AMVs - Why we make them.....

ANTDrakko · Post by **ANTDrakko** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:38 pm

After Otakon, I've been thinking a lot about AMVs and the AMV community altogether. Theres a whole lot to be said on "originality" and whatnot, but one of the biggest things that seems to stick out in my mind is: Why do we make these videos?

Its funny, really, how some of the AMV community works. An artistic video won't be accepted by the general audience because it would fly over their heads. However, a Naruto/Linkin Park video won't be accepted by many creators strictly because of the anime/song choice. So that brings up my little question....

Who do you create your videos for? Yourself? Other creator's in order to gain respect? The generic public?

Call it a little social survey, I'm truely interested in everyone's response and I'm sure others wouldn't mind hearing as well

~Seen

bum · Post by **bum** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:47 pm

its a hobby. something to do when ive got free time. its fun, and while it may be hard work at times, the result is definetly worth it (well, usualy

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Coffee 54 · Post by **Coffee 54** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:48 pm

bum wrote:its a hobby. something to do when ive got free time. its fun, and while it may be hard work at times, the result is definetly worth it (well, usualy )

My thoughts exactly.

Scintilla · Post by **Scintilla** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:55 pm

Because it's fun, and because there are certain ideas I simply <i>have</i> to see realized in videos, if they aren't already.

And recognition and awards are nice too.

downwithpants · Post by **downwithpants** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:57 pm

i try to make a video that everyone can enjoy, including myself, other creators, and the general audience. when i make an artistic video, i try to make it easy for the general audience to follow. when i make a face-value action video, i try to incorporate elements that other creators will appreciate.

but i usually fail though.

aznfs · Post by **aznfs** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:02 pm

bum wrote:its a hobby. something to do when ive got free time. its fun, and while it may be hard work at times, the result is definetly worth it (well, usualy )

hell ya;; xcept for the part about doing it in my free time;; i tend to make the best work in editing when i die doing hw take a editing break ^^ happy happy

Castor Troy · Post by **Castor Troy** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:11 pm

How many times have we been through this now?

AMV_4000 · Post by **AMV_4000** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:11 pm

i... i cant stop myself...

Jebadia · Post by **Jebadia** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:26 pm

It's something to do to keep my hands off my dick....unfortunatelly my hands still don't behave themselves...

Kalium · Post by **Kalium** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:29 pm

Let me get this straight:

.....we need reasons?