wwhat is better?

thebattosai · Post by **thebattosai** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:52 pm

is it better to make amv's with episode raws or with subbed episodes(like dattebayo)? are the raws better? or is there no difference?

Shazzy · Post by **Shazzy** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:02 pm

It's better to buy the DVDs.

thebattosai · Post by **thebattosai** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:35 pm

thats not an option for me:(. i can only download...

Shazzy · Post by **Shazzy** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:21 pm

Look at the forum rules.

Thou shalt not use downloaded video footage to make AMVs.

And it IS an option for you, even if you're 12 years old and have to mow lawns to get money for a few DVDs.

Shazzy · Post by **Shazzy** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:25 pm

Besides, I see you have a pending donation. Apparently you can get money from somewhere.

Up In Flamez · Post by **Up In Flamez** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:05 pm

anyone can get dvds, how is it not an option if your donating money to a site?

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:20 pm

You shouldn't have a problem getting some DVDs just save your money ^_^

I'll awnser your question.
Fansubs and raws are not the same.
Fansubs have subtitles on them that you will have to crop to edit with.
That will take a big chunk away from the video.

Raws don't have any subs or watermarks on them therefore they would be the best choice of those 2.
The main choice is DVDs ofcourse ^_^

Willen · Post by **Willen** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:35 am

Shazzy wrote:Look at the forum rules.

Thou shalt not use downloaded video footage to make AMVs.
And it IS an option for you, even if you're 12 years old and have to mow lawns to get money for a few DVDs.

I just want to clarify that the quoted line is technically an ethical guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

The AnimeMusicVideos.org Code of Ethics

If you wish to be a good netizen then you'd want to follow the Code. Using downloaded footage, while not banned, is frowned upon here. Especially if the DVDs are available either for sale or rent or borrowable. BTW, renting for footage is also on the fine line of ethical no-nos, but since this may be the only way of semi-legally obtaining footage from long out-of-print DVDs like Sailor Moon (aside from buying bootlegs), it's generally accepted. Borrowing is the best solution if you have an anime-owning rich friend willing to loan you DVDs since the anime is legally obtained and costs you little to nothing.

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:53 am

i dont see how raws vs fansubs is even a question... of course raws are better, you dont have to crop anything off, or change the AR to make it work...

but DVDs are in the end better than both sources

Streicher · Post by **Streicher** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:28 pm

The DVD versions are sometimes improved over what has been broadcasted on TV. Another good reason to prefer DVDs over RAWs.