Upcoming AMV Events!

Click for the latest AMV Events.

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Notes:
1 - Got a Promo Video for your own AMV Event? Just leave a link below.
2 - This playlist is only updated once a day, after 10:00 PM [Mountain Time, GMT -7hours]
3 - This playlist only supports valid links to YouTube (You retain full control of your video).
4 - This playlist is not limited to just AMV contests; but anything AMV-related that needs promotion.
5 - To keep things organized, please try to use the following naming convention in the Video Title:

[Year, DueDate--ShowDate] Event Title (Location)

For example:

[2013, Jun21--Aug10] Animethon 18 AMV Contest (Edmonton, AB, Canada)

If the AMV Event is on the internet, just denote "(Online)" in place of "(Location)"
If you extend deadlines or make updates, simply make a note of it in your own video title :D
I only make the list. It is up to each Contest Coordinator to make sure their dates are accurate.

6 - While this playlist is intended for recent promotional videos, I'd also like to add older promos for posterity. But please change the title to the above format (if you can) so I can organize the playlist appropriately.
7 - To redirect viewers where they need to go, it is advised to add Clickable Annotation(s) to your video.
8 - Lastly, feel free to run this playlist at your local anime convention to help promote the hobby ^__^

( For a full listing of AMV Events, please use the links below. )

[Playlist] Contests | Calendar | Results | Got your own Promo Video? Leave a Link »

Poll: Video-Editing Software 2013

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I'll probably put up a new poll every year; because I think it's good to keep track of what other people use to make AMVs. The order shown above is random. You may select multiple software, but you can only vote once. If you select "Other," please tell us what software it was (Note: While After Effects [AE] can be used as an editor, it is important to note that it is NOT an editing program; it is an Effects-Compositing Program). Feel free to leave your thoughts or comparisons about any software below (I'm sure other people want to hear your experiences :P)

See 2012 Results | Got any other Poll ideas? | Let me know »

AMV Phan Picks!

Click to watch some top-rated AMVs.

[Playlist] Other Top-Rated AMVs: A-M-V.Org | VCAs | AMVNews | AKROSS | Ketsuryu | AMV Discussion Forums »
What's Your Favorite AMV? (from anywhere) Feel free to discuss your choices in the Comments Below »

AMV .Org App... go get it!

"...search the database, watch videos, then rate them and give QCs!"

( An application for Android & iOS phones; created by Pwolf )

Comment | Read more | Get Now »

Tutorials by AMVlog

Click for tutorials by AMVlog.

[Playlist] | Browse AMVlog Tutorials | Please leave comments on the Official Channel itself: AMVlogChannel »

Tutorials by AMVGuide

Click for tutorials by AMVGuide.

(Note: While convenient, these tutorials do not cover everything included in the written guide)

(I suggest going through the written guide afterwards, especially for the extra tips and advice.)

[Playlist] Tools: AMVapp Package (Download, Right-Click > Extract) | CCCP | DVDfab | GIMP | Resources »
Got a Question? Leave a Comment | Video Help Forums | The Written Guide » 

Some Thoughts about Music and AMVs

"Because in this hobby, if there is anything worth investing your time into...
...it would be expanding your musical horizons."

(You'll also find a list of 50 Albums I recommend everyone listen to!)

What music do You suggest for an AMV? Leave a Suggestion | Read more »

My Anime Music Videos

Click to watch some AMVs made by me.

[Playlist] Like my work? Yes/Sorta/No. | Iron Chef | LAMVs | Tutorials | THE424SHOW | YouTube | Org Profile »

AMV Hierarchy of Limitations

"Narrow down your choices to those that limit you most, so you don't waste unnecessary effort on footage that won't ever make it into your final AMV."

How do You approach starting a new AMV? Leave a Comment. | (Click image above to enlarge) | Read more »

Convention: Animethon 18 (2011)

Click to go to Animethon's website.

Animethon 18 (2011) will be held at the beginning of August.  There will be Cosplay, and yes...
you guessed it-- an AMV Contest :) For those interested, I'll probably be running a How-To Panel. [+]
I think I'll just play some AMVs and discuss them like I did at ATOA, but if you have any questions about AMV's, please bring them ;) In addition to running the contest, Vlad will also be running some AMV panels; probably a various AMV block and I think even a gameshow!


I probably should have made this promo video earlier to attract more entries, but for those that missed the July 1st deadline, there is always next year. For everyone else, watch the AMV contest and have fun!

