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What is shoutcasting?

Shoutcasting = Commentating?YES.

Why do people shoutcast?

Inform

Explain

Analyze

Entertain

Educate

Do you want to be like..

Two types of commentatorsPlay-by-play Caster(Main caster)

Job desc:- Lead commentaries- Describe what is

happening- Keep the hype- Control camera

(optional)

Play-by-play Caster Requirements

Good, natural voice

Good wording & pacing

Passion & enthusiasmBasic game knowledge

STYLE!

Two types of commentatorsColor Caster(Co-caster)

Job desc:- Analyze game flow- Explain things in

detail- Give insight &

knowledge

Color Caster Requirements

Better game knowledge

Good wording & pacing

STYLE!

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)

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!!

Questions?

Thank you for today!