The Cinema of Dreamcatcher

[@merafromyoutube]

“Why aren't R.o.S.E BLUE or any of their solo MVs here?” This video is only about major group comeback music videos, meaning videos that got a full promotion period (industry advertised album, music show live stages, promotion franchising). "DÉJÀ VU" is both a brand collab *and* a fully promoted comeback with everything else I mentioned. "R.o.S.E BLUE" is not, and neither are the solo MVs. Including them begs the question of every special release video they’ve made, and that’s not what this video is about. This video is about the major promoted videography, otherwise there’s no way to track their evolution.

[@tainted_lord87]

I honestly would've love to see your analysis on R.O.S.E. Blue MV. I feel like there's alot going on in that MV that we might not have known before.

[@blackjackal8453]

You know Mera, videos like these are really entertaining and fascinating to watch. I really enjoy listeting to you talk about your favorite or otherwise K-POP groups couse it gives me a glimpse of how other people view some songs and artists. I personally am not into a lot of music that comes out nowdays. It just doesn't get to me as much. That's not to say I don't enjoy any music that came out in modern age, far from it, I just find myself liking older songs a lot more. As for K-POP; I did listen to K-POP songs before I just don't find myself liking some of the recent songs of majoraty of artists. I do like Red Velvet songs, they cater to my personal music tastes a lot. That old school 70s to 80s to 90s styles to and references to art, it's all very apealing to me. Not to mention the girls are incredibly talented in their vocal and dance ability. Vocals are very important to me, it's one of the ways I can come to like a certan music artist. For example I really like Jung Daehyun of former K-POP band B.A.P, his vocals are just amasing to me. He may not be the best there ever was but he is most certanly a great vocalist. His voice to me just....wow like he can literally sing a love song(He did btw) and I would be over the moon. He also has pretty good MV moments where he eather makes your heart melt with how cute he can be, or he straight up makes you pause and go: ,,What?!''. Now Daehyun isn't my 'bias' if you will, he was more of a 'wrecker' and Yongguk(the former leader of B.A.P)was my 'bias' (Ehem still is a little bit XD). I just really like B.A.P they have pretty epic and great songs. I would definately recomend listening to their songs if you haven't, especially their older albums like Warrior, Power, One shot and First sensibility, they have some good songs their. I mean even their later ones like matrix and No Mercy.

[@blackjackal8453]

Anyhow I hope you're doing ok nowdays and that you enjoy the music you love. I can't wait for what you'll do next, your videos are really inspirational in many ways. Stay healthy and safe Mera. Bye bye~

[@GLawSomnia]

40:11 "here is to another 5 years", i feel like they are one of the very few groups that could actually pull this off. They seem to be passionate and like what they are doing, the company supports them and the fandom is very loyal. They might not be one of the most popular groups, but they are very much loved by us all ♥

[@ELmayberry]

ooh.. yesss 🥰 here's hoping for many many years to come 🙏🏽

[@birchlawpa]

Just as long as no one gets wise to the fact that Gahyeon will make one hell of an actress.

[@vahl1471]

"BEcause would stab you in the dark and then show up to your funeral to watch your family cry." There's always one line in your videos that absolutely sends me. 🤣😂🤣😂 This was really interesting to watch and extremely well done. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@samskpopcorner]

as far as im concerned this is a sequel to dodging disbandment. its another long form dreamcatcher video. thats all i ask for. your first part is what got me into dreamcatcher, and now 2 years later they’re ults. edit: i did not think this many people would have the same story as me, but i’m so glad

[@ZDubbed]

STAAAAHP this is my exact same story. I was literally about to type out the same thing i swear. I found them from watching clc’s seungyeon and Sua’s collab and so i searched for intro videos to dreamcatcher her video dodging disbandment is one of the first that I watched!!!!!

