This video is inspiring! Thanks Matt!

LOVE this video! (and not just because I'm in it) ^^

I enjoyed watching this Matt. This video is another testament to your talent and skill when it comes to capturing the essence of a moment.


...And because it's me commenting I just have to say that you could totally tell this was shot on a camera with a CMOS sensor every time someone fired off a Speedlight ;-).

hahaha. Thanks Brian.

fantastic.

Awesome!!!

Fantastic video Matt!! We're doing something amazing here in Madison and your video really helps show that and convey how much this means to all of us!! Keep it up!! I'm trying to share this with everyone I know and encouraging them to pass it on as well!

Yeah, please pass on this video if you like it. It needs more publicity. People need to see why we're protesting.

Best I've seen yet at capturing what it feels like on the ground.

Thanks, Matt! You definitely captured the energy of the protest. People need to know what and why we are protesting and how it is a peaceful and democratic process. Great video! I am passing it on! :-))

who the hell is Arcade Fire I've never heard of them ;p

Don't mess with Wisconsin!

Very inspiring. Tumbled and tweeted it. Thank you!

Thanks guys, keep it going! 4,500 views today and counting.

I emailed this to Ed Shultz... trying to get him to show it on The Ed Show! Will contact others in media as well. I would encourage others to do this as well.

Thanks Nathan! I really appreciate it. The more people who see it, the better coverage we'll all receive.

Great work! Thank you for covering the events in Madison and sharing this video!

Nicely done. Great use of Arcade Fire. Perfect.

What Anne, above, said!

Inspiring video. The youth can save this country. They have lack of experience on their side to attempt the impossible and change the status quo.

Truly amazing. Sharing with everyone I possibly can.

awesome video! check out the one i also made!
vimeo.com/20081119

What do you use for steadying the camera? Zacuto Striker or likewise?

Mark - During weddings I use a Steadicam Merlin. At the Capitol I've just been using my arms, hands, and whatever I can rest my camera on, but most are handheld clips.

Kick ass Matt. Your footage and editing skills are kick ass. Way better than mine, and I was there for a lot of the same stuff you shot. Kudos, bro.

Scott

Yay! for Wisconsin. This is a great video, and I'm really enjoying watching it here in New Jersey. You guys are really inspiring!

I was sent here by the great Tbogg. Your video was thrilling. Wish I were there. I remember well how Reagan busted the air traffic controllers, but he had a pretext. This is a naked power grab. I'm sending your video to some of my college friends from the 60s. They'll get a kick out of it.

Thanks Davis! I really appreciate it. We'll keep up the good fight.

matt, thank you so much for this....i posted it to all my friends....the anger about this situation was starting to become bigger than the beauty of the unity that your video shows...and seriously, it's put me back on the right track...it is amazing how media can be used as a tool to uplift, unite, and inspire....i'm ready to keep protesting....peacefully! thanks a lot......

nice work....what type of camera was used in this video?

Great vid Matt-- Cheers from Detroit!! Keep up the great work helping us all to see what's happening there--

Cheers!

Cool Shared! Thancks

I see me and many of my friends and fellow students! :) Wonderful compilation video here. Really inspiring. Thanks for making and posting this!

hi matt, I run an Independent Media broadcast. is the music on this video independent? I would love to use your video on red dragon tv. but can't if the song is not an independent artist (truly independent, meaning not on a label)

Nice work here. Good luck in WI!

I made a Vimeo account just to say you guys are amazing. Can't speak for anyone else, however you have at least one person in Baltimore, Maryland backing you guys up. Do NOT give in! Keep up the good work. You guys are AWESOME!! :)

Red Dragon - The Arcade Fire is not a truly independent band unfortunately.

Everyone - Thank you so much for supporting us in Wisconsin. We will keep fighting, peacefully.

Thanks for the GREAT video, Matt! I'm headed up to Madison tomorrow and am SO excited to stand in solidarity w/ working people!

Hey Matt! Born and raised just outside of Madison. Went to school and got an Education degree at UW Milwaukee. Living and teaching in Austin, TX. You're video is letting me feel like I'm there. Thank you so much. I'm sharing this with everyone I know. Keep up the good work. Please make more videos like this one!!

