http://www.teamliquid.net/blog/iloveesports en-us Mon, 07 May 2012 21:45:03 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=335654 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XUJEbG9U6I Welcome to episode 14 of eSports Production Value! This week we take a look at the Jib Arms used at MLG Columbus, IPL4 and Dreamhack. However, instead of focusing on this one, albeit cool, thing that no one but the 'big boys' can use I instead focus on the meta of how and why they used them. What you will see if that the lessons learned and the tech... Mon, 07 May 2012 21:35:02 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=335654 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=333487 moge As many of you know I have been quite sick for the past few weeks. I've been without a voice of almost a week and, as those that saw my failed attempt at a production video last night can attest, I still have a 'wee bit' of a cough :) Even so, there was something that happened last night during the NASL S3 match between WhiteRa and Jinro match that went almost unnoticed but I think is HUGE f... Tue, 01 May 2012 04:33:38 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=333487 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=325418 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_YfN5FVOxM This week I discuss Evil Geniuses Masters Cup and their use of the TriCaster! ' What is a TriCaster? How does it work? How much do they cost? I answer all of these questions and more in this week's eSports Production Values video. I take a look at some of the cool stuff coming out of EG MC and their replay reviews series both of which use the Tr... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:44:00 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=325418 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=319988 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wK8eSLSHfo This week I at a look at how I built the set I used for the interview I did with Carmac interview I did with Carmac. I discuss exactly how I built the set, the materials I used and discuss what I liked and disliked about my choices. When i decided to build the set my goal was to build it for under $30. It is easy to drop a few hundred bucks on s... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:06:36 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=319988 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=316266 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JueiDzvZj7M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opk85ncekho NOTE: The audio is terribly our of sync. I have no idea why. So sorry. I know it makes it more difficult to watch but I ask your forgiveness. If any audio person wants to advise me on how to avoid/fix this I'd be willing to learn. This week to look at MLG's Winter Arena. Be sure to check out the awes... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:20:33 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=316266 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=313688 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P7zGFHeZOo For episode 10 of eSports Production Value I interview Carmac! Bottom line is that at the end of the day and while I have tons of production experience I have not personally done a large eSports production. As such I am not much more than an armchair quarterback. I wanted to sit down and talk with someone who has been there, who has done every p... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:43:34 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=313688 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=311400 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icskza7Fi68 Announcements: Two huge things happening next week! Today we discuss eSports web shows. Specifically we do a deep dive into camera angle and what it means to have a proper set. Gone are the days of not having a care about your background, gone too are the days of not treating your bedroom and a set. Today I look at how the pros do it and I t... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:25:16 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=311400 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=308190 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCTVEMI5LPA Note: You can view the other episodes in this series by clicking here Corrections: For some odd reason, could have been the nyquil, I keep calling Orb 'orbital'.I suck, I know. Please forgive me. Also the audio is terribly delayed later in the video. I guess I still have a lot to learn about production values! ;) Korean Weekly This is a show ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:29:46 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=308190 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=305686 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCiObWOE_M Note: You can view the other episodes in this series by clicking here Note: I labeled this as ep5, it's actually ep6 ;) NASL Season 2 Finals Today I look at the NASL Season 2 finals. I'm not going to lie, I was not to excited to do this episode. This has easily been the most asked for episode and I knew at some point I'd have to do it but I ha... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:38:09 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=305686 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=303672 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa5P2IGOKU8 Note: View past episodes in this series by clicking here HomeStory Cup IV These week we look at HomeStory Cup IV. HSC, as we all know, took place in Take's apartment and brought together an amazing array of players, casters and 50k+ viewers for this 4 day long tournament. I am going to spend this video focusing on 4 very practical takeaway... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:58:29 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=303672 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=301796 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZua0UXh38 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 ... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:35:44 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=301796 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=299948 moge Note: Some of these topics I only cover in the video, so please have a look to get the full comments on each section. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbuN6N0OFw Check out my other posts and videos on eSports production value http://www.teamliquid.net/blog/iloveesports This week in my series about eSports production values, I’m taking a look at the gom.tv Blizzard Cup. The Blizz... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:16:15 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=299948 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=296187 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHx8Y4vER9U Check out my previous episodes: EP 0: Introduction and goals of this series EP 1: BossFight.TV Today I am looking at caster couches. Dreamhack winter added caster couches to their set this year and garnered ravenous praise from both the audience and casters alike. Caster couches are something we will most likely see much more of in 2012. In... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:51:52 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=296187 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=294550 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nchRU8FtT4 UPDATE Bossfight just released their second episode and gave me a huge shout out! YAY! BossFight.tv EP2 First off I'd like to give all props to Josh 'AntiPro' Engel and Mike 'mowhawkmike' Bisson for being such great sports. I got the chance to talk to Josh via email and skype prior to making this episode and was able to give him all my 'feedback'... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:22:25 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=294550 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=294113 moge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02sjt7Hb4k 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 t... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:14:50 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=294113