Intro Video

[Old Guy WU Fan]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

[WuDrWu]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

This guy knows what he's talkin' about.

[DPruett2333]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

I must have missed this... What was said??

[SHOCKvalue]

Intake Studios has handled WSU's video PR stuff (academic and athletic) for the past few years, but I can't seem to find the new men's BB intro vid on any of their online avenues.

As an aside, you can check out last year baseball intro from IS, which is pretty neato.

[Old Guy WU Fan]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

I must have missed this... What was said??

On Marshall's radio show last Monday he asked the crowd to get louder and start clapping during the the video prior to introducing the players, instead of just sitting on their hands.

[MadaboutWu]

Wondering if anybody taped it at the game Monday? It will be much appreciated by the far-flung Shocker nation if someone can put it on youtube.

[WstateU]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

I must have missed this... What was said??

On Marshall's radio show last Monday he asked the crowd to get louder and start clapping during the the video prior to introducing the players, instead of just sitting on their hands.

Bump!

[SubGod22]

I have to differ with the majority. The video is outstanding to watch ( My wife even tears up) but the volume level and lack of increasing excitment creates a void. By the time the Shockers are anounced, there is a hush over the crowd. I am sure that is noticed by the team and Marshall, and the cause for calling the crowd out the other night. It is to bad we don't use RoboWu to again ignite everyone, and keep the volume up.

I must have missed this... What was said??

On Marshall's radio show last Monday he asked the crowd to get louder and start clapping during the the video prior to introducing the players, instead of just sitting on their hands.

Bump!

It's not the easiest thing to clap to. I noticed people trying but it's hard to find a rythem.

[Speed]

People are trying. I think that we need leadership from the Cheerleaders & Dance Squad.
I was pleased that people got up & resumed clapping after the break Monday night.

[shockerfan]

Maybe by Senior night everyone will get it....

[Wuzee]

Intake Studios has handled WSU's video PR stuff (academic and athletic) for the past few years, but I can't seem to find the new men's BB intro vid on any of their online avenues.

As an aside, you can check out last year baseball intro from IS, which is pretty neato.

I have a big problem with Intake Studios on the choice of music for their pieces. They do wonderful video pieces and the music they choose works perfectly with that video -- if the only purpose of the video was to be watched passively.

The problem is that the videos need to serve as a method of building crowd excitement, noise and unity. That should be a primary concern.

Intake Studios too often programs music that doesn't maintain a steady pulse, the volleyball opening being a prime example. The crowd tries to clap along for awhile ... but the music has held notes that, though they work fine with the video alone, derail the potential of a Koch Arena crowd clapping together in unison. The result is that a portion of the crowd stops clapping while others plod gamely on, clapping softer to try and reacquire the beat. It's pretty pathetic, really.

Thus ... put me down as a "no" vote on the 2009-10 basketball opening. Powerful stuff to watch for a Shocker fan in any other context .... but a big "FAIL" for creating the intimidating atmosphere Koch Arena is famous for.

[SFL]

This would even get us 'blue hairs' pumped up. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW4DPIBO5OU

[ShockTalk]

You wanta pump people up?!? I was actually surprised that WSU didn't use "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas. A number of professional sports teams are using this in their intros. I was in Denver, watched the Rockies against the Cardinals, and they used this song very effectively with a video before their huge fireworks show after the game.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-9QQklge3gQs/black_eyed_peas_i_gotta_feeling_official_music_video/

[ShockerGorilla]

I think the intro video needs a good, deep beat to be able to clap along. The video has a good instrumental tune, but it is not easy for clapping along.

[Ricardo del Rio]

Intake Studios has handled WSU's video PR stuff (academic and athletic) for the past few years, but I can't seem to find the new men's BB intro vid on any of their online avenues.

As an aside, you can check out last year baseball intro from IS, which is pretty neato.

I have a big problem with Intake Studios on the choice of music for their pieces. They do wonderful video pieces and the music they choose works perfectly with that video -- if the only purpose of the video was to be watched passively.

The problem is that the videos need to serve as a method of building crowd excitement, noise and unity. That should be a primary concern.

Intake Studios too often programs music that doesn't maintain a steady pulse, the volleyball opening being a prime example. The crowd tries to clap along for awhile ... but the music has held notes that, though they work fine with the video alone, derail the potential of a Koch Arena crowd clapping together in unison. The result is that a portion of the crowd stops clapping while others plod gamely on, clapping softer to try and reacquire the beat. It's pretty pathetic, really.

Thus ... put me down as a "no" vote on the 2009-10 basketball opening. Powerful stuff to watch for a Shocker fan in any other context .... but a big "FAIL" for creating the intimidating atmosphere Koch Arena is famous for.

Every time it appears on the screen, I think of dirge.