Shoutcasting - what, why, and how

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2. What is shoutcasting?
Shoutcasting = Commentating?
YES.

3. Why do people shoutcast?
Inform
Explain
Analyze
Entertain
Educate

4. Do you want to be like..

5. Two types of commentators
Play-by-play Caster
(Main caster)
Job desc:
- Lead commentaries
- Describe what is
happening
- Keep the hype
- Control camera
(optional)

6. Play-by-play Caster Requirements
Good, natural voice
Good wording & pacing
Passion & enthusiasmBasic game knowledge
STYLE!

7. Two types of commentators
Color Caster
(Co-caster)
Job desc:
- Analyze game flow
- Explain things in detail
- Give insight &
knowledge

8. Color Caster Requirements
Better game knowledge
Good wording & pacing
STYLE!

9. Preparation
Take notes before you cast!
- Tournament info (name, prizepool, format,
sponsors, etc)
- Teams participating and their profile
- Stats (Notable teams, players, most picked
champions/heroes, most used
items/weapons, most populer maps)

10. Preparation
Practice!!
- Learn other shoutcasters, how they
talk, use words, timings
- Practice offline (use VODs)
- Avoid dead air (long silence)
- Find your own style
- Improve game knowledge
- More and more practice!!

11. Questions?

12. Thank you for today!