I think it would be fun to take videos of PvP battles and then add audio commentary to them, like sportscasters:
"The Red team is in the lead by 2 kills with 45 seconds to play..."
"Look at that health bar, Ted. The red team's monk is in trouble..."
"Uh-oh. He's been hit with a health degeneration spell!"
and so on.
I wanted to know what software tools could be used to do this. There are basically two things I need to do: extract the video from the battles and then add my own audio commentary. Also, I wanted to know where I could get my videos hosted if I want to put them up for viewing on this forum.
Commentating PvP matches
Alex319
Pheng Yang
that would be cool and fun to watch!
Allvah
It might become pretty easy in the near future, even without video capture software like FRAPs. What with this "observer mode" we keep hearing about, supposedly they're incorporating a replay feature. What I'm wondering is if the replays will simply be files playable inside the GW client only, or whether they'll actually be video files. If they are videos, then you could easily make vids of a pvp match and then just dub over the audio. I'd love to help out with a project like that, it could easily end up being like MXC, if anyone here is familiar with that show.
Lemme know if you seriously want to get into it. I'd be happy to help.
Lemme know if you seriously want to get into it. I'd be happy to help.
Tetris L
Unreal Tournament with the free UTV add-on had the option to watch top clan matches. And for very important matches like cup finals you could even listen to Shoutcast commentaries.
Fun!
Fun!
Omega_2005
"He used Signet Of Judgement!! She'll be wondering what hit her, Mac!"
Yeah this idea sounds brilliant, and I hope this is implemented in the Observer Mode!
Yeah this idea sounds brilliant, and I hope this is implemented in the Observer Mode!
Swarnt Brightstar
Point, this sounds really awesome... like watching mini-medievil-wars with magic 
also the audio would be cool... also if you could type in a character name and see the battles that they've fought in
also the audio would be cool... also if you could type in a character name and see the battles that they've fought in
Volarian
This was done with one of the best ever MMOG's - TRIBES - thru a fansite and allowed you to connect to the realtime video stream + audio commentary. It freakin rocked to watch a ladder match from this perspective as it not only made you familiar with players you might not otherwise meet as well as allowing your guild to strategize for a possible future challenge.
Essentially the map/arena area allowed for the max# of players per team +1 (announcer/moderator) who was capturing the match via video thru his PC. In Tribes admin mode you simply clicked your mouse button to switch views or player you're viewing. Yeah Yeah I know this ain't Tribes....just giving an example that I've seen it done and done well and that I'd LOVE for that option here with GW
Essentially the map/arena area allowed for the max# of players per team +1 (announcer/moderator) who was capturing the match via video thru his PC. In Tribes admin mode you simply clicked your mouse button to switch views or player you're viewing. Yeah Yeah I know this ain't Tribes....just giving an example that I've seen it done and done well and that I'd LOVE for that option here with GW
Makkert
It sounds hilarious, but i think it can get annoying after some time.
if implemented, please a turn-off switch.
if implemented, please a turn-off switch.
Omega_2005
there may be a commentation button when the patch will come out, so don't worry about it! 
Sereng Amaranth
I would NOT want to hear the commentary if I was fighting. That would be distracting. And who is to say that the commentator isn't working for the other team? They could distract people by saying that your monk is being targeted while he is actually not.
The commentary should only be available for the spectators and the final edit of the match.
Great idea though!
The commentary should only be available for the spectators and the final edit of the match.
Great idea though!
Volarian
The commentary wouldn't be IN GAME, where players in a match could hear but rather for non-participants to listen to while the GvG was taking place.
Miss Puddles
how about just making a/v clips and posting them here? there's too much "AN needs to add thsi to gameplay" going on as it is.
EnDinG
LoL.
Re: The Running Man. Theres a start for your comments.
And you could probley record a video via FRAPS, then use a program like Teamspeak to record your voice (or any other voice program). Run Windows Media Editor then just combine the two. Presto.
<--- Greatest Tribes player ever.
Re: The Running Man. Theres a start for your comments.
And you could probley record a video via FRAPS, then use a program like Teamspeak to record your voice (or any other voice program). Run Windows Media Editor then just combine the two. Presto.
<--- Greatest Tribes player ever.
Thanato
i can see it now...
Commentator: "Ands he's off running ladies and gentlemen. The blue teams warrior is rounding the bend.........over the bridge"
Color Commentator: "Uh-oh. Seems the red team ranger is gonna take a shot at him.
*insert noise of arrow hitting shin bone, and a collective grunt*
Color Commentator: "ooooo, thats gotta hurt."
Commentator: "Just when he thought he was home free, tagged by a ranger's pin down shot. Seems the rest of the red team is catching up."
Color Commentator: "well that just goes to show you, you can never outrun an arrow. He was taken down faster then a monk with a wamo complex."
*insert sounds of death and dismemberment*
Commentator: "well that concludes our random pvp showcase for tonight, stay tuned for the highlights of the night and comming up after: Devona: behind the glory"
ah, this would have some very good potential
Commentator: "Ands he's off running ladies and gentlemen. The blue teams warrior is rounding the bend.........over the bridge"
Color Commentator: "Uh-oh. Seems the red team ranger is gonna take a shot at him.
*insert noise of arrow hitting shin bone, and a collective grunt*
Color Commentator: "ooooo, thats gotta hurt."
Commentator: "Just when he thought he was home free, tagged by a ranger's pin down shot. Seems the rest of the red team is catching up."
Color Commentator: "well that just goes to show you, you can never outrun an arrow. He was taken down faster then a monk with a wamo complex."
*insert sounds of death and dismemberment*
Commentator: "well that concludes our random pvp showcase for tonight, stay tuned for the highlights of the night and comming up after: Devona: behind the glory"
ah, this would have some very good potential
Plommon
yup would be fun in HoH could also be added in pre-searing PvP :P
DaRhino
Hmm... this would definitely fit in with the observer mode deal thing ma-bob.
Now, you are talking about real people commentating right? I suppose they could do it like in Madden (the football games), where they have a specific sound replay for each circumstance... hmmm..
Now, you are talking about real people commentating right? I suppose they could do it like in Madden (the football games), where they have a specific sound replay for each circumstance... hmmm..
ZenRgy
If I did it, I wouldn't take it seriously... At all.
Lampshade
Im going to record my next GvG match and then add commentary.
RotteN
well, a system similar to HL-TV (used to watch top counterstrike matches and so on) would be fun in GW ...
Spartan2
So long as I do not have to listen to commentary -> /signed.
Forced adio commentary -> /not signed
Forced adio commentary -> /not signed
Guillaume De Sonoma
Thats a great idea imagine putting aduio commentary to when I make a premade ranger with stormchaser and my team has all died while my rez sig is all used up. Just running around my team laughing and yelling Run forest run. THe other team annoyed as heck.
pyrohex
"And the Red Team is going at the Blue Monk - OH DEAR GOD! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? Oh, OH GOD I CAN'T WATCH! Oh, oh, painful. Right smack in that place too. Poor guy, it looks like it hurt. Just look at him licking the floor - it looks rather hot. Lava in the mouth can't taste good. BUT LOOK AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FIELD! It's the W/Mo making a move on the HOLY CRAP! What the hec-!"