Anime Expo Anime Music Video Contest 2009 now open!

[Rider4Z]

To answer Rider's Idol question, It hasn't been settled exactly when Idol will be but tentatively it is looking to be on the same day as AMVs in the afternoon with AMVs endcapping the day. However, things can, and often do, change. So don't take that as gospel.
-Michael
aka
DP

mk i can accept that for now. considering they're 2 of the most popular events at AX and a LOT of people would be unhappy if they had to choose between them. i can't picture the coordinators doing something so rediculous

[SheeGee]

wow that's a bit of a change. no nokia and on day 2?

u know what its all good. as long as the contest is up and running i'm all up for it

[Scintilla]

Accepted Video
Codec(s)/Format: You may upload your entry data as:
DVD
HuffYUV
Mpeg2
DV
H.264

So, what containers can I put that H.264 video in? Ogg Media? Matroska?

Note: All digital video formats submitted to the contest are required to follow NTSC Standard of
720 by 480 pixels resolution at 29.97 frames per second interlaced

Do you have a preference concerning field order?

or 720x480 pixels resolution
at 24 frames per second progressive.

That also includes 23.976 fps, right?

[DigitalPanther]

So, what containers can I put that H.264 video in? Ogg Media? Matroska?

Avi Preffered, Mov accepted

Do you have a preference concerning field order?

Its my understanding that lower is usually standard on most NTSC systems. Honestly Progressive is really prefered but if you are sending Interlaced go with lower order please.

That also includes 23.976 fps, right?

Kinda nitpicky isn't it?

Standared 24fps, (which is 23.976 if i recall)
just like NTSC 30 is actually 29.97 if I recall.
don't have my cheatsheet infront of me.
Most editors handle this automatically so just selecting NTSC and your prefered framrate should be fine.

-Michael

[Kazemon15]

Do you accept MP4?

[DigitalPanther]

Do you accept MP4?

The proffered formats are listed pretty clearly in the rules.
If you wish to submit on MP4 be aware that it will be going into Premiere Pro CS3 before going to DVD (Mpeg2). So depending on your compression settings artifacting may occur.

If you wish to submit in a format other than those listed you are welcome to do so however we will offer no guaranty that their quality won't alter in this process.

So deviate from the supplied list at your own risk.
-Michael

[Rider4Z]

ew i was all ready to upload my mp4s too... thanks for asking that kaze

[DigitalPanther]

ew i was all ready to upload my mp4s too... thanks for asking that kaze

What was the format you uploaded last year Rider?
That format should work fine. After doing a bit more research I am pretty sure PPro handles mp4 natively. I will need to verify it directly here soon and get you a better answer.
Sorry for the confusion.
-Michael

[SheeGee]

All digital video formats submitted to the contest are required to follow NTSC Standard of
720 by 480 pixels resolution at 29.97 frames per second interlaced

so u dont want us deterlacing our vid? wouldnt that look bad tho?

[DigitalPanther]

All digital video formats submitted to the contest are required to follow NTSC Standard of
720 by 480 pixels resolution at 29.97 frames per second interlaced

so u dont want us deterlacing our vid? wouldnt that look bad tho?

If you wish to deinterlace them that's fine.

See its questions like this that help us adjust the rules each year. Thank you for asking them.
-Michael