Concept videos like you've just posted are neither relevant and important to the community, nor do they advance us to a new position. These 'Concept' videos achieve nothing that a guide in using AE doesn't, as they have. no. impact. None. For us to 'move forward' in the view of AMV's, a 'new' concept is not needed. We've seen plenty of technically amazing amvs, True Fiction for example. Where in the community will you find anything FOR YEARS to top the effectsy editing of that? Your not going to. The bar is set, for now. So with our technical competency locked in, what other avenues can we look upon in editing?
Style? Perhaps, something like Skittles isn't done very often and therefore we have a new style of sorts. But really, to make something that's going to make a impact is going to be hard to make. AMV Hell essentially started a new trend in the community, but how long was between Euphoria and AMV Hell? Were there any trend setters inbetween? None I can think of.
So, with technical competency covered, style walking around watching the streets looking to pick up that piece that will rejuvinate it, what are we left in that we as a community have not delved deeply into? Story telling.
If you feel otherwise, please post examples, but I've yet to see a video that reaches out to the viewer emotionally and grabs him by the balls. There are some who will make promises, maybe a touch here and there, but nothing moving. As I'm sure most would agree, a good story is one that stimulates some emotion in you. But even if it doesn't achieve that, not too many videos create a solid story. And very, very few create a completely original story. Of course, part of the problem is that your story you want to tell needs to be contained within the potential of the anime unless your going to go all out to carve out a completely new one.
We do not need your concept. We need execution. To move forward a editor must step up to the plate and present to us a technical masterpiece that tells an entirely original story that moves the viewer's emotions, not his bowels. As proven time and again, a good story is going to be a strong selling point for just about anything. Or more fanservice.
