Hmm, AMVs...A Costly Investment?

Malificus · Post by **Malificus** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:18 pm

NerdStrudel wrote:
XiaoMovieMaker wrote:5,000 dollars worth of AMV equipment...
I don't even have a job, let alone am a teenager yet...
E-lance?

And i'm only 16. but I have a job. you're just to lazy >_>

They just said they aren't even a teenager yet, it's really hard to find work when you're 12 or younger \:

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:24 pm

inthesto wrote: just wait until Geneon/ADV have their gigantor blowout sales.

X2
Its also good to check out the bargin bins
You can find some good stuff in there sometimes

NS · Post by NS » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:25 pm

oh. I read it wrong. I read it as him saying he's still only a teenager. well then. Yah. Lemonade stand. Or just Mow lawns or something. that's what I did until Getting an official job.

XiaoMovieMaker · Post by **XiaoMovieMaker** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:27 pm

Ah, much thanks to CrackTheSky.
I almost forgot all about the tools i actually have access to, so i'm a bit reassured now, i almost wanted to stop making AMVs

I think all that's left is getting the anime episodes/movies themself, which can be done via internet or blow out sales/conventions.

NS · Post by NS » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:28 pm

Watch where you tread young one >:|

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:32 pm

XiaoMovieMaker wrote:I was searching my shelves for some DVDs i was hoping to rip to start an AMV. Then i noticed..."i'm a little short on anime... "

And then i wondered...i went to Staples today and saw many products, such as Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Elements. I was shocked by the price which even breached up to 600$ or more.

So I began to wonder...after compiling the price of all the anime DVDs and the editing software, doesn't the outcome end up quite expensive...?

It's a killer price to pay isn't? Much too expensive for my wallet...
I'll have to settle with finding RAWs or DVD RIPs on the interent...but about how much have you hard-core movie makers spent in these productions?

well you can get adobe programs (any program that retails like over 300 dollars) for much less. Look in the bargain bin or used. Note Premeire Pro 1.0 is NOT much worse than Premeire Pro 1.5. In fact the stupid guides suggest Premiere 6.5 (or 6.0) and they'd be a little cheaper still. I like PPro tons more, it's got Audio editing tools, Premiere doesn't!

Anyway, just like computer hardware. Don't get all googly over all the new stuff. Many times the old stuff is still better.

There's also other options, like that Magix suite or Adobe Photoshop/ Premeire Elemants.

If you HAVE to have the new stuff and you want the expensive packages, if your a student, you can get a discount through your school (or buy it online, nobody checks o.0).

BUT! if your hardcore into amv editing... I'm just saying, you better look into getting a job in the video industry, make them pay for all your supplies (sans anime dvds/ music...)

XiaoMovieMaker · Post by **XiaoMovieMaker** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:35 pm

well it looks like i have much more research to do...
let's see: there's adobe, magix, sony...and that's the main ones i've heard of.
i'll look into each one and see which one suits my needs the most!

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:41 pm

Malificus wrote:
NerdStrudel wrote:
XiaoMovieMaker wrote:5,000 dollars worth of AMV equipment...
I don't even have a job, let alone am a teenager yet...
E-lance?

And i'm only 16. but I have a job. you're just to lazy >_>
They just said they aren't even a teenager yet, it's really hard to find work when you're 12 or younger \:

Why when I was young I delivered papers ALLLLLL over the village! And the next one! and the next!! Why! They didn't even HAVE paper money when I was young! They used ROCKS! Booooy did I hate collections days. I had to hike home with all those ROCKS in my pocket. Through the RAIN! OVER THREE MOUNTAINS!! .... AND A LAKE!

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:47 pm

NerdStrudel wrote:Watch where you tread young one >:|

wise words... just look at Kitsuner o.0.

post-it · Post by **post-it** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:02 pm

XiaoMovieMaker wrote:well it looks like i have much more research to do...
let's see: there's adobe, magix, sony...and that's the main ones i've heard of.
i'll look into each one and see which one suits my needs the most!

.. well, I can speed you up a little:

Adobe and Vegas have many specail affects and effects that come as Plug-in's $$$

Magix Pro 12 can not do what Adobe nor Vegas can do on affects ... $ ... 0_o

Ulead Video Studio 11 Plus is another option that is $60.00 but no plug-ins.

For the "Pro" lines of editors ... Magix < Ulead < Vegas < Adobe ... ease of use.

Learning Curves "Pro" line ... Ulead < Vegas < Magix < Adobe ... to make an AMV.

.. note:
I have owned and returned Adobe ( just didn't like it ) & Vegas ( not a "Pro" Line yet. )

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