Anime Music Videos A Case Study
Definition Anime video + Music = AMV = Anime Music Videos Created using video editing tools (computers, video recorder units, etc) Spans every genre of art; drama, action, comedy, parody, etc.
History Started off as “Easter eggs” in fansub tapes Distributed online in file sharing programs Convention started holding competitions Established online communities (animemusicvideos.org, YouTube)
Creative Process Genre Editing for yourself vs. Editing for an audience What makes a video enjoyable?
Technical Aspect Editing tools Technical terminology Presentation
What makes a Bad AMV
Copyright AMVs are a breach of copyright What is copyright? Remix culture and Creative Commons
Conclusion AMVs are awesome!