hope You will Come Back and Bring the Family.
@@Nikita4ever7000 To be raped? I was considering joining up but have seen some weird stuff.
@@angelsfallfirst7348 You were hanging out with the wrong people, then. There is more to the group than what you have seen so far.
@@rmcdaniel423 Yeah, I recently moved to The Barony of 1000 Eyes and there aren't nearly as many creeps here.
The SCA is a huge family.
This is awesome. I have been in the SCA for almost 25 years, and this gives me goosebumps. Thank you for making this, and doing such a great job!
This video makes me homesick for events. I miss going and hope to soon now that the pandemic is waning.
This is the most beautiful film about the SCA that I've ever seen in 40 years! It really captures what the SCA should be. Caveat - don't join the SCA based on this film, you will be so very disappointed.
Thanks, Suzanne!
I simply LOVE this video. I love the SCA. I have more confidence of who I am in the SCA than I do in real life. And I have that because of the love and support I have from my friends and people I know in the SCA. They helped me come out of my proverbial shell and have taught me how to live my life and taught me new skills.
Love each and every one of ya.
Thank you, @firescry69! It has been a wonderful and magical addition to my life as well.
Ahhh as someone who grew up at Pennsic this is a nice call of home.
Is not called Pennsylvania war I called sca
Society of creative ARCHONISM
@@redhairguy1382 First, the SCA is the Society of Creative *Anachronism*, Anachronism being a word that means "belonging to a period that isn't the current time'.
Second, the Pennsic War is an event that the SCA runs at Cooper's Lake Camp-Ground in Pennsylvania, Pennsic being a fake word derived from the state name, Pensylvania, and from the Punic Wars, which was a trio of pre-Christ wars that involved the Ancient Roman area.
Now, if you called someone in the Western Kingdoms (the original Californian group), they might not know much about Pennsic or, you might not have gotten someone who is newer, but the SCA doesn't have much of a hotline exactly. If you'd like information about Pennsic 49 in 2021, here's the site for the camp! www.pennsicwar.net/
Nicely done! - Cerdic (with the SCA for 35years)
Thank you!
Rewatching for, I swear, the 100th time. I am in tears with how much I miss my SCA. Thank you so much for recording this.
You are most welcome!
I just bawl every time I watch this.
Needed this during the global pandemic. I've been watching a lot of Pennsic videos to stave off missing it; So, I shouted when I saw Caid because I've been struggling to find them in like videos!
I am so glad to hear that! I hope it brought you joy and memories of good times.
A excellent look into the SCA. I miss being active. I need to go back. - Tuathul
I've been part of the SCA for my entire life, and this is fantastic. Thank you guys for making this a community worth remebering!
I joined back in 1974, this brings back some happy memories.
...I miss you all so very much!
This, right here, gets me right in the feels.
Thank you for this video. I’ve spent the last 2-3yrs in the SCA feeling like the Dream that I’ve lived for over half my life was dead to me. This reminded me of what I still love about our Society and made me realize that the Dream isn’t dead simply sleeping waiting to be reawakened. From the bottom of my heart I thank you so much for this video.
You are very welcome.✨
Stunning capture of the dream. Vivat!
Its been 30-years since I participated and now my teen wants to join... life is wonderful when it comes full circle.
*cries over the medieval outfits I'll never be able to afford*
Get some second hand cloth from the thrift store that's close to what you see in illustrations and learn simple hand technic sewing! That's what I plan on doing
@@ah5721 thanks! I've actually got a buddy in my SCA group (Shire of Seawinds if you're curious) that makes garb. She's making me a pattern that's my size from one another buddy found. I want to make my own outfits. I know how to follow a pattern... Im just no good at making patterns lmao.
@@AbbyWhisperWitch making patterns is hard ! Especially for more detailed stuff like bodices etc. I plan on doing Viking era because it's easier to cut and sew less measurements are needed.
@@ah5721 viking era seems to be a favorite lol, I made a viking tunic for my boyfriend out of an old t shirt of his, cut out the sleeves and collar, cut a slit down the front of the shirt, voila! But my area is 16th century England...its a touch more difficult lmao
@@AbbyWhisperWitch without pictures I don't see how cutting a slit would make a regular tee shirt into a "Viking" one. But okay
Brought tears to my eyes. Happy ones.
This is a gorgeous short film - well done!
Thank you very much!
Raiya Corsiglia "Absolutely Amazing"...!!! Thank You..!!!
It brings tears to my eyes because it is truly a vision of the dream.
Phenomenal video. I've missed my SCA friends so much lately. Thank you for this.
You're welcome.
Who ever produced this video, did an extraordinary job - VERY NICE WORK!
what a wonderful promo. you truly captured the heart of the sca
Very well done. This gave me goosebumps at the end. I recently learned of the SCA and have been looking for something like this my whole life…
Thank you, Sabra!
Beautiful.
The cliques. The gatekeeping. The sexual harassment. The withholding of awards.
The "dream" is turning into a nightmare for many.
wow , just wow i have no words this is amazing i have been in for three in a half and this gave me pins and needles
Hands down my favorite video ever done for my favorite hobby. Master Malcolm the Bold. Kingdom of Atenveldt.
Very well-done. I've been in the SCA since 1980, and this short film was a good reminder of what I like about it. I doubt I'll ever make it to the Great Western War, but there's the same feeling at Pennsic.
I want to get into the SCA so badly...
I'm a bit slow to the draw on seeing this but I am very charmed by all those in your video. Magnificent! Well done!
Now more please!
Thank you!
@@Raiyacorsiglia "No, THANK YOU!"
Well done!
So well done.
Still the most amazing film the SCA ever.
