I typically leave file format is up to the creator. I do encourage universal and good quality formats so more people can enjoy your video and since you have less space issues with a CD than you do with online hosting. MPEG-1 and DivX tend to be the most popular formats but people do also do MPEG-2 and straight VCDs.
Anyone interested in submitting a Christmas AMV (Christmas theme footage, music, or both required) either shoot me an email at
red_wolf@mac.com or on AIM as redwolfamv. Include your video's info and how I can get a copy of it. I will do online downloads, AIM transfers, and mailed in CDs. I'll go through my private AMV collection and contact those creators who's Christmas AMVs I already have a copy of.
I have to have the permission of the AMV's creator. If you have a copy of someone else's AMV you would like to see on the CD give me the creator's contact info so I can get permission. I will not include an AMV without the creator's permission.
The CDs will be made available through the AMV Distribution Center under the set policies there. The requester provides us with the blank CD and a self addressed and stamped envelope to return the CD in. No money ever changes hands. The requester provides us with the materials we need and we do the burning service for free.