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Title: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on January 17, 2012, 11:35:15 PM
Hi everyone!
We've been working on some new stuff for this year's FMV Contest.

First off, we will be posting updates as we near the deadlines for this years contest regarding the number of entries received in each category. We will also be posting previous year's numbers so that you can better decide what kind of FMV entry to submit. This comes from the overwhelming number of outstanding submissions we had last year in the Drama category. Sadly, we did not have a long enough show to accommodate all the totally show worthy FMV's.

This brings me to our second addition (by popular demand). We have worked out an agreement with Stage Zero and we will be providing them with the FMV entries to play through out FanimeCon 2012. When and where they are played are up to the discretion of Stage Zero, however, this will give a chance to FMV entries that don't make the show a chance to be seen (and maybe draw a crowd and attention to your awesome work ;D) throughout the length of FanimeCon 2012. If you would like us to exclude your entry from the list given to Stage Zero, please let us know.

***Please also note that the FMV Dept Crew has recently relocated to sunny Hollywood! Therefore, keep in mind that there is a NEW address for your entries in the rules.***


If you have any more ideas or suggestions, please voice your thoughts. We're always happy to take note!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on January 19, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
I just have a quick question
I plan on using the song "Date Rape" and i was wondering if that's allowed
nothing inappropriate will be shown, but the lyrics have me kind of worried (nothing explicit but still, better safe than sorry)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on January 21, 2012, 10:16:11 PM
Hmm! The idea of posting the #s on how many were entered by category sounds interesting. Though, in your experience, do the numbers generally stay the same each year? Like overwhelming numbers of Drama videos? I know in prior years that the number per category that actually make the finals differs greatly (like the 15 Action videos that made it in one year... oof.)

I doubt it since there was no mention made, but is there any chance that people will be notified if their video shares a song with another finalist video? Having the same song pop up twice for two different vids didn't seem to agree with the audience last year. Just wondering.  :)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on January 25, 2012, 08:35:47 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on January 19, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
I just have a quick question
I plan on using the song "Date Rape" and i was wondering if that's allowed
nothing inappropriate will be shown, but the lyrics have me kind of worried (nothing explicit but still, better safe than sorry)


This shouldn't be a problem at all. Cheers!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on January 25, 2012, 08:41:08 PM
Quote from: foester on January 21, 2012, 10:16:11 PM
Hmm! The idea of posting the #s on how many were entered by category sounds interesting. Though, in your experience, do the numbers generally stay the same each year? Like overwhelming numbers of Drama videos? I know in prior years that the number per category that actually make the finals differs greatly (like the 15 Action videos that made it in one year... oof.)

I doubt it since there was no mention made, but is there any chance that people will be notified if their video shares a song with another finalist video? Having the same song pop up twice for two different vids didn't seem to agree with the audience last year. Just wondering.  :)

One of the reasons is that we have had a TON of entries for Drama and almost no entries for Comedy for the past few years. It's pretty consistent as to which genre dominates the entries. This results in lots of really great entries getting cut, and much less competition in other categories. There have even been years where the Comedy category only had a few videos in the show because that was ALL that entered for that category. I know every year both the audience and the Fanime Staff hopes for LOTS of Comedy entries, but we never get very many. Hope that clears it up.

As far as notifying people if they have the same song, we can look into doing that, but sometimes we get entries right at the deadline. Even if there were notifications, it would be too late to submit another video, let alone work on a new one.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on January 26, 2012, 01:02:08 AM
QuoteAs far as notifying people if they have the same song, we can look into doing that, but sometimes we get entries right at the deadline. Even if there were notifications, it would be too late to submit another video, let alone work on a new one.

