Kunicon Atlanta is looking for some help ^^

[Kalium]

Here's another suggestion: set up a server to accept FTP submissions if there isn't one already.
Makes the process of submitting an entry much easier (for most).

Let me just say this: I ran an entire contest by myself (except for the judging), and the FTP server was one of the harder parts. It took maybe 15 minutes to get set up and properly tested.

[Scintilla]

Here's another suggestion: set up a server to accept FTP submissions if there isn't one already.
Makes the process of submitting an entry much easier (for most).

Let me just say this: I ran an entire contest by myself (except for the judging), and the FTP server was one of the harder parts. It took maybe 15 minutes to get set up and properly tested.

Er... I meant it makes the process easier for the <i>entrants</i> <^^;

[Vlad G Pohnert]

Lots of prep work and working with the fans the the most important thing.

To us a Con or Contest must feel like it is there for the benefit of the fans and not the con. I personally would despence with the huge prizes and spend more money other events where it could be more better put to use.

A good AMV contest does not require a TON of money, but a TON of prep work, PR and technical skills ans most of all, a dedicated person to coordinate it all..

Normally at an event I have 2 backups fully tested and ready to go.. If something happend, I would STOP the contest and correct the issue rather than skip videos... Sure something could happen, but in my 20 years of Event running, I've never had an issue (Maybe a few hickups) comming well prepared to the event. This is something that looks like was not well executed regardless of what anyone says in St. Louis.

One last thing, please do not take it the wrong way or a blemish to your dedication, but representing a Con for Profit will always be an uphill battle for you as fans are always more supportive of non-profit ones.. This is something your going to have to get use to...

Vlad

[Seijin_Dinger]

also, what you are doing here, Asking Advice really helps

Vlad has given me a lot of advice for Sakura-Con, I have gottyen help from Pwolf and some others

never be afraid to ask

and as was stated earlier, work with the fans and entrants

there have been many nights where I am up past 2 3,. 9 am working with people to try and help them, or to better the contest

it takes work but that work does pay off

[DrngdKreationz]

I personally would despence with the huge prizes and spend more money other events where it could be more better put to use.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FUCKING MIND VLAD!?!?!?

just kidding

[ecamac01]

lets see...

* killing off the con registration fee for those competing and not at the
con seems suitable - note: registration is common in other cons as a
rule to submit. But I am doing away with
ours.

* contact VAT crew in AWA - Check - already sent an e-mail

* setup FTP server for entries - ok no problem.

* 1-2 backup systems to run the entire showing - ok, got that for Atlanta.

* enforce codec rules and be more stringent on the nastier codecs - I should have taken this suggestion more seriously - on its own was the main tech problem in St. Louis - the rules will be updated by tomorrow.

* don't push the final date back to May 13th leave the month in between.

these are all great suggestions. and I appreciate it.

I do see that someone mentioned not slowing down how many AMV contests we do. my original thought on that - if we do so many events potentially we could be asking for hundreds of vids - I thought potentially doing less would allow for more time to create newer work - and would also allow us proper time to continue to improve the contest.

do most of you agree - to do less AMV contests or to continue and keep it the same. 1 contest per event.

M

[greenjinjo]

* killing off the con registration fee for those competing and not at the con seems suitable - note: registration is common in other cons as a rule to submit. But I am doing away with ours.

This will certainly help get more submissions. But the fact is that most cons don't require registration. I submitted works to about 10 contests last year, and only 2, including the then Otakucon, required money, and the other only needed $5 for the trophy (which is currently melting..... anyone else have this happen to an NDK Asuka?)

do most of you agree - to do less AMV contests or to continue and keep it the same. 1 contest per event.

If you ditch the entrace fee like you say, I think you'll pry get more videos as well. If you have enough videos, I'd say have a contest at every convention, if for no other reason than the AMV Contest being a big hit with most con goers. I.E. The fans like AMV Contests, so have an AMV Contest.

[Tsunami Jones]

for the trophy (which is currently melting..... anyone else have this happen to an NDK Asuka?)

Mine's in (mostly) fine condition, and I've had it since 2003. Perhaps you can get a replacement statue from them?

[Scintilla]

and the other only needed $5 for the trophy (which is currently melting..... anyone else have this happen to an NDK Asuka?)

No, but mine arrived in the mail in three pieces (stand, body, and head), and I've never gotten around to Super-Gluing them together.

[greenjinjo]

Yeah, poor Asuka is completely bent backwards at the shins I'll see about contacting them, thanks for the tip.