Matt this is sooo inspiring to those of us Protesting this Bill! The shot of when the Firemen marched in, the music, the shot of all the hands raising up that huge flag, the shot of Abe Lincolns statue amidst the picket signs silouetted in the night fog (so cool!) , the little girl on someones shoulders, my heart is bursting with pride for my fellow Wisconsinites!! Thanks for making this & I am sharing it with everyone I can :)

Be sure to download the high-def MP4 video - the quality is amazing. I watched the whole thing again!

Brilliant job, Matt! Kudos!

More people than you can imagine believe this is fight worth fighting. They're trying to do the very same to our state employees here in Ohio. Thank you for your amazing video -- it brought me to tears.

Many of us in Los Angeles are blown away by the heart and determination of the people of Wisconsin. "Inspiring" is an understatement. Thank you for showing the true face of educators, nurses, cops, firefighters, and public workers coming together for their rights not just as citizens of Wisconsin, but Americans.

great vid!

Seriously inspiring, young man. People like you are the future. Thank you for a peek into some amazing history in the making.

Everyone - You are so inspiring to me. Please keep supporting us. I will try to pass on all of your words to our protestors.

Beautifully shot and edited! I'm a cheesehead living in Los Angeles. Thank you for sharing with the wonderful Vimeo community.

BTW - What camera and lens did you use!?

This is a wonderfully crafted video; such beautiful work! I am so moved by how well you have captured the last few days at the capitol -- so much so that I created this vimeo account to tell you :). Thank you so much for representing our efforts so beautifully!

I also just made an account so I could comment here! Great video! And I want to express my solidarity with you guys, from Charlotte, NC. :)

I also wanted to share this pic I found today, showing solidarity from other places as well.

farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5456977033_a2fbfd9061.jpg

Egypt is with you guys too. :)

One world. One pain. One fight.

Thanks Matt! Good images and music... Persistence and solidarity for fairness and the right to organize, advocate, and negotiate.

Thanks Matt for sharing . I am so proud to say I am from Wisconsin! I left 17 years ago, but I stand in solidarity with you from New York with my fellow New Yorkers.

Stacy - Amazing photo!

Cheers to the firefighters too! They are truly heroic.

Thank you Matt for the very inspiring video! Thank you to all the protesters for giving the rest of us the courage to stand up to a political machine hell bent on taking away American workers rights! Your powerful witness has made my day! Thank you!

Thanks Matt. Help our local news producers and writers and upload your important footage to archive.org

Fantastic video Matt. I hope that all of us in Ohio going through the same thing can show the same unity and passion that you guys are.

Amazing video Matt! Found it on FB & shared. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

Fantastic video and message, Matt! I've shared on both FB and Twitter. It is up to our great youth in America to restore balance and true democracy.

AMAZING video!! I'm a first year teacher in Ohio and I came across your video today - I posted it on Facebook and it's gotten such an amazing response. I hope Ohio can unite the same way you have in WI! Stay strong and continue to voice your beliefs! I hope to see a huge turnout of supporters this Tuesday at Ohio's statehouse. Thank you again for representing your efforts in such a beautiful way!

This is beautiful!!!

Where is the footage of the real live honest to goodness taxpayers? All I see is over compensated, over indulged teachers and a bunch of kids still living off of mommy and daddy's money. Put down the signs and the drums and get back to the classroom.

You could not have picked a better song to accompany the video. Gives you goosebumps, especially after being there for the past few days.

Awesome! This is very exciting and I shared the video on Facebook. Thanks for all your work.

Perhaps, I can bring one small matter to your attention. If you call it "Repair the Budget Protests" then you are using Scott Walker's frame.

He wants it to be about balancing the budget. You and I know that this is about civil rights.

Does that make sense?

awesome

bradblog.com/?p=8361
Maddow argues GOP attack on Wisconsin public sector unions about nothing more than winning elections in the entire country. Forever..

awesome vid. I never heard this song before, but I will always have good memories whenever I hear it from now on!

Such a great video Matt! (& excellent choice on the Arcade Fire track, of course) Thank you for making this. Paul Francis had it right (see comment above.) Keep up the great work! [relocated Madison native, member of both SAG & AFTRA (afl-cio unions) former WORT 89.9 fm programmer]

Shit. This. Made. Me. Cry.

Awesome! Where can I find the lyrics?

Fantastic Matt! Great way to spread the word.