Understood. I don't know if it would be considered fair or not, which is why I'm asking... I have a a tendency to submit videos that can be classified as multiple categories (for 3 years I entered videos I considered Drama that got put into the Action category!) and if considered fair or possible, I would happily have my video moved to another appropriate category to avoid having 2 videos with the same song in the same category stacked on top of each other.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Haunterluvcookies on February 08, 2012, 04:53:57 PM
Okay so now I have a question about a song... Is the song Sex and Candy okay to use, it dosen't really talk about sex it just implies it. I just want to know. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on February 08, 2012, 08:29:06 PM
That shouldn't be a problem at all.   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Haunterluvcookies on February 08, 2012, 08:47:04 PM
Thank you! So awsome!  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on April 09, 2012, 04:22:23 PM
Hey Marin Jei El,

Any updates on the #s for each category? Due date is sneaking up on us. Also, a question... when you say our vids could potentially be shown at stage zero, is that akin to the old rules where vids that didn't make the finals could potentially be shown during the con anywhere (up to the con's discretion and programming time)? More importantly, would vids that make the finals this year potentially be shown prior to the viewing/judging of the finals @ the con? That'd be a bummer, imo. It'd be nice to keep the finalist vids fresh til the contest. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: persiandragon on April 11, 2012, 04:07:01 PM
Just mailed my 1st amv
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on April 17, 2012, 05:03:58 PM
We were waiting to receive a few more entries before posting this years numbers for categories... so far all we have received (as of 4/17) are Action or Drama. We know we tend to get flooded with entries in the last week before the deadline, but we are crossing our fingers to get some Comedy entries soon.

So looking back on previous years here are the number of entries we get (on average) for each category:

ACTION: 25
DRAMA:  35
COMEDY: 9
EXPERIMENTAL: 7

Keep in mind that each year we tend to only have room for between 5-7 entries for each category that make it to the show. Essentially, you are competing within each category to make it into the show. This is why we have to cut some amazing AMV's for certain categories each year.

Let us know what you think. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on April 17, 2012, 05:08:24 PM
Also,
Stage Zero will have access to all the submitted entries to show at Con at their discretion. They will not be playing any that are in the show until after the first showing. The first showing is on Friday at 1pm (seating at 1pm, show starts at 1:30). So after that, all entries will be fair game for Stage Zero to show.

We will be posting the official times as soon as we get final word of where the show will take place.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on April 18, 2012, 12:05:17 AM
Aww man, there go my hopes of getting into the show. I think mine are pretty good, but I doubt they rank up with the top 5-7.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on April 18, 2012, 02:06:48 AM
No worries. You never know. Don't doubt yourself, you'd surprised more often than not. :D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on April 19, 2012, 12:29:27 AM
Thanks for posting the numbers, that's great to know. We're having a showing on early Friday?  :-\ I guess this will be another year with multiple showings? Most people I know won't even be at the con until Friday afternoon or evening... is this set in stone yet? I totally understand that you have to fit it in where the con allots space, I guess I'm just surprised.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on April 19, 2012, 07:31:32 AM
We're doing multiple showings. Friday and Saturday at 1pm. We got good feedback from last years schedule so we went with the same.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on April 20, 2012, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei El on April 17, 2012, 05:08:24 PM
Also,
Stage Zero will have access to all the submitted entries to show at Con at their discretion.

Sorry i have to ask because i'm a little confused, so Stage Zero will show some of the videos that were entered in the contest after Friday?
If that's true, will they tell us if ours will be shown if we entered one?  I just want to know so I can show my friends who might not be able to go to the official showing
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on April 20, 2012, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on April 20, 2012, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei El on April 17, 2012, 05:08:24 PM
Also,
Stage Zero will have access to all the submitted entries to show at Con at their discretion.

Sorry i have to ask because i'm a little confused, so Stage Zero will show some of the videos that were entered in the contest after Friday?
If that's true, will they tell us if ours will be shown if we entered one?  I just want to know so I can show my friends who might not be able to go to the official showing

I can't say for sure but I think stage zero won't be having a block of FMV-Finalist programming... they tend to toss AMVs on as filler, placeholders, and to draw people in.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on April 30, 2012, 05:19:48 PM
Hey Marin,

Will you be posting the final numbers on how many vids were sent in for each category? I'm just curious. Though I imagine things are going to be pretty busy there from the end of the submission period til the end of the con, lol.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on April 30, 2012, 05:51:28 PM
Sure thing! We will be posting the initial numbers in the morning since everyone has until Midnight tonight. By initial numbers I mean that sometimes we may move an entry into a different category when we do the Judge's Panel depending on if there is an over all consensus.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 02, 2012, 02:32:17 PM
Any updates for us on the numbers?  :)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 02, 2012, 06:38:32 PM
Alright ladies and gents,
After processing every entry and making sure that they all worked we have this year's numbers. We had a smaller turn out than years past, yet higher percentage of international entries this year as well.

