Your Verdict On The Show?

[samureye]

In case you were unsure: Tekzilla is the shit.


That is all.

[tokenuser]

By that you mean good right?

Loving it.

LOLPATZ!!!!1111!!!!! FTW

[=XcL=]

Needs a Will Wheaton gaming rant :D

[jimmyjones]

well, just finished the show and its not bad. Its not great but i think it can be. Having more people come in for different segments, like for halo3, will add alot to the show also having our participation will help alot. The set could be better, it seems very small and plain. Sponsors at the start, sponsors 10 minutes in, sponsors 20 minutes in...thats alot of sponsor talk.

[durham4556]

I think the show is pretty good, its no diggnation though. I would like to see longer episodes (wasn't it suppose to be BIG) and maybe more cast members.
It could use more excitment and more fun.

[crumbles]

What is the release schedule for this show? Is this another "whenever we get to it" REV3 special?

[WizMaster]

well, just finished the show and its not bad. Its not great but i think it can be. Having more people come in for different segments, like for halo3, will add alot to the show also having our participation will help alot. The set could be better, it seems very small and plain. Sponsors at the start, sponsors 10 minutes in, sponsors 20 minutes in...thats alot of sponsor talk.

Yea, sponsers should be at the beginning then halfway (not at the end since people don't stick around for the credits). I agree with having people come in and having fan submissions. The set was good. Considering that most segments won't be using it, no need to make it large for no reason. I also like the bricks and poker table *just chillin in prison* kind of look. Not exactly techie and not bad.

[eminemdrdre00]

Pretty good show!

[travislopes]

Umm.....is it next Friday yet because I already have the need for another episode of Tekzilla.

[MrPopular]

Way to go Rev3.. can't wait to see what other shows you all have hidden up your sleeve.

Tekzilla was an awesome show.

[samureye]

What is the release schedule for this show? Is this another "whenever we get to it" REV3 special?

Weekly.

ten characters

[legera]

Great show, I was having a hard time not thinking of the Hak5 set minus the window though. I like the mix of N00b topics from Jessica and Uber :) topics form Patrick. I agree, we need more Wil segments!

[cabster21]

I expect things to get better though. Though hopefully this is just the start of what's to come from Rev3.

And dare I say it, some members only material? :p:rolleyes:

[digitalacid]

Have a few suggestions, more or less comments. Like the show don't get me wrong, few things maybe could use improvement. One, the set, something that really gives the area space, whether there is much space or not. Two, the title, well it's almost a little corny I guess, the zilla just doesnt do it for me, I know it really has nothing to do with the quality of the show, but it can psychologically turn people away, it's a new age tech show, not a 3 million year old jurrasic beast. I know that your saying, well that is the name we started off with, we can't change it now, but you can, you guys have one show so far, sooner than later. Three maybe more content, allow I do appreciate the fact that you guys are really trying to put more than one thing in the show.

I really see this show as the "first" attempt to re-release the screen savers back to it's original format, seeing though that many of you have already been through that up bringing, especially Patrick, I hope it doesn't take quite as long for the show to mature and be what it can. I'm really hoping, almost like what you said at the beginning of the show that anyone, even complete novices can watch the show, probably not understand what the hell is going on most of the time, but just by watching each and every show can become a hard core geek. That's the way so many of the TechTV/TSS fans grew up.

You guys are on to something great. Keep up the good work.

[jpohaire]

Great show, I was having a hard time not thinking of the Hak5 set minus the window though. I like the mix of N00b topics from Jessica and Uber :) topics form Patrick. I agree, we need more Wil segments!
Exactly what I was thinking, set looks very like Hak5... kinda dull and boring, maybe a tv like dltv or some greenscreen to break it up a bit? kinda looks like a cardboard wall in someones garage.......
Other than that show looked great, nice content, great graphics,real nice professional presenting, and ads were implemented nicely, hate the way in twit the ads are kinda part of the show so you dont always know if they like something or are advertising it.
Would like to see more relevant ads for us europeans, got my webspace & domains through godaddy cause of them sponsoring all the podcasts, and love it much better service to any of the irish or even uk services I would have considered.
Wanna another fix of tekzilla right now :D

[laxaloot]

Okay I liked the show and all, however, the set was kind of annoying me the whole time. It isn't the set itself i dont think though, it seems to me like a lack of lights and color. The Tekzilla opening and logo are very bright and colorful and pop, and the set is just... there. InDigital had great lighting, why can't this? Also there should be more diversity in it. When flipping to the game segment with the poker table you should just throw on a different gel on the back wall or put up a gobo with some tekzilla gaming logo or something. I can tell this show will get better with age, it just isn't quite amazing yet.

[defaultprophet]

Loved the first episode. It really had that TSS vibe that I'm sure we all enjoy. DL.TV came close, but the way Tekzilla is shot really brings back the good times. Also, Patrick said **** within 20 seconds of having a show on Rev3, just saying. :p

Not ahuge fan of the theme song, but the CG is great. Shades of Steve with the use of images to confirm stuff Patrick doesn't quite remember. lol

And get Garnett or John Davidson or any of the other 1UP peeps on the show as much as possible, such nice guys.

