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  • Question
    What app can be used to create an anime music video on my phone?
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    You can use iMovie, TiltShift Video, VidLab, Magisto, Stop Motion Studio, and VivaVideo. You can check out all of them to figure out which one works best.
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    What apps can I use to make an anime video on my iPad?
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    There are many options, but I personally suggest the Adobe Premiere Clip. If you are a pro, I suggest Sony Vegas.
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    Where do I get the clips?
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    Typically you can find the clips/scenes you want on YouTube and use a YouTube to MP4 site, but these are usually lower quality. If you want the highest quality sites such a nyaa.si or even the pirate bay will work just fine. Keep in mind that to download the files from those website you will need uTorrent.
  • Question
    Where do I download anime?
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    You can usually find the clips you want on YouTube and download those using a YouTube-to-MP4 site.
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    How can I find a good subject and filming location for my anime music videos?
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    AMV's, or Anime Music Videos, do not require a "filming location", the product is already completed. An AMV takes the completed product and transforms it into something new. As for finding a subject, choose an anime you like (or is really popular), and edit it together to a song you like (or is really popular), and you've got an AMV.
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    So how do I put the video together? Is there some type of editor I need to download?
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    Yes, there are a variety of video editors you can download. Some video editors have watermarks, though, so try to find a video editor without a watermark. The video editor I use is WonderShare Filmora.
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    Is there a difference between a CMV (cartoon music video) and an AMV (anime music video)?
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    Just the source where it comes from. Anime is a genre of cartoon; while an AMV could be considered a CMV, not all CMVs are in the anime style.
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    What editor should I use if I have a computer?
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    I would say use Adobe Premier. It's usually pretty easy to use. Or maybe use Windows Movie Maker.
  • Question
    Where can I get legal clips to use when making an anime music video?
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    Typically speaking, you can't get it legally if you aren't the owner of it. To avoid legal trouble, just say in the description of your video you do not intend to profit from it.
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    What's the perfect theme for an AMV?
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    Whichever one speaks to you the most! There's no one right answer, and that's what can make really good AMVs stand out - they're original. If you have trouble coming up with one, think of some of your favorite animes and what they all have in common.
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    What if it's an AMV from a cartoon instead of an anime? Can it still count as AMV?
    Community Answer
    AMV stands for Anime Music Video, so no. With cartoons, it's just a cartoon.
  • Question
    Can an AMV be based off an anime video game?
    Community Answer
    It can be anything you like!
  • Question
    Can I make good money doing this?
    Community Answer
    Not if you're using a song that's not yours and/or photographs/scenes that you didn't create. This would be copyright infringement.
  • Question
    How do copyright my anime music video?
    Community Answer
    Unless the anime and music that you used is your own creation, you can't copyright it as you don't own the rights to the material.
  • Question
    How do I put credits in an anime music video?
    Community Answer
    If you're going for an end credits type of theme, I would suggest Viva Video.
  • Question
    Are there any good free programs that don't use a watermark?
    Croc_ YT
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use a video editor called HitFilm Express. It's free, but you do need to rate the product or do a survey before you can download it.
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    How do I download songs? Is it free to download them?
    Community Answer
    Use an online video to MP3 file converter for free, however as you aren't the owner of the music, make sure to specify that you don't intend to profit from your video.
  • Question
    Is there a website I can use to make one for free online?
    Alireza Afkhame
    Community Answer
    I recommend memeweaver.tv, it's easy to use and also has a short and simple tutorial.
  • Question
    Is there a free editor that I can use when making an anime music video?
    Audrey Lee
    Community Answer
    Yes, there are free video programs like Lightworks, Shotcut and VSDC Free Video Editor.
  • Question
    Is Capcut a good app for editing AMVs?
    Sayaka
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    Yes, Capcut is very popular and common, and has good tools and quality. Aside from the watermarks if you don't have premium, it is very good.
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