We have processed a total of 52 entries this year:
Action: 21
Comedy: 08
Drama: 16
Experimental: 5

Exhibition: 2

While the total is currently final, the amount in each category may change as some entries may be re-categorized during the Judges Panel. I hope this will help you out if you are planning a strategy for next year. We'll continue to do this each year if you want us too. Hope it helps. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 02, 2012, 07:21:22 PM
Huh! That's a bit of a drop from the estimate you posted, yeah. I find it helpful to know all this, thanks. If you don't mind me asking, is it normal for entry #s to fluctuate like this? Could it partially be due to the glitch when posting the contest on AMVs.org? Thanks for all you do!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 02, 2012, 08:56:54 PM
The entries do tend to fluctuate from year to year, but I think the glitch we had on AMV.org may have been a big factor. This hasn't been the lowest number in recent years, but no where near the almost 100 entries we had a few years ago.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on May 02, 2012, 10:07:16 PM
So I guess not many people submit just for exhibition? I am also curious now as to how many AMV's will be shown in competition. Will you guys show more AMV's in the categories with more submissions? Or is there an even spread between each category. Either way, I can't complain about the lower number of submissions, just means my chances are better. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 03, 2012, 12:34:54 AM
The overall rule is time and quality.
We have a certain amount of time that we can make the show. Categories with more entries tend to have more "high end" submissions so we try to accommodate for that, however, we do try to have at least 5 videos per category, then we add on more in that category while watching the overall length of the show. This can change if say some of the higher scoring entries are much longer. In that case we may only add 1 or two extra beyond the 5 minimum, versus having enough time to add a higher number of shorter entries.

I hope this sheds some light on why we tend to have longer run times for Action and Drama. These are the most popular submissions. Sometimes we put EVERYTHING we get into Comedy or Experimental and still barely hit the 5 entry mark. I know that Comedy is the most difficult to do, but if done right, it's one of the main things that the audience tells us they're looking forward to. Ironically, we tend to get the fewest entries for that each year. The audience always say they want more Comedy. Perhaps by creating awareness in the AMV community, we can give them what they want, right? I hope so. This is why we have been trying to show everyone some of what goes into making the show.  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 03, 2012, 12:37:32 AM
Forgot to mention, we don't get very many exhibition videos each year. Generally less than 3 or not at all. We tend to give priority to the contest editors first, so many times the exhibition submissions to make it to the main show. That's not to say that they can't be shown at Con though.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 04, 2012, 08:36:52 AM
Out of curiosity, how soon will we know if our video has made it in?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 04, 2012, 10:11:35 AM
We will be holding the Judges Panel this weekend. Emails will follow within a couple days after that. You should expect something by Tuesday at the latest.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 04, 2012, 08:03:37 PM
Woohoo! Thanks for keeping us so much in the loop this year. Here's an extra question: is there any chance that the judges' totals for our vids might be available to us after the con? (At least of our own videos, asking for all to be posted is a bit much I know.) If it's too much trouble I get it but I've always personally wondered about how my vids have fared.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 04, 2012, 08:05:39 PM
Sure thing. Send us a request via email or in person after the show and we can certainly do that for you.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: gurbaby73 on May 08, 2012, 01:15:41 PM
I feel super out of place but by chance did the deadline pass? On the main website it just kept saying to stay tuned for dates :/
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: kyouryokusenshi on May 08, 2012, 05:04:45 PM
Yes it was on the 30th.  :-[ The judging was over the weekend. I haven't received any emails yet.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 08, 2012, 05:23:56 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 04, 2012, 10:11:35 AM
We will be holding the Judges Panel this weekend. Emails will follow within a couple days after that. You should expect something by Tuesday at the latest.

Are the finalist emails still on schedule/coming today?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 08, 2012, 07:12:14 PM
were the emails sent?
i deleted everything in my spam folder and i hope i didn't miss it
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 08, 2012, 08:18:32 PM
They are on schedule. We just had the Judge's Panel on Sunday and are now putting together the show schedule. Once that is done, we will be emailing everyone. For those of you worried about deleting your spam folders... no worries. We're sending them all out tomorrow. You should expect your emails by tomorrow evening at the latest.  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 08, 2012, 09:47:51 PM
The anticipation, it is killing me >_<
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on May 08, 2012, 10:17:23 PM
Time to get nervous  :o
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 05:36:26 PM
So we should get it sometime soon right?
I'm so nervous right now it's not even funny
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 08:27:14 PM
8:30 and still no notice.

