here are the basic rules:
Contest is open to anyone, national and international, so attendance at the con is not required.
AMV must use some form of Japanese music for audio. This includes J-pop, J-rock, as well as anime music (soundtracks, etc.) or music from anime-inspired games (such as Final Fantasy).
If the lyrical content is important to the video, you must submit a copy of the translation. If the lyrics are not important and you chose to focus on the music only, then no translation is needed.
AMV should not exceed 6 minutes in length. If this hampers your creativity, please contact the contest coordinator to see if an exception can be made.
Yasumicon is a family event, so videos must fit a PG-13 rating. Anything beyond PG-13 may or may not be shown.
Acceptable codecs include mpeg1 or 2, DviX, Xvid. If you are unable to submit your video with one of these codecs, we cannot guarantee that our computers can play it, but we will try.
Please submit the highest resolution possible as the contest will be shown on a large screen and we want your videos to look their best.
Your video may not include subtitles unless you added them during editing for artistic purposes.
Your video must contain at least %75 anime. (This means Japanese animation, not any animation.) Use of Japanese live action or music videos is allowed, as long as the video is still primarily an anime music video. Footage from videogame cut scenes (Final Fantasy, etc.) is also allowed. If you are unsure if your video source material is acceptable, just ask.
Each creator is limited to three (3) total entries. If you wish to send more for exhibition purposes, this is ok, but please contact us first and make sure we know which of your videos you intend for competition.
Videos made in 2003 or 2004 will be allowed to compete. Any videos made prior to 2003 are eligible for exhibition only.
Entries must be received by July 30, 2004. FTP entries must be uploaded, error free before 11:59pm that day, and snail mail entries must have arrived by then as well. (please allow at least 1-2 weeks for your entry to be delivered, or send via priority or express mail.)
Awards will be given in the categories of drama/romance, action, and comedy, as well as best of show. If we receive a large number of good entries, we may add other categories to recognize outstanding work.
All entries will be judged by members of OAS, OA, and AGA. You will be scored based on the following criteria: concept & originality, video & audio quality, sync, effort, and general effect. Your detailed scores will be available to you after the contest, along with any input and feedback we can offer (including crowd reactions at the con, for those unable to attend).
Winners will be announced and promoted on www.orangeanime.com.
By submitting a video, you agree that we may show your video at any time as filler between blocks in the OA J-pop room, or at any future OA or OAS events.
We reserve the right to not show a video based on content or quality, but every effort will be made to let everyone's work be seen.
FTP info will be posted in this thread as soon as it is ready in a couple days.
If you wish to send your entry via snail mail, please send to the following address on a cd or dvd:
OAS Jpop AMV Contest
c/o Matt Boone
127 E. Maxwell St.
Lakeland, FL 33803
USA
Any questions may be directed to me, either via pm here on the forum or by email.
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