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Drunken Watermelon

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2009, 04:55:14 am »
Hm I didn't know you could have intermissions on JTV, don't go there enough to know.

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2009, 03:35:16 am »
So many responses, thanks guys :D

@Drunken - I've never heard of Livestream but it could be done.  We could probably have multiple places anyways, a channel there and a channel elsewhere.  I'm familiar with Justin.tv more which is why I wanted to start it there.

@MarxMayhem - TVesque is a good way to describe it.  I was thinking a mixture of things, like playing the game and adding your commentary, or talking with people in the chat as you do things in the game (take song requests/etc.), or just play the game with other project-imas ppl in the chat.  There could also be podcast-style episodes with talking or whatever anyone can come up with (stop-motion films with ur im@s figures anyone? :3)  With multiple people involved, and with people broadcasting their own way, there could be multiple things done.

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Broadcasting could be done multiple ways as well, I should probably explain.  I have an easycap, so I can easily connect my PSP to my computer by just plugging the AV cables to it.  With Flash Media Encoder I can zoom in on the picture and change different settings.  If you have an easycap/dazzle/tv tuner card you could display the gameplay almost perfectly in a broadcast.  Webcam wouldn't bring the most quality however the ability to chat while you play is handy there.  Which could be good because some people could just broadcast gameplay, others could make a whole show out of it, it would be a variety of stuff.  JTV also allows you to stream recorded video, so if you didn't want to do something live, you could put a show together then stream it.  Like Nya mentioned, you can make highlights and create a playlist.  So even if no one was live, it could sit there and play.   Here's my channel for an example - http://www.justin.tv/digi162

I've been trying to stream Idolm@ster SP with the goal of just throwing it out there for people to see and get interested in, but I've had some problems.  I really can't sit there for hours streaming live gameplay haha.  I only manage like an hour or two on the weekends.  Another problem I have is chat.  The most viewers I've gotten at a time was 6, but with no one talking in chat, and with no mic it's hard to keep people there (especially if I'm not broadcasting for hours).  That's why I'm asking for help to turn this into a group project @_@

So I guess here are some questions for those interested:
-What days should there be a broadcast?  Like a whole day of broadcasting, or a couple hours each day?  Or maybe just pick hours you want to broadcast (like a schedule or something)?
-Or actually, what days could you broadcast?
-What sort of shows should there be?
« Last Edit: August 06, 2009, 03:41:10 am by digi162 »

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2009, 03:43:38 am »
Different stream OPs, stream whenever possible on any day, get a microphone, see if you can get the stream linked on other websites, dual-monitor if you wish to play and chat via keyboard.

Set the intermissions to MADs or something, compile a large on-demand library so people can still tune in even if it isn't live.

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2009, 04:05:12 am »
This is a great idea. I never knew you could do that.  :)

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2009, 06:02:37 am »
So I guess here are some questions for those interested:
-What days should there be a broadcast?  Like a whole day of broadcasting, or a couple hours each day?  Or maybe just pick hours you want to broadcast (like a schedule or something)?
-Or actually, what days could you broadcast?
-What sort of shows should there be?
  • Scheduled broadcasts.
  • Since you're the leader, you need to know what topics we have to do at a time, and find all people who can and is willing to contribute for it.
  • You just said it. Try to make it like those game-centered shows that talks about games, reviews, previews, tricks, tips and what not.


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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2009, 10:13:31 am »
 i forgot, i can just plug in my xbox to my PC and just stream im@s + L4U off my comp, if there is any recording program out there that doesnt suck.

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2009, 06:04:29 pm »
I'll setup a JTV account specifically for p-im@s use later today after work.  I'm pretty sure some of you guys probably know how to broadcast more efficiently but here's my take for those who want to get ready lol.  If anyone wants to broadcast I can get you either access to that account were you can use their broadcasting manager or to an XML file to use for broadcasting.  I honestly don't think too much bad could happen with multiple people being able to access the account, but who knows, that's why I'd like to just stress using a program on your computer to broadcast.   I really recommend just getting Flash Media Encoder 2.5 or 3.0 and play around with it for a bit since it's free and also works with the site.  The broadcast manager for JTV has limited options anyways, and if you're playing off your computer screen, the encoder works great.  I have audio set on mine at stereo 44100Hz, 128 kbps but if your connection sucks do whatever you need.

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Re: ProjectIM@S TV Channel project? (need input)
« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2009, 01:52:39 am »
I'm currently updating the first post of this thread, but the channel is ready - http://www.justin.tv/project_imas
Right now embedding the channel is possible, chat is available for anyone to post, and I've tried to spruce up the channel a bit.  Take a look and tell me if it needs anything changed/added/etc.

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2009, 02:35:43 am »
That background isn't tiling so well.

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2009, 03:10:38 am »
if you want a simpler, checkerboard-type pattern for the bg, I can whip something up like that. :3 that should tile better.

edit: also you might want to think about adding mods for the chatroom and such. Obviously you can figure out who are the usual watchers from the forums later on once we start broadcasting, but just to throw the reminder out there.

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2009, 03:21:22 am »
If you have a BG in mind go ahead and make one and I'll put it up :)
I just put up those graphics really quick, if anyone has a better avatar as well let me know lol.

Yeah, we'll definitely need mods for the chat, thanks for the reminder.

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2009, 03:33:38 am »
if you'd like it a little bigger or in a different color, I can do that. xD And actually, suggestion:

When it's an idol's birthday not only should we stream something related to the idol, but give the page a bit of flair connected to her/him (aka: icon has the idol on it, bg changed to match their images color, etc.)

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2009, 03:35:50 am »
I don't think pink will be too good for the eyes, but we'll see what happens when it gets put up.

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2009, 04:04:10 am »
When it's an idol's birthday not only should we stream something related to the idol

OH SNAP.  If there were a bunch of clips for an idol, there could be a whole playlist for the idol.  Awesome idea :D

I'll put up your tile right now and see how it looks.
Edit: I don't mind it lol.  Other opinions?
« Last Edit: August 07, 2009, 04:06:33 am by digi162 »

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Re: ProjectIM@S JTV Channel (Broadcast ready)
« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2009, 04:22:28 am »
If you have IM, I can go on with a bombardment of ideas. Right now, I'm busy with other things so I can't type it all at this moment.

If you can wait for a while, I'll have a list, hopefully.