Scripted voice-over commentary VS. using a mic during gameplay

[JSHendrickson]

I do gameplay videos, mostly just a Minecraft series so far, and I have great video ideas, but need to refine/edit the videos better to make them as consistently entertaining as possible. I also have trouble trying to talk on the fly at the same time as I'm thinking and playing a game. So, I think I'm going to try to quit stressing about my content so much while I'm recording, and go back and get the best or most relevant footage, and add the audio in after the video itself is finished. If I do that right, and match the game audio volume with my commentary volume, do you think that would help or hurt my entertainment/production value and viewer retention?

 

[ShaunM]

I think scripted videos are much better.

When I had a gaming channel I used to record the footage and then over dub it before rendering.

 

[Malachi Vargas]

I do gameplay videos, mostly just a Minecraft series so far, and I have great video ideas, but need to refine/edit the videos better to make them as consistently entertaining as possible. I also have trouble trying to talk on the fly at the same time as I'm thinking and playing a game. So, I think I'm going to try to quit stressing about my content so much while I'm recording, and go back and get the best or most relevant footage, and add the audio in after the video itself is finished. If I do that right, and match the game audio volume with my commentary volume, do you think that would help or hurt my entertainment/production value and viewer retention?

Hey JSHendrickson!

It would only help! You'd be different from all the other channels so you will stand out.

I would suggest taking time to make a really funny script because it could separate a really good video to a mediocre one. Try and learn from a gamer who does scripts over gameplay.

My favorite is the Angry Video Game Nerd. He works hard to make those videos and they are different from all the other gameplay videos. If you can make a script as funny as his you will be successful!

-Malachi