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Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-21 14:19:28
July 01 2013 11:15 GMT
#1
Please check out the HD, DRM-free digital download from Gumroad. Not only does it come packed with bonus content, but you also will be able to pay whatever you want for the package. It is my way of fundraising for my next film, while still getting the film out there for everyone to see.

If you can not use the Gumroad store due to lack of credit card, please Paypal me at adam.evans727@gmail.com any price you choose and i will send you a link for the download.

Thanks to everyone in the community who helped me and inspired me. I am really excited to see the film get out there.

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to check out the film. It really means the world to me.

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Edit: High quality prints of the film poster are available on Michael Rogers' Etsy store.

The soundtrack is available from CSSC's Bandcamp page.
Locke-
Profile Joined December 2011
499 Posts
July 01 2013 11:21 GMT
#2
Awesome, finally a SC2 documentary released.
Tobblish
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden6404 Posts
July 01 2013 11:35 GMT
#3
A blast from the past!
So much have changed since this was filmed but the passion is still here.

Such a shame this is released now when it's been a while since IPL hit the grave.
(would have been almost perfect if this was available then)

Thanks for creating it and releasing it, such a good feeling watching this and remembering everything around IPL3.

+ Show Spoiler +
Rip in peace, IPL, oGs and Slayers
The curse is real
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
July 01 2013 11:53 GMT
#4
Hmmmmm.
Not sure how I feel about this documentary.
I feel like there was a great initial idea, but the themes were all over the place.
It seemed like 33% promoting behind the scenes IPL (which is awesome), 33% ESPORTS growth (generic but still awesome) and then 33% megumixbear (why did she get so much camera time, and I don't know what she was talking about half the time)
Cool to see David Ting's perspective and the Floor Manager and stuff, I wish more actual staff was interviewed more heavily, and maybe some players about their thoughts on IPL.

Seeing as how the title was "The Culture of IPL", I feel like this documentary failed to deliver, sadly.
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
s.a.y
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Croatia3840 Posts
July 01 2013 12:00 GMT
#5
I did not like it.

mizU did a good job describing it.
I am not good with quotes
meanmarine24
Profile Joined September 2011
37 Posts
July 01 2013 12:27 GMT
#6
On July 01 2013 20:15 Albierio wrote:
Edit: High quality prints of the film poster are available on Michael Rogers' Etsy store.

Any chance you could link it? I can't find it.
Druff
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany11 Posts
July 01 2013 13:38 GMT
#7
I'm really not sure what they wanted to tell or show me with that documentary. Felt like a bunch of random interviews and scenery shots thrown together.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 01 2013 14:03 GMT
#8
On July 01 2013 20:35 Tobblish wrote:
A blast from the past!
So much have changed since this was filmed but the passion is still here.

Such a shame this is released now when it's been a while since IPL hit the grave.
(would have been almost perfect if this was available then)

Thanks for creating it and releasing it, such a good feeling watching this and remembering everything around IPL3.

+ Show Spoiler +
Rip in peace, IPL, oGs and Slayers

Thanks for taking the time to check it out.

I wish it could have been out when all the stuff with IPL was going down, however, there were issues with festivals and releasing a film online. All of it is very hard to coordinate.

On July 01 2013 20:53 mizU wrote:
Hmmmmm.
Not sure how I feel about this documentary.
I feel like there was a great initial idea, but the themes were all over the place.
It seemed like 33% promoting behind the scenes IPL (which is awesome), 33% ESPORTS growth (generic but still awesome) and then 33% megumixbear (why did she get so much camera time, and I don't know what she was talking about half the time)
Cool to see David Ting's perspective and the Floor Manager and stuff, I wish more actual staff was interviewed more heavily, and maybe some players about their thoughts on IPL.

Seeing as how the title was "The Culture of IPL", I feel like this documentary failed to deliver, sadly.

Thanks for taking the time to check it out and post your thoughts on it. Rogue Cinema did a really great review on it that points out the atmosphere that I was going for. I appreciate your feedback and even taking the time to check out the film.

On July 01 2013 21:27 meanmarine24 wrote:
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On July 01 2013 20:15 Albierio wrote:
Edit: High quality prints of the film poster are available on Michael Rogers' Etsy store.

Any chance you could link it? I can't find it.

