PAX OFFICIAL DVD DISCUSSION!
Robert Khoo
Registered User, Administrator, ClubPA, Penny Arcade Staff, PAX Staff staff
Registered User, Administrator, ClubPA, Penny Arcade Staff, PAX Staff staff
Our good buddy, Geoff Richardson (the guy who did the Necrowombicon Video), has volunteered to do the official Penny Arcade Exposition video, which will hopefully be available for a DVD release. I'm sure Geoff has more to say, but to start, we're looking for ideas on what to include, what specific events to film (*cough* OMEGATHON *cough*), etc. etc.
Discuss!
-robert
Discuss!
-robert
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This would of course be a spoof to make fun of Reality TV shows with attractive people who have emotional issues and can't get over their insignificant issues.
At least do an after hours segment
I know Gnomedex/Geeks Gone Wild is supposed to be shown on Comedy Central http://www.gnomedex.com/ which is done by Chris Pirillo of LockerGnome and formally techTV.
I think we could out do them.
I think pretty much all the big events should be covered, some small ones and of course the panels.
For Pax 2004 event, I would like to do a bigger and better video production. But in order to do that. I need the creative feedback from people who might be interested in viewing it. Be it people who attend the event or people who couldnt make it to the event.
or you could get some footage of me hardcore dancing. that would be neat.
-At least a glance at their wives
-Gameplay of some of the special guests stuff
-Yes some OMEGATHON
-Some of the special guests
-Anything else that would capture the mood/spirit of the whole show. Whatever that turns out to be
-A super special something that Gabe and Tycho do just for the DVD. Tell a secret or something. Tycho could verbally destory someone while Gabe hits them with a piece of wood. Or Gabe could flip a table full of Games Workshop stuff. That'd be funny. Act out the D&D comic strips. Super Special something.
"I'm awesome"
1) Deffinitly video of any PA specific panels (in their entirety)
2) Wives- That seems a little stalkerish
3) Deffinitly video of some of the finals for the console tournaments
4) Video of some of the good developer panels
5) Mood stuff....... eh, random floor shots as a way of transitioning or something wouldn't be bad
6) Easter eggs would rule.
7) Drunken interview, might be interesting, doubt it'll happen.
Other thoughts:
As nice as table top games are, they wouldn't work because they take forever to play
Avoid crazy camera angles and fast motion to try and simulate action, its mostly just annoying (I know you probably aren't filiming this yourself, but it might be something that you can influence if they ask what type of visuals you want)
Damn, now I don't feel as bad that I can't make it. I'm leaving Seattle after visiting like a week before. How cruel fate is.
I'd love to see multiple cameras all day, but it's really up to Geoff.
-robert
i don't know how feasible this would be for halo/splinter cell, but for the fighting games (smash, GGXX, and SC2) it's definitely possible. granted, it probably won't be all that big of a deal for the tabletop/card games, but the fighting game community <3s their tourney vids.
edit: also, i'm pretty sure that the area's ub3r DDR playarz wouldn't mind getting on film.
-robert
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Have a spectator or three in each game, capturing the action from various angles. Put it together, and wham. Instant coolness.
Hell, even just get someone to make a demo file (FPS) or replay (RTS) and post it somewhere with plenty of hosting.
You know Div has to be the narrator of the con tho
In terms of price, I think I'd pay up to about $25 for a single disk, and up to about $40 for a double disk, depending on how much was on it and stuff like that.
Interviews of some of the guests would be nice - but not just the same ol' FAQ stuff that are going to be thrown at them at the convention anyhow. It'd be nice to get their idea on PA, what they think it has done for the gaming community, if any, and what they think about the convention. I'm sure those questions will be thrown at them anyhow but that's something that you won't be able to find in every other interview that they're asked to do.
We should get some footage of Tycho singing, definately.
Also, some random footage of PAX - such as how the panels are set up or just giving an overview from a fan's point of view of walking through the crowd's and what the hotel looks like and then having Tycho & Gabe give a director's commentary on it could be amusing.
- Kristin
And as for Tycho singing, I've just now realized how silly it is that The Fine Print isn't on the list of musical guests. What the hell? I like them, and not just because it's Tycho.
-Behind the Scenes (set-up, planning, before and after the event)
-More of Gabe and Tycho (interviews, guided walk-through of expo)
-Gabe drawing (maybe even a "how-to")
-Follow a tournament from beginning to end (Omegathon!)
-Follow people outside of the expo, back to the hotels/restaraunts (there may be something interesting/familiar about gaming peeps)
-More interviews, with a wider variety of people
-Record ALL the forum speakers
-Record ALL of the music performances
Also:
-Following the West Coast SuperTrip from beginning to end (both back and forth) could be a documentry by its self.
-Get someone who is coming from out of the country to document their journey.
-Put some "Fine Print" music on the DVD
-Every Penny Arcade comic on the DVD-ROM portion? (maybe even high resolution versions) <--That would be awesome
I think behind the scenes stuff is most important. A lot of people that were at the 2003 event already knew about everything inside that video. Show stuff that even people that attend wouldn't know about.
I'd pay up to $25 for a DVD that contains most of the stuff listed.
P.S. - I'm traveling in the SuperTrip from Los Angeles on. I would be missing the Arizona portion of the caravan, but I would still be willing to cover that. I just don't have the camera :->
Anyone know if there going to have any ParaPara at PAX?
I have a few suggestions, mostly based off of stuff that would be interesting to watch after the whole show is over. While the whole event will probably be exciting, you'll probably only want to focus on things that are watchable more than once if you're lacking the ability to be in too many places.
"Must-Haves":
1) The PA Q&A.
2) Every round of the Omegathon.
3) The "Pitch Your Game Ideas!" panel.
4) A dash of the musical performances. Perhaps one performance per artist, and maybe some highlights.
"Secondary Stuff":
1) An interview with the Red VS Blue guys.
2) The "Development Process" panel.
3) The "Breaking into the Industry" panel.
"Stuff to Avoid if You're Pressed for Time":
1) Focusing too much on the misc. tournaments. The final rounds of each tourney might be interesting, but other than that, it could get a bit boring to watch.
2) The exhibition room. Chances are that by the time this film is released, the information found therein will be old.