/chewfingernails
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on May 09, 2012, 08:31:29 PM
Did notices go out today?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 08:32:23 PM
They're on their way. We have quite a few to go through, but we should be done soon. And by that, I mean definitely tonight, haha!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 09:58:57 PM
i'm so excited, nervous, anxious, losing my mind, and so pumped
such mixed emotions @_@
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 09, 2012, 10:00:46 PM
I'm excited/anxious too but it's kind of cool having all us hopeful editors piling up here chatting about it as we wait!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 10:25:06 PM
I refuse to sleep until i get an email >:I
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:40:03 PM
All emails have been sent! :D

Please let us know asap if you have not gotten yours. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 10:42:58 PM
Whooooo mine made it into the show!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Also, we'd like to congratulate everyone on their great entries this year. 
Congrats to those that made the show! You really earned it!

As every year, we wish we could put on a show long enough to include all entries, but alas that is not something we can do. The FMV crew and I can't wait to see you at the show. Also, Tiffany, the FMV Dept 2nd, and I will be at the FMV Meet and Greet on SUnday at Noon in the Video Room Main. Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 10:55:47 PM
Tears of joy! QwQ mine got in
Best day ever!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 09, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:40:03 PM
All emails have been sent! :D

Please let us know asap if you have not gotten yours. Thanks!

Sent an email to ya too- I haven't gotten an email yet.  ??? Panic central!!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:09:59 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 10:55:47 PM
Tears of joy! QwQ mine got in
Best day ever!
High five, my man!

Or... I guess wo-man, but still, high five!

;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:12:26 PM
Quote from: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:09:59 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 10:55:47 PM
Tears of joy! QwQ mine got in
Best day ever!
High five, my man!

Or... I guess wo-man, but still, high five!

;D
High Five man x3



quick question, i heard last year or the year before, they had some sort of meet up for the editors, is that true?
if so, will there be something like that this year?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:12:26 PM
quick question, i heard last year or the year before, they had some sort of meet up for the editors, is that true?
if so, will there be something like that this year?
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Also, Tiffany, the FMV Dept 2nd, and I will be at the FMV Meet and Greet on SUnday at Noon in the Video Room Main. Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:17:58 PM
Quote from: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:12:26 PM
quick question, i heard last year or the year before, they had some sort of meet up for the editors, is that true?
if so, will there be something like that this year?
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Also, Tiffany, the FMV Dept 2nd, and I will be at the FMV Meet and Greet on SUnday at Noon in the Video Room Main. Hope to see you there!

did not see that, i feel stupid xP
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:21:58 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:17:58 PM
Quote from: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:12:26 PM
quick question, i heard last year or the year before, they had some sort of meet up for the editors, is that true?
if so, will there be something like that this year?
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Also, Tiffany, the FMV Dept 2nd, and I will be at the FMV Meet and Greet on SUnday at Noon in the Video Room Main. Hope to see you there!

did not see that, i feel stupid xP
/pat

That's ok, we'll just chalk it up to being picked finalist delirium ;)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:24:37 PM
Quote from: Imagine on May 09, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
Quote from: khyaoiness on May 09, 2012, 11:12:26 PM
quick question, i heard last year or the year before, they had some sort of meet up for the editors, is that true?
if so, will there be something like that this year?
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 09, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Also, Tiffany, the FMV Dept 2nd, and I will be at the FMV Meet and Greet on SUnday at Noon in the Video Room Main. Hope to see you there!
That's ok, we'll just chalk it up to being picked finalist delirium ;)
[/quote]
We'll go with that x3


Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on May 09, 2012, 11:36:00 PM
Omg, I made it in! Thank you so much Famine. This completely makes my con!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: jd_lord1 on May 10, 2012, 07:10:19 AM
PUMPED  8)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 10, 2012, 11:25:14 PM
Can't wait to meet all of you at the Meet and Greet
PUMPED!~
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 02:29:39 PM
Oh wow, both of my AMVs got in. But now I feel like a jerk. >__>

