Youmacon 2008
October 30–November 2, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan
Detroit's { Anime / Manga / Gaming / J-Music } Experience
Anime Music Videos
To provide the most extensive programming for our attendees, Youmacon offers a 24-hour video/audio track. The VAT room covers the spectrum of fan-created videos, including AMVs, M@Ds, parodies, and more. Upon entering, you may encounter an AMV contest screening, a variety of VAT panels, or a selection of the best fan-created videos from around the world.
Anime Music Video Contest
Come see the best in AMV entertainment at the Youmacon AMV contest. Creators from all over have submitted their works of blood, sweat, and tears. Take a load off and prepare to be entertained. Come to main programming on Friday and vote for your favorite video and visit again on Saturday to find out the winners.
Want to enter our 2008 contest? Check out the AMV Contest Info Page.
And make sure you view the 2008 AMV Contest Rules while you're there.
The AMV Wars
The ever-popular challenge famous in Japan where you pit two chefs against each other and force them to make a meal is back with an otaku twist! Instead of chefs, we have AMV editors, and instead of making a meal, they make an AMV. We provide the footage and they supply the expertise. Come watch the action unfold as we give them two hours, a secret ingredient, and a theme chosen by you! Did we mention the free swag?
The AMV Wars: Hentai Edition
[18+]
In this AMV Wars competition, the footage used will have very adult themes. Come watch our editors struggle to make the best HMV they can according to the theme chosen by you!
AMV Dance
In our never ending quest to provide the most entertainment for your buck we are proud to present The AMV Dance! This dance shall bring music to you in the form of AMVs. Come groove to music from around the world and from all genres. Grab a partner and enjoy a slow dance or just hop onto the dance floor and do your thing during the rave songs. The choice is up to you!
The Youmacon AMV department is pleased to have the AMV Wars return once again to run their signature AMV challenge events. Having run their events at conventions such as Ohayocon, SugoiCon, and Anime Central, we are honored that they still refer to us as their home convention. Come see the action unfold right where it all started. For more information on the AMV Wars, their events, and how you can join in on the fun visit their Web site.
Everything You Really Need To Know About AMVs
but Didn't Know You Needed To Ask
Want to make an AMV? Want to make an AMV that doesn't suck? Want people to watch your AMV when you're done? We'll teach you everything you really need to know (even the stuff you didn't know you needed to ask).
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Why Edit With Anime?
Ever wondered how to work with footage other then anime? Then take a seat and learn all about the differences between those who work with anime and those who don't!
Happy Fun Time
Come relax as we play the funniest, happiest, and most fun AMVs of all time. Once you sit down you won't want to leave!
Nat-chan's Top 10 AMVs
Join us on a magical journey as we count down the top 10 AMVs of all time. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll want to grab them all!
Live Action Music Videos
Come join us as we watch some of the best videos made to live action footage.
Multi-Editor Projects
Sit down for a selection of the best MEPs released this past year.
Imitation Hell
AMV Hell was the first, these came after. Looking for fame and fortune these imitators try to piggyback on the ADD nature of anime fans. Come watch them try. Who knows, some of these might even be better!
AMV Hell /0
[18+]
That's right, we finally did it. Worse then a singularity destroying the universe as we know it! We've divided by zero! Come join the depravity as the makers of AMV Hell try to scar you for life! If you thought 0 was bad, you ain't seen nothin' yet!