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Heh, you can tell I'm editing again because my journal posts are getting ridiculous - obviously this is how I relieve stress. Some people smoke, other people drink, still more play video games; I write. You should see the stuff that doesn't get posted her
2008-04-03 11:21:33
Why is there only one AMV in the database that uses “Footloose?” What kind of crime against the 80’s that?? That is an awesome, AWESOME song…
Someone needs to make an AMV out of that song. An awesome AMV for an awesome song. If I could get away with it, I’d do an MEP…anyone want to do an MEP with me to Footloose? I’ve got a great concept, but I don’t know if I could pull it off with just me; it’s one of those: this is a decent idea for a solo editor, but imagine what would happen if you had a half dozen or more participating?
I wish I knew more people who might be willing to help with such an endeavor – it would be kind of a strange MEP, i.e. no separate tracks, participants would have very little control over how the footage they submitted would be used, but they would be encouraged to not only create something for a specific part of the song, but also any other parts they wanted (even the whole thing). Heck, if I was really daring I’d say don’t bother editing TO the song at all, just give me your “stuff” and I’ll take it from there.
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No one is going to let someone like me do “something” to their “stuff.” I don’t even have the almighty broadband Internet connection necessary to support such a project. What the hell am I thinking?? But it would be REALLY a neat AMV…I just don’t think I’d trust myself (or other people would trust me) to head up a project like that. This is why I need a co-producer with a good reputation, good Internet connection and fondness for thinking outside the box. But I think it would be really, REALLY neat…* fusses*
Maybe I’ll just have to try and do it on my own as a non-MEP. But it’s not going to be as good – it would only use one source, first and foremost, and would be heavily slanted in my own personal direction. It’s also going to take a long time, a lot of HD space and a lot of cursing. But if I can pull it off…I think it will be a lot of fun for people (and give Footloose the attention it deserves!). But it would be so much better as an MEP. :
Anyone want to make a Footloose MEP with me? I’ve got the song, I’ve got the concept, I’ve got the ability to put it all together…I just need a lot of help with everything else. It’s also got to be kept sort of quiet, the element of surprise is very important.
Look at me, perpetually embarking on projects that most people would never touch with a 10-foot pole. oy
In MSAMAMV news, I’m starting to reconsider whether I should bother with it as a solo AMV. I’m really not very happy with the way it turned out (then again, I wasn’t thrilled with ‘Bustin either by the time I was done, and look what happened there) and technically it was supposed to be part of my FF7FM compilation….which I could still make. Except I’m supposed to be editing to things other than Advent Children. Then again, if I got that compilation off my chest, then I don’t have to worry about it anymore. Hrm. What to do, what to do? What I should do is figure out exactly how long FF7FM would be if I put all these tracks together and how long it would take me to make. A few months, definitely. I’m already looking at starting a big AMV in the fall, so can I squeeze FF7FM and another AMV in before that time? Or should I make another full-length AMV and then play with FF7FM? It’s not going anywhere, after all.
oh yeah, and 'Bustin managed to get in the top 100 for Animation on YouTube this week. This is really incredible considering I put it up five days ago and two other people who had collectively garnered almost 2,000 views between them in two or three days pulled their copies of 'Bustin DOWN at my request shortly after mine went up. Look at all the views/favs 'Bustin actually LOST because of that...and it's still in the top 100. Crazy YouTubers! -
I've been feeling like an AMV slacker lately, so I did something to make up for it:
2008-04-02 21:18:33
A full image gallery representing 90% of the funny sauce in 'Bustin is now available for everyone's viewing pleasure: http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Bustin_AMV/
~Includes commentary! (of course...)
It's low-res, but it's still better than trying to pause the video to see what's on screen. :) Just click on an image to see it all up close and personal!
Unfortunately, it doesn't look as impressive when you realize there's only 11 images there. LOL I like my pile 'o sauce in the credits much, much better. ^_^ -
Good job dokidoki & Co. on April 1, 2008! :D
2008-04-01 20:43:57
MSAMAMV
Pre-Edit: 6
Edit: 24
Well, it had to happen eventually: the point at which I get "stuck" on an AMV and plunge blindly into fixing, fine-tuning, fighting, biting and clobbering my footage into submission. It's not a pretty picture right now. I've almost managed to ruin my entire AMV. *sigh* I've decided I'm better at ruining AMVs than making them. I think I'm a natural at it.
After Monday night's #review session, I admit I'm very hesitant about wrapping up this project. So far my track record has been that I put an extraordinary amount of effort into my AMVs. Putting so much less into this one kinda makes me feel bad. But hey, I can't spend months and months on every AMV I make, right? They can't all be humongous endeavors that utterly exhaust me, right? I'm allowed to have fun and just mess around, right?
I keep saying that. I keep asking permission to just have fun with this hobby. Why? Well, because so far this hobby has not been fun for me - it's been a challenge, it's been something that I needed to prove to myself I could "do." This AMV here I'm working on...this was and is the first time I actually had a decent amount of FUN with this video editing stuff. That's HUGE. But it's weird, too, because I feel like this AMV I've made is not up to snuff since I haven't wanted to take a sledgehammer to it.
Most people's hobbies don't cause them this much grief. @_@ Why can't I be "into" refinishing furniture or something? Oh wait, I am, I just don't have access to my tools anymore. -_-
p.s. My condolences to Emong. -
Yes, that's right, APRIL FOOLS
2008-04-01 14:07:37
Like 'Bustin could beat Attack of the Otaku. pfft :P
/me slides off stage before she looks even more stupid -
Wait a minute...
2008-04-01 09:16:45
This means 'Bustin BEAT OUT Attack of the Otaku in the technical award department.
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Something is very wrong. Ok, when is the whole "APRIL FOOL'S" thing going to pop up in the contest thread so I can get really mad at whomever is pulling my leg?
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