Anime Expo 2010 Anime Music Video Contest Rules Up

[milkmandan]

Sorry. It's really nothing against Rider. It's just another commentary on judge decisions

I would WAIT and see Rider's new video before making that kind of statement.

its like me saying the lord of the rings books are stupid and the literary equivalent of Valium, yet i haven't even read them at all.

If possible I'd like to ask some of the judges [if possible] for feedback on the video at least. Considering the amount of work that went into it I'd like to know what exactly I've been doing wrong.

What Troy said as well, but honestly guys, for those that didn't make it into the finalist list.
If you truly want to improve, pay VERY CLOSE attention to the contest this year and see the quality of video that made it into the contest.
Try to match your video to that quality, do a little better, and chances are you'll get in, or have a much higher chance of getting in.
Thats how I did, thats how my brother does it, and so far it has never failed us.

a good way to improve is to also, have people beta your video. get people to watch your amv and critique. make the changes you feel are good ones and do it again.
creating an AMV is lilke writing an essay, freak if you could write a stunning essay on the first draft you got talent, but chances are this isn't the case. revise it multiple times and fix up the errors.

i guess lastly, and probably the hardest part, is to improve your technical skill. video editing is not easy. take some free time and learn some new techniques or even some motion graphics.

[XStylus]

As a side note: I've been itching to go back and re-edit my "what i've done" video from 2007. Adding footage from season 2 of Code Geass.

That reminds me. There were lots of Code Geass vids this year...

[milkmandan]

As a side note: I've been itching to go back and re-edit my "what i've done" video from 2007. Adding footage from season 2 of Code Geass.

That reminds me. There were lots of Code Geass vids this year...

yeah , since Code Geass Season 2 DVDs are now out. Last year the R1 DVD for the 2nd season was not yet available pre AX 2009. :\
good thing i got my code geass phase out and done early on >_<

[XStylus]

If possible I'd like to ask some of the judges [if possible] for feedback on the video at least. Considering the amount of work that went into it I'd like to know what exactly I've been doing wrong.

What Troy said as well, but honestly guys, for those that didn't make it into the finalist list.
If you truly want to improve, pay VERY CLOSE attention to the contest this year and see the quality of video that made it into the contest.
Try to match your video to that quality, do a little better, and chances are you'll get in, or have a much higher chance of getting in.
Thats how I did, thats how my brother does it, and so far it has never failed us.

While I'm not going to go into detail, those were not issues with Niotex's submission, so please don't assume.

[Castor Troy]

Sorry. It's really nothing against Rider. It's just another commentary on judge decisions

I would WAIT and see Rider's new video before making that kind of statement.

its like me saying the lord of the rings books are stupid and the literary equivalent of Valium, yet i haven't even read them at all.

If possible I'd like to ask some of the judges [if possible] for feedback on the video at least. Considering the amount of work that went into it I'd like to know what exactly I've been doing wrong.

What Troy said as well, but honestly guys, for those that didn't make it into the finalist list.
If you truly want to improve, pay VERY CLOSE attention to the contest this year and see the quality of video that made it into the contest.
Try to match your video to that quality, do a little better, and chances are you'll get in, or have a much higher chance of getting in.
Thats how I did, thats how my brother does it, and so far it has never failed us.

a good way to improve is to also, have people beta your video. get people to watch your amv and critique. make the changes you feel are good ones and do it again.
creating an AMV is lilke writing an essay, freak if you could write a stunning essay on the first draft you got talent, but chances are this isn't the case. revise it multiple times and fix up the errors.

i guess lastly, and probably the hardest part, is to improve your technical skill. video editing is not easy. take some free time and learn some new techniques or even some motion graphics.

I think what gets into contests is what simply just appeals to the audience and judges. You can have all the best effects/timing/etc in the world, but if it's just not an engaging video, then an audience won't care for it.

Nio's one of the best editors I know and I'm also surprised he didn't get in. I was also confident in my entries this year as well.

[milkmandan]

While I'm not going to go into detail, those were not issues with Niotex's submission, so please don't assume.

OH i know! i was just giving general advice.
i may quote, but i was speaking for the masses as a generalization.
Hence the plural usage in my sentence. "but honestly guys, for those that didn't make it into the finalist list."

I think what gets into contests is what simply just appeals to the audience and judges. You can have all the best effects/timing/etc in the world, but if it's just not an engaging video, then an audience won't care for it.
Nio's one of the best editors I know and I'm also surprised he didn't get in. I was also confident in my entries this year as well.

true that, maybe instead of the word 'quality' in comment. try matching 'style'. (this would including an amv that has appeal to the judges/audiences/etc)

[XStylus]

I think what gets into contests is what simply just appeals to the audience and judges. You can have all the best effects/timing/etc in the world, but if it's just not an engaging video, then an audience won't care for it.

BINGO.

While art for art's sake is nice and all, entertainment is the primary driving force of this event (IMHO). The best vids are ones that blend the two most effectively.

[milkmandan]

BINGO.

yup, i know some people who hate nostromo's Auriga video, but i personally love it :\
but yeah the video does not appeal to them, even though the entire thing is glittered with effects/timing/etc.

I think what gets into contests is what simply just appeals to the audience and judges. You can have all the best effects/timing/etc in the world, but if it's just not an engaging video, then an audience won't care for it.

In part by why the AMtvpro category even came to fruition, as there were videos that hold effects/timing/etc above entertainment value.

[CodeZTM]

I suppose you just have to swallow your pride and go mainstream audio/video with more public cons.

[milkmandan]

I suppose you just have to swallow your pride and go mainstream audio/video with more public cons.

unfortunately, i kinda feel that sometimes