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oadcasting and successfully made it their job did so because theycould be extremely flexible, and the same applies today.If you initially find it hard to secure a broadcaster, it may well bebecause you’re only known to cover one game, and they may alreadyhave those games covered by experts. You improve yourvalue to an esports broadcaster tenfold by being able to cover multiplegames.In the next part of this series we will cover how to learn new gamesin more depth, but for now, if you feel you have reached your potentialin your chosen game and aren’t getting the breaks, it mightbe time to learn some other games as well.If you look at the commentators in esports right now, only a handfulcan claim they commentate or host just one game. The most successfulcommentators are those who can commentate on multipletitles.77
Many of the newer commentators who have broken into biggercompanies over the last couple of years have organized and runtheir own tournaments, usually on a relatively small scale but withgreat players or teams invited to play over the internet. This offersthe commentator the chance to promote and stream their owncontent. It also allows them to interact with and ask other commentatorsto come and join them, ensuring they get further promotionin a (usually) much larger community. If you aren’t proficient inrunning a tournament, find someone who is willing to help you -those in your channel or the community will usually be happy tohelp if it’s a one-off.Finally, start your own website. It doesn’t need to be incredibly wellcoded or even unique. There are lots of content management systems(CMSs) out there like WordPress which can get you up andrunning in a very short space of time. Use the website to post news(cross-posted to your various social media accounts, of course) andkeep it up to date with stream schedules, photos, YouTube clips anddetails of how to hire you (including a business email).You can also create a page which explains who you are and whatyou do, as this way those who visit the site out of curiosity will getto know you better. With a website, you will also rank in Google foryour name, especially if you ensure that the Meta title in your mainpage includes your full name and nickname as well as the words“esports broadcaster” or “shoutcaster” as the two main popularsearches for the job role.If you really want to do it properly, ensure you also put together ahighlight reel. This is a short five to seven minute video that showcasesyour best commentary or hosting from events, tournamentsor matches you have taken part in.78
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Talking EsportsA guide to becoming
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CAMERAS! ..........................
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INTRODUCTIONIt doesn’t matter if
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HOW ON EARTH DID WE GET HERE?We’v
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on a dedicated gaming channel (Xlea
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BROADCAST ROLESBefore I jump in to
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STREAMINGStreaming is an important
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If you get stuck, remember that the
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GOING PUBLICWhen you’re ready to
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Using the same words over and over
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I could spend an age analysing why
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THE KEYS TO SUCCESS ON ANY FORMATRe
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I’ve included a recent spreadshee
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Page 39 and 40: THE VOICEI won’t lie to you here:
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Page 67 and 68: THROWSThe art of throwing is one th
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