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[Requesting Time on Stage Zero]

First off, here is a link to the page on the Fanime website. http://www.fanime.com/exhibits/stage-zero/. But you're here, so why should you have to follow link? Below is all the information you need to know and need to send to us at Stage Zero to apply for one of our performance times.


Requesting Time on Stage Zero

To request time on Stage Zero, email the following information to [email protected].
The deadline is March 31.
Industry requests are not being accepted at this time.

Contact Info

• Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Event Info

• Event Title
• Style of Event
  
  
  
  • Demonstration
  • Vocaloid Performance
  • Musical Performance "Original Tracks"
  • Musical Performance "Non-original Tracks"
  • Dance Performance

Event Details

• Event Description – This is the text that will go on the website. Descriptions must
  be 300 characters or less, included white spaces.
• Event Overview – Explain to Stage Zero Staff on what you want to do on stage &
  how you plan to do it.

Tech Requirements – Stage Zero will not accomodate your personal equipment. If you have audio
or video that is part of your performance please make note of the following rules.

• Audio
  
  
  
  • Microphones needed (up to 4).
  • Audio Playback (Yes or No). If yes, please provide all audio on a USB Flash Drive,
    15 minutes prior to your event. 320kbps Constant Bit Rate Stereo Quality .mp3.
• Video
  
  • Video Playback (Yes or No). If Yes, please provide all video on a USB Flash Drive,
    15 minutes prior to your event. Must be .mp4 or .mov container, with the h264 codec.
    High Definition preferred, either 720p or 1080p. Standard Definition will be accepted
    but no sizes below 720×480.

Scheduling Preferences * – Friday & Monday will be in 30 minute time slots. Saturday &
Sunday will be in 15 minute time slots. Current Times available are as follows:

• Friday: 4pm, 5pm
• Saturday: 12pm (noon), 3pm, 5pm
• Sunday: 12pm (noon)
• Monday: 10am, 12pm (noon), 1pm

*For preferred time slots, please list your first choice and second choice.

You know . . . that's a good question.  :) Thank you Motoko for asking.

Originally the idea or premise for Stage Zero was to be many things.

• First and foremost a location that would keep con-goers up to date on event's and changes as they happen.
• A place for entertainment, social interaction, and audience participation.
• A location for promotion of other events happening at the con.
• A place for performances that would like to perform outside of the confines of a panel room or performance room.

Now if you look at that list and then look at Stage Zero in the past you might notice some discrepancies. I will be the first to admit over the years we have lost our way and forgot the main reason we were allowed to be a part of Fanime. We are here to keep everyone in the know about schedule changes, cancelations, big and small events, etc. I know allot of people will look at Stage Zero and say that it seems to be only a performance stage, and I guess you would be right. This year I hope to change things I am putting a much greater focus on the events happening in and around the convention and keeping you the attendees informed when things change around. This is a bit of trick when we have over 50 different departments and each one is running at a mad dash to try and keep your experience seamless and flawless.

I hope that this year we are able to achieve our original intentions and utilize our location and technology to better serve all attendees of Fanime.

- Sean Barber
Co-Head Stage Zero

Stage Zero is currently looking into hosting for a late-night extended show showcasing Asian music videos, anime music videos, and other videos either after midnight, or before our early morning programming.  We are looking for someone who is more then interested in just getting up there and playing the videos they like but to talk a little bit about the video or have a reason behind playing that video. But that is currently one Idea we are looking for a host because we want there to be interaction with the audience otherwise we would just put the system on random and go with it. If you are interested in hosting for this, please drop us an e-mail at [email protected] and let's see if we can work something out!

If you are accepted for the position you will receive a Panal Badge good for the whole weekend as per the Panal Rules "3 hours of panels* = A full weekend pass to the convention for you."

@ Jebus and Forester, I cannot speak for jose(AMV Head) But im trying to make sure we have a spot open for his award show on Stage Zero on sunday. I'm sure he has been working tirelessly with the coordinator of the Civic Auditorium to see if he can have time on Saturday.

When it comes to the Audio. I know that jose normalizes the audio. The audio at the civic was an issue with the technician and not the content. I think it took the tech a while to clue into the fact that he was pushing the lows to much and distorting the mids by running the gain to hot.

Recap at the end? Is there a big desire for the recap video at the end of the contest? I think I could petition jose to work on that.

My question. . .

What do think would be easier for people to vote with? A number system or just using the name of the video?

@ewu, thank you for trying to help and getting in contact with us.

@Phantomhive.LolitaKei, we have been asked this year to allow only fanime events on our stage I.E Fanimaid Cafe Live Performance, AMV awards, etc. So I'm sorry but we will not be accepting any applications to be on our stage. Now I would like to say that this might change but I can make no guarantees. If it does change a forum post will be made showing times and information required to apply for said times. There is no fee to use the stage and you are limited to the time slot you would apply for. Thank you for wanting to be part of our stage this year and im sorry we cannot accomodate you right now.

-Sean Barber

Have the Finalists for the FMV contest 2010 been notified yet? It's already May

Slow down there buddy. The contest doesn't finish till the 12th. They will then have to view them and when they can they will get out the finalist list. Good luck to you if you entered.

