Does anyone know of a way I can contact VGBootCamp to ask them questions regarding their setups, sponsors, etc.? I'm not sure if they post here on SWF or not or what their tags are but I have a load of questions for them which would probably be easier over AIM or something. I'll list the questions here though if anyone can fill me in on them:
What software do you use to stream with? xSplit, WireCast, other?
We all use xSplit, although I'm leaning towards OBS for the future
If you're using xSplit, do you have preset presentations or do you make them in the coming weeks of the tournament specifically for that tournament? Do you have xSplit Pro?
I usually make all the graphics a week before-hand but i have seen VGBC reuse overlays for their weeklies. Yes, I have an xSplit license.
What settings do you use for xSplit? Framerate? Resolution? All the little details.
I go at 3000 kbps which is overkill, you can have a decent stream at 1000kbps.
VGBootCamp uses 60 fps. CT(iirc) and I stream 1280x720 to make all the graphics and stuff look nice. Chibo might stream at 480p idk. VGBC streams at whatever their internet can handle.
What model headsets are available to the commentators on the stream?
I think it's these.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Audio-T...t-with-Dynamic-Boom-Mic-105934905-i1480127.gc
Are they provided by VGBootCamp or do the commentators provide them themselves?
Streamers provide them
How long has VGBootCamp been around?
A couple years.
Where is VGBootCamp located?
Maryland iirc
Who sponsors VGBootCamp?
What are your computer specs for the computer used for streaming?
idk about GiMR's but computer is an alienware m14x
How many USB ports(USB 3.0s too) are available on said computer?
2
What model capture card do you use to stream/record with?
We all use Black Magic Intensity Shuttle because it can record/stream 480p and output back a signal to a CRT TV with no lag.
Are commentators of major tournaments compensated in some way?
Depends on the tournament, probably just bit tournies if they do
What webcam models are used for the stream? How many do you use typically?
I use Logitech 525c's, looking to upgrade to 920c's
I've seen 525c's on CT stream. I use 1 for playercam and 1 for commentator cam.
What model switch-board do you use(not sure if switch-board is the correct term)?
Not sure what this means. Scoreboard? Jaxelrod's Panel Writer and Farpnut's Stream control
When at a tournament are you connecting to the wireless or are you on a wired connection?
I tend to avoid the wireless if I can, but in theory it should be fine. I just don't like the possibility of interference dropping the stream.
Is it tournament dependent or will you not participate in tournaments without a wired connection available?
As long as you can get enough upload bandwidth to stream, you usually stream.
What changes do you make to the stream/presentation if only a wireless connection is available?
Downscale the bitrate, maybe the resolution/fps. Depends on how low the upload speed is on the wireless but typically it shouldn't be too much lower than the wired to warrant a change of the stream unless it's some separate, throttled connection.
Is there a noticeable difference in stream quality when switching between wired/wireless connections or is it same quality, but frequent lag spikes?
Do you have a set graphics position from whom you acquire the graphics for your presentations? Or are these just put together by the VGBootCamp members themselves?
I think we all just do them ourselves, I can really only speak for myself tho.
