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Sonic Boom 2013 was an event hosted in St. Louis | Sonic Boom 2013 was an event hosted by ''SEGA'' on August 10th 2013 in St. Louis,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160624032754/http://blogs.sega.com/2013/08/05/your-complete-sonic-boom-information-guide/ SEGA Blog | Your Complete Sonic Boom Information Guide (archive.org)]</ref> at which fans of the <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> franchise could meet others in the community, take part in various activities<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150726123051/https://www.blogs.sega.com/2013/07/08/play-sonic-lost-world-at-sonic-boom-2013/?q6003550=1 Sonic Lost World can be played at Sonic Boom 2013]</ref> and watch a stage presentation, often featuring new trailers, live performances, and fan contests. One of the heavily advertised highlights<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SEGA/photos/a.133608051795/10151780820886796 SEGA announces Crush 40 to be at Sonic Boom 2013]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/355763500305494018 SEGA announces Crush 40 to be at Sonic Boom 2013 on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/352441636522950656 Sonic Boom 2013 referred to as "featuring Crush 40" in official promotions]</ref> of the event was ''Crush 40''<nowiki/>'s concert performance<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160624032754/http://blogs.sega.com/2013/08/05/your-complete-sonic-boom-information-guide/ SEGA Blog | Your Complete Sonic Boom Information Guide (archive.org)]</ref>, a band known for making many vocal tracks for Sonic games. | ||
An official live | An official live stream of the full stage presentation at the event was conducted online by ''Live Alliance'', on behalf of SEGA.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Sonic/photos/a.406270927417/10151758843457418 Official Sonic Facebook Post]</ref><ref>[https://www.sonicstadium.org/2013/08/sonic-boom-livestream-going-live-right-now/ Sonic Boom Livestream: Going Live, Right Now - The Sonic Stadium]</ref> However, recordings of this livestream have become very scarce, and there is no official VOD available anymore, although there was one for a short time after the stream finished<ref>[https://twitter.com/GamersVlog/status/366394979922345984 Twitter | GamersVlog]</ref>. | ||
The only found | The only video found so far makes up a dozen minutes, of the seven hours<ref>[https://youtu.be/P4hrratalnY?t=8 Seek bar from screen recording of VOD]</ref> the stream ran for. | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
The stream contained professional-grade video with multiple camera angles (estimated to be 3 cameras + video from the projected screen). The audio on the stream was a form of direct/soundboard audio, potentially a custom mix for the livestream. | |||
==Release | ==Release == | ||
The livestream was hosted on ''Live Alliance'''s website, with the URL http://livealliance.tv/sonicboom. This in turn used the Akamai content delivery system to deliver the stream to the viewers. After the stream finished, there was a VOD was available from this site for approximately 24 hours after<ref>[https://twitter.com/GamersVlog/status/366394979922345984 Twitter | GamersVlog]</ref>. | The livestream was hosted on ''Live Alliance'''s website, with the URL http://livealliance.tv/sonicboom. This in turn used the Akamai content delivery system to deliver the stream to the viewers. After the stream finished, there was a VOD was available from this site for approximately 24 hours after<ref>[https://twitter.com/GamersVlog/status/366394979922345984 Twitter | GamersVlog]</ref>. | ||
In addition to the original stream on the site, a fan-run simulcast was set up at the same time, to host a live "reaction" to the stream. This was hosted by SSF1991 of Sonic Paradox on `livestream.com`<ref>[https://twitter.com/TailsChannel/status/366340756975263744 Sonic Boom 2013 Fan Simulcast]</ref>. Unfortunately, despite livestream.com | In addition to the original stream on the site, a fan-run simulcast was set up at the same time, to host a live "reaction" to the stream. This was hosted by SSF1991 of Sonic Paradox on `livestream.com`<ref>[https://twitter.com/TailsChannel/status/366340756975263744 Sonic Boom 2013 Fan Simulcast]</ref>. Unfortunately, despite the high probability livestream.com contained a VOD of this reaction stream for a long period of time after, there are very few found clips of this either. | ||
In addition, there | In addition, there appears to have been a screen at the back of the venue setup to show video from the stream to the performers on-stage. Unfortunately, it is very rare for a camera to be pointing in this direction so there are only a few shots that show this clearly. An example is the [https://youtu.be/dEULJVPBKvo?t=183 official recap video]. | ||
==Found | ==Found media== | ||
===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
After contacting | After contacting people who saw the stream, some images taken by viewers have been found. These give a clearer view of what the stream looked like. In addition, there are also two pictures of the fan simulcast - showing what that looked like. | ||
