Heya mexicanjunior. Good to hear from you again. Grats on the HAMV award.
mexicanjunior wrote:One way to maybe add more quality entries would be to open up FTP submissions for the contest. The easier it is for good AMV makers to submit quality videos, the better the contest will be.
This is another great suggestion, and something I really want to do. Unfortunately, we have to go back to the convention for the capital resources to do this. (those of us who work in video, do it for free just in case you didn't know) I have a meeting with the convention heads to discuss a number of issues, this is on the list as one of them and I am hoping for a positive response. Just as a small FYI, some of the items on the docket for this meeting that affect the AMV contest are as follows:
- increased server space and bandwidth for submission and redistribution of the AMV contest
- increased capacity of the viewing room to 750-1000+ seats
- relocation of the AMV contest event to a location where we do not have to compete with noise from the Main Programming area
- improvements to the sound system to include an additional amp, sub-woofer, and 5.1 sound (this is also for other video events, after all everyone needs their H in surround sound...

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- scheduling time to perform a re-showing of the contest late Friday evening or Saturday afternoon before the awards ceremony (for those who could not make it in Friday afternoon)
- scheduling guaranteed time to air the contest and it's winners on AkonTV Saturday evening
- better projector quality
Once everything is settled, I will let everyone how it went.
mexicanjunior wrote:Also, it would be wise to advertise your contest in places quality amv editors would see it (such as here!).

Lastly, if you wanted to continue the hentai fest contest, making it known you have one is always a plus.

Also a good suggestion and something I plan on doing this year for the AMV and HAMV contests. As always, we will also be doing an HAMV contest and giving away nifty prizes, just ask mexicanjunior...lol.
Thanks for the feedback.