I'm not saying the only thing that people like is SE, just a bit of a generalization. Look at the Viewer's Choice and you'll see what I meanflint_the_dwarf wrote: I like more than special effects... I need some sort of story.
And there's nothing wrong with writing... Sarah and I are both writers (as far as I'm aware). And if you're a writer, you shouldn't be so obsessed with putting so many effects in your videos. Just make a video with a damn good story (preferably a story that doesn't occur in the anime) and you'll be fine. Yes, effects can complement a video... but look at my videos. They aren't effects-ridden but all three of them have gotten enough acknowledgement for me to be semi-known around here as an editor.
What bugs me about you is that you seem to think that the only things that can get you recognized and appreciated are effects.It is possible to make a good video that is still simple.
.In all of my AMV's, I work hard on the story (except my dance one) because it's basically the only thing I could do. Now that I've gotten an editor with the overlay feature, I'm certain I could make something with a good story and reasonable use of SE. Yeah, I could.
Thank's Ryan. Seriously, my self-esteem skyrockets when I read posts like that. Then a drops pretty fast.
