KATSUCON 19 AMV contest: WINNERS (page 6)

[l33tmeatwad]

So uh... Will I need to letterbox or not?

Letterbox is fine as long as the resolution is no larger than 720x480.

I think you misunderstand the point of the question...the point of letterboxing would be if the playback method won't read widescreen flags and the content would be played squished...so letterboxing will allow the video to be played back with the proper aspect ratio. Considering what you're asking for, I think it would be safe to assume that people who have widescreen videos need to letterbox it.

[Iron Solari]

So uh... Will I need to letterbox or not?

I'm thinking legalbox or perhaps 11x17...

This guy. I am so glad I understood it, it made it that much more enjoyable.

[outlawed]

Requirements:
> 29.97 fps -OR- 23.976 fps with 3:2 pulldown
> Non-Interlaced video (Progressive scan)

There is some contradiction there. Why flag 23.976 fps files for for 3:2 pulldown if you are requiring 29.97 fps progressive? Performing 3:2 pulldown creates 29.97 fps interlaced video. Also many of the formats you accept have no mechanism to flag a progressive 23.976 fps file for 3:2 pulldown. I suspect this is a rule oversight from the MPEG-2 days when we all used to submit that way because output was interlaced.

If you indeed want 29.97 fps progressive and 23.976 fps with 3:2 pulldown when possible I would suggest rewording these rules to:

"Progressive 29.97 fps or 23.976 fps. If your file format supports it please flag 23.976 fps files for 3:2 pulldown on playback" This may help avoid some confusion.

If you want nothing but progressive video then simply specify:
"Progressive 29.97 fps or 23.976 fps video only."

The less lines the entrants have to read is usually better.

[BecauseImBored1]

I sent my Time Twitch video in but I got a few emails that changed the way to submit. Did my entry eventually go through?

[Squancho]

I sent my Time Twitch video in but I got a few emails that changed the way to submit. Did my entry eventually go through?

Sorry, but I haven't.
Even looked in the spam folder.
If you're sending download links for your entry and info, just send it to deuceloosely4711gmail.com and it should get to me without issue...

[Squancho]

Had to make an "executive decision."

The deadline is being extended to January 11, 11:59pm due to the holidays.

That is all.

[EimiJ7]

Awesome I didn't think I was going to finish on time

[Squancho]

Here is the progress report concerning received entries and their authors.
Keep an eye on it because it's likely to change many times over the next few weeks.

SUBMITTED:
XxShadesOfTruthxX (2)
Galia & Kitty
BecauseImBored1 (2)
Zanzaben (2)
Heartsie / Clover Studios (2)
Dead Mockingbird Studios
Miracle Falcon
drewaconclusion (2)
Samuel Mathias Oehser
abels_angel
Joseph Tapia (2)
Sprinkle Sprankles
Red Dragon Studios
Slothie (3)
James Blond
IronSolariAMV (2)
luvyme64
Shattersky/Two Frame Studios (2)
moonbunnychan (3)
EimiJ7 (3)
Matthew Oliver
SatoshiSakura (2)
Magicflier
SammySama Productions
PieandBeer
l33tmeatwad (3)
Bebop0083
NightMistress85
Hamstar138
Faecakes
PixelBlended Studios
GuntherAMVs
StarTrinity009
Rider4Z
Drabaz
surfinpika
RainingMadness
PhoenixKAP
Brakus Media
Penstrike
Knightz Production (2)

CATEGORY BREAKDOWN:
Action - 19
Comedy - 5
Drama - 12
Romance / Sentimental - 10
Upbeat / Dance - 5
What the... - 8

I'm sensing a trend in the world of AMV authoring.
I wonder what it could be...

[Iron Solari]

Here is the progress report concerning received entries and their authors.
Keep an eye on it because it's likely to change many times over the next few weeks.

SUBMITTED:
XxShadesOfTruthxX (2)
Galia & Kitty
BecauseImBored1
Zanzaben
Heartsie / Clover Studios (2)
Dead Mockingbird Studios
Miracle Falcon
drewaconclusion
Samuel Mathias Oehser
abels_angel
Joseph Tapia (2)
Sprinkle Sprankles
Red Dragon Studios
Slothie (3)
James Blond
IronSolariAMV (2)
luvyme64

CATEGORY BREAKDOWN:
Action - 4
Comedy -
Drama - 7
Romance / Sentimental - 3
Upbeat / Dance - 3
What the... - 6

So, as usual, Comedy is in short supply.
You have an extension o work with now so...

Looks like I better make a comedy video or something, the two categories I entered have the most. It's 3 submissions max if I read correctly right?

[Squancho]

Looks like I better make a comedy video or something, the two categories I entered have the most. It's 3 submissions max if I read correctly right?

That's an affirmative, soldier.