[@nicolelee3913]

i completely agree & also got into DC from the dodging disbandment video 😭

[@zrencos]

OMG ME TOOO

[@dariusrodriguez9079]

Agreed the sequel, lol. Mera I gotta say my passion and love came from you. Was delving into K-pop and saw the Dodging disbanding. Seeing that I looked and researched Dreamcatcher, now I'm total in love as Dreamcatcher is my ultimate k-fan group and saw them in NY in this past June. What I am saying is thank you, for your work and what you do. Appreciate your forward bluntness and honesty.

[@reyxx777]

omg same

[@jaureguihansen5798]

I think BOCA will forever be my favorite Dreamcatcher mv simply because of the colors (if for nothing else) that perfectly highlight the group’s duality. The neon mixed with the black and white of the masks and outfits and the almost dirty, urban scenes in contrast to the clean ethereal scenes around the tree just does something to my brain that I absolutely love.

[@tainted_lord87]

I got a serious nature vs technology vibe from that Boca MV. But done so theatrically.

[@vixxexo6855]

Yes «Boca» is also my favourite Dreamcatcher mv and also my favourite Dreamcatcher song. «Scream», «Déjà vu» and «Odd eye» also have really beautiful mvs and the songs are also very nice. But everything about «Boca» was just perfect the song, the mv and the styling.

[@marielcarey4288]

I love Boca so much. Its like Deja Vu part 2

[@marielcarey4288]

@@vixxexo6855 can we mention that addictive jingle at the start of Boca cause god damn

[@jaureguihansen5798]

Glad to see so many Somnies agree. I know a majority tend to pick Deja Vu, Scream, or even Odd Eye. I also think BOCA is my favorite Dreamcatcher title track (right up with Deja Vu and What). The whole comeback would be absolute perfection (superior rap verses, superior vocals, amazing choreo and styling, and a song & mv that perfectly highlights each member) if it didn’t have one major flaw… Handong wasn’t in it.

[@sowapaczy]

This is all I ever wanted. A deep analysis of a kpop group I love by a talented, well-spoken, educated creator. Thank you!

[@jisoology_yt]

YES MERA MADE A VIDEO ON DREAMCATCHERS CINEMATOGRAPHY YES YES YES THIS DAY JUST GOT A 1000 TIMES BETTER MY LIFE IS OFFICIALLY COMPLETE

[@hatchetfieldsmokeclub7284]

That description of BEcause was so wild, but so accurate too! BEcause is my favorite Dreamcatcher MV, but I always focused more on the storytelling or physical directing of it, not the cinematography and intention behind it. This was actually really cool to see it in a new light. BEcause has always felt really polished to me, in the way it takes the idea of the song and personifies it beyond just telling a story the way earlier music videos like Chase Me and Good Night would. It was honestly super fun to watch a video of you talking about something that you genuinely enjoy, it really showed! Here's looking forward to Dreamcatcher's next comeback and what it might bring!

[@rosewynd_art]

You took the words (or in this case, elaborate paragraph*) right out of my mouth. BEcause is also my favourite Dreamcatcher MV along with Deja Vu- every time I re-experience it, I feel just as mesmerised 💜

[@elle5509]

One thing that I absolutely love about how you framed Dreamcatcher's visual "ages" is that they can be interpreted as representative of not only their personal growth and evolution, but also their evolution in comparison to the k-pop scene. In the pioneer age, Dreamcatcher is deliberately drawing attention to how different they are from "typical" k-pop. Much of the glitz and polish is avoided, and the dances feel like afterthoughts within the video. They want to set themselves apart at all costs. By the classical age, there's increased polish and bright hair, and many more of the typical k-pop video aspects exist. They've made peace with themselves as part of the industry and choose to bring out the aspects of traditional k-pop that they enjoy. To me, although they've increased in popularity by this point, classical age videos feel more like a typical nugu k-pop video than pioneer age videos do. In the golden age, Dreamcatcher confidently claims their place in the industry, not only as an offbeat girl group but as all-around artists. The girls seem most like goddesses in this era, with their long dresses and stunning imagery. The videos very much have the feel that they've finally made it and they're fully self-actualized. By the renaissance era, Dreamcatcher is established enough that they can turn away from some of the "typical" music video standards again. They can mess around and be meta, but now as a group that's seen it all and made it out the other side. It's such good symmetry to their journey. Also you are so right about Maison. YES it's somewhat a retread, YES the CGI can't sustain everything they are asking it to do, and YES it is absolutely amazing. It's fantastical and fun and an absolute romp to view.

