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[ScorpionP]

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Wasn't expecting much, because your last video just disappointed the hell out of me, but after watching this I'm convinced this is your best yet. Simply fantastic editing and scene selection, the visual rhythm was truly something to behold. Fun/upbeat videos are definitely what you excel at, and this video exemplifies that. This gets a hearty from me

5/5

I didn't know it disappointed you that much... Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this one , thanks sky!

So totally downloading later today..... I've been hearing great reviews!

I hope to see your comments

Wasn't expecting much, because your last video just disappointed the hell out of me, but after watching this I'm convinced this is your best yet. Simply fantastic editing and scene selection, the visual rhythm was truly something to behold. Fun/upbeat videos are definitely what you excel at, and this video exemplifies that. This gets a hearty from me

5/5

x2

I think you can do anything though, and the fact your 2 awesome videos are upbeat is just a coincidence. Prove me right!

Hmm, I believe you when you say you put thought into this, but believe me, it just doesn't come across much.

This might cut it for somebody else, but I really expect better of you. I mean, I get really excited when you release something, because your talent jumps off the freaking screen, but this is completely wasted here. Not only do the anime and song seem a complete mismatch to start with for me, but you just don't work hard enough visually to match the mood of the audio, and I found myself completely uninterested.

Another major factor I'm pretty shocked no one has mentioned is the quality. It is BAD. I would really suggest you ask a pal for a proper MP4 encode, if your raw footage looks better than this. Heck, I'll do it.

Anyway, if I seem very harsh, it's only because I want to see you fullfill your potential, and because I really don't want you to take the generally positive response of this thread to heart. I mean, everybody's entitled to their opinion, and everybody has different standards, but you can do much, much better. Now make it happen

Did I do it? Sorries for beta stuff, you'll get the next one. And about that anything - I will give it a shot... sooner or later.

Asside from the fact that it seemed a bit fuzzy in parts when it was fulscreened (i have a 1680x1050 20.1" display), It was pretty damned good.

That explains it. Well, this was my first time using multiple sources so I didn't want to play around with resolutions and I went with 'standard' 640x360, but I'll probably make it bigger next time. Thanks for the comments

This I liked very much. Good work.

Thanks! And for the nice op, too!

Very nice

Thank you =D

That was fun! The editing flow was great!

Glad you enjoyed it!

This video was very enjoyable. Although I also wished the video pacing was a little faster.

4.5/5

Sacrificed for the sake of matching those beats... Thanks !

Really nice video, but some parts must be faster, but that is not so easy... for me >_>

Thanks for commenting =)

Only thing I disliked : the random action FMA scenes in the first part felt out of place. Apart from that - r0x. Editing was great and the sources were correctly chosen.

4/5

Yeah, FMA parts have a bit different tone than the others, but I liked them and that's why I added them. Glad you enjoyed it !

I liked the simplistic style you had in there, proves that you don't really need much more to make a good video to a song like this. Only thing I would nitpick is that some scenes lack contrast compared to others. Be careful to adjust that when working with different sources.

All in all, pretty nice job

Hmmm, I never had that on my mind, thanks for the advice JCD.

*Plonk* Oh it's nothing. It's just my Jaw that touched the Floor

Great Lib Sync. Good Scenes. I envy you. You can make better stuff then me

I gave ya 5/5

Question: I saw last time the sequence of the dancing Spanish woman. Where you got it?

If you are talking about the part 1:19-1:26, then that's Fullmetal Alchemist the movie. Hope that's what you meant, and I'm glad you enjoyed it that much

1) 1:35-1:36 , 0:26-0:27
2) 1:03 -1:05 , 1:27- 1:28
3) 2:00-2:01 , 1:43- 1:44

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Living in Greece,I'm happy a greek song(though with english lyrics) was used for such a beautiful amv.Helena Paparizou is the best greek female singer at the moment and Mambo was a major radio hit in Greece last summer.
Anyway,enough with the advertisement.