Now all we need is Leo to start doing a video show and we're on like Donkey Kong.

Long live TechIPTV.

[tokenuser]

Okay I liked the show and all, however, the set was kind of annoying me the whole time. It isn't the set itself i dont think though, it seems to me like a lack of lights and color. The Tekzilla opening and logo are very bright and colorful and pop, and the set is just... there. InDigital had great lighting, why can't this? Also there should be more diversity in it. When flipping to the game segment with the poker table you should just throw on a different gel on the back wall or put up a gobo with some tekzilla gaming logo or something. I can tell this show will get better with age, it just isn't quite amazing yet.If you take a look at R3G Party Podcast, you see the set set up in the corner of the office space, and not in their (being constructed (http://studiocam.revision3.com/)) studio space.

I suspect that once the studio is fully kitted out the lighting and audio will be much more even.

[ufaithfull]

Excellent show, well done, great content...looking good so far.

Show idea:

Smartphone hacks, no IPOD stuff :-)

[shanehensley]

I thought it was awesome. Loved the show, keep up the great work. Now we just need to get Leo Laporte to come to Revision3?? ;)

[synthetix]

so glad to see the both of you back on the air. Patrick you got mad skillz. Jessica....wow....your still amazing. luv the show. much respekt guys.

[muffins]

Before you think my review is just me *****ing please keep in mind they kept saying that Tekziilla was going to be "a new kind of tech show" or whatever the line was...it really isn't.

My first problem is what many of people already have said: Its InDigital...except without Mr. Choi & Wheaton

That brings me to the second point that because point number one is true, it is not a new kind of tech show. At all.

Thirdly, and this may sound presumptuous, but from what I've seen in the past Jessica Corbin really doesn't know as much about tech as she pretends to. Shes mostly just a showgirl for the tech shows. This really has come out in past things such as TSS and InDigital when someone mentions common tech knowledge and she doesn't know what they're talking about. To me its like those guys you see trying to sell a product on QVC - they seem to know everything about every product, but in reality theres a prompter.

Thats just my opinion.

[cabster21]

Hopefully what Token says is true. I liked the show, but as said, I think it will and should offer more in coming episodes.

Though to be pedantic about this one; the Sony TV should have been raised on a bracket, the green felt style table covering should have had some kind of border, not just the open creases we saw. The power block that had "revision 3" written on it should not have been there. And the cue cards? Come on, it isn't live, I'm sorry I just didn't see the point. I view it like this for a few reasons. Revision 3 are claiming to go the professional route, to give us the viewers ( and some of us paying) better quality shows. Okay, so do it, no more of this half assed amateur stuff. Plus, with the addition of Patrick, I don't know, my expectations are high shall we say. Though I will be watching weekly.

Hey, it wouldn?t be right if we all said we loved it.
:)

Edit: Oh yeah, the bit with Jessica, how to produce professional video. Okay I guess this was a piss take. Or do we not care about audio levels anymore? They were inconsistent with the rest of the show.

[Minion4Hire]

The set feels insanely cramped and everything is very dull, perhaps half-assed even. Although this is clearly a temporary setup until they finish building their studio, I have to admit I was expecting a bit more considering the hype behind it.

Past that the show seems alright. I can understand the desire to move to a more professional, business oriented format on behalf of rev3, as I would bet Indigital would've been less likely to get advanced product reviews than Tekzilla (as the first episode proves). With some set improvements that are a little less distracting and dull I think I'll probably become a regular viewer - if only because I'll need to fill the gaping Indigital void with something.

[Batwang]

I especially enjoyed the DIY bit and look forward to more projects of that nature in future shows. Ms. Corbin is an excellent counterpoint to Mr. Norton, from what I can see. While she embraces technology, she sees it from a more practical and aesthetic perspective. As a geek that loves to ride the bleeding edge I appreciate that there are other people in the world that share my passion, but I also like to see how others experience the wonderful world of electrons and circuitry.

Looking forward to more very soon!

[WizMaster]

Before you think my review is just me *****ing please keep in mind they kept saying that Tekziilla was going to be "a new kind of tech show" or whatever the line was...it really isn't.

My first problem is what many of people already have said: Its InDigital...except without Mr. Choi & Wheaton

That brings me to the second point that because point number one is true, it is not a new kind of tech show. At all.

Thirdly, and this may sound presumptuous, but from what I've seen in the past Jessica Corbin really doesn't know as much about tech as she pretends to. Shes mostly just a showgirl for the tech shows. This really has come out in past things such as TSS and InDigital when someone mentions common tech knowledge and she doesn't know what they're talking about. To me its like those guys you see trying to sell a product on QVC - they seem to know everything about every product, but in reality theres a prompter.

Thats just my opinion.

1) I may not be a hardcore InDigital fan but this has a very different feel to it.

2) Same point and they said it would be big. The show will have user submissions so the first episode isn't really the best to judge it since there are no user submissions.

3) You don't need a techie for everything. There are also different types of techies. She is more of an "artsy" techie IMO instead of an EE or CompSci techie. You don't need to be able to take apart and Iphone and put it back together in under 60 seconds to be a fan of technology. Her view is closer to "norms" without being a "norm" and it helps balance things out (otherwise, I'd watch systm or something like that).