[@fluffystuff500]

On the subject of Maison, I'm really happy that someone else genuinely has fun with that video while being able to acknowledge that the CGI could use work. Maison isn't perfect, but it's fun and entertaining. The scene where that statue turns into a skeleton will always be super cool to me.

[@amenoiralmagest2440]

It is definitely an honor to have witnessed their evolution from summer teens to nightmares to goddesses

[@chaebinnout]

I absolutely adore Fly High’s music video because its setting and color palette remind me of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, one of my favorite movies. Stellar video as always, I can FEEL how much work this took. 💗

[@ReapTheWhirlwind]

This is a solid analysis. I'm a film school graduate and so I didn't really learn much but I'm lazy and so I'm happy that someone made a video to talk about the art of the MVs themselves. I rewatch videos from all eras often not just because I enjoy the songs but because of the artistic choices made in the MVs. If I had any advice for those who want to learn more about film it would be to listen to those with passion about it. The truth is that there is no official right or wrong opinion about it and while you can learn a lot by studying film theory(it's amazing rabbit hole if you have the time!) it's not required knowledge to enjoy film. Oh and pause MVs more often. There is always something that you haven't seen before because of how fast scenes change. Like, there's a moment in You & I where you can see outside of a window and it's either raining or snowing. This moment is perhaps 2 seconds long and very easy to miss. I only slightly disagree with the analysis of Odd Eye. Tbh I feel like the MV was edited the way it was because of the need for the performance video to have a decent amount of unique footage. Prior to Scream, the performance videos(What doesn't even have one!!) were really just Dreamcatcher in a random room dancing in the MV costumes. So more of the footage could be used in the MV itself and there was no need to disengage the choreo from the MV as much. The Odd Eye performance video is actually one of the nicest looking I've ever seen. 😂 I agree that Queen What is underappreciated. I just saw a video today calling What the least visually exciting Dreamcatcher MV and the comments lit the creator up. There was no malice intended but the creator was just wrong. What is my favorite title track and tbh Alone In The City is my favorite EP. I love it enough to watch the Japanese video and all the stages almost daily. Hell, when I move I'm dedicating a space to making a display specifically for Alone In The City. I found the snowglobe and several other important props. Insane fangirling aside, I think that the fact that What isn't performed anymore is why it is less popular. I've been an Insomnia since November 2020(Seven Spirits is the last performance) and they have not performed it at any concert, online or in person, since then.

[@kentvesser9484]

There needs to be a Love button rather than just a Like button. Thank you so much for putting this together. I take you are either a film historian or work in the film industry. I hope that DC and their management manage to see your video as I think they would really enjoy the care and effort you put into making this. If I was their management, I'd run this and dodging disbandment on the big screen pre-concert as fans arrive as while many may have already seen it, they would still enjoy watching it again.

[@papa_gowon]

I love this, it reminds me that despite all the bad things constantly happening in the kpop industry, we’ll always have this beautiful art from our fave groups.

[@skyxstar250]

your dreamcatcher dodging disbandment video is the reason i got super into them, im almost stanning them now

[@soph4081]

renaissance era to me is them doing a victory lap. they know theyve grown so much, their identity is so solid now, when they did BEcause it reminded me of a self aware redo of chase me or fly high type styles and then maison has the same self awareness but now with nods to boca and scream. ugh i just love how much fun theyre having because they TRUST themselves. when someone is experimenting without a lot of confidence and is begging you to be on board it shows and i feel like renaissance era is not that at all, they believe in what theyre selling and it makes me believe and its so FUN and new but still them.

[@rara2ra2yrra3racjj2]

What do you mean you won't make a sequel to Dodging Disbandment? You literally just did! It doesn't matter that it's not following the narrative, it never needed to. All it needed to be was a long-form essay about the greatness of Dreamcatcher made with infinite love and passion for the group as well as the video format. And it was just that. And it's good. It's really good. Cheers to another five years!

