Anime Expo 2010 Anime Music Video Contest Rules Up

[Rider4Z]

estimation on how many entries there were this year mr. stylus?

[Kazemon15]

So, what about those confirmations?

Are we going to get them after the finalist list is up like last year then and those who submitted in months early have no chance to resubmit?

[Ryvannis]

Finalists have been posted on the amv mailing list and they are...

Spoiler :

...made you look!

Someone had to do the joke this year.

Certainly was a hell of a surprise for me, seeing as we hadn't finished the third (and final) block of judging yet.

We're doing it very soon though. All of Drama and half of Action is done so far.

(Note: I am not a coordinator, just a judge. No questions about specific vids please, and direct any contest questions to Michael.)

At least the hard part is done now.

[XStylus]

estimation on how many entries there were this year mr. stylus?

It's on par with previous years. I will defer to Michael for the exact number.

[Sephiroth]

It's on par with previous years. I will defer to Michael for the exact number.

Hope you got more AMVtv entries this year, i tried to go after the categorizes you guys mentioned not getting to many of last year.

[XStylus]

Hope you got more AMVtv entries this year, i tried to go after the categorizes you guys mentioned not getting to many of last year.

Though we haven't judged it yet, I do know there was an increase in submissions to that category. I still think it's low hanging fruit for a seasoned veteran or After Effects guru, but I was pleased for the increase nevertheless.

In regards to AMTV, I'm somewhat of the opinion that "less is more" and that it might be more prestigious, and competitive, and satisfying as a three-vid category. In fact, I think all the categories could stand to lose a video or two in favor of making room for expanded categories since our current ones are rather broad. "Drama", for instance, is always bursting at the seams with vids and could easily be split into two categories such as "Light Drama" and "Dark Drama".

I had meant to propose that to Michael after last year but never got around to it. Figured I might as well voice it and hear what ya'll thought. ^^;;;

[Hagaren Viper]

In regards to AMTV, I'm somewhat of the opinion that "less is more" and that it might be more prestigious, and competitive, and satisfying as a three-vid category. In fact, I think all the categories could stand to lose a video or two in favor of making room for expanded categories since our current ones are rather broad. "Drama", for instance, is always bursting at the seams with vids and could easily be split into two categories such as "Light Drama" and "Dark Drama".

I had meant to propose that to Michael after last year but never got around to it. Figured I might as well voice it and hear what ya'll thought. ^^;;;

Hm, I'm not entirely sure about bumping AMTV down to three, but I do agree that there should be another category, and making the categories smaller seems like a fine way to go about this. I like the idea of 'Light Drama' and 'Dark Drama', but I'd also really like to see a 'Fun/Upbeat' category. I mean, it's a tight fit, but drama can always go into drama. But those more fun vids kinda just don't have anywhere to go. I remember there was a Kodocha vid last year [Whos name escapes me] in Comedy, and while I really enjoyed it, it wasn't exactly funny, just fun. Kind of an unfair advantage, methinks.

[XStylus]

...but I'd also really like to see a 'Fun/Upbeat' category. I mean, it's a tight fit, but drama can always go into drama. But those more fun vids kinda just don't have anywhere to go. I remember there was a Kodocha vid last year [Whos name escapes me] in Comedy, and while I really enjoyed it, it wasn't exactly funny, just fun. Kind of an unfair advantage, methinks.

I agree with you. In fact, some of us said that exact same thing last year regarding that vid. It was a great vid but it didn't really fit any particular category.

Five categories of five vids plus a three-vid AMTV category equals 28 vids which is the same amount the contest consists of currently. It's schedule neutral, so it's very doable if Michael agrees it'd be beneficial to go that way.

[DigitalPanther]

...but I'd also really like to see a 'Fun/Upbeat' category. I mean, it's a tight fit, but drama can always go into drama. But those more fun vids kinda just don't have anywhere to go. I remember there was a Kodocha vid last year [Whos name escapes me] in Comedy, and while I really enjoyed it, it wasn't exactly funny, just fun. Kind of an unfair advantage, methinks.

I agree with you. In fact, some of us said that exact same thing last year regarding that vid. It was a great vid but it didn't really fit any particular category.

Five categories of five vids plus a three-vid AMTV category equals 28 vids which is the same amount the contest consists of currently. It's schedule neutral, so it's very doable if Michael agrees it'd be beneficial to go that way.

Rallying the masses are we?

I will consider it and many other suggestions that have been put forth AFTER con.... I need to survive this friggin year first ok?

-Michael

[Ryvannis]

Just got my confirmation. I'm sure all of them are being sent out already. But damn, look at the hour right now.

Your working too hard Michael!