I'll update the link ASAP. It appears it hasn't gone up yet. Sorry about that.
GaNgStaRR.ElV
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada535 Posts
July 01 2013 14:41 GMT
#9
Good vid but your opening shots r from 2011, and IPL is dead and irrelevant now.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 01 2013 15:45 GMT
#10
On July 01 2013 21:27 meanmarine24 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 01 2013 20:15 Albierio wrote:
Edit: High quality prints of the film poster are available on Michael Rogers' Etsy store.

Any chance you could link it? I can't find it.

The posters are now available in a number of sizes.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 01 2013 18:28 GMT
#11
If you want to buy the film or want to donate, but don't have a credit card, you can send a payment to adam.evans727@gmail.com and i will email you a link to the download package. It is pay whatever you want (minimum $1) and you will get the complete HD download package.

Otherwise, you can use gum.co/metadoc
Canucklehead
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada5074 Posts
July 01 2013 18:45 GMT
#12
Great doc and a blast from the past. R.I.P. IPL!
Top 10 favourite pros: MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, DRG, Jaedong, Flash, Life, Creator, Leenock
NapkinBox
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United States314 Posts
July 01 2013 19:04 GMT
#13
On July 01 2013 23:41 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:
Good vid but your opening shots r from 2011, and IPL is dead and irrelevant now.


And your point is?
"Who has the best durability feat in all of comic book superheroes?" "Aquaman surviving pop culture."
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 01 2013 19:42 GMT
#14
On July 02 2013 03:45 Canucklehead wrote:
Great doc and a blast from the past. R.I.P. IPL!

Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 03 2013 21:56 GMT
#15
Be sure to check the film out. It is available for Vimeo for free for a limited time. Get the digital download with bonus content!
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 08 2013 02:04 GMT
#16
A bit of analytics:

The link to the Vimeo page has been clicked over 9000 times. The video has around a 50% turnover rate (meaning that half the people who click on the link end up watching the film.) This is really awesome.

The film has been viewed in over 100 countries, with the US, Canada, Germany, UK and Sweden making up the top 5.

Of the ~4500 people who have viewed the film for free, over 1000 of them have visited the Gumroad store at gum.co/metadoc

Thanks so much to everyone who has viewed the film in the past week.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 22 2013 20:23 GMT
#17
A little over a week left to check out the film for free on Vimeo.

If you enjoy it, buy the HD download to keep it forever. Also comes with bonus content.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 29 2013 16:16 GMT
#18
On August 1st, the free version on Vimeo will become unavailable.

For a digital download with bonus content, check out the Gumroad link where you can pay what you want. The minimum is only $1. The download is in HD and DRM free with multiple formats.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
July 31 2013 18:41 GMT
#19
In the last 24 hours to view the film for free at vimeo.com/adamevans/metadoc

Check it out and share it! Support eSports and Indie Film.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 01 2013 04:02 GMT
#20
That's it everyone! Thanks so much for everyone who checked out the film for free on Vimeo.

If you missed it, you can still get the digital download at gum.co/metadoc
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 16 2013 17:17 GMT
#21
Here is some data on the film's release.

For the month of July to this point, the film has been viewed 5,352 times with a load rate of 13,107. This means that of the 13,107 people that clicked on the link to the Vimeo page, approximately 41% of them watched the film.

On the Gumroad side, 1,527 people visited the storefront with 30 sales happening. This is a conversion rate of 2% which is not bad for something offered for free with the option to buy.

With the pay what you want model, the average buyer paid over 3 times the recommended minimum (of $1) People paid as little as the minimum and as much as $17.

The film has been viewed in approximately 108 countries. The top countries include the U.S, Canada, UK, Sweden, and Germany. The film has been purchased in the U.S, Sweden, Australia and Germany among other places.

The most active time for the film was on day 1. Over 3000 people viewed the film on Vimeo on that day.

While the films numbers may seem low, i am extremely proud of the project. I thank everyone who took the time to watch the film and to those who decided to buy the film, you'll never know how thankful i truly am.

The SC2 community has been amazing and i am so proud to be a part of it.

Thanks again.
E.L.V.I.S
Profile Joined April 2011
Belgium458 Posts
August 16 2013 17:32 GMT
#22
hey can i have the password to view the movie please
http://twitch.tv/maggrig | @SC2ELVIS | http://www.facebook.com/sc2ELVIS
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 18 2013 15:24 GMT
#23
On August 17 2013 02:32 E.L.V.I.S wrote:
hey can i have the password to view the movie please

While the free viewing month is over (was in July) I PM'd you a coupon to get the film.

If you find that it is worth your time, please consider donating some money via the Gumroad store.

