Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest Thread - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by irriadin » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:36 am

So when are digital files checked and downloaded? I want to submit my form, but one of my videos is not completed yet. Are files checked immediately upon receiving the entry form, or on the 5th?

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by Kireblue » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:46 pm

If you submit a trailer to the Fun category, are you allowed to have a parody of the MPAA green screen? Does that count as a lead in? Also, if your studio logo is actually a component within your video (not actually a lead in), would that still get you disqualified?

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by XStylus » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:51 pm

kireblue wrote:If you submit a trailer to the Fun category, are you allowed to have a parody of the MPAA green screen? Does that count as a lead in? Also, if your studio logo is actually a component within your video (not actually a lead in), would that still get you disqualified?
You may use a parody version of an MPAA lead-in banner. It must make no mention of the MPAA or its trademarks.

On a side tangent, here's a fun little-known fact: "Green Banner" MPAA lead-ins are for trailers that have been approved for viewing by general audiences. The seldom seen "Red Banner" lead-ins are for trailers that are NOT approved for all audiences (basically, the trailer equivalent of an 'R' rating).

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by XStylus » Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:23 am

As of current, I have processed all entries presently in my possession and have sent confirmation letters to all.

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by XStylus » Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:13 am

I'm starting to get a handful of videos where the creator decided to write a URL to a rapidshare or 4shared site rather than spend a few extra nickels to include a CD. Which is fine, it's permitted the rules.

But if you're gonna do that, you better send it extra early.

Why? Well, let me paint a picture: Rapidshare lately has been taking two hours to download a 300mb file, and that's assuming the transfer doesn't bomb out, in which case I have to start from scratch. Oh, and it has a limit on how many files you can download per hour.

If I get a lot of those, this will not end well.

So do me a favor and plunk down the extra few cents to include a disc. Please. PLEASE.

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by Kazemon15 » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:14 pm

^

What about mediafire or a dropbox public link? Would those work better?

Unfortunately, I am unable to go to the post office just to send it. <<

I do have outgoing mail where I can send the form only, but to go in, have it weighed and whatnot... yeah, no time. :(

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by XStylus » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:26 pm

Kazemon15 wrote:^

What about mediafire or a dropbox public link? Would those work better?
My suggestion would be to upload it to more than one cyberlocker. That way if one is being a failbag, I can try the other.

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by Rider4Z » Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:23 pm

Kazemon15 wrote:^

What about mediafire or a dropbox public link? Would those work better?

Unfortunately, I am unable to go to the post office just to send it. <<

I do have outgoing mail where I can send the form only, but to go in, have it weighed and whatnot... yeah, no time. :(
mailing a cd and entry form in a simple bubble wrap lined envelope has always been under $2 for me. you might try sticking $2 worth of stamps on it and mailing it that way...

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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by Castor Troy » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:55 pm

Ryvannis wrote:

That's a big "if" Troy. 8-)
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Re: Anime Expo 2012 AMV Contest - (EZ Rules) DEADLINE: MAY 5

Post by Sephiroth » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:43 pm

Even if you do send a CD you may have to send some links. Hope you enjoy that vid Troy. :lol:
xstylus wrote: So do me a favor and plunk down the extra few cents to include a disc. Please. PLEASE.

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