That's just my opinion on your opinion.

[arcticfox]

Im not sure, i didnt enjoy the first episode as much as i would have hoped, the show didnt jump out and say "WATCH ME", i found myelf losing interest about halfway in.

Dont get me wrong its great that theres a new show but there didnt seem to be a lot going on, the Halo 3 segment for me was far too long, longer than it should have been, this show is a tech show leave gaming segments to the Totally Rad Show.

Its great that you are trying to appeal to the non-techie, but lets face it only people who know about tech would even know how to find this show and dumbing it down just makes me not want to watch it even more.

Not a big fan of the "set", i dont know if this is temporary or not but i dont like the cramped sets they look kind of amaturish, especially the patchwork walls where you can see the join in the material.

Its nice to see Pat back on the screen and im going to enjoy watching Tekzilla grow.

[TAtari]

I'm not impressed that for sure... and what happened to "a new kind of tech show" felt like a out of the box stock tech show.

Hopefully it will get better.

[KilroyPerrywinkle]

Hahn?

Where's Hahn?

I miss Hahn.

[JC Magnus]

I think the show was very well done, and I will keep watching it. :) Also... 1UP ftw!

[eminemdrdre00]

that's probably the best way to sum up Tekzilla! I liked it, but Hak5 called and they want their set back!

[Nick_BrokenWallFilms]

I've only seen one episode of Hak5 and thats all that I remember. It's immediatly what I thought of when I first started watching the episode. I like where the show is going though and I think it will very quickly become a refined and respected tech show. They DO however, need a real set. lol.

[kickarse]

I'm pleasantly surprised! Great chemistry!

[ChrisNAZ]

Great first show, of course im am bias to ole techtv peeps like Pat and Jess. Look forward to next show. (Spread the wurd to your friends)

[serpico007]

Im not sure, i didnt enjoy the first episode as much as i would have hoped, the show didnt jump out and say "WATCH ME", i found myelf losing interest about halfway in.

Dont get me wrong its great that theres a new show but there didnt seem to be a lot going on, the Halo 3 segment for me was far too long, longer than it should have been, this show is a tech show leave gaming segments to the Totally Rad Show.

Its great that you are trying to appeal to the non-techie, but lets face it only people who know about tech would even know how to find this show and dumbing it down just makes me not want to watch it even more.

Not a big fan of the "set", i dont know if this is temporary or not but i dont like the cramped sets they look kind of amaturish, especially the patchwork walls where you can see the join in the material.

I have to agree, didn't like the set, segments were too long and my non-technical wife is never going to watch this, so don't dumb it down.

I lost interest through the long segments and keep gaming reviews to TRS. This show to me, feels like it's going to be used for everything else that doesn't fit in any of the other shows. Too many sponsor ads everywhere, keep joke ads for Diggnation and fix the damn audio. I was driving to a meeting while watching this on my iPod and had to keep adjusting the volume.

This may sound a bit harsh, but I already unsubscribed to the feed in iTunes. Maybe I'll download again in the future but after watching this show I wanted my 30 minutes back. Being older and running a business, my time is valuable, and I enjoy watching or listening to podcasts to break my routine. I really miss Indigital and Hahn. I'm glad there are those who liked it but I'm sure there are as many of us who didn't care for it too.

[kwongfucius]

the backdrop looks cheap. it has to go. even the corrugated metal on dl.tv looks better. put a plazma in the back. the center table, reminiscent of techtv, doesn't match either. overall production value looks really low, and this is compared to diggnation and cranky geeks and maybe even digitallife.

also, the logo is illegible when you put it in the corner. other than that, not a horribly bad first show. i'm sure you guys will find your stride. you guys should get han.

[WizMaster]

the backdrop looks cheap. it has to go. even the corrugated metal on dl.tv looks better. put a plazma in the back. the center table, reminiscent of techtv, doesn't match either. overall production value looks really low, and this is compared to diggnation and cranky geeks and maybe even digitallife.

also, the logo is illegible when you put it in the corner. other than that, not a horribly bad first show. i'm sure you guys will find your stride. you guys should get han.

The studio isn't done yet but when it is, there really should be like a Plsma or projector. Just for the cool factor since it wouldn't do anything.

[iccanui]

I really dug it a lot. I was worried it wasnt gonna be geeky enough for me but it hit it right on the mark. I actually found myself not only wanting to make that battery thing, but then i started spinning off into all these little mods and ideas that just exploded in my mind. Like i said, i likes.


I think we have another winner here. Oh and it was SO nice to hear patrick say ****. For so long i have watched that poor man over restrain himself and it just seemed to be a freeing experience for him to say **** on a show and now worry about the suits.

Now i would say diggnation, TRS and Tekzilla are my fav IPTV/Podcasts on the net. All rev3 :)

I would request a trial of a more compatible format like divx or mpeg, but im gonna make a thread in general for that cause it concerns all the casts.

Cant wait for next week guys, im pumped on this show.

