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Hey, I'm looking for some programming help with a pretty simple VN I'm working on. Simple, but it's my first one and frankly, I don't have a programmer's brain and could sure use some help with the messy stuff.
Basically, I need some guidance/assistance with a dynamic opening scene that doesn't use the regular UI, programming transparent layers of expression for sprites, and programming custom UI elements in place of defaults. I technically know how to do these things sort of, but it takes me eons and I always end up with errors because frankly, I'm not a programmer. If anyone doesn't mind helping me out with some of these issues gratis, it would be a huge weight off my shoulders. (I know it says PAID in the thread description, but that's describing the video editor part. For the light programming assistance I would need for the demo, I can't afford to compensate you fiscally at this time.)

Now I'm ALSO looking for an After Effects wizard with examples of their work (AMVs, typography videos, whatever-have-you,) to edit together a 60-second trailer for an upcoming VN kickstarter video. Job is PAID, send me a message with examples of your work for more details.

I actually have a lot of video editing experience myself, but it's much more basic and not design-oriented like I want this trailer to be. Think something like a book trailer, using art assets and effects set to music to get a real strong, snappy image across, like a music video. If you can work with Photoshop and make at least simple graphics that would also be a huge help as that might come in handy for blending in the spaces between source art from the VN and promo text.

Project info is listed in detail here!

Hi, JO! I'm an Information Systems/Computer Science student at Carnegie Mellon, and you might recognize me as "Natsfan" from the CYS chat. I'm not an expert on visual novels by any stretch, but I'm a pretty sharp programmer and I have a lot of experience with python, which should be conducive for the kind of things you want. I have plenty of free time between now and mid-august, and would be happy to give you a hand if you're interested!

Sent you a PM, just checking if you got it?

Hi Hope,

I really like the look of your project, it would be a pleasure to help. I have quite a bit of programming experience, and though I've never used Ren'py, I have some experience with other game engines. While I'm by no means a programming wizard, I'm confident I could help you work through the problems you're having. I also have plenty of free time in the evenings for the forseeable future, and I'm OK with helping for free for such a cool looking VN. Let me know if you'd like my help.

Either way I wish you luck!
LJ

Heya

This looks like an awesome project and I would love to help! I know how to use AE and premiere since i'm a videographer. Just PM me if you're interested.

Good luck to you project!