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File:Img1.png|A frame from the stream of the Crush 40 concert coverage, taken during an intermission where the singer talks about how he repeatedly introduces the guitarist | File:Img1.png|A frame from the stream of the Crush 40 concert coverage, taken during an intermission where the singer talks about how he repeatedly introduces the guitarist | ||
File:Img2.png|A frame from the stream of the Crush 40 concert coverage, taken at the end just before they bow and leave the stage | File:Img2.png|A frame from the stream of the Crush 40 concert coverage, taken at the end just before they bow and leave the stage | ||
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=== | ===Fan-recorded video=== | ||
These are the only found clips of the stream uploaded by the viewers: | These are the only found clips of the stream uploaded by the viewers: | ||
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=== Official | ===Official media === | ||
After the event, SEGA created a short 3-minute recap video, | After the event, SEGA created a short 3-minute recap video, attempting to capture and summarise some key moments of the event<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEULJVPBKvo Sonic Boom 2013 Recap Video]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/381095630284013569 Sonic Boom 2013 Recap Video Promo]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/RubyEclipse/status/381135987662790656 Aaron Webber (show host) announces recap video]</ref>. A significant amount of this recap video is made up of video taken by SEGA's own internal media team, separate from the stream<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/9506751670/in/album-72157634428708899/ An image of footage seen in the recap video credits a former SEGA employee as taking it]</ref>. However, upon some close examination, there are a few clips from the stream featured in this video as well: | ||
*[https://youtu.be/dEULJVPBKvo?t=114 1:54 - 2:10] - A clip of the Q&A portion of the show. The positioning of all the angles seen here match exactly with the already found clips of the livestream. | |||
*[https://youtu.be/dEULJVPBKvo?t=136 2:16 - 2:19] - ''2 seconds'' of the Crush 40 performance taken from the stream. The exact positioning of the camera in this shot matches with already found clips, in addition to having a noticeable framerate difference to non-stream footage in the video. | |||
In addition, throughout this video, soundboard audio is consistently used when portions of the event are shown, and it's highly probable that soundboard audio was taken from the stream, suggesting SEGA did at some point have a recording of the full stream. However, SEGA's HQ moved locations two years after this event, resulting in a large staff turnover<ref>[https://www.dualshockers.com/sega-of-america-moves-out-of-san-francisco-downsizes-the-business-and-cuts-workforce/ SEGA downsizes & moves]</ref><ref>[https://www.dfcint.com/sega-of-america-office-moves-southern-california/ SEGA moves to Southern California]</ref>, and it is possible that some of their archives, and by extension this recording, may have been lost during that move. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 22:20, 1 August 2022
Sonic Boom 2013 was an event hosted by SEGA on August 10th 2013 in St. Louis,[1] at which fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise could meet others in the community, take part in various activities[2] and watch a stage presentation, often featuring new trailers, live performances, and fan contests. One of the heavily advertised highlights[3][4][5] of the event was Crush 40's concert performance[6], a band known for making many vocal tracks for Sonic games.
An official live stream of the full stage presentation at the event was conducted online by Live Alliance, on behalf of SEGA.[7][8] However, recordings of this livestream have become very scarce, and there is no official VOD available anymore, although there was one for a short time after the stream finished[9].
The only video found so far makes up a dozen minutes, of the seven hours[10] the stream ran for.
Contents
The stream contained professional-grade video with multiple camera angles (estimated to be 3 cameras + video from the projected screen). The audio on the stream was a form of direct/soundboard audio, potentially a custom mix for the livestream.
Release
The livestream was hosted on Live Alliance's website, with the URL http://livealliance.tv/sonicboom. This in turn used the Akamai content delivery system to deliver the stream to the viewers. After the stream finished, there was a VOD was available from this site for approximately 24 hours after[11].
In addition to the original stream on the site, a fan-run simulcast was set up at the same time, to host a live "reaction" to the stream. This was hosted by SSF1991 of Sonic Paradox on `livestream.com`[12]. Unfortunately, despite the high probability livestream.com contained a VOD of this reaction stream for a long period of time after, there are very few found clips of this either.
In addition, there appears to have been a screen at the back of the venue setup to show video from the stream to the performers on-stage. Unfortunately, it is very rare for a camera to be pointing in this direction so there are only a few shots that show this clearly. An example is the official recap video.
