| Archive for Video Masters TV- Discussion Forum From Television, to Video Games, and Movies |
| John Gibson |
The Future of VMTV- Yet again!I gave this some thought, and as things become more stressful for all of us VMTV hosts (our jobs, families, and other obligations), it's hard for the 5 of us to come together, and create content for the show every month. You've noticed that sometimes, it may just be Matt Rau, myself, and maybe the other Matt. Sometimes, it'll be Earl, myself, Matthew and Bree.Before I go any further, let me say that the show isn't ending. We still love doing the show for you. It's just becoming difficult to churn out reviews, and all that each and every month. In the old days of Video Masters, we used to do shows maybe 5 times a year for 3 years straight, from 1995 to 1997. We went on hiatus in 1998 cause Jason went off to college, and it was just me and a handful of others running the Video Masters website where we wrote reviews. I'm also not suggesting we limit ourselves to 5 shows a year. I think between the 5 of us, we can do more, but I'm starting to think it won't be every month. Already, I'm starting to think a January show is out of the question. Speaking for myself, I need to find a better paying job. I have loans to pay off, and I would like to settle down with my GF someplace that we can afford. As for everyone else, Matt Rau is a family man with a full time job. He's still with us, voicing DUKE, the computer. It's hard for him to devote enough time every month to the show. Matthew and Bree, as everyone knows, recently got married. Both of them have full time jobs, and it gets very busy for both of them, and naturally, I understand how difficult it can be to sit down and film stuff. Jason is in the stages of moving out. He should be back in 2009. He, too, has a full time job. As for the Season 2 DVD, I was answering this question earlier today from a fan. I know I said this Christmas, but things are too crazy right now. Between that damn virus I had, messed up a lot of my files, I'm going to be backed up on the DVD for a while. It may be released in late 2009. I'll keep everyone up to speed. To reiterate, VMTV is not ending. We're not taking an extended vacation or hiatus. We've gotten to a point where we need a bit more time to put the shows together, and I feel like a slavedriver asking everyone "are you going to be in the show? When are you sending me this video?" This plan will make it easy on all of us. So now, we can submit stuff when we can, not by a certain deadline. There will be a Christmas show. We'll skip January, we'll definitely have a show in February (hell, that's our 14 year anniversary, baby). As for the future months, it's undecided, and I hate to make a schedule like: March, 2009 No April show May, 2009 June, 2009 No July show August, 2009 If you're anxious to see a new show, check the forums often. I'd also like to upload more classic VM episodes. I tried doing it tonight, but the VHS quality has gotten worse over the last 12 years, but I'll try again in January, 2009. I also might do some experiments with Earl and DUKE, which will be VMTV related. I'm not sure what yet, so I won't make any promises. I guess that's about it, for now. Sorry to have to do this, but I can assure you we haven't given up the show |
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| Black Flag NC |
No Season 2 DVD till late 2009! NOOOOOO!!!!
Whatever you think is best, dude. Like I've told you before, Bree and I are just happy to help out. |
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| John Gibson |
Yeah, man. With the DVD, I need more time than I thought.
In the long run, I think not making a show every month will be less stressful on all of us. No more deadlines, the shows will be good quality, and not a rush job. |
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| launchpad25 |
I'm sorry to hear that the show is gonna be 'downsized', but given the fact that it's hard it is to get a new episode done on time, i can understand the cutback in production. Maybe this will work out for the better. | ||
| John Gibson |
Let's hope so. We'll see what happens next year. Like I said, there's no set schedule of shows yet, so we can have 3 straight months of shows, and then take 2 months off, or something to that effect.
In the old days (haha) we never knew when a show would come out. We could start filming in April, and a show wouldn't get completed until Mid-May. Back then, I was pulling hairs to get Jose or Winston, or whoever to come over and film their stuff, and record their voiceovers. At least it's not like that today. 
