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Nate Haustein · April 6th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Question for the masses:

I am being hired to produce a sort of marketing/review video for a HD gaming projector. The idea is to make about a 90 second spot that shows the projector, shows some people using the projector, and then hearing what they have to say about it.

Naturally, a projector will only look good if it's displaying some content. I'm not worried about the video content, as I can use some of my own, I just don't know what to do for the gaming content.

The projector is aimed primarily at college-aged/young adults using it for entertainment purposes, so powerpoint isn't really a relevant factor here - just movies/games.

What are my options? Here's what I've considered, comments more than welcome:

-I could ask for permission from a game-making company
-I could blur the image on the projector slightly
-I could use selective focus w/ a 30mm F1.4 lens.
-I could find some open source content or independent content to display as a video

others?

Chris Davis · April 6th, 2010, 06:54 PM

I would look for a popular game developer forum and post a description of what you're looking for: a first person shooter, side scroller, racing, etc. Tell them you just need something that looks good for a few seconds - does not even need to be playable. Ask for someone to give permission to feature their game in your video. You'll probably have several offers. When you choose one, be a sport and give them some cash, even if it's only $50.

Nate Haustein · April 6th, 2010, 11:36 PM

Great idea, I appreciate the input. I emailed Microsoft about a few titles, we'll see where that goes.

April 6th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#1
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Using Video Game Footage Question for the masses: I am being hired to produce a sort of marketing/review video for a HD gaming projector. The idea is to make about a 90 second spot that shows the projector, shows some people using the projector, and then hearing what they have to say about it. Naturally, a projector will only look good if it's displaying some content. I'm not worried about the video content, as I can use some of my own, I just don't know what to do for the gaming content. The projector is aimed primarily at college-aged/young adults using it for entertainment purposes, so powerpoint isn't really a relevant factor here - just movies/games. What are my options? Here's what I've considered, comments more than welcome: -I could ask for permission from a game-making company -I could blur the image on the projector slightly -I could use selective focus w/ a 30mm F1.4 lens. -I could find some open source content or independent content to display as a video others? __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

April 6th, 2010, 11:36 PM	#3
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Great idea, I appreciate the input. I emailed Microsoft about a few titles, we'll see where that goes. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

April 6th, 2010, 06:54 PM	#2
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	I would look for a popular game developer forum and post a description of what you're looking for: a first person shooter, side scroller, racing, etc. Tell them you just need something that looks good for a few seconds - does not even need to be playable. Ask for someone to give permission to feature their game in your video. You'll probably have several offers. When you choose one, be a sport and give them some cash, even if it's only $50.