Hey I'm a Hartford Union teacher and I've never been so proud and so humbled. Your support, your visual expression here is amazing. A+

Thank you for this. This is the first footage that really captured both the spirit and power of what is happening in Wisconsin and in Ohio. Keep up the great work the movement needs talent like yours.

All the best wishes to you from Europe! Keep it up!

Kind regards,
G.

I love this video so much I want to marry it!! Thank you for capturing the spirit of peaceful assembly and the spirit of Wisconsin!! I shared your video on Facebook! Keep up the good fight! :)

Cheesehead watching from California,
Roxie

Keep it up bro. SOLIDARITY FROM SOLANA BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I posted this at thepoliticalcarnival.net/2011/02/19/must-see-video-three-days-in-wisconsin/

plus, I've tweeted relentlessly about it (I have a large following). It is absolutely tear-jerking great. Thank you!!

Thank you. It' so good to see Americans finally waking up from the long sleep they've been in.

Matt, what an inspiring video! Thank you from an Oklahoman who is with you all in spirit.

Makes one really proud!
Way to go Wisconsin!!!
Way to go Matt!!!

Thank you everyone for your kind and uplifting words. I read some of your comments at the protest today to my fellow Capitol rotunda protestors. Another succesful, peaceful, respectful day of protesting. We will succeed.

Your video is wonderful. I was almost in tears, and that is no easy feat. LOVE TO ALL PROTESTORS FROM PORTLAND OREGON!

I wish I could be there with you all.

PLEASE upload this ASAP to Youtube.

Super! We are getting fired up for the fight here in Kansas. Your video will add to our inspiration. Plus the music is stuck in my head-good choice.

Sweet! Getting fired up here in OH....similar fight starting up in our state. I've been on twitter of and on all day....Ahhh I think your video will be the last images I allow in before sleep....perhaps some optimistic dreams. Beautiful job capturing a vibe!

I joined just to say fantastic job Matt! We are supporting the protest from Pennsylvania. Go Wisconsin! With you in solidarity!

Great work Matt. Thanks for sharing with the world. Great success to you--film on!

Wow, that is a great video!

current.com/entertainment/music/93008976_wisconsin-budget-repair-bill-protest.htm

Someone posted it to this site.

Very well-done and inspiring piece. Great music choice

5D? What lenses were you using?

Nick - Sigma 14mm 2.8
Canon 24-70mm 2.8
Canon 70-200mm 2.8 non-is

For those of you who are about to fight the same fight, use us as an example. Be peaceful. Use your voices, not your firsts. Be there every day in force. Do not back down.

Great Video Matt! Huffington post has linked to it finally, here is the link: huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/19/madison-protests_n_825616.html#93_protest-tribute-video-set-to-arcade-fire-song

Please make sure you get Tom Morello on video and share. Thanks and standing in Solidarity.

Watching this every morning for inspiration in Ohio!

Matt, my name is Collin, I live in Shaoguan China. I'm from Wisconsin. My parents are retired and disabled. The only reason I can be here is because they have a decent pension from their years working in the UW System (my mom was a secretary, my dad a janitor). I've been devastated by what's happening, and even more so that I cannot be there now. I stayed up all last night frantically checking facebook, emailing people, writing letters and articles. I feel isolated and lonely in this place where no one knows what a union is, nor has any idea what is happening in Wisconsin.

This video has helped me tremendously. I'm not using hyperbole here when I say that you've made me feel it. I feel the energy coming from Madison, and it makes me feel a little less isolated. I guess that's the point of art.

Thank you so much for making this. Know that while a lot of your friends and rando Huffpo readers will think it's "cool" or "inspiring", for me it's been a link to home and a godsend!

What we are seeing is the dismantling on an organized effort of the middle class it started with Bush and it is continuing. Don't think the democrats are not in on this although they are making a visible effort to condemn this, but in reality they are playing good cop bad cop. The global elites want a poor class and rich class then begins the elimination of the population.. Go read the "Georgia Guidestones" Google it, it reveals they eventually want the population of this earth to be 500,000,000.. whether than will ever happen is unknown.. The NWO though will succeed in changing the whole political structure on this earth to that of a dictatorial power, this cannot be done without bringing down the rights and wealth of american people. This is why 9/11 happened and where this is all going. The UN will rule the world soon. Sadly nothing will impede this.. It is foretold to happen. I just wish people would take note to look behind at all the real reasons why this is happening if they would they would really know what is happening.

PS: Love the camera quality..