[masherscf]

Needs a Will Wheaton gaming rant :D

Oh dude. Wil is my new hero. In all the indigital stress, I forgot to applaud him for his Epic rant.

[masherscf]

What is the release schedule for this show? Is this another "whenever we get to it" REV3 special?

I guess I only read posts like this to look at your hot Avatar.

[CoreyDS]

Wow, would you look at that... it’s DL.TV again. Jessica is far more attractive and way less A.D.D. than Robert so at least you have that going for you. Seriously, I liked the show but seeing as I like DL.TV it’s no wonder.

The positives…. Jessica and Patrick work well together on camera. The interaction between them was great for a first show. I would expect this aspect of the show would only get better the longer they work together.

I’m not going to gripe about advertisements seeing as it’s a free show, but they weren’t annoying so it makes the positive list. When you start doing cliffhangers (ads in the middle of segments) or the content suffers, this then becomes a negative.

The Vudu review and camera tips were awesome. The Vudu features and the system’s pros and cons were conveyed wonderfully. It was really easy to understand this device in a short time as a review should be. On the same vein, Jessica’s camera tips were wonderful. Getting out “in the field” to visually cover each tip is so much better than sitting behind a desk and running through a slide show. It entertains the viewer which makes it more enjoyable and easier to remember.

The not so positive… The name, but you can’t really change that now.

The background felt claustrophobic and a brick pattern is a bit busy. Move the background back or the hosts forward so they don’t look like they’re shooting in a closet. Do something to the background to break the brick pattern up a bit. A Revision 3 poster in a back ally style or Revision3 graffiti, even something that mimics the images from your opening credits would go a long way in bringing the walled in feeling down a few notches.

The battery segment was great but that’s much more suited to Systm due to the higher geek factor IMO. I have no problems with DIY, I’ve been building and overclocking my own systems since the K6-2, but I think stuff like that needs more detail and more time to cover while making the not so geeky viewers glaze over.

While there wasn’t anything wrong with the 1up review segment, I kind of saw it yesterday on DL.TV (different people, same interview and game clips). You really have to make game/app reviews or something like photoshop/mac/PC tips with guests different from other shows. Moving the interview away from a table/desk is a must. As an example, have the gaming interviews in a game room set or something styled after an old arcade. Green screen would be your friend here as this set would pop for game reviews but be completely inappropriate for a site review or photoshop tip.

Over all it was a good first show… but it can get better. Just stop thinking your still at DL.TV… I already download one DL.TV, I won’t download two. Take this opportunity to rewrite the “tech show rules” and make Tekzilla the new standard. Oh and the Wil thing… I like his DRM rants better but his rants sure are fun (especially when they make Jessica laugh uncontrollably).

[lasercobra]

It felt a little last minute and empty but it was the first show after all. I know it will get much better so I'm hagging out for a while. Anything with Patrick has my attention.

[bman]

I don't know why I have been reading so much hate for this show. Oh its the same old crap, nothing new, done fast, etc and etc.

I felt very interested watching the show, the hosts I like, always have and they are good at what they do. It was the first show so you can't expect too too much but it was good either way. I think its good, simple.

[hillwog]

The show looks like it will be fine when it's up to speed. My only real complaint is the gaming. If you want a gaming section stick to hardware, the gaming review bit has been done to death IMHO. I like the battery hack I used a similar set up to replace a mfg. battery pack costing $400 with a home brewed $60 setup with more amp hours at work. Keep up the good work.

[WizMaster]

The show looks like it will be fine when it's up to speed. My only real complaint is the gaming. If you want a gaming section stick to hardware, the gaming review bit has been done to death IMHO. I like the battery hack I used a similar set up to replace a mfg. battery pack costing $400 with a home brewed $60 setup with more amp hours at work. Keep up the good work.

I do agree with gaming but Halo 3 is EVERYWHERE. It would be weird for them not to have a segment on it. It's disgusting but non-techies and non-gamers know about Halo 3. Can't really avoid it. If it becomes a regular segment, then we have a problem.

[scoobydiesel]

i think it was good for the first show but i agree on the need or want for more people on set.
just waiting for more updtes in the future

[RDP]

I enjoyed the show but I have to concur that it is not as unique as I (for no good reason) had hoped. I enjoyed InDigital and totally loved Patrick on dl.tv, but I don't necessarily think that this should be the same format.
A gaming segment that shows HD footage should be applauded, but y'know I'd rather see a couple of guys getting pwnd and seeing what really happens then the pre-packaged game footage.
I'd also like to see more outside activity for techies. Patrick taking a shoulder cam to his Baja Races. Having someone follow an average city dweller to simply watch how much tech they use in their daily routine. Going biking or hiking and using the battery packs, that kind of stuff.
And maybe use your own video shooting advice..... don't make your subject squint
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And Will Wheaton should be on this show often, wesley crusher is the balls nasty.

[presentense]

Hmmm... Not as well done as expected. It did feel a little rushed and last minute-like. Very cramped set, but that will come in time.

