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So...I Tried to Cover Chicago's Bit Bash Festival

Silly mistakes, such as forgetting to record audio, aren't going to stop me from exploring this event, dammit!

Sep. 21 2014

Posted by: Patrick

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Always, Always, Always listen to what you're recording before you go. Even if you see levels you have to make sure you don't have peaking/wind/ect. I ruined an hour long interview for Inside Edition due to something like this. That said, you (and your lady) did great! Look forward to more Patrick on the Street!

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Edited By alwaysbeclothing

@mrgtd said:

I'm in this video like 4 times. So that's real weird for me.

When I ran into Patrick, I had him sign a DVD copy of The Rock that I won back in the Screened days that was already signed by Alex and Rorie. It's now a goal to get that thing signed by the entire staff, and only then can I die.

You.... you are an awesome person. Mine is already worse off because its not a copy of The Rock. I need to get Vinny and Dave to complete the flight club!

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Despite the audio issues I think the video worked out fine, I fell like I have a good idea of what Bit Bash is all about even if I don't really know what Bit Bash sounds like.

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dat pimple

dat double record button the h1n4

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@falconer: Well um, Jason has done every single UPF since he was hired, and tons of QLs, and MGScanlon, and uh...other stuff. Probably that secret feature Danny teased on The Lobby that Jeff/Dan shushed him about.

But in terms of remotes? He hasn't done much, I don't think.

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I love you so much Patrick, you are a god.

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Thanks for giving us an inside look! It's awesome!

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Thanks Patrick! This was pretty awesome!

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I love youuuuuuuuuu Klepek!

Your wife seems awesome!

Good times.

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There's something super charming to me about shambolic (not so perfect) production. I mean that honestly and sincerely, not trying to be a dick. Informative and entertaining, even if it didn't turn out how you planned Scoops. Keep it up.

That dude in the top hat though. Gosh I hope that was ironic.

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Hah, this was great!

Good job recovering the footage. ( :

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GB is at its best when something has gone wrong and they have to scramble. They're all very good at keeping things going.

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Way to own up and salvage it, Patrick, looked like a cool event.

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Good job all the same man, nice to see you get out amongst it.

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Edited By THE_RUCKUS

Patrick made all the common mistakes on how not to film an event. better luck next time.

also take headphones so you can test audio levels and do not use auto focus use manual and if the camera has presets set up a low light option so you can change it on fly.

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@elpork: what man is this i only see an ostrich

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Good stuff scoops !

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Edited By Newfangled

Haha, this was pretty hilarious. Laughing with you, not at you, @patrickklepek. It was most amusing when you began to flap your hands about to emphasise what was likely a very meaningful insight, now lost in the mire of muteworld. Your darling wife did a great job deputising as cameraperson. It's oddly endearing watching/listening to a v/o, which, in reality, is the main feature. Almost as if you're retelling the story to us in a bar, but I can see my imagination...

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Here's a decent video about the event -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07vHBQ9yXU8

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Actually really enjoyed this. Please tell Katie that she did a wonderful job! =D Thank you both for covering this. Keep up the great work!

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"That's my Mo.. my Wife"

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You should have taken the opportunity to dub yourself!

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i was there! you can see me in the background playing JS Joust at about 1:38ish. super cool to meet you and Katie again, @patrickklepek

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That was great! You did your best and at least you were recording video.

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@patrickklepek Looks like a fun event! Thanks for getting some coverage on a local event like this. I know it's not possible but it would be great to see some other in the field features at similar events.

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@patrickklepek

I'm not hating on your normal coverage, but I really liked the format of this. Have you ever considered doing this kind commentary for other events even though audio was recorded correctly? I mean as an additional thingy to the real thingy, like a dvd extra.

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I was bummed I wasn't able to make it out for Bit Bash, and the fact I can't ever make it to Emporium when Killer Queen is there, I have a need to play that game.

I 100% agree that Chicago will become a hub for gaming, maybe even more Arcade/Social style games, I mean, that history of Midway and the pinball companies.

Here's hoping for Bit Bash 2: Bash Harder to happen in the spring.

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1:34.

"All these people over here are bunch of tossers. Just total wankers."

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Nice video @patrickklepek! I actually really enjoyed the commentary. Props for making the best of a crappy situation.

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As far as video salvage operations go, this was actually really good! Cheers Patrick!!!

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Audio issues? Who cares, Patrick. This is still a fun video and a cool look at the Festival.

Anyways stop only meeting Dave Lang off camera and finally do a UPF Chicago again.

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I really like the idea of these smaller more personal game thingies. Great way to get a local gaming community together. It reminds me of the grandpa days of hanging around in an arcade at the mall playing some of the games and talking to others about the games I would play on my consoles at home. I am happy this is getting coverage. Thank you Patrick.

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That input setting on the h4n can be a bitch sometimes. Alongside press twice to record.

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Pretty awesome vid, I don't think Giantbomb fans are to pushed about quality in the field as long as there is a bit of humour to it.

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Even with the audio mishap, this has been my favorite content piece all month - awesome!

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Got to the point where he mentioned Dave Lang had a family and my world didn't make sense anymore...

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Audio is so overrated anyway. Regardless of technical issues, it was still good coverage for such a small event. Props!

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That video needed more Max Temkin...

Thanks for still putting this up! I wish I could have made it! Other plans got in the way! -angry fist shake out of need to play Gang Beasts-

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I have run into the EXACT same audio issue after recording a full day's worth of video for an online sketch. This still turned out to be an awesome feature! :D

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Is it weird that I kind of liked the music/VO style to this? Not to say I didn't want to hear what Patrick said in person, but I thought this turned out really well.

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Awesome work, Patrick. I really wish I could've gone. Gotta plan out my schedule better for next year, so that I could make that rare trip to the north side.

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Pro-FESH-nul. :D Reminding me of a little skit Ryan did once, about a mouthbreathy Youtube guy talking about his webcam, "sorryyyy about the quality guyssss while I get settingsss..." etc.

Why has nobody made a GIF of 1:34 yet? O_o

*clicks to Page 2*

Thank you @nadur.

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@mrgtd said:

autographs....

You guys are making me so sad I didn't get Ryan's signature on my Whiskey Media t-shirt that one time at California Extreme. ;___;

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It's too bad Patrick didn't go another way with the soundless footage...

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I really liked and appreciated this video Patrick. I'm sure it was frustrating, for you with the audio you had recorded. But I really liked just getting your thoughts afterwards, after you had time to gather your thoughts and recollect on it.

Big Thanks to Katie, for doing the best she could. It's really cool to see you guys, just having fun and trying to cover something that a small Kansas farm boy will never have the chance to see.

I hope you do more, and try more, always great to hear your thoughts, and again thanks to Katie, for helping and just trying to help us see it. :)

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This is a great video. Thanks for doing it. Also, please don't feature Max Temkin, rape apologist and possible rapist, on this website.