Why does high school or prep sport video
coverage need to be schlocky? Yea, that’s a real word and it refers to
all those jumpy, loud, dizzying video captures you typically see for
prep sport footage. We think there are some freaks in the Prep Sport
community who might have talent. Some Sports Casting talent and we want
to see it. So do your viewers. Let’s see how we can kick it up a notch
with a little “personality” in front of the screen.
Before we start, let’s contrast how different sportscasting can
be…even at the pro level. I love DirecTV. I can watch my local NBA team
on the big networks and another game on the local network. Wow…what a
difference in the sportscasting talent. The big networks sportscasters
actually have something to say. For the local guys, you’re pounded over
the head with lots of insight like “You got to put the ball in the hoop
to make points”. Really?? It’s painful so we DON’T want to go that way
when we’re sportscasting Prep Sport.
First, start with the best footage whether you’re in it or now. We
have lots of tips on what to avoid and what to concentrate on when
capturing Prep Sport video action. If the video is jumping around or
being blocked…it’s painful to watch. Let’s not set off a wave of
vomiting from too much motion. Audio’s a big deal. It can kill your
footage. If the crowd’s too loud or wind is hitting the mic, that’s a
problem. The first decision is whether you want to be in front of the
camera or run voice overs later on in the edit bay. By edit bay, I mean
that piece of shareware you use to modify your videos. It’s not bad to
run voice overs across video footage. You have much more control and
ultimately, people want to see the huge catch or monster dunk. Your
head in the way probably doesn’t help much.
The edit bay is where you can strip, enhance, and clean up both the
video and audio. Really, most of the work is done there…not on the
front end. If you have someone with some real flair in front of the
camera, then by all means. We’re amazed almost daily how creative
members of the Prep Sport community can be. Some of the members in
front of the camera are funny. Others are serious but with a sense of
style. Some are so bad that it becomes good. That all works and you’ll
know if it’s working by how many people view it or rate it up. Some of
the most popular footage ranks well only because of the Prep
Sportscaster in front of the camera or the voice over commentary. Get
creative and fun but make sure to stay withing our Community Playbook
rules for language and content. The truly gifted shouldn’t have a
problem there.
We’ve even seen some footage in the network where high school kids
made a make shift sportscasting stage. Yea, it had a little of Waynes
World in it but ultimately, they were funny and ran pretty good game.
It ranked well on pretty average actual prep sport video action. So
let’s see what you and your friends can come up with . 3…2…1.. and
YOU’RE LIVE.
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