I hate to say this, but as beautiful as Jessica is, her input or involvement should be minimized during segments like the diy stuff(imo). Patrick seemed to be almost apologetic for bringing out the equip for this segment and I definitely wanted to see more and get more info on it. It appeared that Jessica was spending more time laughing and joking and seemed more distracting than helpful. I think in segments such as these, you really need someone with equal or more knowledge to be co-hosting the piece. I felt Heron and Patrick did this very well on DL.TV

I did like the broad range of topics. Would definitely like to see more of the how-to stuff and new tech stuff like the video service, along with re-visiting products after they have been out for a few months or a year. Loved the memory test info, but would not mind a little more instruction on how to implement it or which iso version to dl. Would like to see more cool websites to check out. Be nice to even have a tutorial/review section on items such as details to pay attention to when buying tech(i.e. megapixels vs importance of processing power for digital SLRs or efficiency differences in sata vs pata vs ide hard drives, etc).

Even if there are cost-prohibiting factors in some of these requests, discussing some of the details and links to more info on the internets would be a plus.

As far as the name goes...don't really care. You could call it "Waste of 30mins" but it is the quality of the content that is paramount. If it is good, we will keep coming back no matter the label.

Anyway, just opinions and I will absolutely be looking forward to the upcoming shows.

[Mr. Underachiever]

I just saw the first episode, and I must say, I fairly enjoyed it.

It has sort of the essence of DL.TV (but with higher production values) and Attack of the Show (but with less irrelevant fluff). It does need some work, though--the Halo 3 segment was a bit long-winded, and some parts seemed to lack enthusiasm. Plus, it could be about ten to fifteen minutes longer.

Still, I can't help but wonder how this is the "replacement for InDigital." These two shows seem to be COMPLETELY different.

Also, the HD version is AMAZING.

[whoisscott]

I really like the show, my only problem so far is the minimalist set design. Not a whole lot going on... fake brick and a couple of tables.... wooo

[phatlip12]

I loved it! Great first episode, you guys are off to a great start. I feel as though it will eventually fill my TSS void as the show continues to grow and mature.

Keep it up guys. :)

[ChosenOne]

I'm not impressed with Tekzilla and I unsubscribed to the feed in iTunes. I want InDigital back.

Hopefully it will get better.

[jmckee]

I thought it was a good first show, and I'll definitely keep watching. Patrick is always great, they have good chemistry and Jessica is a natural in front of the camera. As others have noted, the audio levels were inconsistent and the set was a bit claustrophobic, but I'm sure that will improve. I also hope that we get more than a half hour a week. I'm looking forward to seeing see how this show evolves!

[Neuromancer]

I liked the show a lot, it has great potential and anything with Patrick in is a win in my book. I can see it improving and growing with suggestions and support from us, if I remember correctly InDigital was a little rough around the edges when it first started.
I have to admit I did follow Patrick here from DL.TV, while I love the show I just can't watch it with Roger Chang, nothing personal but he isn't a natural in front of the camera like Pat and Robert are. I stopped watching DL.TV and subscribed to Tekzilla to get my fix.
I like the format, and the hosts, everything else is easy to improve or fix. And great to see Garnett Lee from 1UP, I love those guys! 1UP Show/Yours FTW!

Overall, a great start and it's good to see Pat back in front of the camera.

[alunt2003]

Loved the first show. Very slick and professional looking.

Patrick is good in the Systm episodes, so i was pleased to see him in Tekzilla.
Jessica is still looking gorgeous so i'm happy.

Keep up the good work!

:)

[Metatr0n]

I liked Tekzilla although I’m not sure about the girl, she didn’t seem to be feeling any of the content and was just phoning it in. Patrick was great as always and you can see his interest in the subject, the only let down is the on screen chemistry between him and the girl, although this may improve given time.

[JoshuaH2]

Great first episode guys, A reason for me to come to Rev3 besides Infected.

[Catavarie]

Firstly I fully enjoyed the show.

Although the production value did seem a little subpar with akward cuts and some notable editing mistakes.

The show has good potential and I think that Pat and Jessica have great chemistry on screen. I don't mind the back ground at all, you need something with some texture to help things stand out against it.

What I don't get is the people who say that this is just InDigital all over again...WTF? InDigital was purely product review. DIY is nice and I realize that they have it on Systm as well. But I see it as Systm is the DIY show for the Uber Geeks and Tekzilla can have a bit of DIY for the Novice Weekend warriors.

I can't wait to see more episodes and see where they go with this show.

Great Job Guys!

[human]

I found that I enjoyed it more than InDigital, though I confess I was concerned when I heard that Tekzilla would be "more approachable" than InDigital. It doesn't seem to fit that description, but that's actually a good thing, IMO :)

A word on torrents: I was interested in downloading episode 1 via bittorrent, and there were no seeds. So I did a direct download and started seeding myself on my 2Mbps up FiOS connection (woo! - 21:1 share ratio so far). I don't mind, but I just wanted to point out to revision3 to please seed their torrents. There are a lot of us out there who want to help you save bandwidth and build a sense of community by seeding your shows, but you have to take the first step for us, please.

[laurent]

Great show, but when you watch it in High Resolution, you can TOTALLY tell that they are using a SONY HDTV even though they taped the name; the electric tape really shows the embossing of the logo with it's glossy look...

