Author's comment: So hey, remember how I used to edit AMVs once upon a time? Well, I've worked out my technical issues and now I finally can again. Hurray. However, this also means it's been 2 years since I last edited an AMV. So I'm a little rusty. Maybe more than a little.

In all seriousness, yes, it's been a long time since I edited an AMV and I don't really know what makes a good or bad AMV, and I'd really appreciate any feedback you guys can give to help me improve. I learned a lot of technical stuff editing this video (and still have a lot more to learn, RIP me) but I don't know how to help myself improve on the actual editing.

As for the video itself, because it was my first AMV in so long I wanted to edit with something I would really enjoying working with. Mushishi is my favourite anime, and has been for years, and I was super excited to finally get to edit with it. That, and 2014 was a beautiful year that gave us 2 new seasons of Mushishi AND 2 specials. And there's still one more coming out this year. Hallelujah. I really liked working with this song because it's very soothing but something about it really unsettles me as well, which made it very fun to match it up with some of the stranger and darker scenes of Mushishi. There isn't much to it, but I hope you enjoy!

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Author: tayuyagirl
Anime: Mushi-Shi, Mushishi Special: Hihamukage, Mushishi Special: Odoro No Michi, Mushishi Zoku Shou
Music: Imogen Heap - You Know Where To Find Me

ZonaAMV invites everyone to take part in 6th annual online contest GoldAMV. In this contest each participant takes the challenge of editing an AMV in a pre-selected genre (one single genre, different for every year). It's a good chance to try yourself in a new creative field) This year's category in Romance/Sentimental. You have quite a lot of time for editing: submission deadline is August 10th, 2015. The contest is opened for exclusive entries only!

There will be two winners (Judge's choice and Audience choice).Winners' videos will be shared in studio' social networks and published both on ZonaAMV website and in Hall of fame.

Full contest rules and submission form (English)
Contest topic at our forum

Организаторы пятого ежегодного аниме-фестиваля Natsu Nami (г. Одесса) приглашают всех желающих принять участие в конкурсе AMV в рамках фестиваля. К участию допускаются клипы, созданные не позднее 2014 года и ранее не занимавшие призовых мест на каких-либо конкурсах. Каждый участник может представить до 3 конкурсных работ. 

Заявки на конкурс принимаются с 23 мая до 5 Июля 2015 года.

Для победителей конкурса предусмотрены призы. Главный приз - сертификат на сумму в 500 грн. на покупку аниме-фигурки в магазине Game Prize Magic.

Подробные правила конкурса на нашем форуме
Группа фестиваля Вконтакте

Author's comment: My video that I made for AWA Pro 2013 (yes, almost a year ago). As many people know, I am notoriously slow at releasing videos. >> After AWA, I totally slacked off and didn't work on this for months, and it really did take me this long to pick it back up and finish it. There's still a few things that bother me and I'd like to fix, but frankly, I just need to get this off of my computer. Anyway, this idea had been in the back of my mind for awhile, but I hadn't had the chance to create it due to being busy with contests and such. Ever since I saw Paper Route live like a year and a half ago, I had wanted to showcase their music (seriously, go check them out, they are amazing), and after watching Toradora! the idea for this video came together really easily. My main goal was to make something that had a good mix of the goofy, as well as emotional/dramatic aspects of Ryuuji and Taiga's relationship. I adore these two characters, and this show, and I hope I did them/it justice. Enjoy!

Programs used: Sony Vegas 10, Adobe After Effects CS6
Special Thanks: Radical_Yue, Kisanzi, Reigna, Mamo, CrackTheSky ...for putting up with my various betas and providing me with helpful feedback. Thanks guys!

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Author: Aerialesque
Anime: Toradora!
Music: Paper Route - Two Heats
Awards: AWA Pro 2013 - Best Romance

Author's comment: Hi, this is my most recent drama video, and honestly, it is my favorite solo project so far by a decent amount xD. I didn't do anything super special here or anything. I am just super happy with how it turned out, and I have wanted to edit to this song for a long while.

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Author: Xophilarus
Anime: Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso
Music: Icon For Hire - The Grey

Author's comment: My AMV for Team Warfare final round. Thanks for watching.

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Author: xDieguitoAMV
Anime: Kuroko no baske
Music: ONE OK ROCK - Riot

Best video overall
1 place - Benjamin - Beyond Us (175 points)
2 place - UFец - Heisters (166 points)
3 place - Samuel - Holy War (163 points)
4 place - Leberate - COVEN (143 points)
5 place - Malya - The Lost Future (137 points)
6 place - Norlack - Falling Skies: Battle Earth (132 points)
7 place - B@rs - ДЗ-17 (99 points)
8 place - PriDock - Lost Memories (90 points)
9 place - HLEBAL0L0MATOR - Not Tomorrow (84 points)
10 place - Neogrimm - Immortal (54 points)
11 place - SandY - Games of Q-Mind (53 points)
12 place - Speedy_Gonsalez - Heavy Destroyers (52 points)
13 place - Vek - Crow's Justice (45 points)
14 place - Domius - Amazing (39 points)
15 place - Tar4s - Elysium - Orenda (34 points)
16 place - Hellsing - BAD GRANDPA (19 points)

Наши друзья с мегакинопортала КГ обеспокоены судьбой аниме. Им слово. :-)

Японцы прощупывают российский рынок, выпуская на него «Наруто: Последний фильм» 4 июня 2015 года. Лишь достойные сборы могут убедить их в здешней востребованности аниме как формы искусства. Неважно, любишь ты «Наруто» или нет. На кону — будущее кинопроката аниме в России. Мы обеспечили фильму качественные перевод и озвучивание от студии «Реанимедиа» и показы в лучших кинотеатрах страны.

Author's comment: “Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”  – Tecumseh

I wanted this video to somehow portray the importance of childhood heroes. Oddly enough, Usagi was never a childhood hero of mine – but she became one to me during adulthood. The whole “power of love” thing is cliche and overdone, but I think people brush off how powerful those messages are just because you see it a lot. Sailor Moon wouldn’t be sailor moon if it wasn’t for those cheesy messages about how true love overcomes all, but even as someone who is almost 24 I still think those messages are pretty damn important.

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Author: Chiikaboom
Anime: Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon Crystal
Music: Les Friction - World On Fire, Marina & The Diamonds - Lies (Zeds Dead Remix)

Good news everyone! Big Contest 2015 deadline extended till the 2nd of June! As usual, by numerous and heart-wrenching demands to administration. )