Anyways, I remember reading somewhere that people who have their videos in the contest have different seating. How do we like... identify ourselves when we enter the room? You know just say "Hey, I made this AMV and got into the contest!" :D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 13, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 02:29:39 PM
Oh wow, both of my AMVs got in. But now I feel like a jerk. >__>

Anyways, I remember reading somewhere that people who have their videos in the contest have different seating. How do we like... identify ourselves when we enter the room? You know just say "Hey, I made this AMV and got into the contest!" :D

It's differed from year to year but the last 2 years the coordinator has been really cool and sort of hovered around the doors. You just introduce yourself and he takes it from there. Usually they cordon off a bit of good seating for us editor types, tho more people may be seated there if there isn't enough space. (We get first dibs!) He has a list of our names, so just have your badge handy (like you would anyway).

And don't feel like a jerk- if both your vids deserved to get in the finals, more power to ya.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 13, 2012, 06:38:26 PM
Are we allowed to bring someone with us if we sit up with the rest of the editors? Just curious as I'll be attending with someone for pretty much the entire con.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 13, 2012, 10:08:16 PM
Quote from: Imagine on May 13, 2012, 06:38:26 PM
Are we allowed to bring someone with us if we sit up with the rest of the editors? Just curious as I'll be attending with someone for pretty much the entire con.

We've been allowed a guest every year as far as I know. (Sorry official folk! I don't have any certain info for this year but I'm just trying to help.  :) )
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: foester on May 13, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 02:29:39 PM
Oh wow, both of my AMVs got in. But now I feel like a jerk. >__>

Anyways, I remember reading somewhere that people who have their videos in the contest have different seating. How do we like... identify ourselves when we enter the room? You know just say "Hey, I made this AMV and got into the contest!" :D

It's differed from year to year but the last 2 years the coordinator has been really cool and sort of hovered around the doors. You just introduce yourself and he takes it from there. Usually they cordon off a bit of good seating for us editor types, tho more people may be seated there if there isn't enough space. (We get first dibs!) He has a list of our names, so just have your badge handy (like you would anyway).

And don't feel like a jerk- if both your vids deserved to get in the finals, more power to ya.

Oh thanks for the information! So they give us a good spot in the front to judge the other AMVs? And I'm assuming that we have some sort of special way of judging AMVs too because it would be totally unfair to vote for your own AMV. xD Plus I'd feel like a jerk, once again. :P
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 13, 2012, 10:50:24 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: foester on May 13, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 02:29:39 PM
Oh wow, both of my AMVs got in. But now I feel like a jerk. >__>

Anyways, I remember reading somewhere that people who have their videos in the contest have different seating. How do we like... identify ourselves when we enter the room? You know just say "Hey, I made this AMV and got into the contest!" :D

It's differed from year to year but the last 2 years the coordinator has been really cool and sort of hovered around the doors. You just introduce yourself and he takes it from there. Usually they cordon off a bit of good seating for us editor types, tho more people may be seated there if there isn't enough space. (We get first dibs!) He has a list of our names, so just have your badge handy (like you would anyway).

And don't feel like a jerk- if both your vids deserved to get in the finals, more power to ya.

Oh thanks for the information! So they give us a good spot in the front to judge the other AMVs? And I'm assuming that we have some sort of special way of judging AMVs too because it would be totally unfair to vote for your own AMV. xD Plus I'd feel like a jerk, once again. :P

It's not right in front- usually it's a few rows back- but imo the very front isn't the best place to be anyway 'cuz the speakers are VERY loud and right by the front row. But, you can sit anywhere you want, really, the editor section is just ideal seats and if you want to be social, lol. We don't get a special way of voting, just the same ballot as every one else. You can vote for yourself, or not- keep in mind that with nearly 20,000 congoers last year, one extra vote for yourself won't throw everything off. (Even if only 5000 people came to the FMVs you'd still have 4999 votes to compete with!) But, of course, you can vote for anyone you feel like. :)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 14, 2012, 06:53:15 AM
Quote from: foester on May 13, 2012, 10:50:24 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: foester on May 13, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Gintoki23 on May 13, 2012, 02:29:39 PM
Oh wow, both of my AMVs got in. But now I feel like a jerk. >__>

Anyways, I remember reading somewhere that people who have their videos in the contest have different seating. How do we like... identify ourselves when we enter the room? You know just say "Hey, I made this AMV and got into the contest!" :D

It's differed from year to year but the last 2 years the coordinator has been really cool and sort of hovered around the doors. You just introduce yourself and he takes it from there. Usually they cordon off a bit of good seating for us editor types, tho more people may be seated there if there isn't enough space. (We get first dibs!) He has a list of our names, so just have your badge handy (like you would anyway).