[perc]

Great show, but when you watch it in High Resolution, you can TOTALLY tell that they are using a SONY HDTV even though they taped the name; the electric tape really shows the embossing of the logo with it's glossy look...

... not to mention that they didn't tape over the "BRAVIA" logo.

[mic]

...four bowling balls out of five

[wablack]

Great show.
Congratulations.

[Jason H]

I am among the dissenters but i have hope. I was underwhelmed and did not enjoy it like other shows. Indigital FTW!!! I do think with some time and refinement they will have a viable show. It needs alot of work but can be saved. if this is what they ditched Indigital for they had better call Hahn back asap. They are NOT the same type of animal. Both could have easily coexisted. And i will have to agree with some of the previous posts...this is not a new concept or a different kind of show. I have been watching this show for a long time now. Ironically all have starred Patrick. (Good thing i like Patrick)

[iNOMAD]

great show. i like it better than indigital.

[hillwog]

There is allot of comparing the DIY section with Systm, I could be wrong but I do not think you will see acid etching circuit boards or programing on Tekzilla.

[BadRod]

Follow Patrick. Carry a lunch pail. Great Job guys!

[lnknpk04]

Sorry folks, but I gotta throw on the h8r pants for a second.

Please please please stop with the 'InDigital' and 'Hahn' comments. Its annoying. Maybe I'm just uber sensitive to the comments because I just read through the InDigital forum to figure out what all the uproar was about.

In any case, allow me to summarize: "Quit *****ing"

<removes H8r pants>

In regards to Techzilla. I enjoyed it, but believe that improvement is needed if its going to survive. Great opening music and sequence

[selvarin]

Good start, and it's a good mid-way show between Patrick's other Rev3 show and something more consumerish.

And I concur--enough with Indigital. It's gone, and while I'll miss it I will NOT miss Willy boy. He seemed to think he was funnier than he really is. An occasional dose is okay, but that's it.

[laurent]

Oh, but the logo sucks!

[melandben]

The 1st ep. of Tekzilla was good but it could be great. It's easy to see it become a 90 minutes show. Please add more contributor/guest, my suggestion would be Wil Wheaton as mention by another, Hahn Choi (for gadget), Robert Heron for HD and such, etc.

Keep up the good work Jessica, Patrick and crew.

[swankidelic]

Good job, I liked this show quite a bit. Humble beginnings, to be sure, but there's a lot of potential here. Patrick and Jessica co-host with each other very well - I wonder why TechTV didn't do that.
I think Tekzilla does have a niche to fill here. It does have more of a TSS/DL.TV vibe to it, covering general techery and audience interaction. InDigital feels a lot more like Fresh Gear, where it's simply straight up product reviews and previews. Jessica's non-geekiness and pragmatism contrast with Pat's "focus issues" well, and distinguish this show from Systm with its deeper hardcore fare. (Additionally, video games are covered in so much depth elsewhere - video games are best left to TRS, or perhaps their own Rev3 show.)

This guy has some good ideas:
I'd also like to see more outside activity for techies. Patrick taking a shoulder cam to his Baja Races. Having someone follow an average city dweller to simply watch how much tech they use in their daily routine. Going biking or hiking and using the battery packs, that kind of stuff.
More audience interaction, like live calls and viewer video, as well as bad ass "stupid tech tricks" would really set Tekzilla apart from DL.TV.

Also, I really like Lawrence Scaduto's music, ever since he did the opening to Pixel Perfect. It's hip and catchy, but still very distinct. Scaduto's music helps give Revision3 a lot of character.

Lastly, Pat dropping F-bombs is awesome, like realizing the punch is spiked. It was surprising at first, but you can tell he's been wanting to swear on camera for a long time.

[Rodfather]

First post.
This show has potential. The chemistry is good. Patrick seemed a bit lost at times having a non geek co-host, vice versa, but they will adjust.
It's going to take time creating an identity since so many different subjects were covered.
I suggest both of you go on the field together covering live events.. whatever it may be. Anything.. but both interacting w/ people together.

Aside from that, Patrick is a great addition to Rev 3. Just posted an inkblog saying he's the shit.
http://rodfathermobile.com/2007/09/30/patrick-norton-is-the-shit/

Keep it up. Dump the brick background and get outside.




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[iccanui]

Oh, but the logo sucks!



Agreed. Everytime i look at it, it feels like G4. It reminds me of the bad things that happened with attack of the show and the demise of techtv into a mtv culture.

[laurent]

Agreed. Everytime i look at it, it feels like G4. It reminds me of the bad things that happened with attack of the show and the demise of techtv into a mtv culture.The intro is nice, the song is perfect but the logo is TOO MUCH HANDMADE! The Systm logo was nice because it respected the basics of typography, but this one doesn't; None of the three bars of the E is the same width and there are pretty much no parrallel bars...

[blacksunproject]

I've been watching you folks since the techTV days.
Your show was great back then and it is even better now.

More free software tips.
Make your own computer segments again, please!!!
And most important, like the fact that you have a little more liberty with the language, makes the show feel homegrown instead of cosmetic.

