During my time on this site I've noticed a lot of contradicting opinions about the use of effects in AMVs.
One opinion seems to be that they're cheesy and just a way for AMV creators to get popular fast because audiences are so stupid that they think lots of effects = great videomaking.
Also, there are some videos that look more like effect shows than anime music videos. Videos where it doesn't matter what series/movie the creator is using, it's all just a demonstration of his/her use of effects.
But there's a lot of praise toward the use of effects as well. Many of the videos that are best recieved here seem[i] to be those that use effects a lot/well.
Though I have opinions of my own I'd like to hear what the rest of you think about them. Are they helpful to AMV making or are they causing a problem among creators?