[@i.m.r.gonzales8638]

I don't know a damn thing about cinematography, but you've kept me immersed for the entirety of the video, and I love that I can now view these MV's that I've seen a million times from a new perspective. Amazing work as always, Mera!

[@ELmayberry]

yeah, same 😁

[@knifeson2136]

"this is not the video people want from me" i'm not people and i also love cool cinematography and this is EXACTLY what i want from you mera thank you

[@kirbstommpgaming]

i could never figure out why i liked the maison video so much when so many other people were ripping it apart, but everything makes so much sense now lmao

[@lumiicalderon9036]

"Deja Vu, the Citizen Kane of Dreamcatcher", as soon as I heard it I knew it was going to stay in my mind forever. LOVE IT !

[@PaulLeach123]

Welcome back. Agree about Odd Eye. I usually break videos down from a feature film director's perspective, but there were so many shots edited together, it would have been a 2 hour video. Also agree about Piri. I love that song, but never recommend that video to people

[@sheatheunicorn]

Scream still gives me full body chills, such a perfect follow up to Deja Vu

[@isabellecowan2559]

A Mera video? Fantastic A Mera video over 40 minutes? HECKYEAH A Mera video over 40 minutes long about Dreamcatcher? God, come for me now (after 40 minutes of course)

[@oldchannel611]

You're the only person who finds the art. Everyone else is wowed by commercialism or disillusioned by industry. You look beyond that.

[@gresh1134]

I am a diehard Piri fan! We do exist! All your points are 100% valid, but there's still something about the MV I just really love. Not sure if I can put it into words

[@hope426]

I started stanning them since piri era

[@kribyy7784]

yoohyeons second final prechorus in piri was too good, top 3 title tracks for me

[@rodablones9727]

@@doseofdabi same..Piri is my most fave stage outfits..all you pointed out is exactly why I like Piri outfits

[@bvnditbul7039]

Piri is my favourite dc song (maybe because it's the one that introduced me to the group) and the mv looks so good in some shots. But I do have to agree with the analysis presented here... I really want to see the ideal version of the piri mv where everything is executed perfectly. That would be amazing and I would gladly give my firstborn to have it. Anyway the black and red outfits are some of the bests they ever had and I really wanna see them again. Just stylingwise in general this era was great

[@nupagagyi]

Piri is my favorite song, but not my favorite MV. Although Siyeon in white in a white room or Those pretty dresses... Top 3 MV. ^^

[@m.s9972]

Coming back from their Vision comeback, your video still very much stands and they fixed the uneven CGI!

[@pishposhfish]

Ur take on BEcause is honestly so on point. The video that wants you to KNOW it is a video. I'm pretty blind to cinematography and polish in music videos cuz my focus was on the music but BEcause made me go HUH and i rewatched it not for the music but for the video.

[@rocinante6530]

"What" is the song and mv that drew me in. I initially just watched this mv and ALL of the live stages on repeat and that was the world of Dreamcatcher for me. That is how I learned who the different members were. It was wonderful to hear you to talk about "What" with a similar appreciation. I also completely get drawing the connection between "What" and "Boca."

[@nyom6378]

I fucking LOVE Dreamcatcher and I'm so glad you made a video on them. They deserve so much more appreciation, iconic queens fr

[@plasmakitten4261]

I know this video wasn't about narrative, but I just want to say that I feel like your distinction between the pioneer era and the classical era is actually reflected very strongly in the narrative. Chase Me through Piri - the Nightmare series - makes one full story, but I think there's a strong line between Fly High and You and I related to how the story is communicated. Good Night occurs pretty much immediately after Chase Me and Fly High is a prequel (hence the album name), but all three of those MV's are basically exposition: they are establishing the characters and the basis of the story, such as how the nightmare world works. As such most scenes are relatively literal and concrete, and we have a shared location between all three MV's. From You and I onward, however, the story is communicated very differently; now, everything is drenched in metaphor, it's extremely difficult to tell what's "actually happening", and purposefully so, since the story is paranormal in nature and reality isn't meant to be absolute. It takes much more thinking to unravel what happens in each MV, and the story is often communicated as ideas rather than concrete statements. I think the transformation of the MVs aesthetically goes hand in hand with that, as now MVs are less tied to telling a story directly and have more space to convey the plot in ways that fit their own aesthetic identity.

