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New Video! Mobile Suit Gundam Seed - First AMV From Me

Postby DakRoland » Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:06 pm

Whelp, I finally did it. My first AMV is ready for viewing. Details below..

Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
Format: Quicktime
File Size: 27Mb
Music: "Over My Head" by Lit

GundamSeed-Lit-OverMyHead(DakRoland).mov

I won't bore you will all the intricate details, just that I was pretty sick, needed something to keep my mind occupied and I had just learned how to use iMovie2. Several hours later, I had churned out my first ever AMV. A little re-editing later, and I had a much better version. That is what's online now. You can right click the URL and save it, I'm not sure if it will stream at all. But I'm new at this and learning tons as I go along. Comments and suggestions are appreciated as I intend to learn and absorb as much as I can so I can make better videos as time goes on. Also, as I'm learning more about encoding video on my iBook, an updated .MPG version will be uploaded soon, I'll post an update at that time.
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Postby DakRoland » Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:09 pm

<a href="http://www.dakroland.com/amvs/GundamSeed-Lit-OverMyHead(DakRoland).mov">GundamSeed-Lit-OverMyHead(DakRoland).mov</a>

Sorry about the bad link.
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Postby Jace Tsunami » Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:15 pm

I'm downloading this right now, I hope it's good and not some shit n00b vid (no offense, i'm hoping for the best)

This sounds really cool. Awsome anaime, and an incredible band. I'll get back to you on this thread as soon as I watch it. If it's any good, I may even review it for you.
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Postby Koopiskeva » Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:21 pm

It was ok... don't get your hopes up though Jace. :wink:
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Postby DakRoland » Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:21 pm

*sigh* An edit option would be nice. :( Anyhow, I did add the video to the catalog so just in case you wish to rate it, <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members/members_videoinfo.php?v=14174">Click Here</a>.

(My apologies for the multiple posts. I'm so used to being able to go back and edit my posts, I didn't notice that option isn't available here. I've been online for well over 13 years...and it's amazing how one can go n00b in a matter of a few keystrokes...)

The video export didn't go as well as I wanted, and it's still in a bit of a rouch state. Regardless, it would be great to see if I'm on the right track here. :) Thanks again!
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Postby Jace Tsunami » Thu Jan 30, 2003 6:07 pm

yeah, it was ok. Most importantly though I did enjoy it. I don't exactly see it winning any awards though.

Even though it's only an ok vid, you have excelent taste, keep it up and I'm sure you'll make something really great.
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Postby DakRoland » Thu Jan 30, 2003 6:50 pm

Whelp...I wasn't out to make any award winners, just something that I liked and had fun making. It does need more work of course, of that I am certain. And when the day arrives where I can get DVDs of the episodes, I'll be able to go back and improve upon them even more. But for now I just want to have fun and learn. The more I experiment, create and improve, the better I'll get. Then maybe someday, I'll consider a contest or two. :)
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Postby bumpkins » Thu Jan 30, 2003 7:22 pm

hey DakRoland! i just watched your video and thought it was pretty good. the song seemed to fit sometimes and sometimes it didn't. it would've been better if you had used more than just the first 2 episodes, but i know they are tough to get right now. regardless of all this, i thought it was great. gundam seed is one of the best series i've seen in a while, and i'm glad SOMEONE finally made an amv to it. good job.
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Postby DakRoland » Fri Jan 31, 2003 12:09 pm

:) Thanks!
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Postby BigDude » Sat Feb 01, 2003 12:54 am

Wow, thats pretty good!
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Postby DakRoland » Mon Feb 03, 2003 2:07 pm

I went back and re-read the guides and FAQs, and with your comments here, I realize I made 3 critical mistakes. 1) Though I knew the song, I hadn't memorized the lyrics...I didn't know the song inside and out. I guess that's a typical newbie mistake. 2) By not knowing the song, I didn't set out with a plan like I should have. I went with the 'feel' of the music...and then took clips that looked like they fit. I failed to do that successfully much of the time. Again...failure to plan is a plan to fail. 3) I worried a little too much about titles, intros and outtros than I should have, to make a quality video. I know now that that stuff must be left to the very end and the rest will fall into place. The titles are *THE* last thing to work on..and I made them my first.