Great work.
MORE, PLEASE, MORE!!!

[embraceware]

100% goodness - congrats on the show! Looking forward to episode 2!

[TNVWBOY]

I'm not going to rehash all the good things everyone else has already mentioned but basically it was a little rough around the edges but I can really see a great show here. I look forward to seeing what level of interaction can be had.

[corwin155]

while the show was abit unpolished i still enjoyed it
keep up the Great work :)

[LiquidFigment]

Plain and simple.... thumbs up.

Enjoyed the show, good for a first one, know it will only get better. I will definitely be spreading the word about Tekzilla. Folks at TWIT (podcasts) let me know about your new show and I am here to stay.

[aelfrice]

*multiple posts*

[iccanui]

Hence why its not called TSS 2.0. Remember the only people pimping this show as TSS 2.0 are the people watching, not the people making it. I have not heard once that this was meant to be TSS from rev3.


View it for what it is. Its own show. A good tech show with potential. Help it grow, give ideas to the idea thread.

[aelfrice]

Sorry mates, this show, having been compared with TSS, became a let-down. I can't, also, forsee it "maturing," as some have said, into anything like TSS.

My opinion is postulated on TSS being a successful model for future tech productions. It seems that the consensus is TSS worked because of its live aspect. A community of participants was harnessed by way of its prominent call-in segments. This CAN NOT happen until IPTV has matured into a stable, newbie proof, broadcast/multicast platform. Live participation has not been, and I will venture to say, can not be, simulated in this downloadable DL.TV paradigm.

Sorry, Mr. Norton and eye candy, you shall fail by this gigantic waste of your precious time.

Revision 3 made no attempt to promote your show. You are lost on a sea of crap on the Rev3 home page.

I suppose the honey-pot is alluring. A big bear can't help but be pulled towards its charms.

News was spread concerning the building of an actual studio. I hope you relaunch the show with full-time production employees, a new distribution medium, and the support of Revision 3. Without these things, you are nothing more than another DL.TV, in all its meandering drollness.

[scienceking]

I think DL.TV did make a good move in that direction with the Tivocasting. Sure, Tivocasting is pretty dumb, but as it requires no special hardware or software on the part of a tivo user, its a great way to extend podcasting to a larger audience. Grandpa can get lost in his TiVo menu one day and not only find out that DL.TV exists, but subscribe to it without really knowing what he did.* And of course, he isn't watching it on a computer, which is a big psychological issue people have with IP.TV. Most of the american audience at least does not view hunching over their computer to watch TV as an appealing model.

*also, whats up with this and the AppleTV. The fact that the aTV needs a computer to manage podcasts for it is just absurd. Apple is getting so obsessed with its iPod/iTunes business model on paper that they are neglecting obvious needs of consumers, as it would be trivial for apple to make an RSS manager for the aTV, especially as its always on anyway...

[dgg3565]

Sorry mates, this show, having been compared with TSS, became a let-down. I can't, also, foresee it "maturing," as some have said, into anything like TSS.

And you came to this conclusion based upon the first episode? Your predictive powers must be prodigious indeed to foresee that.

My opinion is postulated on TSS being a successful model for future tech productions. It seems that the consensus is TSS worked because of its live aspect.

TSS worked for many reasons: chemistry, the hosts' true knowledge of the subject matter, its often improvisational nature, and yes, its live format and audience participation. It was a thousand little things done right by people who cared about what they were doing. Now, many of those same people are at Rev3.

A community of participants was harnessed by way of its prominent call-in segments. This CAN NOT happen until IPTV has matured into a stable, newbie proof, broadcast/multicast platform. Live participation has not been, and I will venture to say, can not be, simulated in this downloadable DL.TV paradigm.

Bandwidth... They need bandwidth if they're going to do live streaming video. That requires a big ol' pipe and that big ol' pipe requires a big ol' budget to maintain it. As of right now, they could either stream the shows or give you nice download speeds. As for me, I prefer downloading them and watching at my leisure.

Sorry, Mr. Norton and eye candy, you shall fail by this gigantic waste of your precious time.

Revision 3 made no attempt to promote your show. You are lost on a sea of crap on the Rev3 home page.

I suppose the honey-pot is alluring. A big bear can't help but be pulled towards its charms.

...Without these things, you are nothing more than another DL.TV, in all its meandering drollness.

I could make a snarky comment here, but let me put it plainly: In your attempt at profundity, you're clearly overreaching, and it makes look a bit stupid. All you had to say was, "I thought the show was a let down. It's a waste of your time and talents, Pat. Until Rev3 can do live video with audience participation like TSS, it will continue to be a waste of your time." Instead, you go on a long-winded diatribe, systematically insulting everyone at Rev3. And if you think it's all so much crap, why are you posting here?

My opinion of the show? I'm just glad I don't have to put up with the focus-grouped edgy postmodern shtick over at G4 to get some geeky goodness. And I get to enjoy Pat's wonderful rants once more. Granted, there are some funny moments and useful info on Attack of the Show and X-play, but AotS is a poor substitute for TSS and what was once a great game review show has been reduced to a third rate ironic hipster sketch comedy segment with game reviews tacked on. To practice what I preach: The people ovr at G4 have a very slick production and are good at what they do, but they are saddled with the pandering calculations of execs and marketing consultants who have spoiled what was once a great network.

