moge Profile Blog Joined January 2011 United States 124 Posts Last Edited: 2012-01-16 14:20:39 #1





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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 takeaways as well as one over-arching thought. I wanted to dive in and try and find that one thing, that 'indefinable it' that made HSC so awesome. Was it the great players? Was it the fun atmosphere set by the crew and casters? What made HSC succeed?



To me, HSC is the independent film of eSports. It is Cliff Burton's garage band. HSC represents what can be done if you embrace your weaknesses; knowing who you are helps you know who you are not. eSports, it seems, is in a one-up-manship mentality right now: big budgets, big venues, big prize-pools. This could easily lead those that don't have access to those things thinking they cannot compete and, to a degree, they are right. Instead of competing on a level that you cannot hope to succeed in you should do what HSC did and win by non-competition. Don't play by there standards. Embrace what you are not and success on new ground.



In this video I discuss the above topic at length and then go into 4 real-world, practical, actionable tips to help every streamer and streaming event raise their production value. I discuss set dressing, product placement, the evil that is sunlight and lighting your webcams.



I close out this video by talking about the future of eSports tournaments; does HSC represent a shift if scale? Is the home-grown HSC the future of eSports? What can we learn and what are the take-aways of HSC IV? Tune in and find out!



GG,



Jason





Note: View past episodes in this series by clicking here HomeStory Cup IVThese 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 takeaways as well as one over-arching thought. I wanted to dive in and try and find that one thing, that 'indefinable it' that made HSC so awesome. Was it the great players? Was it the fun atmosphere set by the crew and casters? What made HSC succeed?To me, HSC is the independent film of eSports. It is Cliff Burton's garage band. HSC represents what can be done if you embrace your weaknesses; knowing who you are helps you know who you are not. eSports, it seems, is in a one-up-manship mentality right now: big budgets, big venues, big prize-pools. This could easily lead those that don't have access to those things thinking they cannot compete and, to a degree, they are right. Instead of competing on a level that you cannot hope to succeed in you should do what HSC did and win by non-competition. Don't play by there standards. Embrace what you are not and success on new ground.In this video I discuss the above topic at length and then go into 4 real-world, practical, actionable tips to help every streamer and streaming event raise their production value. I discuss set dressing, product placement, the evil that is sunlight and lighting your webcams.I close out this video by talking about the future of eSports tournaments; does HSC represent a shift if scale? Is the home-grown HSC the future of eSports? What can we learn and what are the take-aways of HSC IV? Tune in and find out!GG,Jason gentle lover of esports - Product Manager for http://iHearteSports.com

flyersa Profile Joined September 2010 Germany 141 Posts #2 I really enjoyed watching this Video. HSC IV had a amazing Crew. It is also very nice for all other events that you give some insight into production related stuff.



I am also pretty sure that some of your ideas to make things smoother for the production will be considered for the next homestory cup. CEO of reGame.tv and co-founder of Berlin eSports e.V.

Finrod1 Profile Joined December 2010 Germany 3739 Posts #3 Great video. Love those reviews. I espacially thought their "little" videos: were amazing. Really really good production. were amazing. Really really good production.

d9mmdi Profile Blog Joined April 2011 Germany 179 Posts #4 if somebody can post the video of the production crew in takes bedroom i would really like to see who these people are.

loved episode number 6, always good to see jasons enthusiam and all the professional praise for hsc4 =D

it really was the one perfect tournament =D You gotta step over dead bodies - Momma Plott

mike1 Profile Joined January 2011 Germany 155 Posts #5 ahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D i really like your blogsahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D

Antoine Profile Blog Joined May 2010 United States 7347 Posts #6 #1 lunchtime watching material imoimo Moderator Flash Sea Action Snow Midas | TheStC Ret Tyler MC | RIP 우정호

mbr2321 Profile Blog Joined November 2010 United States 924 Posts #7 This is really cool-- should be spotlit imo-- great stuff :D



A couple things though-- I don't like the 4 bars across the bottom of the screen-- seems really cluttered. It was also a little weird to see you drinking Gin on camera-- maybe it would be endearing if I saw all the episodes up to this, but this is the first video of watched of yours, and it was off-putting. Treating eSports as a social science since 2011; Credo: "The system is never wrong"-- Day9 Daily #400 Part 3

LadyBee Profile Joined August 2009 Germany 97 Posts #8



Also, ah the little details. Now that you've mentioned them you bet we'll have an extra eye on them next time around.



I agree this should be highlighted, so much insight and information from a professional deserves a spot on the front page. You should definitely continue the series, it's awesome. Thank you so much for this video. It's so great to get direct feedback from a pro. As a part of the production crew I have to say we really had a blast at HSC IV, and it's awesome to see that it transferred so well to you as a viewer. So much love. :DAlso, ah the little details.Now that you've mentioned them you bet we'll have an extra eye on them next time around.I agree this should be highlighted, so much insight and information from a professional deserves a spot on the front page. You should definitely continue the series, it's awesome.

Dusty Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 1984 Posts #9 I like your videos a lot twitch.tv/loldusty | ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) | #betamaleasshole | #freerp4life | #americanwhitepig

imJealous Profile Joined July 2010 United States 1374 Posts #10 On January 17 2012 00:44 mike1 wrote:

i really like your blogs ahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D i really like your blogsahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D

I think you have things backwards there bud I think you have things backwards there bud ... In life very little goes right. "Right" meaning the way one expected and the way one wanted it. One has no right to want or expect anything.

itsjustatank Profile Blog Joined November 2010 Hong Kong 9043 Posts #11 Really informative video, thanks a lot for making these Photographer "im a fucking big fat dirty whale" -EternaLEnVy

Masq Profile Blog Joined March 2009 Canada 1707 Posts #12



Never heard of neutral density gels before, learn something new every day Cool video man.Never heard of neutral density gels before, learn something new every day

MVTaylor Profile Blog Joined October 2011 United Kingdom 2827 Posts #13 These really are amazing videos and even though I have no real interest in the subject still find them great to listen to!



If I was a tournament organiser I'd definitely get you involved in some sort of consultancy role if possible @followMVT

portland Profile Blog Joined July 2011 United States 27 Posts #14 I love this guys content, he deserves more praise and attention. perp scerp

StarStruck Profile Joined April 2010 24097 Posts #15 Jason,



You are always on top of things. Not much left to say. ._.

Netsky Profile Joined October 2010 Australia 1155 Posts #16 The way he goes on tangents and little rants reminds me of Day9 talking about something. I really like these reviewsThe way he goes on tangents and little rants reminds me of Day9 talking about something.

Netsky Profile Joined October 2010 Australia 1155 Posts #17 On January 17 2012 00:44 mike1 wrote:

i really like your blogs ahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D i really like your blogsahh and btw carmac trolled you...the picture shows dimaga not carmac :D



The guy knows, you can see the little annotation. It's a reverse troll-troll (?!) The guy knows, you can see the little annotation. It's a reverse troll-troll (?!)

Serimek Profile Joined August 2011 France 2177 Posts #18 I enjoy so much your vlogs. Very nice content. SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...

Gonzo103 Profile Joined July 2011 Germany 220 Posts #19 really really nice vlog. Like how carefull he was with his 4 points of improvement...(scared to be Trolled by community?)

marcesr Profile Joined June 2008 Germany 1374 Posts #20 This community is full with awesome people, great content once again!

Can someone make sure the TakeTV Crew watches this?! Maybe there are some useful ideas for them.

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