AMVs mentioned on TWiT

Deathscythe_Animated · Post by **Deathscythe_Animated** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:11 pm

I dont think we give ourselves to much credit. We really create some stunning stuff, and that's the reason why no one's coming after. The truth is we're all exhibitionists at heart. We like creating things and doing that hundreds, possibly thousands of people will see. We are NOT big movie producers. But I think that a lot of AMVs show that there's more to a movie than special effects. Bottom line, we can do in three minutes what most movies can't do in two hours.

Also, I dont recall spending $1800 on an old imac. That's digusting and offensive.

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:31 pm

Deathscythe_Animated wrote:I dont think we give ourselves to much credit. We really create some stunning stuff, and that's the reason why no one's coming after. The truth is we're all exhibitionists at heart. We like creating things and doing that hundreds, possibly thousands of people will see. We are NOT big movie producers. But I think that a lot of AMVs show that there's more to a movie than special effects. Bottom line, we can do in three minutes what most movies can't do in two hours.

Also, I dont recall spending $1800 on an old imac. That's digusting and offensive.

Then why is it that most people like to use the scenes with the pretty special effects? and why is it that most people like "effects" videos over plain old cuts?

not trying to argue really even though I am doing a good job at it... but this part of your argument is kinda off kilter...

truthfully all we are doing is RIPPING OFF that big time movie that you say cant do what an AMV can do, and putting it to a different music, so I also think thats a little off... (atleast such is the case of a fanvideo, which AMV does fall under this same category)

IF WE ORIGINALLY CREATED OUR MEDIA THAT WOULD BE DIFFERENT... But the truth is we are using someone elses work to our advantage just changing the effort a bit... and changing it to suit our own purposes...

I think SOME editorers give themselves too much credit, I know I have my moments, and I try my hardest to keep reserved. But, there is alot more effort put into a big time budget film than any AMV.. they, after all, have to start from scratch. We have premade video and premade songs to work with

ANTDrakko · Post by **ANTDrakko** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:48 pm

I don't know, I think I enjoy the trailers to some movies moreso than the movies, now and then.

They always seem like a small music video to me. And the editing, I believe, truely determines the audiences choice in wanting to go see it.

Although, now-a-days, I think they show too much about the movie itself (i.e. all the funny parts are in the trailer). Perhaps they are getting lazy?

~Seen

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:36 pm

Deathscythe_Animated wrote:we can do in three minutes what most movies can't do in two hours.

some of us, the rest of us make what could be described as commercials hardly fit to be played on high frequency cable.

Deathscythe_Animated · Post by **Deathscythe_Animated** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:01 pm

[quote="Knowname"][quote="Deathscythe_Animated"]we can do in three minutes what most movies can't do in two hours.[/quote]

some of us, the rest of us make what could be described as commercials hardly fit to be played on high frequency cable.[/quote]

LOL, this is true. God knows my videos aren't the most popular out there. But it's like a personal touch. A tribute by fans. AMV's are fun to create and moreso knowing that others will be watching them. A certain amount of emotion leaks into each project. What happens when you're done watching a series that totally blew you away? Go find some AMV's for it. If there are none, create one. And I think JaddziaDax is right, I was a bit off kilter, what I was trying to say that there is more out there than special effects. It doesnt have to be "pretty" to work. Look at Pavel Battosai's "Colorblind". It is an amazing video and one of my favorites. It has a subtle feel to it, almost no special effect, yet it demands a powerful and critical presence in my life. Sometimes I sit back and daydream about that video, the thematic element running through my head. If anyone were to take that feeling away from us. Well I can't be responsible. LOL.

At any rate, I think most of us are honest people no matter how many of us are awesome at creating AMV, or whether we make Punch, Drunk, Love look good. I will personally vouch that all my material is bought and paid for. And if the music or anime industries want to come after me for it. Then I guess I just have to create a band and learn how to draw.

TheShere · Post by **TheShere** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:28 pm

Upon reading this, I simply had to post. Being the lurker that I am, this is totally a rare occurance.

When I first found this site, I was a total and utter anime-n00b (some may argue that this is a good thing to be though) My friend pointed me here one day because he had an Evangelion video hosted here. Anyway, I made my way into the "top 10% list" and clicked the first one. Let me just say that I bought RahXephon shortly after. It's been pretty much that way for every series I watched after; I first saw it here. Most recently I saw the "Magic Stick" clip in AMV Hell 3 which led me to getting Negima.

I'm getting off the point. What I want to say is, the only reason I've bought/downloaded 90% of the series I have is because of AMVs that I have seen on this site. And often it goes the same for music as well. Most AMV creators use interesting/non-mainstream music for their videos, thus introducing me to songs I would have never known existed otherwise.

Legality of these things is most certainly shakey, for simple fact that everything used was created (more or less) by someone else. Still I think if the creators of an anime or the author of a certain song were shown a video using their product, they would say "That's pretty damn cool". For simple fact that it is.

In conclusion: Laws suck.

Mugik · Post by **Mugik** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:40 am

requiett wrote:I think AMVers give themselves way too much credit.

Maybe, but at the moment I'm not an AMVer (unless you count just watching them.) I do plan on making some, but in the meantime (*points to the left*) I have spent some of my hard-earned moolah keeping your videos viewable.

imphill · Post by **imphill** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:23 am

In conclusion: Laws suck.

Yes!! Finally!! Someone who is willingto make a conclusion on this sad little arguement. Just get to the point and we'll be happyer...
</rant>

I think AMVers give themselves way too much credit.

Coninsidently, you do give yourselves too much credit...

)v(ajin Koji · Post by **)v(ajin Koji** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:48 am

Wow, what a coincidence. :¬ \

On topic though, I think that anyone saying that AMVs should be legal is a step in the right direction toward something.

NME2 · Post by **NME2** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:53 am

imphill wrote:
In conclusion: Laws suck.
Yes!! Finally!! Someone who is willingto make a conclusion on this sad little arguement. Just get to the point and we'll be happyer...
</rant>

I think AMVers give themselves way too much credit.
Coninsidently, you do give yourselves too much credit...

i love your inyourface posting style imphill you are truly an inspiration and urge you to continue posting.