[aelfrice]

I could make a snarky comment here, but let me put it plainly: In your attempt at profundity, you're clearly overreaching, and it makes look a bit stupid. All you had to say was, "I thought the show was a let down. It's a waste of your time and talents, Pat. Until Rev3 can do live video with audience participation like TSS, it will continue to be a waste of your time." Instead, you go on a long-winded diatribe, systematically insulting everyone at Rev3. And if you think it's all so much crap, why are you posting here?


I don't think calling me stupid adds to your general message of polite, rational communication. I also think I have as much right to post here as you.

I insulted nobody in my post, save revision3.com. I think it's hard to find TZ among all the assorted sameness. Had I not heard from TWIT, I would not know from looking at the homepage that TZ was launched.

Please don't presume to speak for "what I could have said if my stupidity hadn't intervened."

Bryan

[dgg3565]

I don't think calling me stupid adds to your general message of polite, rational communication. I also think I have as much right to post here as you.

I didn't talk about your right to post. I spoke frankly and critically of how you presented your opinion and the appearance that it gave. I didn't resort to crass language, I explained why it appeared that way, and I directed the criticism at your post. I suppose I could have used something like "arrogant" or "asinine," but the effect would have been the same.

I insulted nobody in my post, save revision3.com.

When you said, "You are lost on a sea of crap on the Rev3 home page," did you mean the site or the shows? When you add, "Without these things, you are nothing more than another DL.TV, in all its meandering drollness," it certainly appears that you're talking about the shows, which means the people who host, film, produce, or otherwise devote their time to Rev3.

[aelfrice]

I didn't talk about your right to post. I spoke frankly and critically of how you presented your opinion and the appearance that it gave. I didn't resort to crass language, I explained why it appeared that way, and I directed the criticism at your post. I suppose I could have used something like "arrogant" or "asinine," but the effect would have been the same.



When you said, "You are lost on a sea of crap on the Rev3 home page," did you mean the site or the shows? When you add, "Without these things, you are nothing more than another DL.TV, in all its meandering drollness," it certainly appears that you're talking about the shows, which means the people who host, film, produce, or otherwise devote their time to Rev3.


In retrospect, I agree that my words got in the way of my message, which was confused. I thank you for exposing my faults. I would like to retract my "eye candy" and "honey-pot" statements as well as clarify what I meant by a sea of crap. The main Rev3 site is too clogged and highlights only a few programs.

With that said, I hope we can make up and not tarnish this thread further.

Humbly,
Bryan

[llauranzoniii]

thought the show was great and look forward to more. please experiment with segments and see how it works. i liked the free download portion. i liked the variety. keep it up please!!!!

[dgg3565]

In retrospect, I agree that my words got in the way of my message, which was confused. I thank you for exposing my faults. I would like to retract my "eye candy" and "honey-pot" statements as well as clarify what I meant by a sea of crap. The main Rev3 site is too clogged and highlights only a few programs.

With that said, I hope we can make up and not tarnish this thread further.

Humbly,
Bryan

No worries. I've embedded my foot in my mouth more often than I like to admit to, sometimes in very stupid ways. I can see your point that the site design is not exactly ideal. And maybe I jumped the gun a bit as well. Sometimes you'll get people who come on to a fansite or community forums and start pissing in people's corn flakes because they get off on it. When I see it, I don't particularly like it. I'm sorry I mistook your message for that.

[jeynyce]

The show wasn't bad and it was nice to see Jessica again. The show has potential to be a top notch show. It may even give DL.TV a run for their money.

[piper999]

The kids TV circa 1980 urban hip hop set was somewhat horrifying.

Hopefully the show will get better but I have to say I really did like InDigital and at the moment I don't get why Rev3 did an "Attack Of The Show without the humor" G4 style hatchet job on it.

[jimi_treo]

When watching Tekzilla I got the feeling that I was in the early 80's watching the first days of MTV. You can tell that Tekzilla, and Rev3 in general, will only continue to improve and grow the video podcast movement into something much larger than it is today. Good work; I look forward to watching the show evolve.

[MrPopular]

Tekz is an awesome show. I enjoyed it alot. I can't wait to see what their actual set is going to look like.

[jjallday]

Patrick is awesome. Good show!

[Kevinsand]

DL.TV Sad to say it but now that Patrick is here it may be so long DL.TV Hello Tekzilla

Once Tekzilla gets on its feet and gets there 100%, Grade A+, Professional Made set It will be hard to keep going with DL.TV

Look at Systm Much better with Patrick I think.

Sorry Robert & Roger

We just need Revision 3 on Tivocast! :)


http://card.mygamercard.net/lastgame/Kevinsand.png (http://profile.mygamercard.net/Kevinsand)

[tempesta]

DL.TV Sad to say it but now that Patrick is here it may be so long DL.TV Hello Tekzilla


hahahhah the moment i heard patrick was leaving DL.TV, I watched his last episode, and then unsubscribed.