What do when having AMV artist's block

AthenAltena · Post by **AthenAltena** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:17 pm

I realized today that I haven't posted a video in over a year, and I'm wondering what people here tend to do when artist's block hits and how to combat it. I've had many ideas but no motivation to finish them. I think I need a short simple project to start me up again.

I had several DDR tracks that could work for short things, but I'm wondering if their are any multi-editor projects that might be good for starting myself up again. Thanks in advance for any advice that might help me get back in the swing of things.

Tsunami Jones · Post by **Tsunami Jones** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:23 pm

For me personally, if I really want to get motivated, I'll just watch some of my favorite AMVs, and hopefully it'll do the trick

AthenAltena · Post by **AthenAltena** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:24 pm

That's a good one. I've been watching things like the DDR projects to get ideas on how to sync and different styles. Thanks.

Nessephanie · Post by **Nessephanie** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:37 pm

I find that if I'm not motivated, I just have push myself into editing something. Once I finally start I'll get into it and I'm fine. Ic's and things that make you edit, work good to get me into the mood...

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:42 pm

yea, do some shorts, get the creativity flowing.... you dont have to post them or anything just playing with my editorer will usually get me into wanting to work on a project

RamonesFan2020204 · Post by **RamonesFan2020204** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:23 pm

You could also just ask people for some help (that's what I'd do)

celibi87 · Post by **celibi87** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:26 pm

Usually i go to my nearest anime store and browse the anime selection. I usually have my mp3 player handy and start playing the songs, if anything jumps out at me then i buy the dvd (if i can afford it)then i go home and watch the anime to make sure its what i thought it was.

Prodigi · Post by **Prodigi** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:29 pm

when i didn't release a video for about 9 months i joined (and ran) some MEPs. After a few tracks here and there i got back in the mood, and released my first 2 videos in over a year.

x_rex30 · Post by **x_rex30** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:34 am

Really... I always have that now.. I don't know what happened to me but when it comes to ideas.. I've turned from genius to tard. :\

Flint the Dwarf · Post by **Flint the Dwarf** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:56 am

Simply put, I stop editing. If ever the inspiration hits me again, I will edit again. Otherwise, there is no output. I've forced one video, and I've since decided never to do so again. I have to feel that it's going to be a good video before I edit.