Why would you want to? o_OWC Annihilus wrote:I should post in here more... shouldn't I? o.O
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CrackTheSky
- has trust issues
- Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:01 pm
- Status: Maybe editing?
- Location: Chicago
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omegaevolution
- Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: ZOMG, THE OMEGA MOVIL!! =O
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omegaevolution
- Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: ZOMG, THE OMEGA MOVIL!! =O
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guy07
- Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:28 pm
- Status: Back in beard.
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Greggus1
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:07 pm
Alright, I wanted to talk about this tomorrow after finals ended for me, but I just got tired of waiting, so here goes :
Working on Blumchen (which I was very lucky to get invited on), I really didn't know what I was doing. At the time, it seemed like I did, but I was still very new to the editing world, and had barely watched any MEPs, let alone worked on any. And so I thought I was doing quite well editing my track for a first time, but then I saw some of the really good MEPs, such as the ROSes, of course, but also the Memory Flash Project, a superb MEP I invite you all to check for inspiration. Anyways, I was very impressed, and even intimidated at the time, but I figured, hell, it probably took these editors years to reach that skill level.
So that calmed me somewhat, until Blumchen finally released, and I realized that some of the editors on the project had already pretty much attained that skill level. No point in keeping their names private, as I'm sure you'll all agree the three standout tracks were from Bauzi, Kaxi, and Cracky. Now that was a shock to me, and I went from amazement to severe disappointment in my own ability. I felt I'd gotten serious around the same time as these guys, and I should be keeping up with them, but I obviously wasn't.
Those revelations led to a month or so of gloominess, which basically resulted in my last video. And I was really trying to force the good stuff out, but the thing is, it doesn't come out till it's ready to come out. And around a month ago, I think I finally started grasping it. That's when I realized that I was just pushing myself way too hard.
What I wanted to say to the first-time participants on the project is just that : Relax. You're here because you have the potential, and from the start, the spirit of our MEPs have not been to be the best. They're there so that younger editors can benefit from older ones, and everybody can improve in the process. There are really no MEPs like these : Consider yourselves very lucky to participate. No matter how small the progress I've made since making Blumchen, I would have made 10 times less if I hadn't joined.
So really, take advantage of this experience to the fullest. No question is too stupid, and feel free to directly ask one of the more experienced editors around (Meaning not me) for detailed help to get your segment looking more the way you want it. But don't force anything. I believe what makes Blumchen work in the end is the balance between the ambitious tracks and the more simple, yet still well edited ones. It paces the project, and I find I can watch this more often than say, "Alternate Dimensions", where the complexity of each track requires so much concentration from you that you really need to be pumped to watch the project, and take so much varied information in.
So don't feel any pressure, not even if really kick-ass betas start coming in. A team isn't made of all-stars. It takes stars and role-players to be the best
So that was the message. Now comes the fun stuff. As I mentioned earlier, I took personal offense to getting my ass whooped in Blumchen, and I'm determined not to let it happen again. I've been developing an idea in my head for the last few weeks, and I'm now confident I can pull it off. It should be fun stuff, and here's where it gets interesting : I'm changing my anime pick to... All animes in the project. There is no way in hell you can guess what I'm gonna do with them, but suffice to say I need very little footage of each, so that aspect can easily be dealt with in PMs.
I'll end with one last thing : To all the editors coming back for a second time whose names aren't Bauzi, Kaxi or Cracky : You got your ass whooped in Blumchen too, you know. You gonna take that? :O
Alright, so uhh... Have fun editing guys! I know I will.
Working on Blumchen (which I was very lucky to get invited on), I really didn't know what I was doing. At the time, it seemed like I did, but I was still very new to the editing world, and had barely watched any MEPs, let alone worked on any. And so I thought I was doing quite well editing my track for a first time, but then I saw some of the really good MEPs, such as the ROSes, of course, but also the Memory Flash Project, a superb MEP I invite you all to check for inspiration. Anyways, I was very impressed, and even intimidated at the time, but I figured, hell, it probably took these editors years to reach that skill level.
So that calmed me somewhat, until Blumchen finally released, and I realized that some of the editors on the project had already pretty much attained that skill level. No point in keeping their names private, as I'm sure you'll all agree the three standout tracks were from Bauzi, Kaxi, and Cracky. Now that was a shock to me, and I went from amazement to severe disappointment in my own ability. I felt I'd gotten serious around the same time as these guys, and I should be keeping up with them, but I obviously wasn't.
Those revelations led to a month or so of gloominess, which basically resulted in my last video. And I was really trying to force the good stuff out, but the thing is, it doesn't come out till it's ready to come out. And around a month ago, I think I finally started grasping it. That's when I realized that I was just pushing myself way too hard.
What I wanted to say to the first-time participants on the project is just that : Relax. You're here because you have the potential, and from the start, the spirit of our MEPs have not been to be the best. They're there so that younger editors can benefit from older ones, and everybody can improve in the process. There are really no MEPs like these : Consider yourselves very lucky to participate. No matter how small the progress I've made since making Blumchen, I would have made 10 times less if I hadn't joined.
So really, take advantage of this experience to the fullest. No question is too stupid, and feel free to directly ask one of the more experienced editors around (Meaning not me) for detailed help to get your segment looking more the way you want it. But don't force anything. I believe what makes Blumchen work in the end is the balance between the ambitious tracks and the more simple, yet still well edited ones. It paces the project, and I find I can watch this more often than say, "Alternate Dimensions", where the complexity of each track requires so much concentration from you that you really need to be pumped to watch the project, and take so much varied information in.
So don't feel any pressure, not even if really kick-ass betas start coming in. A team isn't made of all-stars. It takes stars and role-players to be the best
So that was the message. Now comes the fun stuff. As I mentioned earlier, I took personal offense to getting my ass whooped in Blumchen, and I'm determined not to let it happen again. I've been developing an idea in my head for the last few weeks, and I'm now confident I can pull it off. It should be fun stuff, and here's where it gets interesting : I'm changing my anime pick to... All animes in the project. There is no way in hell you can guess what I'm gonna do with them, but suffice to say I need very little footage of each, so that aspect can easily be dealt with in PMs.
I'll end with one last thing : To all the editors coming back for a second time whose names aren't Bauzi, Kaxi or Cracky : You got your ass whooped in Blumchen too, you know. You gonna take that? :O
Alright, so uhh... Have fun editing guys! I know I will.
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CrackTheSky
- has trust issues
- Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:01 pm
- Status: Maybe editing?
- Location: Chicago
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Greggus1
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:07 pm
Saw that coming a mile away. To clear that up, there will be no complex effects involvedCrackTheSky wrote:In an ironic twist you are, in fact, going to try some complex Alternate Dimensions shit and end up getting your ass kicked AGAIN? Amirite?Greggus1 wrote:I'm changing my anime pick to... All animes in the project. There is no way in hell you can guess what I'm gonna do with them
Last hint :
I also always encourage and expect originality, and if that's by means of new effects or interesting ways to sync, please have at it.
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CrackTheSky
- has trust issues
- Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:01 pm
- Status: Maybe editing?
- Location: Chicago