can we talk about these AMVs?

[Castor Troy]

Anime Masking Videos

[seasons]

Well, what if you came at it from a different direction? Instead of a collab being a series of discreet back to back sections that individuals do all the work for their own and then someone stiches them together, perhaps consider division of labor for all the seperate pieces to be the collab. One person ultimately edits the video, but everyone else creates the individual motion graphic sequences or the pieces for them. You could have someone who's only job is to mask stuff. Assembly line editing.

http://www.animemusicvideos.org/forum/v ... 7&t=120772

[Qyot27]

(today's? I don't know how long a "generation" in this fandom would be).

I'd say about 3-4 years, with some overlap on either end (although I'd assume it's even faster than that on YouTube). Someone should do a chart comparing it to geological periods.

[seasons]

(I think this also touches on the weird mentality that seems to be more prominent on YouTube when it comes to studios -- having tryouts to join, trying to elevate studios above the individual, etc. I don't get this, why can't a bunch of friends just get together and make videos together? Why does it have to be an exclusive club? Not a discussion for this thread, but still.)

I can see how this might play into it. The idea of turning creative control over to one person, while a cadre of "lesser" editors does the tedious gruntwork, doesn't seem like a very appealing deal on the surface. But if you can convince newbies that they're part of an exclusive team, that this opportunity is a "privilege" and a routine part of paying their dues for the greater good of the studio, who knows?

But I've had no first-hand experience with these kind of groups so this scenario might be a total conjecture.

[Terra_Omega_3]

Disregarding whether the AMVs are actually good or not Im actually just curious how the hell they are able to churn those out so quickly. That looks really complicated and I want to know how to do it (The different effects that is). I have no skill in effects and usually just make AMVs to tell a story or to give emotion but having at least some effects I feel could enhance the AMV. Anyone know how they are all able to do this or is it just something the majority of "Upbeat" AMV creators have figured out on their own?

[Castor Troy]

Disregarding whether the AMVs are actually good or not Im actually just curious how the hell they are able to churn those out so quickly. That looks really complicated and I want to know how to do it (The different effects that is). I have no skill in effects and usually just make AMVs to tell a story or to give emotion but having at least some effects I feel could enhance the AMV. Anyone know how they are all able to do this or is it just something the majority of "Upbeat" AMV creators have figured out on their own?

I would assume they have far more free time than us poor working adults do.

I miss those days..

[Terra_Omega_3]

I would assume they have far more free time than us poor working adults do.
I miss those days..

Blasphemy! There is always time to make AMV's while behind the desk! It shows your boss creativity and that you can multitask! That or you can get fired like most people and do it at home alone.

[Castor Troy]

Or just give up your social life.

[dreamawake]

All flash, no substance.

I never cared for these types of videos nor ever feared going up against them in contests. Audiences will vote for something far more emotionally engaging than be fooled by candy sprinkles all over the screen.

But now we live in a world where people have much worse ADD, watch videos primarily on youtube, and need pretty colors to keep their attention. There's your answer.

Get off my lawn.

[Chiikaboom]

Also, don't forget about Attack of the Otaku, which was released the following year. Between these two videos, both by well-known editors, both using extremely popular anime, both using pop music and fun, happy scenes -- whether or not modern editors are even aware of them, both videos influenced a whole generation of editors that went on to influence the next generation (today's? I don't know how long a "generation" in this fandom would be).

im so sorry about that video it shouldnt even exist i hate it more than i hate myself