Otakon 2003 Creator Get-together (and stuff...)

hackerzc · Post by **hackerzc** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:02 am

iserlohn wrote:
dokool wrote:Also, how many AMV CDs should I plan on burning? They got snatched up like crazy after the Anime Boston panel, but I imagine if I'm in the competition, then *everyone* will want a copy...
I've found that it really varies. At AnimeUSA last year I had to take over Vic's computer for a couple hours and keep burning to meet up with demand, but at Katsucon I couldn't get rid of them. That said, Otakon's big, and I plan on bringing 50-75, depending on whether or not I make the finals. Discs are cheap, as are paper sleeves. I shouldn't be hard to find, either.

I'm not doing discs this year. After Otakon last year (I did like 30 or 40) I said screw it. I coulden't give them away.
Eventually I just left the stack somewhere and when I came back a day later 3 were still there.
It was understandable thought as I only had one AMV on it (the only one I had made) and the rest was some flash animation, music files, and various other stuff. I remember 2 copies I had given out even had full working production demos (the only think missing was the serial number basicly) of premiere 6.0.

I figure I'll wait a year or so till I actually make some stuff and get some exposure before I do anything else like making discs. I mean, I need to get "Westware" out there. This years submission is the first time I've ever even used the logo since I felt this is the first video that deserved it.
SO I guess in a way this is my first offical AMV (at least from my studio). I'll chock the previous 2 vids up to experimentation.

dokool · Post by **dokool** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 11:44 am

At Anime Boston, I had about 40 of the TLO v1.0 chibidiscs burned, each with my first two vids (Fine Again and Warning). I couldn't hand them out fast enough after our panel, but I still had like 20 or so left.

I figure if SYLN doesn't reach competition, I'll do 20 or so v2.0 for Otakon. If it does, then 50 or more, because any vid that's in the competition will be in great demand as far as distro is concerned.

Plus, if SYLN reaches competition, you can pre-order a Super Ultra Limited Edition Third Lens Open Otakon 2003 tee-shirt =)

Kusoyaro · Post by **Kusoyaro** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 12:01 pm

I can come by literally anytime, since I'm taking Thursday and Friday off work anyway. I think I might have to pick up More Than Toast from the airport Thursday night, so there's a possibility we could all drop by that evening.

hackerzc · Post by **hackerzc** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:31 pm

dokool wrote:At Anime Boston, I had about 40 of the TLO v1.0 chibidiscs burned, each with my first two vids (Fine Again and Warning). I couldn't hand them out fast enough after our panel, but I still had like 20 or so left.

I figure if SYLN doesn't reach competition, I'll do 20 or so v2.0 for Otakon. If it does, then 50 or more, because any vid that's in the competition will be in great demand as far as distro is concerned.

Plus, if SYLN reaches competition, you can pre-order a Super Ultra Limited Edition Third Lens Open Otakon 2003 tee-shirt =)

Yeah, I quess if I make the contest (which I don't think will happen since I've seen the competition, and I think it's WAY better then what I made) I can see makig some minidiscs or cdr's or something. I'd have to find somehting else to fill up the space thought cause I want nothing to do with my first two vids (I have disowned then). Maybe a Demo of After Effects 5.5 or soemthing.

Though even if by the grace of the anime gods I happen to make the contest, I am still a litle reluctant tomake CD's since anyone can download a 640x480 MPEG2 version from the org throguht indirect, direct, or local download. So it's not like it's not available for everyone.

All this talk of "if I make the contest" stuff it depressing me, so I'm going now.

Ashyukun · Post by **Ashyukun** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 3:42 pm

I'm planning on trying to make it down Thursday night. If the van-pool thing works out, I'll definitely be down then. I'll need to beg a piece of floor from someone for Thursday night though, as my hotel reservations are only for Friday and Saturday (though I might try calling and seeing about extending them if my college friend who's splitting the room with me can make it down early as well). I'm game for whatever, as long as it doesn't cost too much. I'll be quite content whether the party is dry or not, though I'll not be drinking either way. 8)

I'm also waiting to see whether I make it to finals or not before deciding how many discs to burn off. I think it would be neat if we could get an official table or place to set up and hand out discs to people who are interested in them. And possibly hand out fliers for the AMV distro center and the likes. I shouldn't be too hard to find either- though I won't be wearing the Afro quite as much at Otakon as I did at ACen... my neck was not happy with me after that weekend...

hackerzc · Post by **hackerzc** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 5:07 pm

Ashyukun wrote:I'm planning on trying to make it down Thursday night. If the van-pool thing works out, I'll definitely be down then. I'll need to beg a piece of floor from someone for Thursday night though, as my hotel reservations are only for Friday and Saturday (though I might try calling and seeing about extending them if my college friend who's splitting the room with me can make it down early as well). I'm game for whatever, as long as it doesn't cost too much. I'll be quite content whether the party is dry or not, though I'll not be drinking either way. 8)

I'm also waiting to see whether I make it to finals or not before deciding how many discs to burn off. I think it would be neat if we could get an official table or place to set up and hand out discs to people who are interested in them. And possibly hand out fliers for the AMV distro center and the likes. I shouldn't be too hard to find either- though I won't be wearing the Afro quite as much at Otakon as I did at ACen... my neck was not happy with me after that weekend...

Why not email matt with the idea about the table. Maybe one could be setup outside the hall they have the contest on. Then afterwords if anyone wants a copy...

The only problems I would see with this are 1) possibly ubstructing the hall way, all though if they use the 4th floor ballroom again this year which I hear is the plan, there is plenty of room. 2) some kind of conflict where someone thinks you are selling the cd's and bitched about it (people can do the dumbest things). or finally the most importiant 3) Not having enough CD's to go around. The contest gets a very large audiance, and I know non of use can afford to (at least I don't so) enough copies for everyone that wants one. And the whole first come first serve thing could caus eit's own problems like rushing, blah blah blah.

Wait a sec, whos side of the argument am I am anyway? Damn, I just made some great reasons why NOT to have a table. Guys, think up some good reasons to have it, QUICK!

dokool · Post by **dokool** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 8:51 pm

hackerzc wrote: Wait a sec, whos side of the argument am I am anyway? Damn, I just made some great reasons why NOT to have a table. Guys, think up some good reasons to have it, QUICK!

For one, if us creators have to hold our CDs and hand them out by hand, then we end up getting mobbed by fans, because they don't care what it is as long as it's free =) So it's either have us get mobbed, or have the table get mobbed.

iserlohn · Post by **iserlohn** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:16 pm

dokool wrote: For one, if us creators have to hold our CDs and hand them out by hand, then we end up getting mobbed by fans, because they don't care what it is as long as it's free =) So it's either have us get mobbed, or have the table get mobbed.

You've gotten mobbed? Wow, the only time I've been mobbed is when I'm near the door and some major event is getting out...oh wait, that's the crowd wanting to leave, not coming to get my CDs...

dokool · Post by **dokool** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:19 pm

iserlohn wrote:You've gotten mobbed? Wow, the only time I've been mobbed is when I'm near the door and some major event is getting out...oh wait, that's the crowd wanting to leave, not coming to get my CDs...

See, we got mobbed b/c we'd just hosted the AMV panel and four of us (myself, Ash, Kai, and Tom) had CDs to give out. People dig freebies.

Chaos Angel · Post by **Chaos Angel** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 11:17 am

I am planning on coming in hopefully by 6 PM on Thursday, since that's the latest the hotel will keep the room without me calling them beforehand to say that I'll be late. Driving from Illinois on either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on plans.

I'll have to keep an eye out for ORG badges at the pre-reg. And at the AMV contest screenings, natch.