And don't feel like a jerk- if both your vids deserved to get in the finals, more power to ya.

Oh thanks for the information! So they give us a good spot in the front to judge the other AMVs? And I'm assuming that we have some sort of special way of judging AMVs too because it would be totally unfair to vote for your own AMV. xD Plus I'd feel like a jerk, once again. :P

It's not right in front- usually it's a few rows back- but imo the very front isn't the best place to be anyway 'cuz the speakers are VERY loud and right by the front row. But, you can sit anywhere you want, really, the editor section is just ideal seats and if you want to be social, lol. We don't get a special way of voting, just the same ballot as every one else. You can vote for yourself, or not- keep in mind that with nearly 20,000 congoers last year, one extra vote for yourself won't throw everything off. (Even if only 5000 people came to the FMVs you'd still have 4999 votes to compete with!) But, of course, you can vote for anyone you feel like. :)

oh that'll be very nice to meet other editors. ^^ I don't like to be social in public places but this is an anime conventions, SPECIAL CONDITIONS.  :D Wow, I'm surprised, that many come? D: Now I'm nervous!

Don't we all feel like our AMVs are worse then others? xD I do. You see another one and you just think "My AMV sucks compared to this one. ;3;" So going to vote for others. x3
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 14, 2012, 10:12:33 AM
I'm not sure how many come... but I know enough did last year that both of the screening rooms had people standing in the back because there weren't enough or any seats. On both days! The coordinator or someone could prolly tell us what the capacity is in there but I don't know for sure. AMVs are a big draw.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: MeliChan923 on May 14, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
I'm a little late in posting this, but when I got my two e-mails I nearly cried with joy! :') I'm especially excited that my Drama/Romance entry is going to be aired at the con. A BIG thank you to the judges for selecting my videos. I'm very happy to have the opportunity to compete at Fanime again. Also, congrats to all the other finalists!

Since Fanime is so far away from where I live I am unable to attend the convention and be at the AMV contest at this point, but it's high up on my list of conventions I want to attend in the future. I hope you all have a fun time. ^_^ Wish I could be there and also see the contest.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 14, 2012, 10:59:13 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm really excited to read the conversations going on. We're really looking forward to everything at the con.
As far as some of the clarifications go. So far, what I've read has been pretty accurate. We will be letting editor's enter first and get first dibs on any seats they want, as well as having a section set aside in case any show up a little late. After a while though, we will need to open up any available seats to fill the place up. When you get there just look for me (Jose), or the FMV Dept 2nd, Tiffany, and we'll get you set up. We will have an actual printed sign this year so you can look for us near that. Also, editors are certainly allowed to bring guests to get some good seating with them. It's the least we can do. After all, with out you, we have no show, right? Just a heads up, we might go a few minutes long this year as we did squeeze in as many entries as possible... and then added a few more, haha. Also, we will posting all the info every requests each year on the sign (music and footage used), but on the audience ballots as well this year. We hope it helps. :D Thanks again for the feedback. We'll be rolling out more new stuff soon after con so stay tuned!

Jose Marin
FMV Dept Head
FanimeCon 2012
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: MeliChan923 on May 14, 2012, 11:23:48 PM
I like the idea on posting the highly requested info on both the sign and audience ballots for people to refer to. I hope the contest runs smoothly with little problems as possible. We editors and AMV fans appreciate your hard work. :) Really wish I could be there.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 15, 2012, 01:31:44 AM
I too appreciate the extra info on the ballots. I know it takes up more space, but the clarification for those who might only remember the anime, song or both- but not the title of the vid- will be great.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: raltga on May 15, 2012, 10:17:27 AM
Mine didn't make it in :(  It must have been really bad since it was in comedy and there were so few entries. Oh well, there's always next year.

