XX: More Than Eye Candy - On hiatus

kiarrens · Post by **kiarrens** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:03 am

miss sakura-san wrote:Anyway while I think it's a great idea I can't really think of any animes I own that may work(most have somewhat the 1st or 2nd cliché, but not to it's full description ) I do have a few ideas however I'm not 100% sure if they work, like the girl doesn't fit any of the cliches you listed and I believe her to be a strong person though just that nagging feeling that she may not work.

Even if a character fits into one of the cliches listed above, if you can make a video proving that despite the cliche, she's a strong (well-rounded, engaging) character then you're free to use her.

Example: code-chrono's using Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket. While she certainly falls into the first stereotypical category, she also has hidden depths to her character which come out from time to time. She's not a flat, single-dimensional stereotype, so while she does fit into a cliche, I would still consider her a strong character. (Although I will admit that I believed her to be pretty flat for awhile in that series - she was just TOO good, you know? But then you get those little gems like when she shoves Akito.)

Fay-Sa · Post by **Fay-Sa** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:21 pm

kiarrens wrote:
Even if a character fits into one of the cliches listed above, if you can make a video proving that despite the cliche, she's a strong (well-rounded, engaging) character then you're free to use her.

Example: code-chrono's using Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket. While she certainly falls into the first stereotypical category, she also has hidden depths to her character which come out from time to time. She's not a flat, single-dimensional stereotype, so while she does fit into a cliche, I would still consider her a strong character. (Although I will admit that I believed her to be pretty flat for awhile in that series - she was just TOO good, you know? But then you get those little gems like when she shoves Akito.)

I see, thought so. Anyway I did come up with an idea however I don't think I'll be able to do it at this time so good luck with the project.

Radical_Yue · Post by **Radical_Yue** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:43 pm

I like this >_>

What's your feelings on Armitage? o.0

(From Armitage Dual Matrix that is =P)

kiarrens · Post by **kiarrens** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:02 pm

Radical_Yue wrote:I like this >_>

What's your feelings on Armitage? o.0

(From Armitage Dual Matrix that is =P)

Good question. My roommate in college was a huuuuuuuge Armitage fan but I never really got into it, so I can't recall my feelings on the subject.
If YOU feel that she's a strong character and believe that you can make that point come across in a segment, then feel free to use her. I'm going to be trusting my contributors' judgment in most cases here, because while I have seen a LOT of anime, I have by no means seen them all.

(Or remember them all, as is the case here.)

Bakadeshi · Post by **Bakadeshi** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:22 pm

don;t have time to join, but I'd say that Both Matsura and Mana from Sola would be great for this project. Especially Mana, she handles things so well and cool in the show that just gets you thinkin man what a breath of fresh air. Those of you who have seen sola I think know exactly what I speak of ;p

OropherZero · Post by **OropherZero** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:30 pm

which when i told myself not to join anymore MEP the feminism theme of this is too tempting. Okay I'll take:

Character: Clare
Anime: Claymore
Song: Dark Tranquility - The Mundane And The Magic
Style: Action

and someone take Romeo x Juliet <_< If I finish my track early then I can do a Juliet one?

Sonydjsnmix · Post by **Sonydjsnmix** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:33 pm

I would like to join. This sounds like a good MEP.

Character~ Maya Kitajima or Ayumi Himekawa
Anime ~ Glass Mask 2005
Song ~ ?
Artist ~ ?

Glass Mask 2005 is not a very well known anime. Its extremely UNDERRATED. I know I want to make an amv out of either both of the lead female characters of the show.

There is currently no amvs made of with this anime. I been meaning to make an amv but have not found a solid idea yet for a full amv. This MEP maybe a great place to showcase Glass Mask 2005 and its awesomeness.

Sonydjsnmix · Post by **Sonydjsnmix** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:43 pm

I think there is a big differences between a track that is 1 min compared to a track that is 2 mins. When I watch a MEP I like it when all the tracks are around the same time lengths. This makes it feel balanced.

kiarrens · Post by **kiarrens** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:52 pm

OropherZero wrote: and someone take Romeo x Juliet <_< If I finish my track early then I can do a Juliet one?

Ha! I JUST brought up that possibility to DOKool on AIM like, 2 hours ago. If he doesn't take R x J, you may feel free to make another video as "secondary." Basically, if one of the original 10 doesn't make the cut or drops out of the project, I'll be looking at the videos in the secondary list and choosing the best of them to take the vacated spots.
Also, if there's a truly EXCELLENT video in the secondaries, I'll consider lengthening the project beyond 10 entires to accommodate.

Sonydjsnmix wrote: I think there is a big differences between a track that is 1 min compared to a track that is 2 mins. When I watch a MEP I like it when all the tracks are around the same time lengths. This makes it feel balanced.

I'll certainly take that into consideration, but as of now I'm going to stick with the guidelines I have laid out.

Radical_Yue · Post by **Radical_Yue** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:16 am

I think I would like to get in on this then. Put me down for Armitage? Not 100% on the song yet though, debating over a few.