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DraconianAC said:
First let me tell you that I'm blunt, and some people tell me my criticism is pretty harsh. Having said that, here are some suggestions you may consider; take them if you like.

1. I know you don't have a studio, but the bedroom background is lame. Too many people do it, and if you want to differentiate yourself, and take it a step further. (You can buy 3-4 yards of cheap bright green fabric, and learn Wax.exe to make yourself a green screen and possible picture slides.)

2. Type an outline of your topics, present it to your parents or friends. Present it to your mirror (many, many times), notice the facial expressions you like to improve or take out.

3. Your shows title states it's a gamer's report. Watch out for your bias opinions. Leave the opinions for the trolls who watch/read the news. (Whenever you say I/My in a sentence, you are basically adding bias to the news. It's fine if you want your show to be like a blog, not fine if you wish to report the news or rumors.)

4. Open you mouth widely when you speak, and slow down. You may wish to do some vocal exercises before talking into the camera. Picture the camera is if its your best friend and you wish to tell it a story, only make sure you rehearse that story a lot.

5. Present all sides to any rumor/story. Give info/links to your references, and try not to speak in absolutes.

6. Positive one. I leave this one last because I wish to congratulate you on having the balls to put your face out in the open. Not many people will do this, myself included. However, like an instrument, only practice will make you a better public speaker.


Thanks so much! This'll all really help alot :) I definetly need to take the bias out!



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Watched the first few seconds and like others have mentioned you cut your frames too much.



Okay I watched a few more minutes and basically have same advice as others. Cut the constant screen jumping (get through a topic at least), get a better background, and if this is a news review for week then leave your personal opinions out. Make it about the news not some Fox News "reporting" with personal opinions slipped in. Talking shit or putting down any of the big three harms your chances of mass appeal. If you don't like Microsoft and it shows in your show then you probably alienated that user base from ever caring to watch your show again. Some people watch things that they hate (Fox News, Howard Stern, etc) but I believe it would be in your best interest to leave your opinions out of the show unless you think you have enough talent as Stephen Colbert.

With some hard work and heavy polishing you could have a decent following. Decent first attempt but there is definitely a lot of work to be done.



sethnintendo said:

Okay I watched a few more minutes and basically have same advice as others. Cut the constant screen jumping (get through a topic at least), get a better background, and if this is a news review for week then leave your personal opinions out. Talking shit or putting down any of the big three harms your chances of mass appeal. If you don't like Microsoft and it shows in your show then you probably alienated that user base from ever caring to watch your show again. Some people watch things that they hate (Fox News, Howard Stern, etc) but I believe it would be in your best interest to leave your opinions out of the show unless you think you have enough talent as Stephen Colbert.

Kk, no bias and way less jumpcuts :) thanks!!



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Those jumpcuts were pretty annoying but sometimes it happened so often I almost laughed (okay I admit that I did laugh once from all the cutting). See your cat in one frame gone the next then back again. However, it is probably best to try to keep the show going without that. Perhaps make one cut for each topic. If you can go an entire topic (1-2 mins) without cutting that would be great. Just try to flesh out an entire topic before cutting. Might have to do more retakes but it will be worth it.



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drop the e.



kitler53 said:
drop the e.


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