help! [how do I make AMVs?]

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help! [how do I make AMVs?]

Postby gilmorefan16 » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:56 am

hi, i'm a newbie here and i read all i could on how to make anime-music-videos, but it's all greek to me. would anybody be a kind soul and give me an understandable step-by-step solution? :cry: :|
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Re: help!

Postby ANTDrakko » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:23 am

gilmorefan16 wrote:but it's all greek to me.


Careful, 'cause there are some people on this forum that believe the guides are 100% understandable and fool-proof. :wink: 8-)

Anywho, there really isn't a step-by-step guide to making anime-music-videos . However, I think the best way for you to get started out is to take some random footage you have, throw it into Windows Movie Maker, cut it up, put some song to it and most important of all:

Have Fun.

It doesn't have to be the best work ever. Thats why we have the opinion system. If you want to be better, ask people what they think could improve your editing and take the advice constructively.

Want to try and be the best you can as soon as possible? Take note of the top 10% AMVs (under that members section on the right). Take note of all the things that you think are great and try and mimic them a bit. Learn from the best, thats my motto ^_^.

Anywho, I'm tired and I'm sure you've got a billion questions. If its a software question, we have a "Video Software" forum, be sure to post there about any questions you may have.

Good luck and have fun!

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Postby khokokatt » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:52 pm

I know exactly what you mean. the Guides here make absolutely no sence what-so-ever in my brian. No matter how many times i re-read I still don't understand. so, what I would try doing is opening up some type of movie making program (Probably the default one on most computers. windows movie maker I think) Anyway, you probably have that. So open that up and play around with it for about 1 million years. thats what got me to understand the basics. Of course you would need footage n sound n stuff. So, what I'm going to tell you right now most people loathe. But it will help you to understand alot, but just don't make a real amv with this.

1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.
2. Open windows movie maker, and on the side there should be some stuff saying, "upload audio" or "upload movie". Click on "upload audio" and find the audio, and upload movie and upload the footage.
3. Put the new lil audio and footage icons on the bottom line thingy there. Play around with that untill you understand the basics of making a amv. But never ever ever make a real amv with downloaded footage, audio, and all. People will murder you.
....Heck, people will probably murder me for telling you this. Anyway, it worked for me, so maybe that will help you. When you have a good idea, song, and anime in mind that will all make a great amv, use real DVD footage and non-downloaded audio. Also, you might not want to use Windows Movie Maker.

Good Luck!
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Postby Otohiko » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:55 pm

khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.
2. Open windows movie maker, and on the side there should be some stuff saying, "upload audio" or "upload movie". Click on "upload audio" and find the audio, and upload movie and upload the footage.
3. Put the new lil audio and footage icons on the bottom line thingy there. Play around with that untill you understand the basics of making a amv. But never ever ever make a real amv with downloaded footage, audio, and all. People will murder you.
....Heck, people will probably murder me for telling you this. Anyway, it worked for me, so maybe that will help you. When you have a good idea, song, and anime in mind that will all make a great amv, use real DVD footage and non-downloaded audio. Also, you might not want to use Windows Movie Maker.


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Postby Castor Troy » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:56 pm

khokokatt wrote:I know exactly what you mean. the Guides here make absolutely no sence what-so-ever in my brian. No matter how many times i re-read I still don't understand. so, what I would try doing is opening up some type of movie making program (Probably the default one on most computers. windows movie maker I think) Anyway, you probably have that. So open that up and play around with it for about 1 million years. thats what got me to understand the basics. Of course you would need footage n sound n stuff. So, what I'm going to tell you right now most people loathe. But it will help you to understand alot, but just don't make a real amv with this.

1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.
2. Open windows movie maker, and on the side there should be some stuff saying, "upload audio" or "upload movie". Click on "upload audio" and find the audio, and upload movie and upload the footage.
3. Put the new lil audio and footage icons on the bottom line thingy there. Play around with that untill you understand the basics of making a amv. But never ever ever make a real amv with downloaded footage, audio, and all. People will murder you.
....Heck, people will probably murder me for telling you this. Anyway, it worked for me, so maybe that will help you. When you have a good idea, song, and anime in mind that will all make a great amv, use real DVD footage and non-downloaded audio. Also, you might not want to use Windows Movie Maker.

Good Luck!


If you don't have the patience to read the guides, then don't make videos. /elitist :?

Trust me, the guides are life savers.
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Postby Scintilla » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:08 pm

khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.
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Postby Ileia » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:30 pm

Scintilla wrote:
khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.


