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moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 22:28:11
December 13 2011 00:14 GMT
#1


edit: episode 1 is up. I'm looking at the new show Bossfight.tv.


Hello all!
I am starting a new series on eSports production values. In this series I'm going to look at different shows, events, casts and streams and discuss, strictly from a production perspective, some of the things they are doing right and take a look at some of the things they can possibly improve on.

Why?
It seems that after every event there is either pitchforks or praise about one thing or another. I want to add constructive critique to that conversation. I want to be able to look at what works and why it works. I want to be able to explain those working mechanics, the thought process and the how of those working pieces so that other events, other casts and other shows might take those working ideas and incorporate them into their own production. I also want to look at those things that could have been done better. I want to let hindsight tell us the lessons learned of an event or show. I want to constructively add my 2cents in an attempt to make that production better.

Why now?
I've had this idea of a while now. After each show (or during, even) when pitchforks are flying it seems like any additive discussion is lost in the den or overwhelming negativity. What kicked my ass into finally starting this was iNcontrol's post about adding to the community. I’m a terrible player, I could never be a caster but I am a pretty darn good producer. This is my contribution. This is how I can add value to eSports. This is my positive addition in an effort to make this community even better.

Why you?
I talk over my ‘resume’ in the linked video. The TL;DR version is that I have been working in production for close to 20 years. I have produced huge events, I have produced micro-budget productions, I have worked on some of the largest sets for the most popular TV shows. I don’t always have the best ideas but I do have a knack for dissecting why good ideas work and helping productions that need some production ‘guidance’.

Goals
I guess the most important thing to note is that I am looking to add positive critique into the eSports production conversation. Pitchforks are great for calling out what is wrong but they also do very little to help that wrong get fixed. My goal is to look at all types of shows. I’ll look at shows that are doing it right and talk about hwo they are pulling it off and I’ll be looking at things that could use a little ‘help’.

Check out the intro video. I’ll be uploading my first episode in a few days.

GG!

Jason


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gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
Sp1der
Profile Joined August 2011
United States96 Posts
December 13 2011 00:24 GMT
#2
sounds awesome man! interested to see how this goes. gl hf
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Jedclark
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United Kingdom903 Posts
December 13 2011 00:32 GMT
#3
I'll watch it later, seems like a good idea.
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trias_e
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States520 Posts
December 13 2011 02:33 GMT
#4
I hope that e-sports producers bookmark this thread. Free info from someone that knows what they talk about? This is a good thing.
p4NDemik
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States13896 Posts
December 13 2011 03:12 GMT
#5
Great initiative, looking forward to the first episode.

Also, I've never heard anyone pronounce ESPORTS that way, but I think I like it better lol
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lazyfeet
Profile Joined April 2010
United States468 Posts
December 13 2011 03:13 GMT
#6
Your voice remind me of Dr. Spencer Reid from criminal minds.
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KawaiiRice
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States2914 Posts
December 13 2011 04:03 GMT
#7
Interesting o.o I hope event organizers take notes
Also you sound really passionate about your ... field of work (?). <3
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Fruscainte
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4596 Posts
December 13 2011 04:04 GMT
#8
I'll be keeping an eye on this.
QuantumPope
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada76 Posts
December 13 2011 04:12 GMT
#9
If you would ever like to do a discussion with another person about the matter I have a lot to say on it. I have three years of experience in the film industry and like you have done many jobs on set and off. Send a PM if you'd like to get in contact.
www.twitch.tv/onemoregametv || sc2l.gg || d2l.gg || www.twitter.com/QuantumPope ||
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
December 13 2011 04:20 GMT
#10
wow.. he sounds so much like the guy from the MAC video years back that was a huge hit on YouTube..

here is link.. omfg.. he sounds so much like him! HERE is LINK!

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Primadog
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States4411 Posts
December 13 2011 04:21 GMT
#11
Looking forward to it!
Thank God and gunrun.
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
December 13 2011 04:29 GMT
#12
Great stuff moge -- Make sure you hit up the CSN stuff too.. we want the criticism.. it will only make us want to do better!
Still Naked!
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
December 13 2011 04:33 GMT
#13
Looks cool will check it out!
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TheWahbinator
Profile Joined September 2010
United States131 Posts
December 13 2011 04:52 GMT
#14
I really like this idea and already showed interest into contributing to this via PM. Let's get the word out to make sure that this is an important part of what makes pro-gaming a mass appeal from the audience perspective.
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
December 13 2011 11:45 GMT
#15
Will definitely tune in.
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moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
December 13 2011 13:16 GMT
#16
Thanks everyone! It's encouraging to see this kind of support. The first episode should be going up this afternoon and will be on BossFight.TV. Anyone has suggestions for shows let me know.
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
MIhata
Profile Joined April 2011
Bulgaria156 Posts
December 13 2011 14:09 GMT
#17
Good luck! I Defianitely tune in.
"Very important caster" - MC about himself. | MC | Boxer | Grubby | Jangbi | MMA | Polt | InCa | Symbol |
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
December 13 2011 16:10 GMT
#18
moge, do you have any hype on what the first episode will be about? I would love to spread the word.
Still Naked!
jacen
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Austria3644 Posts
December 13 2011 16:50 GMT
#19
Okay, let me be the dick in here and say that your audio is maxed out. It makes you hard to understand and the audio flutters. Try using a dedicated mic, recording low and boosting in post. As it is now, it's hard to listen too and since your content is mostly audio, it should not be that hard to listen to.
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moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
December 13 2011 17:52 GMT
#20
On December 14 2011 01:50 jacen wrote:
Okay, let me be the dick in here and say that your audio is maxed out. It makes you hard to understand and the audio flutters. Try using a dedicated mic, recording low and boosting in post. As it is now, it's hard to listen too and since your content is mostly audio, it should not be that hard to listen to.


totally agree. I'm using a new webcam for this and the first 2 episodes *intro and ep1" both have crappy audio. That is fixed, and talked about, in ep2.
Thanks for the feedback!
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
December 13 2011 17:54 GMT
#21
On December 14 2011 01:10 csn_JohnClark wrote:
moge, do you have any hype on what the first episode will be about? I would love to spread the word.


Just sent you an email with link to EP1.
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
Kreggar
Profile Joined September 2011
United States83 Posts
January 10 2012 00:23 GMT
#22
Thanks so much for doing this moge! I'm really excited to see the whole series, watching intro now. I'm planning an ESPORTS show with some friends and this is exactly the kind of thing I have been looking for
StarCraft is the hardest, most beautiful game in the world.
moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
January 10 2012 01:48 GMT
#23
On January 10 2012 09:23 Kreggar wrote:
Thanks so much for doing this moge! I'm really excited to see the whole series, watching intro now. I'm planning an ESPORTS show with some friends and this is exactly the kind of thing I have been looking for


Awesome. Email me if I can help or advise in any way. jason AT siteinfooter.
GG!
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
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