The Anime Music Video Awards are set on Stage Zero Monday, 2:00PM-3:00PM

Sorry no blacklights this year, we have put it on a list of things to get so look for it in the future.

Time is up! Thank you to everyone who applied. And thank you to everyone who will be joining us on stage for Fanime 2010. Good luck to everyone.

Well I'm glad to know that I left a pungent and flavorful taste in everyone's mouth. :(

Yes this year I have stepped down, as I need to focus more on Stage Zero then on any other project. And to add onto that I feel that is why I wasn't giving you the AMV community the quality time you deserve, I had spread myself thin between the two. So I'm very happy to have Jose take over for me, I know he is more then adequate to complete the job.

I would like to defend myself a bit though. Yes the first year was very, very rough. 3 hours long and painful for everyone involved. The next year I was only allotted a very small window and had to work within those parameters, same for the next year. Jose will also have to deal with this as sadly even at Fanime AMV kinda come second to anything else. But let's not dwell on that.

Oh and yes a BIG F^*$ing mistake to do themes. I will stand behind never ever doing themes ever again. In fact when I gave the show to Jose I made sure themes were out. No more.

Jose and I worked on putting the rules together as Fanime itself was wrapping up in 09. We wanted to make sure that you guys had ample time to start making you AMV's. In fact we have next years Rules ready to go to.

To CorellianJones:
If you know from past years we have had some nudity. If it's for all of 19 frames don't worry just as long as there is nothing derogatory about it normally makes it past the AMV sensors. Good Luck!

And Good Luck to everyone, I can't wait to watch this year.

Thank you everyone weather or not you agreed with my decisions, for giving me this chance, and working with me to iron out the Contest that I now give to Jose.

-Sean

Wendell And I "Sean" are interested in hearing what you think would be good tips for Fanime con.
I.E: Wash, Eat, Etc.

After we get a good selection we choose some that we like have them transelated into Japanese and then taped for use during next years con at Stage Zero. So let's get those minds turning.

HEY! Mr. Moderator! If you'd be so kind as to move all the off topic posts off this thread so we may get back to asking about How Stage Zero went?

Thanks,
Sean

When it comes to placement of videos for this year, we didn't have enough time to contact the editors so what ever category they chose we left their video in there. And the Title bumpers kept the order of "Editor, Title, Artist, Song, Anime" it did this on every single video, But I agree and next year I will have the Bumpers listed off with Editor: Editor Name / Title: Title Name ..... And so on. I dont normally do this as it takes up way to much space and I would rather have the Info up there uncluttered. 

So in general you felt that the selection was lacking, that's ok. Right now the AMV community is kinda split into two groups REALLY GREAT AMV's and so-so AMV's. I don't think i can do anything about this, its up to the editors to step up *which many have* and make AMV's that every time we hear the song we play the AMV back in our head.

Thank you for your feedback.

-Sean

You did a great job on our stage this year ;D. My coordinator was giving you signals, he met the minimum 3 hand signals before I had to step in and be the big jerk I sometimes can be. I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable or put off. I had been told that you had disregarded the signals and I had to step in. Thank you again for jumping up on our stage and giving one heck of performance.

-Sean
Stage Zero Head

[Judges Choice:]

All Righty this is a short list as I havent had time to track down the links yet....

Judges Choice:

Action -
1st - Maria Preciado - Haunting Hour
2nd - Erin Nguyen - Switchback
3rd - Komyar Moghadam - The Girl Is So HONEY!

Comedy -
1st - Jared James Griego - Goldenpants: Based on a True story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADmz0X3iyA
2nd (TIE) - Benjamin and Bryce Chu - r0b07$
2nd (TIE) Brad DeMoss - Perfect Day

Drama -
1st - Victoria Galietta - Life of a Dog (Pt.2)
2nd - Melissa Paradis - You Are Loved
3rd - Erin Nguyen - Dying Will

Experimental -
1st - Victoria Galietta - Lord of The Anime
2nd - Lauren Winsor Stenmoe/ Momo - Time to Dance

BEST IN SHOW
Benjamin and Bryce Chu - R0b07$

Audience Winners:

Action -
1st - Erin Nguyen - Switchback
2nd - Josh Lord - I My Me Mine
3rd - Nic Neidenbach - You Know My Name

Comedy -
1st - Benjamin and Bryce Chu - R0b07$
2nd - Jared James Griego - Goldenpants: Based on a True Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADmz0X3iyA

Drama -
1st - Victoria Galietta - Life of a Dog (Pt.2)
2nd - Onikokoro Musashi - Third Hokage's Final Words to The Village
3rd - Melissa Paradis - You are Loved

Experimental
1st - Victoria Galietta - Lord of The Anime
2nd (TIE) - Lauren Winsor Stenmoe / Momo - Time to Dance
2nd (TIE) - Dean Seirafi/Ryvannis - Valhalla

BEST IN SHOW
Victoria Galietta - Lord of the Anime.


Great job everyone! This year was fantastic!

-Sean

Ok the list you've all been waiting for. Who made it to the next round "Audeince Judging"? Below I have the initials of the Editor/Creator and the title of their AMV.

