The Otakon 2011 Thread

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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Shin-AMV » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:56 pm

VivifxAMV wrote:Wow...I did not make the cut...I am really surprised. Although I suppose with my quality issues and rather...odd choice of subject matter it was inevitable. Oh well I will still be attending. There is always next year.

I was surprised I didn't see your name either cause I like moe moe rebellion a lot.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Brakus » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:22 pm

VicBond007 wrote:Straight from our new program director. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss, folks.

"As far as the AMV Overflow, that's what we have to deal with. There were
a number of industry titles and premieres Ree had to put in there and
that's the time slot. If the event is as big and as popular as expected
people will have to adjust checking out accordingly. The front desk can
hold baggage, check out can be done from the TV. It should not be that
detrimental.

All in all, Sunday is a bad day to schedule anything so I would
appreciate your understanding in being flexible here."


Ugh. Head, meet desk. Again.

Now we non-finalists have to worry about our little AMVs getting even fewer viewers at the Overflow instead of 2600 viewers at the contest showing. Again.

What's even worse is that I may have to leave Baltimore early on Sunday morning to get back to work that afternoon. Tech support waits for no one, especially if you still haven't been granted the time off that you put in for FOUR MONTHS AGO.... *sigh*
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby VivifxAMV » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:33 pm

tehninjaness wrote:
VivifxAMV wrote:Wow...I did not make the cut...I am really surprised. Although I suppose with my quality issues and rather...odd choice of subject matter it was inevitable. Oh well I will still be attending. There is always next year.

I was surprised I didn't see your name either cause I like moe moe rebellion a lot.



Well thank you so much ^^. ON reflection It was rushed, because I have been working this summer as a graphic designer, so super busy, and really wasn't my best work. And stuff like this really only inspires me to do better next year :)
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby kireblue » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:37 pm

VicBond007 wrote:Pretty-much Finalists
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Oh shit son! :shock: But it figures that I'd make the finals for Otakon's AMV contest during the year that I decide not to go. Since I'm going to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for my birthday, there is no way that I'd be able to go to a con that happens 2 days afterward.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Davis 51 » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:50 pm

Because I didn't say it earlier, congrats to all the other finalists! I look forward to an awesome competition!
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby MycathatesyouAMV » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:01 pm

Is video quality a factor in juding at all ? Just wondering
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby kireblue » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:12 pm

MycathatesyouAMV wrote:Is video quality a factor in juding at all ? Just wondering

If your video looks exceptionally stunning, it would only make since that you get a extra point or two since it adds to the charm. And if your video looks like horse shit, it would probably get DQed.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby VicBond007 » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:15 pm

kireblue wrote:
MycathatesyouAMV wrote:Is video quality a factor in juding at all ? Just wondering

If your video looks exceptionally stunning, it would only make since that you get a extra point or two since it adds to the charm. And if your video looks like horse shit, it would probably get DQed.

It won't get DQ'd, but it will get downranked into oblivion. If nobody wants to look at the video, nobody will want to watch it either. That last sentence makes sense, you just have to read it a few times.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby SammySamaProductions » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:25 pm

Will we be able to get feedback (for those who didn't make it) on what the judges thought or perhaps just our score? A PM
Would be fantastic :) conselation prize perhaps? *wink*
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Brakus » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:55 pm

VicBond007 wrote:
MycathatesyouAMV wrote:Is video quality a factor in juding at all ? Just wondering

It won't get DQ'd, but it will get downranked into oblivion. If nobody wants to look at the video, nobody will want to watch it either. That last sentence makes sense, you just have to read it a few times.


Lord knows on at least 1/3 of the 136 videos I watched at the pre-screenings, I wrote LOOKS LIKE ASS in big letters for many of the entries. Or words to that effect.

You'd think by sending an entry to Otakon, you could have at least used proper footage, not stuff that came off of YouTube or downloaded fansubs. If you're going to rip footage, do it from legit (or near-legit) sources....
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby NightMistress85 » Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:14 am

VicBond007 wrote:
kireblue wrote:
MycathatesyouAMV wrote:Is video quality a factor in juding at all ? Just wondering

If your video looks exceptionally stunning, it would only make since that you get a extra point or two since it adds to the charm. And if your video looks like horse shit, it would probably get DQed.

It won't get DQ'd, but it will get downranked into oblivion. If nobody wants to look at the video, nobody will want to watch it either. That last sentence makes sense, you just have to read it a few times.


Nah, I got it the first time. But the day I think "oh, this video has good picture quality" as my first positive thought is the day peeps need to re-evaluate a few things regarding their footage sources.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby irriadin » Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:41 am

If your video has bad picture quality, ghost/orphan frames, or other noticeable technical problems, I wouldn't say it has no chance at all. But it'd have to be REALLY good to overcome those issues.
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby kiarrens » Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:37 am

:cry: Oh well, yet another year that Otakon finals elude me. I guess I'll have to work super hard in Iron Editor to assuage my shame.

Congratulations to all the finalists, can't wait to see the contest this year!
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Jefferys » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:19 am

Scintilla wrote:
VicBond007 wrote:Iron Editor
Kiarrens is going up against reigning champ Christopher Brown. The theme is Vampires Suck, and the sources are ALMOST locked in. Scintilla will be hosting the event.

I don't know whether this is better or worse than being the challenger. Well, I hope everyone likes saxophone music. :P


Well, having the choice between Omar, Babcock, Bryce, or you...hmm...never mind, I forgot what apt witticism I was going to come up with...

Anyway, can I be judge? Pretty please?
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Re: The Otakon 2011 Thread

Postby Cyanna » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:23 am

I like to think that most people can ignore the quality issues that just come with using older anime sources because we're used to seeing that sort of thing. We know it's not supposed to be vibrant and clear all the time. But when a video is using some new hotness, you can't really hide behind that anymore. Even if you obtain your footage by questionable means, that high quality source is very likely out there if you know what to look for.

Lower video quality is fine until it becomes a - "Wow...look at all that blocking!" - distraction.


kiarrens wrote::cry: Oh well, yet another year that Otakon finals elude me. I guess I'll have to work super hard in Iron Editor to assuage my shame.

Congratulations to all the finalists, can't wait to see the contest this year!


Arrrgh! *shakes fist again* With our combined powers the audience groaning could have pierced the heavens! I was really looking forward to that.
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