New types of AMV contest categories?

[Geirr]

I am arranging an AMV contest, and I want to invent a new category. I want to run 4 categories, two are 'standard' but two are 'something different.'

1) "Action & Technical Effects" (Most people can figure this one out.)

2) "Traditional Japanese Setting"
This is one 'new' one, but already well-defined. The idea here is to bring out the Japanese-ness of anime. How is Japanese culture expressed thorugh anime, subtly or more obviously (at the choice of the AMV creator.) This could be a walk back in time using any of the series set in earlier times: Kenshin, SDK, Hakkenden, Shura no Toki, Kai Doh Maru, etc, or it could be a contemporary Japanese setting such as Tokyo Godfathers or Gokusen, or even a bit of SF - such as Gasaraki, which despite being a mecha-type story, has lots of traditional Japanese elements, dynastic family plots, costuming, rituals, etc. Another way to describe this goal is to is bring out something that is 'there' in anime but 'not there' in non-Japanese works like Mulan, Titan AE, or Invader Zim.

3) [ >> HERE'S THE CATEGORY I NEED TO DEFINE. << ]

4) Comedy, Parody Movie Trailers and Parody Commercials
(this one we know again already.)

Basically I am trying to break up the typical 'lull before the storm' category known as Drama/Romance. This is typically a lower energy category than Action, ka-pow digital effects, or bust-a-gut comedy jokes and surprises. But I am trying to avoid an outright snoozer category.

What would be an interesting category for slot 3?

Here's another way to phrase the question:
Besides action, snazzy effects, great jokes, or cool Japanese stuff,
what other cool, notable and definable types of anime and AMV's are there?

- G

[anneke]

Dance/Upbeat.

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[DrngdKreationz]

I would split Action and Technical into their own categories.

[genestarwind21122]

How about a torture/sadastic section. Amv's that are tormenting and can't be watch the first time because they just want the people to go insane.

[Geirr]

How about a torture/sadastic section. Amv's that are tormenting and can't be watch the first time because they just want the people to go insane.

You mean:
- Naruto and Linkin' Ball Z wmv's made from fansubs with the all the subtitles and cable TV bugs left in?
- Extra points if you can tell by the fonts that more than one fansub group was used as source material?

.G.

[genestarwind21122]

No I mean my new video coming out. It isn't the one list in my sig. It will be AMVRL1. I think it should be out Oct.1st then you'll know what I mean.

[Geirr]

Dance/Upbeat.

Thank you - that's PERFECT - and not a Snoozer by definition.
I will be calling for a 'Dance' category. ('Upbeat' might be confused with 'Action.')
But I seriously doubt anyone is going to REALLY submit a 'Dance' entry to music scored <i>largo,</i> so I am hoping 'Upbeat' isn't realy necessary. Most dance music is at least "somewhat up" as is.

I would split Action and Technical into their own categories.

Another good suggestion. I actually took off 'Technical Effects' from the 'Action' category, and will have the viewers award it as an overall prize (in any category.)

Thank you both for your suggestions.

- G

[DrngdKreationz]

Well I think the reason they say Dance/Upbeat is that they don't think it has to be a video of people dancing..Just something High-NRG and entertaining.

[Mr Pilkington]

"Pop Will Eat Itself" - OMG Du Hast - Mr. Pilkington

Best category ever!

[Pyle]

I would split Action and Technical into their own categories.

Agreed.

However, if VicBond enters, I feel I should forfeit before I begin ^^