[@DreamieQueen]

When it comes to Maison, the cGI makes it look a bit like a video game, which I really like.

[@everglowup]

yes, talking about the industry is exhausting, take it from me... and yes I nearly had a heart attack when you said "My name is Mee-ra" My life is a lie, this is worse than finding out that pineapples grow on the ground.

[@saptaparnabhattacharya5908]

My two favourite KZbinrs LoL

[@isabellecowan2559]

Mera knocked it out of the park, as always! Fantastic video One thing I also noticed in this video is how good the editing was! From the references to drawing? editing in? the lines in the You and I video to further explain your point, your editing this video was stellar. It gave clarity to what you said and overall enhanced the video

[@Friedensp4nzer]

You know, I wanted to go to bed and then '17 seconds ago, Mera uploaded a new video about Dreamcatcher'. Ok, you have me. Edit: Yeah, more love for 'What'!

[@snowballglobe5176]

I come back to this video like once a month it's amazing

[@cristheojon4884]

finally some recognition for "what" most underrated Dreamcatcher title song and MV

[@Tunality]

I would watch a two hour+ video from you where you just watch all their videos like this and breakdown the cinematography scene by glorious scene if you wanted, expert or not lmao. Its just really nice to hear someone passionate about Dreamcatcher and all the other artistic work going on behind the scene. And despite what you said, I feel like I definitely learned something from this video! Like the ways that lighting, camerawork, editing, costuming etc. can all enhance the cohesiveness of a story/video/concept. So much more goes into these 3 minutes videos than us regular fans realize, so thank you at least for shedding light on the fact that is more than just getting the members dressed up and then pointing a camera at them. Yet another incredibly edited, narrated and just well written video of Dreamcatcher! As many of the comments say, your dodging disbandment video was a big reason for me getting into Dreamcatcher so thanks for not only making these but sharing them as well!

[@jamescurfman3284]

Yes, agreed. There are LOADS more things that go into these videos than we even know of. What we see as three to maybe four minutes of entertainment takes the group two days to film. That's not even mentioning all the time before that like vocal practices learning the song and all its parts, then learning all the choreo and all those separate parts, then putting it all together (and that is just for the group members; there is more done in post-production that the ladies may not even be aware of, which is why it is so fun to watch them react to their own MVs...). :)

[@MrZattack101]

There's so much more meaning behind these videos that I don't even takeaway after 20 watches. I never made the connection between Odd Eye and cyberpunk for example.

[@zxclv1661]

This video is probably the most meaningful 40 minutes in this week for me. Thank you Mera for making this video that proves that kpop is not just a bunch of pretty people posing and dancing in the set but with decent and respectful artistic intentions.

[@lapapayagaya]

BEcause and Deja Vu are my favorite thing in the world

[@m.s9972]

Coming back from OOTD I feel your video still holds up very well, and it reminds me of BEcause of how aware the video is of its existence and, as you said, wants to get credit while tricking the viewer

[@siennahartle9069]

I’m also in love with Maison’s music video because it reminds of early 2000s CGI video game graphics

[@Alloriel]

The "Take a shot every time Mera says "tableau" during Deja Vu" drinking game 🤭

[@pika77289]

i know nothing about dc but i would listen to mera talk about literally anything cause the way she articulates her observations is better than most music journalists who work for big publications. this is why i have my notifications on for her. i literally feel my brain has expanded by consuming the value she provides with her insight! good job once again ❤️

[@mikaritchii]

thank you once again for making such a poetic and heartfelt dreamcatcher video - i spent the entire 40 minutes having bursts of tears because it was just such an honor to experience their growth alongside your commentary. i love how much passion you have for the communication between film and music and it’s always so great to hear what you have to say regarding it!!!!