Found media
Images
After contacting people who saw the stream, some images taken by viewers have been found. These give a clearer view of what the stream looked like. In addition, there are also two pictures of the fan simulcast - showing what that looked like.
A frame from the stream of the middle of the "Sonic Dancing" segment - we have this part in video, but it's in noticeably degraded quality compared to the image
Fan-recorded video
These are the only found clips of the stream uploaded by the viewers:
Official media
After the event, SEGA created a short 3-minute recap video, attempting to capture and summarise some key moments of the event[13][14][15]. A significant amount of this recap video is made up of video taken by SEGA's own internal media team, separate from the stream[16]. However, upon some close examination, there are a few clips from the stream featured in this video as well:
- 1:54 - 2:10 - A clip of the Q&A portion of the show. The positioning of all the angles seen here match exactly with the already found clips of the livestream.
- 2:16 - 2:19 - 2 seconds of the Crush 40 performance taken from the stream. The exact positioning of the camera in this shot matches with already found clips, in addition to having a noticeable framerate difference to non-stream footage in the video.
In addition, throughout this video, soundboard audio is consistently used when portions of the event are shown, and it's highly probable that soundboard audio was taken from the stream, suggesting SEGA did at some point have a recording of the full stream. However, SEGA's HQ moved locations two years after this event, resulting in a large staff turnover[17][18], and it is possible that some of their archives, and by extension this recording, may have been lost during that move.
See Also
- Shadow the Hedgehog (lost Teen rated version of platformer; 2005)
- Sister Sonic (lost build of cancelled "Sonic the Hedgehog" localization of "Popful Mail" Sega CD side-scrolling platformer; 1993)
- Sonic 3D Blast (found cassette demo tape of unused game soundtrack; 1996)
- Sonic Adventure New Year's DLC (found "Sonic the Hedgehog" holiday-themed DLC; 1998)
- Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (found iOS game; 2010)
- Sonic DS (lost Nintendo DS tech demo; 2004)
- Sonic Generations (lost game demo; 2010)
- Sonic Jr. (lost build of unreleased Sega Pico game; existence unconfirmed; 1994)
- Sonic Saturn (lost build of cancelled Sega Saturn prototype of platformer; mid-1990s)
- Sonic Sports (lost build of cancelled Sega 32X sports game; 1995)
- Sonic Synergy (lost original build of "Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric" Wii U action-adventure game; 2007-2013)
- Sonic the Hedgehog "2006" (lost complete build of Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 platformer; 2006)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (lost build of cancelled Amiga port of Sega Genesis platformer; 1992)
- Sonic The Hedgehog (lost build of cancelled Sega CD port of Sega Genesis platformer; 1992)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (lost Tokyo Toy Show prototype build of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive platformer; 1990)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (lost Winter Consumer Electronics Show 1991 demo build of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive platformer; 1991)
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (lost build of cancelled iOS port of Sega Genesis platformers; 2014)
- Sonic The Hedgehog: Awakening (lost build of cancelled "Sonic the Hedgehog" game; existence unconfirmed; late 2000s)
- Sonic X-Treme (found build of unreleased Sega Saturn platformer; 1996)
- Sonic-16 (lost build of unreleased Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game based on "Sonic the Hedgehog" animated TV series; 1993)
- Sonic Boom (non-existent lost episode of animated TV series; 2014)
- Sonic Runners (found endless runner mobile game; 2015)
References
- ↑ SEGA Blog | Your Complete Sonic Boom Information Guide (archive.org)
- ↑ Sonic Lost World can be played at Sonic Boom 2013
- ↑ SEGA announces Crush 40 to be at Sonic Boom 2013
- ↑ SEGA announces Crush 40 to be at Sonic Boom 2013 on Twitter
- ↑ Sonic Boom 2013 referred to as "featuring Crush 40" in official promotions
- ↑ SEGA Blog | Your Complete Sonic Boom Information Guide (archive.org)
- ↑ Official Sonic Facebook Post
- ↑ Sonic Boom Livestream: Going Live, Right Now - The Sonic Stadium
- ↑ Twitter | GamersVlog
- ↑ Seek bar from screen recording of VOD
- ↑ Twitter | GamersVlog
- ↑ Sonic Boom 2013 Fan Simulcast
- ↑ Sonic Boom 2013 Recap Video
- ↑ Sonic Boom 2013 Recap Video Promo
- ↑ Aaron Webber (show host) announces recap video
- ↑ An image of footage seen in the recap video credits a former SEGA employee as taking it
- ↑ SEGA downsizes & moves
- ↑ SEGA moves to Southern California