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http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=67502
2006-05-21 22:06:32
I'd just like to take a moment to thank Jadd (Katie).
I don't really have anything to add to the forum thread that would stay on topic, so I decided instead to write my thoughts here. :)
If it weren't for people like Jadd (and Jub...and Judge...and Rina...and...the list goes on...), some of us, myself included, probably would have given up on this site (and hobby) a long time ago. I made "Silent Ronin" in August of 2005 - my first AMV ever after dl'ing a bunch of amvs off Winamp and deciding that I should give editing a try. I found this site via Google in an attempt to find more amvs that I could dl and watch (cuz I was addicted to watching them at the time).
I joined the site in October, 2005. Since I had made a couple of vids by then, I uploaded them, not realizing how crappy they really were and how much I really had to learn. And like the typical newb I jumped right into the forums asking stupid questions, made my avatar way too big...you know...all the usual stuff. What I got were very hostile replies, flaming QCs, and warnings from admins about how I needed to follow the rules. No one, and I mean NO ONE would give me an ounce of constructive criticism, point me to the guides, etc. etc.
Eventually, I found the guides on my own. Why I didn't find them upon joining, I really dunno...maybe I thought at the time that I didn't need any stinkin' guides. Maybe I had seen the link and thought "I'll read those later." I honestly can't remember. I withdrew from being a forum presence, didn't post an announcement when I made something new (for fear of being ridiculed), and baisically went into "org hermit mode." At this point, I was considering leaving the site and never making another video again.
Then the opportunity came about to make "Someday." And while it's not my best video ever, it was definitely an improvement over my previous attempts. I got a little braver and sought out opinions, and it was about this time that I met Judge on the forums and he was kind enough to not be a dick to me and actually gave me my first piece of really constructive criticism. Jub followed soon thereafter. I started posting in the journals, and that's when Jadd invited me to chat on aim...first night I'd met her (and subsequently Rina...). My editing experiences have never been the same since. Even though I was still a newb, Jub graciously accepted me as part of the JJMEP, and no one treated me like an idiot (though I still feel like one at times). It was such a refreshing change from the initial treatment I'd received.
So, I guess the point to my long-winded org autobiography here is that I, for one, am really grateful to Jadd, and all the other editors who have taken the time to help me along the way...to give that encouragement and those pointers. To not flame and be gutless pricks. To nurture the budding editors and next generation amv editors...and overall show the org ropes.
This is one newb that truly appreciates everything you guys do to make this a more welcome place. The site needs more people like you. Thank you.
And on that note...me thinks I'll head off to bed now. :P
/GLOMPS ALL!
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Has anyone else noticed...
2006-05-20 21:58:27
Judge's "Panty Raid!" is no longer local...?!?!
Was it...dare I say...too racy for the org?!?!
lmao...I'm sure there's reason...but gotta admit, that would be some funny shiznite if that were the case...too racy for prime time! -
A few thoughts of randomness...
2006-05-20 21:31:44
Oy, what a weekend...
Finally back from all the funeral stuff. Did a split shift at work today so that I could attend (which was rather funny...me in work clothes - scrubs - at a freakin' funeral...stuck out like a sore thumb, but meh). Glad all of that is over...death and grief I can help my friend with...the drama that is her family (and oh my lord was there enough of that today)...well, not much I can do there except be the shoulder to cry on. Which we did last night...with libations (gotta love Irish wakes...especially when they're legitimate...Laura's very much Irish :P)
So yeah, went to work, went to funeral, went back to work, came home, took a much needed nap...and here I am.
Apologies again to Jubbers...I just didn't have the pc access yesterday when your beta came around...so, yeah...me owes you. Big time. But at least that clip worked for ya! ;)
Oh yeah...and I HAVE to share this...cuz it made me laugh...
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2006-05-19 22:12:48
Just this morning I accidently got my balls caught in the car door as I was closing it. The pain was unimaginable, it felt like... well.. like my testicles had just been crushed between two unyielding metal things. This moment of pain was the first thing I've ever experienced that was actually more painful than watching you video.
ROFLMAO...well, at least this tard farmer was articulate and original. And it's good to know that the GodIX's and Beowulf's of the org are dl'ing my crap. ;)
And now, I think I shall go sympathize with Jadd and clean my house (which has been rather neglected the last couple days...go figure).
Wheeeeee for cleaning! -
lol
2006-05-18 18:00:19
Eva - guess not! lol...pic was a little dark... O.O
But it still follows my number one rule for breakfast ;)
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K, phone call received...killing time over now :(
2006-05-18 17:58:18
well, time for me to resume normal life activities (which, gotta say, suck at the moment).
Gonna go to Laura's to help with funeral arrangements. She just gave me a jingle to let me know she was awake.
It's been fun, peeps...I'm sure I'll catch most of you tomorrow, or this weekend sometime when I finally get around to uploading Tanked Samurai to local.
TTFN,
Raven ;)
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