Inserting credits?

ShurikenBandit · Post by **ShurikenBandit** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:05 am

I was wondering if it's a good idea or not to put credits into an AMV that I plan to show at an anime convention. If so, how should I go about doing it? I was thinking of putting them at the beginning of the video as the music starts up.

So if any of you have any experience with this kind of thing I would appreciate any advice. ^__^

Rapture** · Post by Rapture** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:11 am

As much as I've read rules for many cons,I saw that it's recommended not to put up credits for CON video version.

I would suggest making two versions of vid - One for CON (no credits),and One to upload for publishing (with credits).

Seijin_Dinger · Post by **Seijin_Dinger** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:55 am

I agree with Rapture, Credits, bumpers, etc are an instant DQ at most cons

there are different ways
what might be the easiest is to make a Photoshop file, Transparent except where you want Logo and Text to go, and you might want to place the text against a small background or add a stroke so it has some contrast against the video

then just import the .psd you made into premiere and overlay onto a video track above the ones you were working on, I suggest adding a Video Track just for this purpose, the video will show through the Trasparent part

also please note when doing this, there are safe areas (not too worried as this is most likely only gonna ever be seen on a computer, but imparting knowledge is alwasy a good thing)

the first safe area is the Motion Safe, thats roughly 5% in from every side (motion outside that box risks being cut off by the edges of a TV Screen)

the second is the tiitle safe at roughly 10% in from every side (text outside that box also risks being cut off)

hope that helps

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:24 pm

what they said - thats what i do... make two separate coppies

and as for putting credits in, i think that depends on what program you are using O.o

ShurikenBandit · Post by **ShurikenBandit** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:22 pm

JaddziaDax wrote:what they said - thats what i do... make two separate coppies

and as for putting credits in, i think that depends on what program you are using O.o

I'm working with Sony Vegas 7.0.

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:47 pm

use the media generators... theres lots of text options in it

godix · Post by **godix** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:54 pm

Here's all you need to know about credits:

1) Make a really, really, REALLY bad video. I'm talking the type of video with absolutely no redeemable features that only morons and those with no taste at all could like. Picture a Kionon video. Yeah, that's the type of horror I'm talking about.

2) Make a still image saying the video was made by DokiDoki, Tsunami Jones, or one of the other mods/admins. Be sure to include their email address. Slap it onto the end of the video.

3) Release via P2P programs.

4) Time how long it takes before you're banned for this stunt (7 months and counting).

Parodic Productions · Post by **Parodic Productions** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:12 pm

godix wrote:Here's all you need to know about credits:

1) Make a really, really, REALLY bad video. I'm talking the type of video with absolutely no redeemable features that only morons and those with no taste at all could like. Picture a Kionon video. Yeah, that's the type of horror I'm talking about.

2) Make a still image saying the video was made by DokiDoki, Tsunami Jones, or one of the other mods/admins. Be sure to include their email address. Slap it onto the end of the video.

3) Release via P2P programs.

4) Time how long it takes before you're banned for this stunt (7 months and counting).

Hey, I think I remember doing that with my second video. Good times.

The Wired Knight · Post by **The Wired Knight** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:16 pm

Credits are fine for your distro copies anda lot of creators do it.
However Cons don't like them and unless they are feeling generous; you will be disqualified (others that are nicer MIGHT crop them out for you).

Credits ruin all blind judging attempts and/or puts more stress on teh con staff who has to edit the video to fix the problem.

BasharOfTheAges · Post by **BasharOfTheAges** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:38 pm

It's more a mater of despiration than generosity if a con accepts credited vids - or the needlessly complex interplay of small con w/no skilled editors attending that everyone is made to feel guilty for submitting to.