What Makes a Good 2k Commentator To You?

[thilanwij]

I've been wondering what makes people like the certains commentators they watch like Smoove and IKC. What do you guys look for in a good commentator? I am curious because I want to improve on my own voice in the commentator niche. I know I need to work on the voice dynamics part, but it's tough to do without forcing it so I am looking forward to all your responses!

Here is an example of my try at a youtube 2k commentary:

[zten11]

Turning off the commentating. That is one of the first things I do for every sports game I get.

[kokaine]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh lol
nvm

[thegiantworm]

Quote: Originally Posted by kokaine

I enjoy it...when there's a wealth of information being given. Plus, casual banter. I don't think anybody does it as well as Reggie, Kerr, and Marv

The OP means online commentators like Chris Smoove.

I enjoy someone with an easy to listen to voice, and some unique quirks that make it more interesting. With QJB it's the nicknames and music, with smoove it's the autotunes, etc.

[beast10]

He doesn't mean actual NBA commentary.?

But I use to watch QJB , IPod , etc but eventually I stopped because it got boring watching these guys get triple doubles every game and a total of 55 points... I prefer to watch guys who play realistic and bring out the real life of their 2k player by using games like grand theft auto and that category.
And catchphrases like AAsist (from QJB) are super annoying but beats like smoove's alley-opp beat is pretty cool. Be sure to have a hdpvr or you won't get any views no matter how great your commentary is.
Oh, an important part is also having expression in your voice or else people would turn right away.
And to sum it up - be yourself or your comment feed will all say Chris Smoove wannabe and you ain't smoove baby. Haha
I hope I'm on the right subject, lol...

[letsgocavs99]

I agree with the guy above me.

Play realistically, it gets boring watching people get triple doubles and 60 every game.

Catchphrases; personally. some are annoying and some are pretty neat. Smoove's splash and KSpades RainMaker are pretty good, just have something original and fun.

Have a good mic, and don't scream into it the whole time

HD-PVR, gotta have that HD gameplay.

[Krispy Flakes]

Quote: Originally Posted by zten11

Turning off the commentating. That is one of the first things I do for every sports game I get.

Same here lol

[beast10]

Also take time to include things like your player's college career using the 2k12 College Hoops mod. This will bring in hype for your channel.
But I really, really encourage you too include the off-court actions , it's one of the things I really love to watch in 2k commentators videos. People like YGThaBeast do this.