Resisting The Urge

[x_rex30]

the only problem i have with fx really, is when they become overkill, and shadow the story of the amv

it can sure.

i don't use them because I suck with them.. I don't even experiment with them.. I might use basic ones that Pwolf would use but I'm not going to go overboard with effects anytime soon. Besides I don't have after effects like all these other people who hacked some keygen to get it.

[Niotex]

one must only use effects to set a mood or enhance a mood imo =\ thats what i try to do but ofcource there are exceptions to that rule so dont nail me to that quote...

I cant resist the urge though i always have to tweak or change something or just add something to the video like a signature asfor full FX and not just "simple effects" well i plan out thigns specialy for those and never sneak into my projects either make a video for mood or base it on FX but let the FX have meaning thats my take =\

[1stAgent]

I use effects sparingly, and I doubt that would change even if I did have AfterEffects. Generally, I note what I what to achieve where in the video, and I'll only throw an effect in if it better helps me to achieve that. The real secret, I think, are the effects that aren't really apparent, but keep the video running smoothly behind the scenes. In two videos, I've only had one real knock-out effect, and I deemed that necessary (and could pull it off without AE).

I guess you can go one of two routes here- use effects glaringly and make them a visible part of the video to guide the story along, or use them sparingly, let the timing and content tell the story, and have effects in reserve for that little extra kick at the right moment. The stuff that comes across as tacky usually tries to go somewhere down the middle.

[Beowulf]

god you people are all a bunch of fucking children jumping up and down over shiny boxes

/angry