1. Anime Music Videos A Case Study

2. 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.

3. 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)

4. Creative Process  Genre  Editing for yourself vs. Editing for an audience  What makes a video enjoyable?

5. Technical Aspect  Editing tools  Technical terminology  Presentation

6. What makes a Bad AMV

7. Copyright  AMVs are a breach of copyright  What is copyright?  Remix culture and Creative Commons

8. Conclusion  AMVs are awesome!