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| Greg Robins |
Sorry to here. But very understandable. Know this it has brought alot of joy to me. So whether its only afew times a year or more. I will still look forward to it. G | ||
| Galaxy_Stranger |
asdfasdfasdHey, pacing yourself is important. To pull off a MONTHLY show that featured complete VIDEO reviews and production is nearly impossible - at least to the level of quality you'd want.It sucks for me because when I find a new show, I have a fuck-ton load of archived shows to listen to and then when I get current - one show a month is EXCRUTIATING to wait for! It's really sad the Retrogaming Radio keeled-over, and I'm still hoping he'll wind up doing maybe annual updates from when he goes to classic gaming shows and maybe snagging an interview here and there. But RGR is gone for good. VMTV is about all there is. And it would really REALLY suck if you burned out and decided to hang it all up. But I would much rather know that what we're waiting on is of good quality and everyone having as much fun as ever. |
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| miner2049er |
Re: asdfasdfasd
Video wise, it pretty much is, but why don't you check out RetroGaming RoundUp which is an audio show I do with a couple of other guys. It may be just what you're looking for. http://www.retrogamingroundup.com |
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| John Gibson |
I agree. I enjoy listening to them, and it's a good fix until a new VMTV comes out. With audio, you can listen to it anywhere. | ||
| Greg Robins |
Future Of VMTVYou also should consider how many years you've been doing the show. That my friend in itself is a milestone. And only now your thinking about downsizing the show. But as you said that way it will be of good quality and not a rush job. Like everyone say you must do what you think is best for you and for the show. G
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| John Gibson |
Still feel a bit guilty. I enjoyed a monthly deal, whether I was doing it myself, or if there was two of us, four of us, etc.
What I really want to focus on is my personal life. I'm 30 years old, I've been back home in NY for 4 years, trying to move out, and get a place with my GF. Ya know, get out of the basement, hehe. If I had been living at home this whole time, it'd be embarrassing. So right now, the plan is put aside some money, and when the time comes, move out. VMTV will still go on no matter where I live. They'll be a show even when I'm unpacking boxes of my shit. |
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| DrapskunstUlf |
Fully understand why you wont be able to put out episodes as often as before, but I'm glad that you're still going to keep on doing it | ||
| John Gibson |
Hey, glad to see you've made it to the forums. Thanks for signing up.
This move we've done definitely isn't permanent. I miss doing monthly shows. If we get more people to do the show with us, we'll definitely go back to a monthly format. I do want to try to put out at least 3 or 4 shows before the end of July. We'll see what happens. |
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| DrapskunstUlf |
No problem, I signed up the minute I read your message. Thanks for replying.
Are you looking for people to review stuff for you or what are you looking for exactly? I made a video just for that question. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtq9K_-kfIo So far, everyone who has ever been on this show has submitted game or movie reviews first. Both Matt's have done stuff like go to outside locations, or review comics, other books, etc. The video should answer any basic questions. If you're still not sure, I'll be happy to fill in the blanks. |
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| Galaxy_Stranger |
asdfasdfWOW.That video is FRIGGING AWESOME. The Retro Roundup is great too. I'll be downloading all of these. |
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| Erikjust |
So you still haven´t found a new voice for Earl or has that idea been slagged 
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| John Gibson |
I'm puttin that idea on hold for now. I want to think more about the show itself than the Earl and DUKE story.
What's on my mind now is how many episodes can I do before July. |
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| Talonluck |
Totally understandable John. I myself have had to take time away from certain things I enjoy due to life itself taking all the spare time. I'd rather see quality over quantity any day. | ||
| Galaxy_Stranger |
NO PORNO REVIEWS?!?!?
JESUS!!! |
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| Powerstars |
Space Jam reviewPlease Do a Space Jam Review Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaase
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| Powerstars |
Could you bring the brown Mario back? Like, alive and just as big as you are? Or the same thing with Luigi | ||
| John Gibson |
Re: Space Jam review
We'll see... |
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| John Gibson |
Brown Mario? Sounds racist, hehe. You're not referring to that long running ghost Mario story we did in the first and second season, are ya? |
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| John Gibson |
Someone just posted on our October 09 show that the show is deviating from its original format, the old school gaming, and game reviews, etc.
If you've watched the October show, you'll see only 1 game review. That's all we had room for, because the whole show was Halloween themed, so I put in whatever was themed appropriate. As far as deviating from our original format, remember that our original format was gaming, movies, and TV shows (just recently adding comics and toys). It does make me wonder if people are watching the show less because of this, that there is less gaming, and more of everything else. |
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| Black Flag NC |
That was kinda weird to see a VMTV without much gaming stuff. But, there was another person on youtube who liked that we do more than games. We got ya game reviews coming soon.
Can't please everyone, dude. |
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| John Gibson |
Yeah, and we're not about pleasing everyone. the show is for us, and everyone gets to come along for the ride.
I've enjoyed the ride so far, as I'm sure everyone here has. |
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