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It is a strange time for everyone, that goes without saying.  Here at Play On we are trying to figure out the best setup to work during this time.  

While we produce our battle reports at a game store where our primary studio is located we have set up other spaces in the hope to create content faster but still at a very high quality.

One thing about moving our studio to outside of the game store is more lighting control.  

We really want to continue to challenge ourselves and take our cinematic shots to a new level.  For that to happen the right lighting and effect control is so important.

You can see just the sheer amount of lighting we use for our cinematic productions here.

We have quite a few studio lights to try to achieve absolute control.  There is a collection of different coloured lights and lamps we use on the table to emulate the effects that immerse you into the world in the 41st millennium.  In total we have 5 studio lights, one coloured LED light bar, and 3 flame emulation bulbs.  

We pipe in mist.  Tycho paints backdrops. We do whatever we can to create worlds.  

And, we are getting very excited with the shots we are getting.  

What do you think of our cinematic sequences and shots?  Do you have any questions?  Let us know.

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Matthew Wakeham

Highest quality production of battle reports I've ever seen. You guys are the gold standard

Aran Bates

I do love the cinematic shots, they are really awesome. But if I were to chose between fewer videos but with more cinematic shots or more videos without the shots but still with your great narrative and fast paced style. I would choose the latter. It's the faster, commentated and competitive style of show you put on that makes it feel like you are watching a sport and feeling the emotions, fun and frustrations of the players. I do think all your angles and more of a focus on the table rather than just the dice really helps this, but for me personally. The extra effects possibly do not add as much as the time it takes you guys to make them. But you also need to do what you enjoy. And heck, if that's the cinematic shots. Well that's still great by me! 😁👍 I still greatly enjoy them. Plus there is no one out there even closely putting together a bat rep like you guys.

Aran Bates

Also, that ended up being much longer than I realised.

Sean Resor

I love the cinematic shots. There was one in particular in the Kill Team batrep that really stood out to me. The camera moved through a window into a close-uo of the models. It was an impressive bit of cinematography and looked like it belonged in a feature film. I think The Garage: Games and Geekery adds a lot of character to your batreps as well. When I go back and rewatch the first batrep with Steve and Mike the black backdrop isn't bad, but The Garage is just so much more interesting to see. Whatever you guys decide to do just know that you're doing an excellent job. I always look forward to seeing your work!

N. J. G.

I think the combination of great narrative, the great editing to make the game seamless even though it's shortened, and the fantastic cinematics are the reason you guys are the best in the business right now! To steal what Matt said up top, you guys are definitely the gold standard in Battle Reports.

Guy Duffy

I don't have any questions at this moment, but I will add my voice to the chorus of praise. Everyone at Play On Tabletop has been doing excellent work, I continue to be amazed by the quality of content you publish. If I were in a position to better afford the highest tier for Patreon I would, without any hesitation. I hope everyone involved is able to to continue the work involved, and enjoy it as a whole for a long time to come. I wish you all the best, and thank you for everything thus far.

Arthur Bobany

Yeah I definitely agree with previous comments about you having the best quality stuff out there by a mile. no rules mistakes that I've spotted, super awesome narration and the interaction between players is natural and engaging. The visual elements to help keep track of the game as well as the juxtaposition of summaries vs roll-by-roll action is perfect and keeps us in the game without having to commit to a 1:30h video and speed it up to 1.5x.

christianll18

I just discovered you guys like two days ago, and already watched all your Battlereps. I think you guys should split it up between cinematic videos and videos with less editing. That way you can keep the content coming out, while also working to improve as you go. I'm really looking forward to more from you guys and getting to play 40k myself.

H. Wen

You guys have the best production value, the best editing and voice over analysis, and the most fun players. Absolutely love the lighting, camera work, and effects. It brings a fresh excitement to the game that I've never seen before.