M.P. Haunting Hour
E.N. Switchback
K.M. That Girl Is So HONEY!
D.C. Twisted Thunder
J.L. I My Me Mine
T.C. I Feel Your Presence
V.P. The Heroes of El Hazard
S.M. Hurricane Michiko
N.N. You Know My Name
J.J.G. Goldenpants: Based on a True Story
B.B.C. r0b07$
B.D. Perfect Day
C.S. Cyber City Shoot-Up
J.Z. Look at it, it's Ugly
B.A. Haseo's Girl Problems
V.G. Life of a Dog (Pt. 2)
M.P. You Are Loved
E.N. Dying Will
C.A.D. One Winged Dove
D.S. Monsoon
O.M. Third hokage's final words to the village
S.G. Guide Me
T.C. Dying Without Your Love
V.G. Lord of the Anime
L.W.S. Time to Dance
D.S. Valhalla
L.S. You're Sucha HBFS Video
Y.B. Endosky

If you're not on the list I'm sorry and best of luck for next year, but don't get bummed out about it. Attend and support those who did make it this far.

The Audience Judging is
Sunday 24th, 2009
4PM-6PM with seating at 3:30PM
Civic Center Auditorium

Awards ceremony
Monday 25th, 2009
1PM-2PM
Stage Zero
*Note* Last Years awards will be given out at that time as well. Sorry for the delay in getting those out, they froze my budget well in advance of getting them sent out to the winners.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

*Note* About badge's for this year, I was not given the ok to give the editors any special privileges this year so you must purchase a badge to get in, But my helpers will be there to make sure you get in first to get the seating that you desire.

-Sean

Now just to clarify, this list is only to inform you the editor that your AMV has been
1. Been submitted
2. Been downloaded
3. Been cataloged
4. Been confirmed

This isn't a list to let you know that you have made it into the Fanime AMV event at Fanime Con just a list to let you know we have your entry. Everyone will have to wait till after our judges approve who goes onto the next round. Afterwards you will receive either Email "A" that states that you have made it or email "B" that states you didn't make it this year.

Below are the initials of the creator and AMV Title.



V.G.                           Lord of the Anime
V.G.                            Life of a Dog (Pt. 2)
F.R.C, C.A.P, S.J.    In The Rain
J.J.G.                    The Bodies Burning
J.J.G.                    Goldenpants: Based on a True Story
O.M.                            Third hokage's final words to the village
J.L.                            I My Me Mine
D.C.                            Rememberance
D.C.                            Twisted Thunder
R.M., B.D.                    Street Fighter Reunion
R.M., B.D.                    What We've Done
B.D.                            Perfect Day
A.J.M.                    I Have To Find You
J.N.                            Roomies
E. F. D.                    The Significant Other
C.S.                            Under Wings of Steel
C.S.                            Cyber City Shoot-Up
A.H.                            L and Light are Best Friends :]
K.S.                            Hollows Touch
T.C.                            Dying Without Your Love
T.C.                            I Feel Your Presence
R.C.                            Ran, Forget About Love.
S.G.                            Guide Me
B.A.                            Haseo's Girl Problems
Y.B.                            Endosky
Y.B.                            Hypnerotomachia
E.N.                            Dying Will
E.N.                            Switchback
I.F.                            Left 4 Wired
I.F.                            Get Your Ass Too Mars
D.S.                            Monsoon
D.S.                            Valhalla
A.R.                            For Love of Mankind
G.G.                            The power in your hands
J.C.                            Hope: Lost and Found
L.S.                            You're Sucha HBFS Video
B.C.                            01110010 01101111 01100010 01101111
B.C. & B.C.            Contrition
K.B.                            The Road
M.P.                            Haunting Hour
M.P.                            Distorted Love
C.A.D.                    You're Not Alone
C.A.D.                    One Winged Dove
D.G.                            Cherish
D.G.                            Hero
B.O.                            Fahrenheit
N.N.                            You Know My Name
S.M.                            Huricane Michiko
S.M.                            The Terrorists
A.A.N                    The Laitrix
A.C.                            A Tale of Two Stars
M.P.                            You Are Loved
L.W.S                    Time to Dance
L.W.S                    Disconnected
M.D.                            Hayate's Saltwater Room
M.L.                            The Main Sacrifice
M.A.                            Untitled
S.S.W. and J.B            AMV Purgatory
J.Z.                            Demonic Mermaids
J.Z.                            Look at it, It's Ugly
J.F.                            Torn Memories
J.F.                            Standing Still
V.P.                            The Heroes of El Hazard
T.J.W.                         Contrast
K.M.                            That Girl Is So HONEY!

This is the Final List. If you have entered an AMV and are not on the list but have previously contacted me then send it to me again A.S.A.P at [email protected].

 I Promise to Stop Flicking Boogers at People.



I hope you all know that I'm kidding ;D

This was Something we did for last year, but due to cutbacks we are unable to do the same this year. I will go so far as to say that it was a fluke, a one off. I'm sorry if this inconvenience's anyone.

-Sean

Art by Jo, Ink by Me