I know now (much clearer of course) the problems that I created for myself and this video...and I have a much keener idea of how to go about this project this time. It might be a few months, but I fully hope to be back with a completely revised and redone version of this video. Thanks for the honest comments, I hope I can come back and really impress down the road...

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Postby MAS PRODUCTIONS » Tue Feb 04, 2003 10:19 am

DakRoland wrote:I went back and re-read the guides and FAQs, and with your comments here, I realize I made 3 critical mistakes. 1) Though I knew the song, I hadn't memorized the lyrics...I didn't know the song inside and out. I guess that's a typical newbie mistake. 2) By not knowing the song, I didn't set out with a plan like I should have. I went with the 'feel' of the music...and then took clips that looked like they fit. I failed to do that successfully much of the time. Again...failure to plan is a plan to fail. 3) I worried a little too much about titles, intros and outtros than I should have, to make a quality video. I know now that that stuff must be left to the very end and the rest will fall into place. The titles are *THE* last thing to work on..and I made them my first.

I know now (much clearer of course) the problems that I created for myself and this video...and I have a much keener idea of how to go about this project this time. It might be a few months, but I fully hope to be back with a completely revised and redone version of this video. Thanks for the honest comments, I hope I can come back and really impress down the road...

~Dak


The mistake you made was using fansubs. havung subtitles in an amv is a cry for flamage. Its ok if you were just practicing but in the future I would suggest not doing it on a amv you want taken seriously. Subtitles distract from the AMV and also you piss off the people who make the fansubs, this is the reason why alot of fansubbers have started using copyright methods, which I totally support. :D
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Postby DakRoland » Tue Feb 04, 2003 11:19 am

I do understand that Fansubs used in AMVs are severely frowned upon, if there is easy access to original, authorized material. Unfortunately the fansubs are the only versions that I can currently get. I was very concerned at the time about the subtitles being a distraction, but I wasn't aware of how to block them out or remove them. After some time researching online, (and re-reading the guides) I've just recently learned a few methods for removing the subtitles. If I was able to get a version of Gundam Seed without the subtitles, believe me, I would use them instead. But as this is a series that is currently airing in Japan, it's not yet possible. Of course, when the DVDs for Gundam Seed *do* come out, I would (and will) use them and not the fansubs.

I guess in a way you could say that this was a dry-run for me, the proverbial "getting my feet wet". I did learn alot about converting clips to DV streams, editing, timing, effects and transitions. I definitely learned more than I bargined for when it comes to exporting the final product to a standard format (unfortunately after I already did this video). Getting used to how all of this works is primarily what I did this for. I know I'm a long ways off from knowing all there is. With each day, however, I'm learning more and more.

When the time comes for me to make that revised version, the one that I want to be taken seriously, I think (hope, PRAY!) you'll see a dramatic improvement. Thank you though for your insight about the Fansubbers. Though I had no intention of pissing them off, I can understand why they would be.

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Postby bamonkey » Mon Feb 10, 2003 7:57 pm

i was wondering if anyone has created a gseed amv yet besides me... yeah i will agree i really dont like subs in amv's but anyways keep it up cuz i know it only gets better... g'luck want to c more from ya in the future

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Postby DakRoland » Tue Feb 11, 2003 10:26 am

:) Thanks. I actually have been talking with a friend who's stationed in Japan and knows about the series. He's looking into getting me some DVDs when they become available so I should have some original, high-quality source material. :D Plus, I've been watching all the episodes, marking down episode number and time markers of scenes that look like they'd fit the music and lyrics, which I've been listening to for days on end now. I'm starting to see in my mind's eye the revised video taking shape. I don't foresee having it redone until later this spring, but in the meantime, that gives me a chance to map out my plan and get comfy with Final Cut Pro lite.

I've also been listening to another song that I think has alot of potential. I just need to get some DVDs of a particular Anime that I was watching on Cartoon (hack'n slash) Network. (They've decided that the viewers didn't really need to see the end of the series, we need to watch more re-runs of Lupin The 3rd, Cowboy Beebop and Yu Yu Hakusho...UGH)

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