Go commercial started

[Bonobo]

Very nice, thank you.

I just wish at the “go” at the end wouldn’t be pronounced like in “to go” in English ([gou]) but rather like in German ([goh]), methinks this comes closer to the real thing.

Greetings, Tom

[billywoods]

I just wish at the “go” at the end wouldn’t be pronounced like in “to go” in English ([gou]) but rather like in German ([goh]), methinks this comes closer to the real thing.

In English, they are pronounced identically.

[bayu]

Very nice indeed. I'll show it to some friends who know that I play go. It has the potential to show, why playing go is a nice thing. And I really like how the violinist plays his role.

I found it slightly awkward to have the ear reddening move ending the game (why not a big fat kill a la Kato? The ear reddening game went on for another 200 moves). Clapping after winning is something I never saw at a go board. Her reaction was very quick, as well. Usually it takes a second or two to be able to lose the tension. But this scene is probably nothing strange to people who have never visited a go club.

One of the aspects I like about go is the focus, the calm or the immersion into the game. I'd have portrayed that (and probably shied away most potential new players..


Anyway, looking forward to see more of these.

[Bonobo]

I just wish at the “go” at the end wouldn’t be pronounced like in “to go” in English ([gou]) but rather like in German ([goh]), methinks this comes closer to the real thing.

In English, they are pronounced identically.

Yeah, I know. Too sad, this

[Mage]

Watching this reminded me of another commercial from not so long ago :

I love how they have incorporated visuals and the score without much verbosity.

[matthiasa]

Regarding the German commercial, I hope to see some seconds of the complete board from above in the next video, e.g. a rapid progression of a (not chaotic) pro game. Those detail views look cool, but don't convey the beauty and size of the game imho.

Watching this reminded me of another commercial from not so long ago :

Nice video, but why does the package have a label named "Upgrade for Women"?

[Mage]

Nice video, but why does the package have a label named "Upgrade for Women"?

Think it was meant in humor - the stones were "upgraded" to candy.

[quietimes]

Very much enjoyed this clip. The first one I was a little cool on however this captured a lot about go for me. Great work.

[swalther]

Dear all,

this is the next one.

Enjoy!

[Mage]

Woot !

[swalther]

Dear all,

and here is the last one.

Enjoy!

[snorri]

Dear all,

and here is the last one.

Enjoy!

All go players carry white stones in their pockets to give to people on any occasion.

Interesting device.

I like the teaser feel of these.

[Phelan]

Dear all,

and here is the last one.

Enjoy!

All go players carry white stones in their pockets to give to people on any occasion.

Interesting device.

I like the teaser feel of these.

Nah. That phrase in bold is completely ridiculous.











The ones I carry are black. :p

[Phelan]

Also, I've seen some negative comments on the video, but it spoke to me of the butterflies I get in my stomach after a Go Tournament. When I leave the venue, I feel elated about the game, and want to dedicate myself fully to it again.

Sure, for a lot of players this doesn't happen, and for a lot of people that try the game, it doesn't ring the same way.

But I feel like this teaser represented that well.
Thanks!


Now, given that, there are a few things that I didn't like, and that make the video seem like it's calling to a specific set of people.

What I'm talking about is the lead actress in this teaser looking directly into the camera, when seated at the go board. She's beautiful, and she's waiting to play go with you. Those shots feel forced, where the rest of the video does not.
If you have a chance to reshoot those, I'd either put the camera directly in front of her, so she doesn't look like she's in a strange position, breaking the 4th wall, or have the same camera angle, but have her look forward.

I admit I was a bit skeptical about your initiative at first, but I like that you've tried to capture a lot of the reasons and angles that attract people to Go, and represent them.

[billywoods]

I shall admit I liked this one the least - I had hoped that the fourth video would serve to tie up loose ends from the previous three. But no matter. It's interesting enough.

More importantly, what happens to these videos now?