The amv was executed beautifully and the scenes used were pretty fitting apart from several FMA scenes which shouldn't have been there(most of them coming from FMA intros).Nice choice of anime(especially Kyoto Animation's stuff) and good synch.
I give it a 4,5/5

Once again,good job Marco!!Maybe upbeat/comedy/dance videos are really your style!!

No, seriously, Greek songs are like made for dance vids. There were a couple of them I was interested in using, too, but none of them was as good as 'Mambo'. And Helena pwns all!
Thank you Themis, I appreciate it !

Excellent work. That vid has earned space on my hard disc for keeps. ^_^

Thanks for the op =D

i was expecting a LOT of masking and hardcore editing... but thats not what i got... i still very much enjoyed the video! good job

I haven't felt like I needed any effects, but still I probably should start something more FX demanding. Glad you like it

it was a very nice video. although maybe a little plain at some points it was a fun video to watch

4/5

Thanks for the comments

I don't like videos like this one...in other words I hardly download dance video, but this one is perfectly made in my opinion. I don't like it so much, but it have some nice feel and song is born for video like this...

That is my opinion, and despites of fact that I don't like dance AMVs I'll give you 5/5 if nothing else than for effort and the fact that you choose a song which is born for this what you've done, especially for those windy scenes where hair flies around

Thanks Vegeta, I appreciate it (hvala )

I think what I was looking for was not necessarily more clips and scenes, but rather more frame/camera movement.

Ah, I see. Hmmm, probably... But to be honest I haven't had that on my mind while editing

Thanks again for comments guys!

[Emotive]

Mwahaha greek song, cool idea, nice comments and a catchy title!
/me gets

EDIT :
You know what?
This was fawking amazing!
Really wasnt expecting that after your last video...
No,I REALLY wasn't expecting it.
Wasn't expecting to like it either, because I'm kinda sick of this song,being a greek citizen.
But this is win!
And you got my weak spot - I can't say "cheesy effects" anymoar.
Opinion coming up tomorrow.
4/5 - Win!

[AMV_4000]

my last comment wasnt saying that the video needed effects, but when i saw tha pic for the video i figured that it was using a lot of masking... that was part of the reason i downloaded it.. to my suprise it had none and it was very nicely done without them. just to clear that up...

[Full Metal Sempai]

Question: I saw last time the sequence of the dancing Spanish woman. Where you got it?

If I'm not mistaken by the scene,it's from Full Metal Alchemist movie,the "Conqueror of Shamballa".

[sweetdeily]

Hrm.... good dance video, seems you've finally settled down with your use of teh programme ^^;

I love the use of FMA and Air was a welcome adittion, but you lose a point because of Melcholy (sp) of Harui (sp) being in there. (personal preference).

As I said before, you're definately more suited to the faster paced amvs, ^^

4/5 because melchanoly (sp) is too overdone. ^^;

[-MD]

I am slightly addicted....The video flowed very well. Scene selection was great. I'll definitly be rewatching it. 4.5/5

[*inverse*]

That was fun. Very catchy

[Pas]

Hey ScorpionP, first off i'd like to congratulate you on making such an awesome AMV.

I've spent the past day listening/watching it. I showed it to 5 of my friends, and they all enjoyed it too (sorry they didn't download it since I gave it to them directly)

Eitherway, I love how you've managed to combine some interesting anime into the dance video, such as FMA (I know you were low on footage, but it still works)

The timing was excellent, and lip-syncing was superb (loved the Lucky Start sync)

5/5, looking forward to your next AMV!

-Pascal

[CodeZTM]

Ok, here's my input:

Un.

Friggin.

Belivable.

4.5/5

*Been on constant loop for several days*

[Szwagier]

You took some of the most overused scenes in the dance cathegory, and made it into sth that still feels fresh and nice. The flow of the vid was superb. There were hardly any breaks in the chains of scenes, and that's why it kept my attention fully. Really amusing, good dance video.

The only thing I would change are Azumanga parts. I would throw them out - they look a lot worse then other parts of the amv.

4.7/5