Is There a Future for Machinima-Powered Music Videos?

I was excited to find the above machinima from LiveEVILstudios as I was looking around for new stuff on YouTube.

Granted, if you're not a hardcore Daft Punk fan, sitting through 7 minutes might be a bit much to ask, but I thought it was an interesting approach. For once, we're not talking about characters, screenplay, or the challenge of infusing characters with expression. The graphics have adapted to the music and took on abstract forms - rhythm and light play become the elements that keep the viewer entranced. The end effect is quite artistic and, more importantly, it matches the Daft Punk style very well.

Looking to a future where machinima is more accessible (maybe through applications such as Moviestorm), there's a lot of potential for independent music performers to produce high-quality videos that reflect their vision, while staying within a reasonable budget.