[@iamcielo4022]

i know I'm one of those who were asking for a part two of dodging disbandment and I feel sorry if you feel pressured and thank you so much for still doing this thing. Another great appreciation for Dreamcatcher.

[@dia-ic8nl]

The deja vu video has enamoured me for longer than I could remember. The grading is perfectly balanced. The desaturated tones look gloomy and forlorn, but never washed out. The saturation radiates opulence and dignity, even in times of rage and betrayal. AND!! THE!! SYMMETRY!!! The cinematography lets the eyes wander, linger upon every little detail. Especially (21:20), the subtlety with which the woman holding the sword is obscured, and the shot illuminates the fallen woman in hues of blue and white. This muted shift of power shown solely through lighting is so fucking cool to me. I have cried to this music video. Several times. It is so melodramatic and cinematic at its core, and it was a delight to watch you articulate your thoughts on the mv!

[@K_DC]

The dodging disbandment video is one of the more famous 'guides'. DC gained lot of new fans in their Boca/Tree of Language era, your video helped those new fans with the group's history. That said, thanks for giving inSomnia new content.

[@EHc0325]

These types of essay-analysis videos remind me of why i think kpop and the art within it is so cool. Love this video!!

[@luna1s]

40 minutes of dreamcatcher and cinematography I could not ask for more

[@braveheartalice]

Please continue to cover Dreamcatcher. I found you through your essay about their history, and was so immersed in the entire narration, I sat through the whole video in one sitting (I have ADHD, so it's hard for me to keep my attention on one thing at a time). Your eloquence is incomparable, and your analyses are always so well thought out and supported. I think there’s a lot that could be said about DC, so I hope you continue to do more about them in the future.

[@shayforest]

as much as I enjoyed your industry-centric video on Dreamcatcher, I certainly can't complain about you wanting to focus on cinematography videos instead (and not just because it's your choice and who am I to tell you what to make videos about lol) while you had your own style that I'll enjoy IF you one day change your mind, other people have done videos on the kpop industry and the history of different groups, while you're the only person I know of doing these long video essays dissecting the cinematography in kpop MVs and I love you owning that niche

[@dariusrodriguez9079]

I agreed this is the sequel to Dodging disbanded. I have to say Mera, my journey down the rabbit hole and k-pop came from you. As I started journeying into K-Pop, I checked out a video called Dodging disbanded. Had me starting to look into and researching Dreamcatcher. Now I adore Dreamcatcher, as they are my ultimate group. Had the pleasure of seeing them this past June in NY. So I say thank you, for your forward, real and bluntness. I enjoy your work so much. Oh and also love what you did with Red velvet and rock. Great taste in music you have and agreed with certain songs to go with Red Velvet.

[@ShipofInsomnia]

I love Dreamcatcher's MVs so much. Even their weaker ones have something interesting to see and something to say. They aren't afraid to try. I rewatch the MVs all the time because I find them so visually compelling.

[@muggsHD]

honestly I have no clue about cinematography nor much interest in it but I watched all 40mins of this cause it was so well made.

[@nakia5263]

i love the way you talk about music, no matter if it’s a group/artist i know and actively listen to or if they’re completely unknown to me. ending a video always feels like finishing a call with an old friend who finished telling you something they’re really passionate about and now you’re left on your own incapable of doing anything but finding out more about the calls topic. it starts with a google search and ends with you glued to your screen at 3am understanding exactly why your friend felt this passionate. just wanted to say thank you for the new video i really hope you’re doing okay :]

[@Sakurablossoms99]

The way you analyze Dreamcatcher's music videos is so interesting and I love the way we can see them through your eyes when you explain it. The way you put my love for WHAT and Deja vu into words is perfect. Thanks for another long video on Dreamcatcher!

[@riahlexington]

Claustrophobic is correct for odd eye. I never thought about that.and from a narrative perspective I love it.

