Would you like to be a good video game commentator on YouTube? You have come to the right place. This article is also good for other types of multimedia videos and for commenting on television broadcasts, although this is not very common.
Steps
Step 1. Create a YouTube channel
If you haven't already, it's the first step to becoming a good commentator.
Step 2. Start with short videos first
It is much easier to make comments using short videos also to see the reactions of the community.
Step 3. Create a starting and ending sequence
This means making the videos look professional, which is not easy to do with the Windows Movie Maker program. You can ask someone to edit and create these sequences if you can't do it yourself and don't have professional programs like Adobe After Effects.
Step 4. You must have your own brand
Use something you've already heard and tweak it to match your play style. For example, PewDiePie often uses the word 'Bro' (Brother) to refer to subscribers. He obviously has other idioms, which make his channel more fun and different from the others.
Step 5. If you become popular, always remember to stay active and take care of your subscribers
For example, if you have thousands of subscribers, you will need to make at least one video a week.
Step 6. But the most important thing is to have fun
You will never get quality videos if you don't like playing games. Play only when you want it with the games of your choice. Often he also listens to specific requests from members, who by the way you may also like!
Step 7. Edit the video a little
With some text or images you can make the atmosphere more fun. But don't overdo it except that the goal of the video is to show the changes.
Step 8. If you are an adult (or, as in most cases, a teenager) create an alternate channel for the video blogs in your life that may interest your subscribers
It is not necessary if you do not want to.
Step 9. Don't play if you have something else to do
For example, you will regret not finishing your homework before playing the night before an exam.
Step 10. Don't play on an empty stomach
Eat and feed well!
Advice
- Use a good microphone and quality headphones. Nobody likes background noise or too low a volume.
- Produce videos following precise patterns. At least once a week, but doing it more often will make your subscribers happy.
- Don't like your voice? Don't worry, many people don't like hearing their own voice which others do! Just remember to speak out.
- Comment on what happens in the game, also talking about what you think about the moment.
- Watch the other commentators. Don't copy what they do but take a cue.
- You must have a nickname. Find a short and simple one that will be remembered more easily. It is not essential to do this, but many commentators have one.
- Try to edit the video yourself without always asking for help from someone who might get annoyed or be away for holidays or illness.
- Create an opening sequence to make the video look more professional. Even an initial gradient effect is always better than a sudden start.
- Set up a Twitter and / or Facebook account with your YouTube account (if you don't want to use your real name) to keep in touch with subscribers and receive comments and information about your videos.
- Which style suits you? Will you be a dramatic, comic or informative commentator?
Warnings
- If you won't be able to produce videos for quite a while, notify subscribers. If you don't, they may unsubscribe from your channel after a certain amount of time.
- Adjust the microphone for a good quality tone.
- Don't copy others. It's boring and will make you pass for an amateur.
- Don't make videos every day. If you do this, subscribers will always expect videos on a daily basis which could end up stressing you out.
