The Otakon 2010 Thread (OK now panic)

[Davis 51]

WE STILL NEED A DUDE OR DUDE-ESS FOR IRON EDITOR. FREE BADGE!

Sadly, I have never used Premiere. All my experience is with Sony Vegas. That being said, if someone there is willing to give me a crash course, I would totally do it.

[Honou_Miko]

Sadly, I have never used Premiere. All my experience is with Sony Vegas. That being said, if someone there is willing to give me a crash course, I would totally do it.

I was just about to edit my post to say pretty much the exact same thing. I've seen Premiere being used (though not well, fff) but I also have only used Vegas (and WMM). I've got a wedding to save up for, and a free badge is miiiighty tempting...

Only question - we don't get a say in the footage used, do we? I remember seeing some series on the listI wasn't familiar with last year, and I would hate to sign up for this and then be slapped with a massive series I don't know. Unless that's the name of the game... in which case D:. I didn't get to actually attend it though, so I'm not familiar with the details.

[VicBond007]

You can edit the song however you want. Saying you can't cut the song would be as ridiculous as saying that you couldn't cut your video!

Yes, you're locked into using Premiere 6.5/CS3. In addition to licensing, said apps are the only two that we trust for stability in a production environment. We don't understand the other programs' weaknesses well enough to use them reliably in a live event, where quality and stability are paramount.

You do not get a say in the footage. The sources are already on the computer for you. You get all of the episodes on the disc in 1 file per anime.

The sources this year are Eyeshield 21, Basquash, Hajime no Ippo, Battle Athletes, and Princess Nine. The exact episode numbers will be made public once we find a competitor, and I finish watching Battle Athletes >.> The competitors will be told what DVD was used (R1, R2, blu-ray, "greatest hits" etc) so they have the option of buying the disc and learning the footage that way, or they can watch said episodes through "other means". You can, and probably SHOULD cut your audio ahead of time, and you're not allowed to bring your own footage, but you CAN bring notes.

We're really looking for someone who knows the program well. Three experienced editors have already tried and failed to defeat Bryce, and no, I can't bring back Hsien AGAIN.

[Ileia]

Wish I was going >_>

[dwchang]

Three experienced editors have already tried and failed to defeat Bryce, and no, I can't bring back Hsien AGAIN.

This is probably a long shot since they haven't edited in about 5 years, but what about Senta Miller? He technically has never competed and next to Fluxmeister, he's probably one of the best Action AMV Editors (imo), which is Bryce's forte.

[Incanus1225]

Scratch this post, question answered itself.

[VicBond007]

First post updated with the BAD VIDEOS LIST. If you're on it...GET OFF IT.

[chui101]

Three experienced editors have already tried and failed to defeat Bryce, and no, I can't bring back Hsien AGAIN.

Maybe you need to retire the champion I know I'd love to do it, but after seeing Bryce in action last year I don't know if I can walk away from it without being humiliated.

[XStylus]

WE STILL NEED A DUDE OR DUDE-ESS FOR IRON EDITOR. FREE BADGE!

If I may, I'd like to volunteer. I will be at Otakon this year (and have already registered for my badge) and I would like to accept this challenge. Time to find out what years of film school did for me. ^_-

As for credentials and/or examples of my recent work, view the AX website's GOH promos for Kamiyama, Nakamura, Ishii, Hebert, Hiroe, Kawamoto, and Asakawa. I'm used to doing videos on need-it-yesterday deadlines. I also hold a Bachelors degree in Radio/TV/Film.

Left coast versus east coast. I love it.

...By the way, which Adobe Premiere is being used? Is it 6.5 or CS3? Or is there a choice of either one?

[chui101]

@Xstylus: You sir, are a brave person.

If you're going to compete, you're locked into using Premiere 6.5 or Premiere CS3. Photoshop CS3 and AE CS3 are also installed. For the sake of stability, you can't bring your own apps.

You have your choice of weapons as long as it's Premiere CS3 or 6.5.