Beautiful
Unfortunately I can't afford to be in the SCA anymore. I'm living check to check with nothing extra to spend. I had fun in the few years I was in it. Gonna miss it.
Things will get better. When they do Come back.
Still can’t afford to come back to the SCA.
I've seen sca reenactors at the archery range I go to. The way they look. The equipment they use (modern, not period), is a joke. I'm not going back. Going to find an American revolution group. They stick to the period they reenact.
This gets more epic every time I watch it. Brava!
Second Best SCA Demo Video EVER! (after their 'Welcome Home' vid)
VERY WELL DONE!
I salute you.
What's the First Best SCA Demo Video? I doubt it beats this one.
I think he's referring to this one, which was also done by the same filmmaker: ua-cam.com/video/efYwxs1VtCs/v-deo.html
Thank you for making and posting the video. I was involved with the SCA 25 years ago. Your video brought back many great memories for me. Thank you
Nicely done!!
Brilliant work, and I would especially compliment the editing and color grading.
Absolutely LOVE this video. Well done. - THL Sebastian Martinez de Leon, Kingdom of Gleann Abhann
Thank you very much!
love this!
Magnificently done, good sir.
From, an Outlander.
Haha. I just saw this. Thank you! I’m a lady!
Honestly it needs a couple links embedded in the beginning or end of the video because my friends still didn't understand what it was.
Bryant Waner its very similar to a live action role play club, but it is NOT larping...i know co fusing but if you read about it, youd start to understand it. larping is the only t ing that can help outsiders understand an equivalent or close to an equivalent. they try to be decently historically accurate. its world wide. based on the 17th century and before (so 1600s and under)
basically, there are local groups for this all around you (if you know where to look) that meet frequently and have events the mimic the middle and dark ages as well as the renaissance. you can learn archery, heavy weapons fighting, fencing, cooking, sewing, metalwork, glassblowing.... basically an medieval trade you could wish to learn. they get together for events and feasts (sometimes in different kingdoms which includes traveling across the country) that can last for days. Pennsic,one if the biggest events the SCA has in the US can have anywhere from 6-8000 people in battle alone, and anywhere from 10-12 thousand SCA reenactors at the event withover 1200 Classes gping on. at these events there are fighting tournaments, food, classes, vendors for your SCA garb and kits.
for more information visit www.SCA.org
Bryant Waner oh an the biggest thing. its not a renaissance faire because they have performerd and an audience. with the SCA, everyone is fressed in full garb and participating in the living history. this is no "spectators" dressed in modern clothing. you are living the middle ages in the SCA.
Brava!
You're Good Raiya Corsiglia..!!!
brilliant
Looks fun! Is there any small children though?
Depending on your definition of little kids, from my knowledge
4-7 at camp or with parents
8-11merchants row or classes
12 and up mostly do what they want
Trying to figure out what this is all about?
Love the concept of all of this, and I'm excited to get started and being involved, but I don't fully understand the royalty thing? Are they just people who have been in a long time or high donators, or what?
Johnathan Berry well the top royalty changes every 6 months or so, and each have won a combat tournament to get to that station, afterwards they are considered nobles forever, though it’s generally a very laid back thing, I met the then king of my kingdom at a small event because I had brought a medieval board game and he was interested, a few months later I showed up at the 50th anniversary of the Sca and was welcomed to play a game of go, there were no real formalities as it was just a private game between enthusiasts, the royalty is mainly there to let it feel more real, they don’t have too much power in practice, their main job it to show up, look royal, and give out awards where warranted. My advice is to find your local group, show up to a SoCal gathering, and ask for loaner clothes and go to an event! You will have a blast!
@@bmp112 thanks for the info. I've been doing a ton of research and have actually started making blueprints for my own gear. I actually do HEMA on the regular but have been looking for alternative medieval combat and such on the side, and this community seems perfect for it. I love how friendly everyone's been so far. The hardest part is getting the money to get what I want rather than settle, but I'll definitely be going to some of the events near me next year for sure!
Johnathan Berry good to hear! I hope you enjoy it. I’d give you the normal “don’t buy until you try” speech but if your in hema you already have an understanding of how getting hit feels, so instead I’ll say this, make sure what you buy is Sca legal! Nothing sucks worse than buying cool looking gear, only to be told you can’t use it because it’s not safe!
P.s. feel free to hit me up with any questions you have!
@@whitefoxkeeper 9mo later after your comment, I hope you have gotten involved. And as part of the SCA rapier community, it's AWESOME that someone with a HEMA background is interested in crossover activities. By this point, I'm hoping that you have engaged in some of our "Cut and Thrust" rapier practices and/or tourneys. You will fit right in. The cool thing about SCA compared to HEMA is that in addition to the sword fighting there is a whole world of other activities, crafts, feasting, social interaction and recognition of greatness, camping, and so on. It truly is whatever you want it to be.
I love it! Maybe A little Caidian for me, But grand. Squire Gadfrey Jordain, Barony of Atenveldt.
Who are the two kings and where do they come from ?
The KIng of Caid and the King of the West.
Reverential Wow.
I have an honest question. Not meaning to be rude, and of course it's not gonna happen. But what would happen if there were no direct combat in the SCA? No fighting at all. You could still have thrown weapons contests, and arts and crafts, and feasts, and even pageantry and courts if you could find some other way to pick a king/queen. But would anybody want to bother? Would there still be an SCA?
It would be like Universities without football.
I wondered this as well..
I know quite a few people in this video! Lol
Are used to be in the sca until the politics, and the general people that were just nasty as they could be because they just didn’t know me made me quit. And to get anywhere you have to change yourself to an individual and be their slave for decades to get anywhere.
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I love it! Maybe A little Caidian for me, But grand. Squire Gadfrey Jordain, Barony of Atenveldt.