Have you ever been to Animethon before? Let's hear about it. | Teaser Promo | Animethon.org »

The Official AMVGuide QR Code!

"...jump straight to AMVGuide with your smartphone..."

What is this thing!? | Comments | Learn more »

Chat Room: #AMV

The Org's Official Chat Room.

Looking for other AMVers to hang out with? Check out the #AMV IRC Channel.

Enjoy!

Have You ever been in the #AMV Chat Room before? Let's hear about it. | #AMV IRC Channel | Read more »

Mapping out your Opinions

"...How in the Internet did I get here...?"

How do you form your Opinions about AMVs? Discuss Below. | New AMVs | Op Exchange | General AMV »

AMVGuide & Everything *AMV*

The Guide.

New to AMVGuide? Just want to say hi? Leave some Feedback | About AMVGuide | Click to Begin »

Site Design

"...Make it look pretty..."

I'm continuously looking for ways to improve things like:

• AMVGuide Banners | 468x60 | current (AMVOrg Banners come from here.)
• Colors/Textures (currently using #ccc)
• Graphics
• etc...

Basically, if you have any suggestions to improve the overall Design of the Site, that's what this post is for ;)

Post Your Suggestions & Feedback in the Comments Below »

Site Ideas

Light Bulb.

I've always believed the best part of any site is it's *content* So I need ideas for:

• Blog Posts (Homepage Featured Content)
• Guide Requests
• Resources & External Links
• Poll Suggestions

Post Your Ideas & Feedback in the Comments Below »

Site Bugs

Bug.

Bug? bug. Noticed any problems with the site? Let me know. | The Colorful Screen of Death | All Bugs »

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"...did ________ make any new videos...?"

About The Channel: AMVGuide & Phantasmagoriat AMV Productions

For those who are unfamiliar with the hobby of AMVs, it may be worth noting that online, the Creators/Editors of Anime Music Videos (AMVs), can often go by some pretty bizarre Usernames; otherwise known as an Alias, Nickname, 'Nick,' Screen Name, or Studio Name. (If you know of any bizarre/cool nicks, leave a comment below). In doing so, it may add a sense of flair or mystery around the Editor so that others in the hobby recognize their online presence... [+] Read more...

Additionally, it may help add a sense of anonymity for those that wish to have their identities remain private. Although sometimes, editors will use their real names too --and that's not a bad way of doing it either-- since I find these editors are far more open about themselves... without hiding behind a screen name. Of course, in doing so, one has to be careful with the things they do online, since it's their real name being used, so it's kind-of a "Double-Edged-Sword."

Conversely, by choosing your own username, one needs to be prepared to have that username represent themselves as an editor, so the name should be chosen carefully, because it might stick with you for a while. One example of this would be the channel I'm using for AMVGuide. The channel was originally created to catalog some AMVs made by myself-- the editor known as "Phantasmagoriat," ("Phan" for short), or "Phantasmagoriat AMV Productions" as an AMV Studio.

It seemed like a good idea at the time... but I've changed a lot since then. So, while it might not be the best way to represent myself now, it will always be the name that represents everything I've done for the past several years. And I've uploaded so much content that I don't want to migrate to a new account now-- so I'm just going to keep it the way it is... even if that means putting up with the strange looks I get from people every now an then. Actually... in a way... it's kind-of amusing :P

Anyway. Since then, the "Phantasmagoriat" channel has evolved into "AMVGuide" to host a number of useful AMV Playlists: Top-Rated AMVs to serve as good AMV examples; Promotional Videos; as well as Video Tutorials for those who are interested in getting involved in the Hobby of AMVs.

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Browser: Please Use Google Chrome

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I don't know what Web Browser you are using to view this website right now; but if you want the best experience possible, I suggest using Google Chrome. This guide is put together in my spare time, so I would rather focus on one browser only than all the rest. Please do not use the web browser known as IE (Internet Explorer) to view this guide since it messes up certain things like the heading positions, page margins, some Java functions, and overall formatting. If you are using a Windows-based computer (Microsoft), and don't know what an Internet Browser is, you are probably using IE right now, and... it's a miracle you even made it to this page. Mozilla Firefox should work too, but I'm not testing it now... so your mileage may vary.

What exactly is a web browser, anyway? | Why switch to Chrome? | Wiki | Comments | Get Chrome Now »

AMV Shout Box!

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