How We Make a Battle Report

Avatar The Beard August 16, 2025117  45 117 Likes

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How do we make a Warhammer 40K battle report? From the first model on the table to the last cinematic shot, here’s the chaos, creativity, and camera work that bring our battles to life.

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Grimdark Ed
Grimdark Ed
3 months ago

This was super interesting, thank you 🙂 Plus I gotta say Jinx has a really nice voice for voiceovers and narrative. Might sound odd saying that but it was pleasant to listen to

DontpanicBanik
3 months ago

What a cool video. Thank you so much!

SpruesBrews
3 months ago

This was a great little overview of how you do your bat reps! Nice work Jinx!

I’m often asked why we don’t do bat reps, and simply put it’s down to time. The actual game is only a small part of what needs to be done to get one online. We are looking to do more, but it’s fitting it in between work!

As always, keep up the great work! – Dave

Strath09
Strath09
3 months ago

Is the game tracking app out? The link doesn’t work for me and I can’t find it on the App Store.

The Wargamerist
3 months ago

Amazing to see this, great video.
Beard’s epic intros are inspiring
But having done a few battle reports, the magic (and time!) is the edit.

Keep doing great stuff TTT!

Fathirianhound
3 months ago

It was always obvious that a lot of work goes into making your content, but seeing it laid out is incredible! Thanks for making the best Warhammer content out there, the passion you all have is inspiring!

Koshdoes40k
Koshdoes40k
3 months ago

I loved this! Thought it was a really insightful video about what you go through to do an amazing job at a battle report! Would be great to to see for when you organize events etc

Coltrin Bluemel
Coltrin Bluemel
3 months ago

Is the game tracking app not available in the US?

cetx
3 months ago

Amazing documentary on your process. Thanks for sharing this!

Sipass82
Sipass82
3 months ago

Hats off guys the work is appreciated and the work is done well!!

Bob Gugg
Bob Gugg
3 months ago

Really cool insight into the hard work you guys put in – and to how multi-talented you all are! I always feel for whoever’s turn it is to pick up all the wee stones from the boards though!!

Anthony J86
3 months ago

Thanks so much for sharing this, it’s a real privilege to see how these videos all come together. My wife and I make watercolour painting tutorials on YouTube and it took us a while to figure out our lighting and audio recording to make sure it’s replicable every time we record. The fact you all manage to do it multiple times per week and to such a high standard is fantastic work. TT for life!

Austin
Austin
3 months ago

What kind of video editing software do you use?

What brand of mics do you recommend?

Also what are some of the cameras that you use and what about powering them, SD cards, etc?

Lastly, thst computer is beautiful. What type of computer and monitor is it?

All of this continued to show that you at all professional entertainers. Well done.

Kenneth
3 months ago

This was such a great idea. The amount of work that goes in to a batrep is wild. So many cameras. There is so much prep work, so many moving parts and and a lot of compiling to do. It helps give me a greater appreciation for all the work that all you do. The banter, layouts, paint and fun is always top notch. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your world of putting all of it all together for us to enjoy!

Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell
3 months ago

Shoutout to the Beans reference

Brett Moss
Brett Moss
3 months ago

I really enjoy behind the scenes type videos like the studio tour video a while back. It’s really cool to see how everything works with the cameras, board building and procedures to put it all together. I was also impressed with how Beard was able to read that long intro off his tiny phone screen lol.

Nikos Reuter
Nikos Reuter
3 months ago

Love the different vid honestly could be longer but I know not everyone gets into the super nitty gritty! Excited for Tuesday! May I ask how you guys determine who is playing in certain games?

Wendellias87
Wendellias87
3 months ago

Sorry late to the party but this is so cool to watch! You guys do an amazing job. And man Beards voice overs are sooooooo awsome. When the music starts and beards voice overs i’m like hell yeah here we gooooooo!!!!! Babyyyyyyy!!!!!

Paul Ancill
3 months ago

This was great, thanks for making this and sharing how you do what you do. And a very professional voice over by Jinx 👌

Brandon Tolputt
Brandon Tolputt
3 months ago

This was a really interesting video to watch! I would love to see some more behind the scenes goodness ❤️.

Sven Hegenbart
Lifetime Member
3 months ago

My friend and me were always interested in your Battlerep creations

Any info what sizes the gaming table has?

sam hammett
sam hammett
3 months ago

Very nice video guys and girls… hits the creative nail on the head 🤣😁

Sacha Bolourchi
Sacha Bolourchi
3 months ago

Loved this video!

Alessandro Donada
3 months ago

I said it before and I say it again, this is world class content and you guys are absolute pros!

Erik Ramvi
Erik Ramvi
3 months ago

That`s cool, thank you

Dan Smith
3 months ago

Great video – really nicely shot!
Has Ed left? I haven’t seen him around in ages

Marco Gomes
Lodge Member
3 months ago

I really appreciate the work that goes into pre and post production for all your content. It’s why you’re the best and why I will stay subscribed for life.

Corruption
Lifetime Member
3 months ago

Awesome video! Feels like you need to insure Beard’s voice in case he loses it for any reason… 😀

Grimwold
Grimwold
3 months ago

Wow TT has gone into Documentary mode. Very nice video. Well crafted. Thanks for sharing. I find TT’s Battle reports the best in the business. Not only for the craft and the effort being put in, but for TT’s amazing presenters and director. As young Mr Grace would say: “Well done everybody, well done…”

Johnny
3 months ago

Love this video, very interesting! A lot of work clearly goes into your videos and certainly shows in the end product, congrats on that and good job. 👍 A diary showing a typical day/week for the TT team would also be really cool if ever possible. I love the difference between Beard’s dramatic intro voice and then his “CUT” voice 😆 QQ, how was the team assembled? Was it through knowing each other or was it a normal job application and hiring process and did you need to have the skills for editing videos etc before you joined or was… Read more »

Olly
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Olly
3 months ago

Love this guys! Thank you for all you do ❤️

Erih
3 months ago

Thanks for sharing this 🙂

Rus’el
Lodge Member
3 months ago

Nice video! Always tip top at Tabletop Tactics!

James Hoy
James Hoy
3 months ago

Awesome! Love Beards bit ❤️

VikingXdk
Lodge Member
3 months ago

How? Be bosses!