Anime Expo 2010 Anime Music Video Contest Rules Up

[XStylus]

I'm merely giving advice from one coordinator to another.

I've made my point. I'm not going to go in circles with this. But since I'm not sure if the above comment was referenced to me or not, I'll just clarify once again just in case: I'm not a coordinator.

[Niotex]

Then don't speak for DP.

[Ryvannis]

Then don't speak for DP.

I really disliked posting after that "accidental" post of mine but I really can't help it this time, let's not try and stir up any drama. Your merely asking for it, and I'm not trying to emphasize that as a personal opinion Niotex.

As xstylus is merely giving a perspective from his experience and what he see's with his involvement with the contest. People should send their entries ahead of time so he can check, and going through the 3 tubs of entries that were sent at the last minute does not net people the ability to complain and be upset if their entry is flawed. So far the contest has been running smoothly in the technical side of things and Michael's decision to mandate how he receives and checks videos is up to him as the only issue would be viewing times for the judges. If anything that's a very nice thing to do so that every entry get's a chance despite it's quality/editing.

[Ileia]

I don't see how Niotex is being rude at all, certainly not by comparison to individuals who are editing their posts after saying decidedly rude things.

[XStylus]

Then don't speak for DP.

I never have, and have frequently and repeatedly made it clear that I do not. I speak as a judge who would like to give the people here some insight on the judging process and my experiences. I would like to think such info was of value (it certainly gave you a great deal of griping material), but if you'd rather I keep my mouth shut, then noooooo problem.

See ya'll at the con. Peace.

[Tearx]

It seems as if everyone is taking things on more of a personal level, shouldn't we just take in what others have to say and look at it once next year comes around. No ones looking to create drama. It's all simple suggestions to improve the contest. If you like it or not this AMV Contest has had somewhat a bad reputation through what I know, and am seeing right now. By all means I do not feel the need to point fingers and whine about it, but just take in what the editors (and viewers) have to say so we can improve and not bitch about it.

[DigitalPanther]

Oigh... I have no desire to perpetuate drama nor conflict of personalities, of which there seems to be plenty.

Normally, in the past years I have run the contest, I have made it a priority to check and log discs as they come in. That way any damaged or borked tech on entries can be noted.

This year, My responsibilities outside of the contest spiraled. Not an excuse, just a contributing factor.

Hence my plan to get assistants next year. There was a case where an individuals disc literally came in shattered. I contacted them as soon as I discovered it to work through possible solutions.
Like I stated earlier, 98% of our entries were down to the wire. so resubs weren't an option within the rules.

The idea of a two tier deadline has some promise...though I am thinking of a variant of it. Keep the dead line the same but point out in the rules that any entries received after date X (the soft deadline) will not be eligible for possible resub if there is technical issues.

Much food for thought here. Some great suggestions and i thank you all for them.

And yes I caught the slaps on the PMs comment Niotex. Fear not. I have given my apologies. let us please not turn the deceased equine into a crimson dye job on the carpeting ne?

-DP

[LittleAtari]

When it comes to the issue of resubmitting and corrupted files, I think this is where switching to an FTP or other form of online entry really helps. Discs can get corrupted and there is an issue with entries such as HUFFY being a lot data to be burned to a disc that something can go wrong in the writing process of the disc. Personally, I find it a lot easier on both the entrants and the coordinators when a server is setup for people to upload their entries to.

For the coordinators, all the entries are in one place. For the entrants, it allows them to upload the file and then download it to check that the file works properly and is not corrupted. When it comes to resubmissions, a entrant simply has to reupload it. This means that the entrant can resubmit their video the day that they find out that it didnt pass the quality check, instead of waiting for days for it to get back to the contest coordinator through the mail. Also, you get to save money on postage.

On a personal note, FTP or online submission is one of the first things I look at when I enter a contest. It actually discourages me from entering when I see that FTP is not available.

As for everything else that has been going on in this thread, honestly, the reason that all of the stuff going on is a big deal is that AX is a HUGE deal. It is the biggest anime convention in the US. As an editor, I would LOVE to see one of my videos played at AX. Even saying 'love' is a big understatement for how much I'd like for a video of mine to be played at AX. As an editor, I want my videos to be seen by as many people that I can get them to. But I didnt enter this year or last year. Sadly, it's because I dont expect my videos to be judged or handled in a respectful or honorable way. I dont have much respect for the actual contest because of things that have happened this year or previous years and I just dont want the stress or disappointment. I'm not saying this to bash on the coordinators, judges or contests but to express that I, as an editor, do not like how a lot of things keep turning out with this contest and I do hope that you guys fix it because I would love to enter your contest and be a part of it. I even have a proxy planned for whenever I do decide to finally enter (kazemon15, I'm looking at you).

I wish you the coordinators and judges good luck with both this year's contest and next year's. Hopefully, it improves and I'll enter

[Rider4Z]

yeah seriously guys, doesn't the drama just tire you out after a while? anything that can be said and done about the contest this year is far from gone. so just let it go until after the con so we can stop worrying about whose pride is being hurt, and DP can stop having to worry about cleaning the gossip and politics that seem to so easily start on this thread.

[outlawed]

This is what happens when you violate rules!
http://www.jdnews.com/articles/rock-795 ... rules.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhKRaCZqWME

We could use lie detectors to vet finalists like this fishing tournament!