Hope you enjoy.
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15728 Posts
August 18 2013 15:26 GMT
#24
Expect a call from Artosis' lawyer.
dreamseller
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
Australia914 Posts
August 18 2013 15:28 GMT
#25
On August 19 2013 00:26 Mohdoo wrote:
Expect a call from Artosis' lawyer.


hehe, i accualy thought this was a thread about a meta episode on IPL. nice thread though. hope OP made a few million dollars from the film at least.
PGtour admin
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 18 2013 20:15 GMT
#26
On August 19 2013 00:28 dreamseller wrote:
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On August 19 2013 00:26 Mohdoo wrote:
Expect a call from Artosis' lawyer.


hehe, i accualy thought this was a thread about a meta episode on IPL. nice thread though. hope OP made a few million dollars from the film at least.

Thanks! It'd be nice to make that much, but is near impossible.

However, i've made about 25% of the budget back so far which is fantastic for a first film.
DPK
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada487 Posts
August 18 2013 20:40 GMT
#27
If only I wasn't so broke atm. Maybe next month I'll be more than happy to support your movie if my budget allows me to. I'm a HUGE eSport documentary/film addict and I love to see all of them. Can't wait!
Desire.Discipline.Dedication
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 19 2013 00:55 GMT
#28
On August 19 2013 05:40 DPK wrote:
If only I wasn't so broke atm. Maybe next month I'll be more than happy to support your movie if my budget allows me to. I'm a HUGE eSport documentary/film addict and I love to see all of them. Can't wait!

Be sure to check your PM's :D
TRaFFiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1448 Posts
August 19 2013 07:24 GMT
#29
The link just sends me to some short clip then requests payment. I don't get it :S
2v2, 1v1, Zerg, Terran http://www.twitch.tv/trafficsc2
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 19 2013 14:07 GMT
#30
On August 19 2013 16:24 TRaFFiC wrote:
The link just sends me to some short clip then requests payment. I don't get it :S

That is the Gumroad store. You can pay what you want for an HD digital download with bonus content. It helps support me as a filmmaker.
Sakkreth
Profile Joined February 2011
Lithuania1096 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-19 15:40:32
August 19 2013 14:45 GMT
#31
Missed it somehow when it was still free, but still wanna see it, so paid 1$, sorry that can't pay any more, yeah that's right I am a student...Downloading atm.
WhiteRa, NaNiWa, Creator, sOs, Krr, ForGG, MMA, Zest ||
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 19 2013 16:03 GMT
#32
On August 19 2013 23:45 Sakkreth wrote:
Missed it somehow when it was still free, but still wanna see it, so paid 1$, sorry that can't pay any more, yeah that's right I am a student...Downloading atm.

No problem! Thanks so much for taking the time to check it out. I really hope you enjoy it.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 20 2013 12:08 GMT
#33
Updated the OP. Sorry for those who still had a link to the Vimeo page. Should be sorted out now.
KOtical
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany451 Posts
August 20 2013 13:45 GMT
#34
damn i slept on this one , and since i dont own a credit card no way to get it =(
is there a way to pay with `paypal?
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 21 2013 01:42 GMT
#35
On August 20 2013 22:45 KOtical wrote:
damn i slept on this one , and since i dont own a credit card no way to get it =(
is there a way to pay with `paypal?

Be sure to check your PM's :D
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 21 2013 14:20 GMT
#36
If you do not have a credit card and can not use the Gumroad store to purchase the film, please let me know. My Paypal is adam.evans727@gmail.com and you can still pay what you wish to get the film. After the payment, i will send you a download link to the film.
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
August 25 2013 14:45 GMT
#37
If you checked out the film and enjoyed it, check out the official poster for the film:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigbadrobot/search?search_query=meta&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
June 16 2014 20:33 GMT
#38
We've added some more bonus content to the release. It's still pay what you want for the film plus bonus content!

gum.co/MetaDoc
aike
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1629 Posts
June 16 2014 20:58 GMT
#39
On June 17 2014 05:33 Albierio wrote:
We've added some more bonus content to the release. It's still pay what you want for the film plus bonus content!

gum.co/MetaDoc

Cool, I'll pick it up when I get paid
Wahaha
Albierio
Profile Joined October 2010
United States46 Posts
June 19 2014 20:54 GMT
#40
On June 17 2014 05:58 aike wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 17 2014 05:33 Albierio wrote:
We've added some more bonus content to the release. It's still pay what you want for the film plus bonus content!

gum.co/MetaDoc

Cool, I'll pick it up when I get paid

That would be awesome. Thanks so much!
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