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• Steps
• Tips
• What do you need

Anime Music Videos (AMV) contains animation clips with an audio track. These are video clips created by fans of anime that are distributed throughout the Internet, for example, on YouTube. Trying to make AMV but can't find the clips you want? Great, this should help you with that and more!

Steps

1. 1 Select a TV show. It doesn't really matter how long the anime lasts, just try to pick a show that you actually watch and like it.
2. 2 Choose a song. In fact, this should be done before you select a TV show, as you may not be able to find the right song to fit the TV show, it’s much easier to do the opposite. Take the song from any source you can read.
   • Listen to the song almost non-stop for about one day. This will give you an idea of ​​what kind of music you want to sync, so you don't have to rely on the first audio you see to create an AMV.
   • Think about what kind of AMV you can create with a song. Don't make a sentimental AMV in the form of a long clip with a screamo song. Think about the smoothness of the flow at the moment; are you going to sync words? Drums? Guitars? How are you going to change tempo, use crossfades? Fading black? Effects? Think carefully about all of this, for this is what makes your AMV attractive to watch.
3. 3 Take DVDs. You can use torrents to download the VOBs / Mpeg2 files you want to use. The video format must be suitable for AMV. Therefore, learn how to convert VOBs to AMV-friendly format using third-party software.
   • Note: VOBs are high volume; a single disk requires up to 1 GB of hard disk space. So if you have an external hard drive, now is the time to use it. If there is not enough space for VOBs, download quality .avi files without subtitles.
4. 4 Time to edit and create AMV. You can use a variety of editing programs in this step, although non-linear video editing programs such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Magix, and Wax are preferable. Adobe After Effects is a poor choice for this case (but it creates great effects for the final touches). If software is not affordable, Wax is a free program, which has as many features as its more expensive counterparts. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on this step, as long as it takes to achieve perfection.
5. 5 Time balance is also very important. Don't edit for 6 hours on AMV, or you'll get bored of it all. Good schedule: four hours for you to do whatever you have planned on AMV. If you have free time, you can spend another two hours on AMV.
6. 6 Share with the whole world!
   • A good place to post your first few videos is Youtube. Here you can get a lot of positive feedback on your video, as well as some serious opinions and constructive criticism. It can give you confidence. Also, you may want to take the time to get additional comments and opinions from good experienced video editors, which are likely to be much more useful than the feedback from regular Youtube users.
   • Besides YouTube, you may also want to consider visiting AnimeMusicVideos.Org. There you will find everything more competitive and sophisticated than the YouTube AMVs environment. Also, it would be nice to read the tutorial on how to upload a video on A-M-V.Org, as it differs from Youtube. You can use the forum to announce your latest AMVs, "exchange views" with other members, or revise many recommendations that will improve your editing skills or add knowledge to you. When you feel ready, you can submit videos about Japanese culture and / or Japanese anime to enter AMV contests. This way, you will have a huge audience, consisting mainly of your colleagues and anime fans, who can see your AMVs on the big screen.
   • Remember, there is no right or wrong way to create an AMV. You can only become a "good" AMV editor by gaining experience.

Tips

• Enjoy! Usually, by the end of AMV's creation, you will hate the song, hate the anime, and sometimes even give up. By doing everything with pleasure, you can complete the video, coming up with something that suits you completely.
• Between creating and watching an AMV, you should choose a time to add your best editor friends to MSN messenger or AIM. By doing this, you can talk to them at any time, as well as ask them to watch your AMV early and send you their feedback so you can improve it.
• Check out AMVs on Anime Music Videos. It can add inspiration and a great mood for your creativity.

What do you need

• Computer
• Internet
• Windows Movie Maker
• Non-linear editing program
• Adobe After Effects (optional)
• CDs or file sharing
• Torrent programs (optional)