Anime California AMV Finals + Winners

[Cali_Ninja]

surprisingly we got more soul eater and madoka.......
and a good 45% of the soul eater stuff was awful and just programmable....

[Obsidian Zero]

Wow, Soul Eater beat out Titan? That's surprising. I expected Madoka to be popular, though. Sorry about that! >_< I hope my Soul Eater AMV is different enough from the others to keep the audience entertained. Honestly, when I made this I was thinking that it would be a rarity, and that I had missed the whole popularity boat. But I wasnt the only one thinking that, apparently. XD

Also, I asked a question earlier that might've gotten lost in other responses. You mentioned prize sponsors earlier: what will the prizes be for the regular contest? Are you awarding a Judge's or Audience's Choice along with the "Best of?" And if I win anything, can I pay for you to send a poster with the title images of the AMVs? I was intrigued by this, because I've never heard of a con doing something like it. I'd really like to have one to keep in my room.

[Cali_Ninja]

Yeah that was the idea to try some new things. However due to me losing staff and some other unexpected issues the posters will be on delay. I apologize for this.

The Known Prizes as it stands of this very moment and hopefully we will be adding to this and not losing stuff.

Judged by 33% Initial Review, 33% Staff Peer Review, 33% Audience.
Best of Show
Best in Category.

100% Audience
Audience Choice

100% Initial Review
Moderators Choice

50% Initial Review, 50% Peer Review
Mastery Award
Journeyman Award
Novice Award

[Obsidian Zero]

Sounds awesome! I would love to be there. @_@ I really like how you guys are doing things, and I'd like to see what the posters look like, if you don't mind.

Also, was I put into Novice or Journeyman? And how are those categories judged?

[Cali_Ninja]

It's a very complex calculation where we factor range of artist, technical skill, creative skill, concept and thematic mastery.
It's very fun.

[Rider4Z]

I'm considering attending, but I work on Friday. Will the contest and/or winners be played again on Saturday or Sunday?

[Cali_Ninja]

Yes all winners will play during the Masquerade with the exception of Adult which is on Saturday evening....

[Stryyder]

Any idea when during Masq? Sorry, I'll be doing some staff work elsewhere and wanted to know about when I could sneak away to see the winners announced.

[VivifxAMV]

I am considering attending on Saturday for the winners. Do we get priority seating at the masquerade?

[Rider4Z]

I am considering attending on Saturday for the winners. Do we get priority seating at the masquerade?

if not, I have some rock climbing gear. we can hang from the ceiling together