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On the subject of video game footage, originally it was not allowed. This was primarily because 1) I didn't think anyone would actually use any and 2) in case you missed the VCAs, it's a bitch to confirm. Yes, the rule was amended after the contest actually started because someone came to me and said "Hey, I want to use X in my video." This person wasn't even Fall_Child42. If Dj_Ultima was honestly planning on using video game footage for every single round from start to finish, that's actually something I'd love to see and I sincerely apologize if that rule was the single deterrent that caused her to go elsewhere. If she wants to sign up next year and do that, fuckin' AWESOME.
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As for the rankings, I'll be totally frank when I say that we're not always going to agree with what makes it in and what doesn't. There have been quite a few rounds where I've been calculating the results and had the reaction of "Really? Not what I would've gone with but ok." Personally, I wouldn't have put either FadingSundown or Fall_Child42 into the next round. Don't get me wrong, both videos have their positives and negatives but that's my personal opinion. And luckily, my personal opinion means jack squat in this competition so you ain't my mom! I DO WHAT I WANT.
In case you guys don't remember, last year we had a video with dolphins jumping out of lava to a song that was edited in a backwards fashion make it from round 1 to 2. Getting creative and making something that works in such a short period of time can really give you an edge on the competition. I'm not saying that everyone should start making videos about anime characters shitting rainbows just to try and get a leg up on the competition but occasionally a risk (and in this case it was a MAJOR) pays off. I still won't release the individual rankings each judge provides but when I look at them, they really do make sense. I know you guys are just seeing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc...but believe me when I say that a video that gets 2nd or 3rd isn't ranked that way by all the judges. It's the magic of averages
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The judges leave comments on the videos about their thoughts each round. If you want to know what they had to say about your video you're more than welcome to PM me and I'll shoot them over to you. They're not novels but if you actually go over them you'll see they have some great pointers here and there.