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EP4: eSports Production Value: MLG Live

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moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-10 01:38:16
January 09 2012 12:35 GMT
#1


Note: You can view the other episodes in this series by clicking here

UPDATE
I just got a very nice PM from someone from MLG letting me know that they actually use stretched nylon for their back wall. Incredible, honestly I'm kicking myself for not knowing this but it is a great solution. Stretched nylon (stapeled to the back of the frame) is a dead simple idea. Well done.

MLG Live
This week I take a look at the setup and gear that MLG Live uses for it's Twitch.TV set. I've added navigation links to the video to help people skip to the parts that they may be interested in.

Things I look at are: the caster desk, tips to building that back wall, monitors on set, several types of lighting, their camera setup and discussing a few of their camera angles.

MLG, for a lack of a better phrase, built this set right. They made very smart choice in their set design, lighting and cameras and maximize the flexibility of one set to accommodate multiple shows. Their entire setup revolves around back-lit plexiglass walls. These walls are not only clean in design but help light the s[ace and provide a warm and engaging environment.

One thing they do particularly well is lighting. Using a combination of Kino Flo Diva lights (no pun) and fernels they are able to create very soft, very even lighting with limited shadows. These lights are not cheap but they pay for themselves in versatility.

They use multiple Sony PMW-EX3 camera on set. Again, not a cheap choice but very much worth the price tag with their picture quality and overall versatility.

So on it's face I don't have much critique for MLG but instead I spend most of this episode discussing the how and why's of their choices. I spend a little time talking about ways to do what they did on a budget and I also give a quick lesson in color temperatures and power supplies - exciting stuff, I know

I know these videos are long and I'm not sure I intend most people to watch them through; instead I provide navigation to allow you to jump around to the sections that are of interest or relevant to you. As always I hope you dig the ideas of this series. I'll be making a new one next week, now who to talk about next week...hmmm.

GG!

Jason

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gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
Mawi
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden4365 Posts
January 09 2012 13:31 GMT
#2
Saw your blizzard Cup was really intresting,definatley gonna watch this one now will edit later after ive seen the whole thing.
Forever Mirin Zyzz Son of Zeus Brother of Hercules Father of the Aesthetics
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
January 09 2012 13:59 GMT
#3
Welcome to set design.

Cheers Jason. Nice to see people doing this.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
January 09 2012 14:53 GMT
#4
Really enjoy your insight in these videos. We definitely need more of this type of experience in the scene.
Deleted User 135096
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3624 Posts
January 09 2012 15:02 GMT
#5
This kind of deconstruction and analysis is immensely helpful/insightful for the esports scene, keep it up!!
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LittLeD
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden7973 Posts
January 09 2012 15:22 GMT
#6
This is really interesting. Plenty of people should watch and learn from this.
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bbm
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom1320 Posts
January 09 2012 15:22 GMT
#7
First time I saw you was when I watched you discuss dreamhack's casting sofa, been hooked since. You talk about some fascinating stuff.
By.Sun or By.Rain, he always delivers
bluQ
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Germany1724 Posts
January 09 2012 15:26 GMT
#8
Can't watch the video now but from what i read: nice.

Some critic: "Their" not "There" if you talk about their belongings. Dunno if its just me but it makes reading a bit harder :D
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moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
January 09 2012 15:34 GMT
#9
On January 10 2012 00:26 bluQ wrote:
Some critic: "Their" not "There" if you talk about their belongings. Dunno if its just me but it makes reading a bit harder :D


HA! Thanks for the catch I wrote this at 6:30am so I don't think my brain for firing on all cylinders.
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
laguu
Profile Joined October 2009
Finland278 Posts
January 09 2012 15:37 GMT
#10
Really interesting stuff even though I have nothing to do with video production. Can you do an ep about NASL some time? A lot of people seem to agree that their production is doing certain things wrong but can't really point out accurately what that is. I'd love to hear what you have to say about them. I'd also like to hear more about the audio side of production, using music, etc. Thanks!
Arguing with a fool proves there are two.
moge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States124 Posts
January 09 2012 15:42 GMT
#11
On January 10 2012 00:37 laguu wrote:
Really interesting stuff even though I have nothing to do with video production. Can you do an ep about NASL some time? A lot of people seem to agree that their production is doing certain things wrong but can't really point out accurately what that is. I'd love to hear what you have to say about them. I'd also like to hear more about the audio side of production, using music, etc. Thanks!


I'd love to do audio problem is I actually know very little about the technical side of sound. I can however do an ep on using audio effectively in ways that you mentioned: transitions, openings, etc.

I agree that NASL got a little hammered last season - and for good reason. However, they have a new set this year and I am hopeful that this season will be much better. It seems like they brought in a solid production staff, at least from what I have seen to date, so I'm looking for good things to come from NASL.

I think doing a retrospective does have value, though. Even if not specific to them we can point out general items, like that damned-able camera movement, that could be applied to most any production.
gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com
cmen15
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States1519 Posts
January 09 2012 17:06 GMT
#12
Very Interesting video, I really like that fact that you added the tabs to jump to different points based on what you want to hear about ha. I enjoyed watching it, Thanks for sharing!!!
Greed leads to just about all losses.
leo23
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States3075 Posts
January 09 2012 19:28 GMT
#13
blizzard cup review and this are great, hopefully people step up their production value
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obsKura
Profile Joined March 2011
Ireland1061 Posts
January 09 2012 19:52 GMT
#14
I love those videos even though I don't know anything about stuff like that. Thanks a bunch for this! Hopefully many people get to see this.

Gratz for the Spotlight on the front page, you've earned it.
C9 ~^v^~ In EE-sama we trust. ~^v^~ C9
Fraidnot
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States824 Posts
January 09 2012 19:59 GMT
#15
Love it, please keep doing this.
Echuu
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden42 Posts
January 09 2012 20:12 GMT
#16
Awesome work, will definitely watch the previous ones. Also loved the ROI video back in the day. Keep up the good work with these and iheartesports.
Torpedo.Vegas
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States1890 Posts
January 09 2012 20:48 GMT
#17
This is great. Applying unique talents to the scene in creative ways is the best way to contribute awesome content. A lot of people I feel try to be like other people who hit it big and attempt to copy what they did, but quality information and input like this show is the way to go. Keep it up, Ill subscribe to more of this.
Netsky
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia1155 Posts
January 09 2012 22:01 GMT
#18
Really enjoyed it - hope you keep making these.
Seanza
Profile Joined November 2011
171 Posts
January 09 2012 22:11 GMT
#19
Absolutely LOVE this series. Wish it came out earlier on the Sunday, though... always has me running late for work on Monday morning :D

Glad to see you continue to put your time into esports, Jason. We all appreciate it.
johnnywup
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States3858 Posts
January 10 2012 00:36 GMT
#20
i didnt think id be interesting but once i started watching you drew me in with your passion and knowledge
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