If anyone wants to see what not to do (lol) you can watch my video here: http://youtu.be/BrBjbuudV-o

Good luck to all of you who made it in the competition! :)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on May 15, 2012, 11:09:51 AM
Quote from: raltga on May 15, 2012, 10:17:27 AM
Mine didn't make it in :(  It must have been really bad since it was in comedy and there were so few entries. Oh well, there's always next year.

If anyone wants to see what not to do (lol) you can watch my video here: http://youtu.be/BrBjbuudV-o

Good luck to all of you who made it in the competition! :)

Well, probably not my place to judge, but I personally didn't think it was really comedic, and there was probably also too much non-anime footage in the video.

But that's ok, you'll get 'em next year!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: MeliChan923 on May 15, 2012, 12:18:46 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei ElSo looking back on previous years here are the number of entries we get (on average) for each category:

ACTION: 25
DRAMA:  35
COMEDY: 9
EXPERIMENTAL: 7

Quote from: Marin Jei ElWe have processed a total of 52 entries this year:
Action: 21
Comedy: 08
Drama: 16
Experimental: 5

Exhibition: 2

Finally read through the whole thread. 76 vs 50 for competition is a bit of a drop but not too bad! The drop in Drama entries is the biggest surprise. The rest stayed about the same. It's not just Fanime that is having the decline in entries though: From what I've been seeing, this year seems to be much slower for AMVs than it's been in previous years for more than a few cons. I'm sure the A-M-V.org glitch didn't help though (I even almost forgot about the deadline). I've seen some people say that they would be saving their submission for Otakon this year or already submitted and maybe that's another contributing big factor (If they were to win an award here, they'd be disqualified from the Otakon contest). But like Marin Jei El said, AMV coordinators notice entry numbers fluctuating some from year to year. Who knows? Next year might have the largest number of entries ever submitted. :)

Sorry your entry didn't make it in, raltga. Better luck next year. Keep trying!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 15, 2012, 12:47:30 PM
I'd like to add that those numbers were as we received the entries. After the Judge's Panel, some entries were moved to other categories. Sometimes it's the panel's call and sometimes the contestant submits saying that it might work for multiple categories and then we decide from there. I know this year at least a few were moved into the comedy category because while they were comedic in nature. We had a few other moves throughout the entries as well, however the overall number stayed the same.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freeden on May 15, 2012, 06:40:55 PM
So, question in regards to seating. I am planning to bring a group of people. How many are allowed to come in with me for the early seating? I don't know the exact number of people coming to the AMV screenings yet, but I would like to have an idea of how many people I can bring with me and how many will have to wait.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 15, 2012, 07:27:17 PM
:O Oh my, having all that information on the ballots? Thanks so much for putting all that effort into the AMV contest! I'm assuming you guys will have nametags so I can recognize who is Tiffany and who is Jose. xD

raltga do not worry, you have next year! ;) We all have improved from previous years, just keep on practicing!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 15, 2012, 07:27:24 PM
Situation will dictate. If you can, come see us before the show outside the show rooms and we can address it from there. I think even a small group will be just fine though. :D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 15, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Yes, we'll have Staff Badges. Otherwise if you find a volunteer working the show, they will be able to point you towards us. I hope all the info on the ballots won't make it too small to see, but we made the fonts as large as possible. We will also be posting the info on the FMV sign and will be doing our best to get extra ballots printed so that we have enough for everyone. I will also post a copy of it after the show onto the forums. Cheers!
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: jd_lord1 on May 18, 2012, 12:07:58 PM
So, there are two showings... Am I right to assume ballots will be cast only during the first showing?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 18, 2012, 04:17:47 PM
Nope, there's ballots for both. There's two showings so that people who missed one (or couldn't get in due to capacity issues) can have a second chance. It's been this way every year we're not across the street in the big auditorium because you can fit so many more people in there than the normal viewing rooms. Tho I also think having it both days means people who have schedule conflicts with one showing can get in for another, unlike when we're @ the auditorium, so that's really great. I wouldn't be surprised if the overall audience size is larger on double-viewing years. Besides, the last couple years @ the auditorium the line for either the musicfest or masquerade was already outside- meaning, all those people going to the musicfest or masquerade couldn't see the FMVs because they had to stay in line during the screening. I think numbers took a hit w/ that and as an editor, it was kind of sad.