[@peonylarkspur645]

also i'm here for "BEcause is a sentient music video that wants to murder you in your sleep" as a take it hits the vibe of the song really well

[@riahlexington]

Honestly BEcause and Maison are also amazing and I am so excited to see what they do next.

[@stephendoe7594]

Oh man! I am still smiling at the Roller Coaster Tycoon reference, played that again for a laugh like a month ago. It's nice to have another 45 minute, well thought out, well presented video about Dreamcatcher, no matter the subject. I enjoyed it immensely!

[@veen-a2092]

Mera Gurl! My full respect to you there is no one who can narrate,write with such educated and educational narrative, your writing goes to points with facts and accuracy to what you're trying to convey and I agree with everything literally everything you stated and that is something I rarely see in commentary videos or channels and the execution and how you articulate your statement is perfection it like taking a high-end literature class. Give this women her PHD please!

[@andredrw289]

Listen… this is the video i needed from you. Frankly I just needed a video from you period. Thank you for shouting out Dreamcatcher!

[@josephhenryreyes8205]

You know, this could be Mera's signature series " The Cinema of ... " *insert group here* there are a bunch of groups that could be deep diven visually, i can think of 3 already in my mind

[@riahlexington]

Your analysis of because is amazing

[@CheezDaBoss]

I've only watched one Dreamcatcher video. You make me want to see more. Really enjoyable video. Thank you very much.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Oh, wow. Hey, ABSOLUTELY go check out all of their stuff, I promise it is completely worth your time. My personal suggestion is to start from the beginning with their debut song Chase Me. :)

[@CheezDaBoss]

@@jamescurfman3284 yes. My plan exactly

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@CheezDaBoss Awesome! So, what song or MV have you already seen? I'm just curious, no big deal. :)

[@sonkim8264]

Please do! Be ready to be immersed!

[@CheezDaBoss]

@@jamescurfman3284 I saw them win their first music award and their emotions were so genuine I had to check out the song that won it for them ( Maison)

[@chipiix_]

I GOT CHILLS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE GOLDEN AGE SECTION OH MY GODDDDD. i forgot how pretty of an mv deja vu is

[@jaejeon1450]

Loved the way you looked at how DC grew up in term of MVs. Its good to know that I'm not the only one looking at DC grow not just in songs but in the MV also. Fun fact: the confetti in Scream MV is actually dust particles. The girls had some hard time because of all the dust.

[@blush3790]

“What is the most underrated of the tracks” 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 has fascinated me visually n musically for Years. That shot w one of the members falling under an explosion???? Unforgettable

[@dzuhhh]

dreamcatcher coming back and mera doing a video essay about dreamcatcher??? yes, please

[@SannaKore]

Yes!! Thank you for using your powers of poetry on my favorite cinematic universe!!!!!

[@ItsLoHere]

Mera sounds like a dope person to play D&D with and getting grouped with for a creative project omg

[@slehbencheikh2950]

ur love from dream catcher can really easily be seen just by looking at ur uploads and I’m so here for it

[@isabella4793]

Oh my god i love these cause im never able to put in words why i love MVs some much and you achieved it perfectly thank you sm

[@veeveepeepee]

i genuinely LOVE your art analysises whether it’s lyricism or cinema or whatever i get so excited whenever i see u upload

[@clairdeloona]

no one does it like deukae in terms of cinema. loona might rival them on visual messaging and colors in some music videos, and have a bit of a better story imo, but dreamcatcher has some incredible camerawork.

[@ReeceAaron]

I've worked in the film industry for a decade and I love seeing such evolution in ones work, especially about my favourite group. Marvellous video :)

[@MarieAnnAdae]

Perfect analysis 💞 I love how Dreamcatcher chooses to experiment with every comeback. They have a solid dark concept. But in every video I've seen (even their non-title track MVs), they manage to change up the tone while staying true to their dark concept. I enjoy watching their videos to look for little references, visual metaphors and "easter eggs".

[@monostar7]

i could also talk about them at length but ultimately it all boils down to "i fucking adore dreamcatcher"

[@hefeibao]

A video talking about cinematography when all of Mera's videos are beautifully edited. Well crafted, just like her in-depth analysis. No one does this better than Mera. Thanks Mera, for everything.

