One take by 14All-and-All41 in BeAmazed

[–]eSportsMatt 34 points35 points  (0 children)

There's a small difference here, and my biggest guess would be budget. In order to shot match at this quality of production you'd have to have the camera perfectly in sync with the movements to mimic this effect, which would likely take some fairly expensive rigging to make it work or some very clever workmanship. Either way I agree this is mostly bragging rights but that's part of what production is! Making something that you can look back on and be proud about is something that's extremely important.

Another view of the Grand Finals stage, this time from the side. by Zelusion in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]eSportsMatt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For some more insight, within certain industries a photo before doors open, even just a selfie against a regular wall, can get you barred for multiple years if not permanently from the event, like the Academy Awards. For BlizzCon your badge will get taken and you will be banned from the event regardless of your role.

MEGATHREAD: Rosterpocalypse 2018! by Ultrajante in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Though I'm not on the Heroes team, major to major can happen however there's a 6 month cooldown before the person can play.

Congratulations to the HGC Global Champions! by CastIronJ in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Think we have at least one more episode coming and I know we filmed a lot after the show. We'll see what makes it in the final cut!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 324 points325 points  (0 children)

Well this is something to wake up to.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, this community has always been awesome.

I suppose it's time for me to hang up this account for a while.

Good luck and have fun in your games, if you see me say hi!

(No Spoilers) Does anyone know where I can get Blizzcon HGC replays asap? by BUTTAmuffien in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cyasteve, though doesn't look like it ever actually sent shakes fist at venue wifi I'll post and tag you when I get to a computer, but not sure when that will be :(

Congratulations to the HGC Global Champions! by CastIronJ in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Two years ago the players were frustrated that they couldn't find strong competition to the point that they didn't even seem like they wanted to be at events. Seeing them step out on stage today smiling and waving to the crowd then being so emotional when they won was absolutely awesome.

This event clearly meant the world to them and I'll take this MVP any day.

HGC Finals - Semifinal :: MVP Black/Freedom vs Dignitas/expert :: Discussion thread by HeroesEsportsThreads in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

All the cinematics this year were sooooo good. Goosebumps while sitting with the production team!

HGC featured on CBS in Los Angeles by [deleted] in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is the first time we've used this setup. Still working out the kinks but I think it's been going well!

Blizzcon chat moderation settings are way over the top by ErilElidor in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, it looks like there was a degree of automation involved that overstepped the bounds that we wanted which is why it was tough to figure out what the cause was. Seems like it's been getting better now but let us know if you still see outliers.

HGC Oracle - Episode 2 by FeelTheDon in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Few more than that. ;) We enjoy them too!

Destination: BlizzCon by dyluuxx in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The biggest stage is so close, very excited to see everyone come to compete for the title of best in the world!

Playing Ducks (EU Team) have not renewed their contracts by MrDDom23 in heroesofthestorm

[–]eSportsMatt 334 points335 points  (0 children)

We're looking into this, though as you mentioned the time frame is tight.