This is a mistake that all (or most :wink: ) of us make, and it's best just to go ahead and skip this one.
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Postby khokokatt » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:41 pm

Castor Troy wrote:
khokokatt wrote:I know exactly what you mean. the Guides here make absolutely no sence what-so-ever in my brian. No matter how many times i re-read I still don't understand. so, what I would try doing is opening up some type of movie making program (Probably the default one on most computers. windows movie maker I think) Anyway, you probably have that. So open that up and play around with it for about 1 million years. thats what got me to understand the basics. Of course you would need footage n sound n stuff. So, what I'm going to tell you right now most people loathe. But it will help you to understand alot, but just don't make a real amv with this.

1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.
2. Open windows movie maker, and on the side there should be some stuff saying, "upload audio" or "upload movie". Click on "upload audio" and find the audio, and upload movie and upload the footage.
3. Put the new lil audio and footage icons on the bottom line thingy there. Play around with that untill you understand the basics of making a amv. But never ever ever make a real amv with downloaded footage, audio, and all. People will murder you.
....Heck, people will probably murder me for telling you this. Anyway, it worked for me, so maybe that will help you. When you have a good idea, song, and anime in mind that will all make a great amv, use real DVD footage and non-downloaded audio. Also, you might not want to use Windows Movie Maker.

Good Luck!


If you don't have the patience to read the guides, then don't make videos. /elitist :?

Trust me, the guides are life savers.


Umm... not to everybody :?

Alot of people have a hard time understanding the quides. I don't think it has much to do with patience. Maybe how smart you are... but...
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Postby Kidra » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:44 pm

Scintilla wrote:
khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.


Thats very true, but she is only useing downloaded footage to learn how to make a music video. She isn't making a real one. It might work for her.
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Postby Undertow » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:49 pm

If all else fails, try to ask who wants you into their messenger list and ask them about the things you don't understand. I helped some people get started that way. It may not be the safest way, since some people might take offence to newbies suddenly adding them to their lists, but if you ask around and check, i'm sure you'll find some helpful people out there.
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Postby DinaDani » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:05 pm

Scintilla wrote:
khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.


Fair enough, but you can't expect a new member to just spend a certain amount of money on the dvd's, the cd for the music and a full priced video editing software (which you will be using if you get better at it) before even knowing if he will like it.
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Postby paizuri » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:07 pm

DinaDani wrote:
Scintilla wrote:
khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.


Fair enough, but you can't expect a new member to just spend a certain amount of money on the dvd's, the cd for the music and a full priced video editing software (which you will be using if you get better at it) before even knowing if he will like it.


Why not? People do that for other hobbies all the time.
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Postby Ileia » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:21 pm

DinaDani wrote:Fair enough, but you can't expect a new member to just spend a certain amount of money on the dvd's, the cd for the music and a full priced video editing software (which you will be using if you get better at it) before even knowing if he will like it.


You, my friend, are not thrifty. It can be cheaper than you'd think.

What does a DVD cost? A CD? You can buy them used. There are used media stores all over the place. Maybe 10 bucks for the DVD, and 5 for the CD. Suncoast runs awesome used DVD specials sometimes, I got three DVD's for $15 a couple months ago. Take note that these were still in perfect condition.

And as for programs, it's been proven that good quality videos can be made with Windows Movie Maker.
The program that I use, Magix, is $30.
THIRTY DOLLARS. I've been using it, I have my fair share of problems, (though mostly brought on by my computer), but for the money, it's worth it.

Let's say a person buys one DVD, and one CD and the CD has 10 songs on it. So you can make a maximum of 10 AMV's. If you use Movie Maker, that's $15, $1.50 per AMV. If you use Magix that's $45, $4.50 per AMV.

If you get really serious then you could shell out the dough for DVD box collections and Premiere.


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Postby dj_ultima_the_great » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:21 pm

paizuri wrote:
DinaDani wrote:
Scintilla wrote:
khokokatt wrote:1. You probably have some downloaded music, and downloaded anime footage of some kind, if you don't, get some now.

<a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=289">WRONG.</a>

Besides, downloaded footage and music will only increase the tendency of almost any video editor to crash.


Fair enough, but you can't expect a new member to just spend a certain amount of money on the dvd's, the cd for the music and a full priced video editing software (which you will be using if you get better at it) before even knowing if he will like it.


Why not? People do that for other hobbies all the time.


Most hobbies don't cost several hundred dollars initially. :|
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Postby Otohiko » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:24 pm

dj_ultima_the_great wrote:
Most hobbies don't cost several hundred dollars initially. :|


Well, what's "most hobbies"?

I can safely say that most serious hobbies I know of cost more than that. I mean heck. I've spent several thousand dollars on building a computer and buying all sorts of accessories just for my games.

Heh. :roll:
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