To start things off I want to say this is my honest opinion about this years Otakon Contest. I think it went very well for someones first time running an amv contest. And anything I've typed in here is just me trying to look out for the best of the contest that I've had known since 2002. If it wasn't for these contest that we have now I don't know what I would be doing since Otakon 2002 was my inspiration for my amv's. I'm not saying that you have to agree to everything here, but at least read what I think. I maybe right or I maybe wrong it is your choice. I'm not forcing anything. Like I said I want you all to enjoy the contest that we know.
Here's the low down with the Otakon Contest.
Geoff is being replaced with some new guy named Jason Marin. Due to unfair influence. Here's what we know about Geoff. We know he's made in amv you can tell by looking at his profile. Geoff knows the trial and contribuations a person makes when going through an amv. 2. Geoff has time and time again has asked for our input. If you need proof look on the archives here on the org. 3. This was his first time running an amv contest. Some rookie mistakes are to be expected, but its not like Geoff made every rookie mistake. In all fairness he did pretty well for his first time. 4. Geoff has plan if he still in power he wouldn't make those mistakes again. 5. Geoff has a detailed schedule for the contest that has no room for delays. (like this year for example there were delays that affected the contest and not to his part.)
Here's what we know about Jason Marin. 1. He's been with the LARP before 2000. Since then he's been trying to take it over and failed. 2. He ran the New York screening, not so much ran but played the tapes. 3. He's never made an amv nor has ever attempted to do so. 4. He runs an anime club that runs ever fansub that he has. 5. He thinks since he has seen alot anime and amv's that he can run a contest based off of that, but in turn as an amv creator I know that it takes more than watching anime and amv's to know what makes a good one and doesn't. Yes I'm not perfect but it comes with practice to understand concepts and the editing of amv's. You could say that it is an art still. 6. His wife runs video operations for Otakon and there could be some controversey.
Let's face it people it is against the devil's we know against the devil's we don't know. Geoff will change his mind for a good argument. On the other hand we don't know about Jason. With the same thing somebody new we may have the same problems as we did this year for next year or it could be worse who knows. Would you rather have Geoff which you know has experience and is determine to work harder or some new person that has no experience and needs to learn everything. Also I've heard something about Geoff creating a trailer contest for next years convention. Another thing is Geoff has a suprise for next years Otakon but that willn't if he is not around. This idea is an idea I gave to him and this shows that he is a people person and is commit to our ideals.
To get Geoff back at the helm we need to start a patition and send it to
president@otakon.com. Please help support Geoff and the contest we all know and love.
If you want to talk too Geoff please pm me and I'll give you his contact information.
Gene Starwind 21122