[@Elizabeth-cm6sy]

I love the black outfits in “You and I” literally my favorite music video outfits I’ve ever seen from ANY kpop group. Honestly iconic

[@internetjesus]

One more thing about the BEcause video. Whether consciously or subconsciously, they referenced a LOT of the older MVs, most glaringly Good Night, Fly High and Boca. The Hotel entrance scene also brings Chase Me to mind and to this day I still want to see if all the keys in the background are to room 808. I did a whole analysis on the BEcause MV and it's fascinating seeing the callbacks. Also hard agree on Odd Eye's editing. I've been trying to make a lore dump video on the Dystopia trilogy and parsing Odd Eye's story is hard as balls because of the editing.

[@aintnootherfan]

I've been craving a video like this from you for a while! As usual, this is interesting, clever and nuanced and makes my neurons regenerate. Also, you actually got me into Dreamcatcher, which was the best kpop decision I've ever made

[@NITEHAWKX]

I genuinely do not understand how you always manage to describe in such detail and clarity the things that I love about each MV but I've never really thought about what exactly catches my eye about the MV. It's like you describe things that I've always agreed with/personally thought, but never had the right words to actually call them. Even with the MVs that aren't particularly my favorite (just personal taste), you manage to find parts of them that I never thought about before and make me think "huh, I can't believe I missed that." The way you describe the good and the bad of whatever your video is about (the music, the cinematography, the outfits, etc.) is always so compelling and immersive.

[@edvaedan9161]

You said I wouldn’t learn anything. I learned that 14 year old Mera was Goth😂. No your ability to expound on imagery and put into words why we love it remains unparalleled.

[@Nathan_Reeves]

This is such a good video. Very well done and I can't imagine the amount of work that went into it. Thank you for making such a detailed celebration and analysis of Dreamcatcher's music video cinematography. I understand making videos about the industry could be stressful and exhausting, so I'm glad you're making content about the things you actually enjoy. Your words here have almost a poetry to them at times. Very lovely and enjoyable all around.

[@Insomnimooo]

Thank you for the video! Your breakdown of the cinematography evolution is as gripping as any golden age Dreamcatcher MV; it was a wonderful ride from start to finish

[@ljh8264]

Girl you don’t get paid enough for this. Respect!

[@hellochristiaan]

i jus love how after they saw how divine the girls looked in the dresses in BOCA; all their gowns in the MVs have been my favorite visuals!! the white dresses in MAISON... legendary!

[@insmomniaforever5621]

mera please come back!!! we would love a part 2 for Maison to Vision to Bon Voyage to OOTD!

[@dreamofmedeukae]

Any video praising What is A+ in my books! Such an unfairly underrated mv and track!

[@santoshsharma483]

"And a big fucking sword" love it. I think your analysis is spot on. In the What mv, there's one beautiful scene where Yoohyeon lies on the bed and goes upside down shot that turns into warp speed with chorus of the song hitting hard. Brilliant shot. Enjoyed watching this.

[@Nicolesid1]

Rewatching all these, I feel you're spot on. On a total tangent, the freeway sign in Masion is directing to my hometown SOOO those scenes are perfect in my eyes

[@AB-yk2pq]

As someone who is just recently trying to get into Dreamcatcher, I know I'll love this video. Thanks Mera. ♥️

[@jaureguihansen5798]

THANK YOU!! What is such an incredible mv. The atmosphere it creates is easily my favorite of any Dreamcatcher mv besides maybe BOCA or BEcause. Criminally underrated video and song.

[@inevitableerin7617]

What deserves more love!! I'm also sad that they don't perform it often enough. The video is beautiful and you described it so well.

[@pudding1255]

what will always be my favourite dreamcatcher video! it's so dramatic and stylised, it always reminds me of untouched by the veronicas lol

[@sharksgrr]

i love the SONG piri - this explanation of why the video is so underwhelming is really great. they truly reset to c horror gags. and gave dami a mom haircut.