Also, yes, you can vote twice if you go on both days. It really won't make a huge impact on voting #s.

I think there was one year w/ two voting-showings and one with no voting, but don't quote me on it.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: RiderG on May 18, 2012, 05:28:36 PM
i wish i could attend again this year but lack of finances has prohibited it :( good luck everyone :D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 18, 2012, 10:08:30 PM
Quote from: foester on May 18, 2012, 04:17:47 PM
Nope, there's ballots for both. There's two showings so that people who missed one (or couldn't get in due to capacity issues) can have a second chance. It's been this way every year we're not across the street in the big auditorium because you can fit so many more people in there than the normal viewing rooms. Tho I also think having it both days means people who have schedule conflicts with one showing can get in for another, unlike when we're @ the auditorium, so that's really great. I wouldn't be surprised if the overall audience size is larger on double-viewing years. Besides, the last couple years @ the auditorium the line for either the musicfest or masquerade was already outside- meaning, all those people going to the musicfest or masquerade couldn't see the FMVs because they had to stay in line during the screening. I think numbers took a hit w/ that and as an editor, it was kind of sad.

Also, yes, you can vote twice if you go on both days. It really won't make a huge impact on voting #s.

I think there was one year w/ two voting-showings and one with no voting, but don't quote me on it.

Once again, Foester, you are correct. Thanks for passing on the info. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 19, 2012, 11:09:16 PM
Quote from: Marin Jei El on May 18, 2012, 10:08:30 PMOnce again, Foester, you are correct. Thanks for passing on the info. ;D

Glad to! I'm just happy to see all the FMV chatter this year- it's nice to have the community communicating.  :P
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 20, 2012, 12:49:01 AM
Agreed man. xD A silent room is an awkward room. D:
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on May 20, 2012, 01:13:52 AM
No kidding.  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: khyaoiness on May 23, 2012, 11:59:12 AM
I just read the schedule for Fanime, and I was wondering
Is the AMV contest really going to take 2 hours to finish, or is that a rough guess?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 23, 2012, 02:33:20 PM
The FMVs are more likely to run overtime than under-time. The con can be pretty strict about doling out time in the rooms so I would imagine 2 hours is right on the mark. The videos themselves may not be exactly 2 hours- last year they saved time to welcome the audience, hand out ballots, etc, and there are bumpers to each category. Though I don't the bumpers can possibly be as amusing as the steampunk-AMV-safari we had last year...  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Gintoki23 on May 24, 2012, 01:21:58 PM
Oh my sweet mother, tomorrow is the day! I'm so nervous! I'm sad I can't go tomorrow (I have Finals) but I'll happily go to the AMV contest on Saturday.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Freud on May 31, 2012, 11:28:25 PM
Is there anyway to contact the makers of the amv? There were some amvs I would love to witness again.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Tsu on May 31, 2012, 11:44:30 PM
Depends. If you can't find their videos on youtube or animemusicvideos.org, you could always try posting here. A lot of editors were viewing the forums leading up to the contest. Also, a lot of editors may be on animemusicvideos.org but just haven't posted their current videos yet- you could try finding them through there, once the full finalist/winners information is posted. What videos are you looking for?
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Marin Jei El on June 01, 2012, 12:50:06 AM
We will be contacting this years editors in hopes that they send us links to their posted amv's.
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: Imagine on June 01, 2012, 10:20:29 AM
Quote from: Freud on May 31, 2012, 11:28:25 PM
Is there anyway to contact the makers of the amv? There were some amvs I would love to witness again.
I guess I may as well put the link here in case someone does want to watch it again, though I do think it'd be pretty neat to have a list/link of where to find the AMV's shows, at least the winners or nothing else. I will say though that if you search in youtube for the name of the AMV's shows, you'll probably have a high chance of finding them.

http://youtu.be/LFdJJ70GXpg
Title: Re: 2012 FMV Contest New Stuff!
Post by: persiandragon on July 16, 2012, 03:10:50 PM
I uploaded my video that didn't get into the contest.  you can see it in my profile, on youtube or amv.org   user name is persiandragon