jordanlaidler
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Hi all I'm making this thread not because I'm making a gaming community/organisation but because I've been successful within the scene and would like to give advice to those interested.
So you're wanting to start your own gaming brand, now what you need to take in mind is you wont be able to do it with no finance, and you also wont be able to do it if you give up easy. It is not at all easy to set up a popular gaming brand like OpTic, Envy, Epsilon, Prophecy etc but it is possible. Gaming is one of the fastest growing communities in the world so you're not short of audience or market, but if you're short on cash look for an investor because you're going to need money, even just a youtube team will need money from the start so below is a list of what you will/should get:
1. Professional Logo - You get so many organisations/clans/communities ripping of logo's found on google or already used, DO NOT use other companies or teams logo's as this could kick you in the a** in the future. Go to a professional designer/Graphic artist and price them up and also check there portfolio with an original professional logo you will stand out to other gaming organisations.
2. Get an Intro - This is even more important to youtube teams, but even for competitive organisations and teams this is vital, a professional Intro can mean so much and help allot. When uploading media to your channel you want to brand it so companies and viewers see your professionalism, this therefore could attract sponsors and fans. Do not use templates make sure your intro is original idea, go to professional Video FX artist for this, or if you know people then contact them. I have seen many people asking for free work, you can get free work which is good be this is almost impossible if you want to look good you're going to have to put the money in.
3. Website - This is important to show you're professionalism but don't use websites which are free like .webs, go and buy a domain and host, this will then attract you sponsors, and also along with buying this look for a web designer as the free website template may not look all that good. The website is vital to showing sponsors that you're legit and are committed to the organisations/community/team.
So the above is 3 most important things to buy, now you've done this it's time to sort out a team of players and to build an audience. First of don't just accept someone because they can record look at there previous work such as montages, and ask a bit about them. The other important thing to think of is quality of videos make sure they're High Definition, the audio equipment is to a good quality etc etc. create a team that are committed and don't be afraid to say no to people, you want the best you can get to make your brand go forward.
Now you have a team you may need an editor, find someone who has already done work this is going to cost you, but do you want to make an audience or do you just want to make videos? Paying for your edit will attract an audience, if I see a montage and the editing is really good I'll go ahead and subscribe for more of the same. Editing is a vital aspect it is the hidden art to productions, so make sure you get the correct editor for the job.
So you have an editor and team now time to build you social networking, make a twitter and facebook, start advertising (don't spam pages, forums etc) the bigger your following the more popular your brand, sponsors will want to look at these so before applying to sponsors make sure you have a good amount of followers, likes and subs. Then create a professional portfolio to email to sponsors your portfolio will need to include, who the brand is, what your aim is, your staff and team information, social network links, contact information etc. A portfolio of good quality will stand out over people just emailing in.
I hope this has helped, I'm willing to give advice to people who need it and help out where I can with gaming teams, but I'm apart of an eSports organisation as a manager so please understand I wont have that much time,
Thanks
Jordan
So you're wanting to start your own gaming brand, now what you need to take in mind is you wont be able to do it with no finance, and you also wont be able to do it if you give up easy. It is not at all easy to set up a popular gaming brand like OpTic, Envy, Epsilon, Prophecy etc but it is possible. Gaming is one of the fastest growing communities in the world so you're not short of audience or market, but if you're short on cash look for an investor because you're going to need money, even just a youtube team will need money from the start so below is a list of what you will/should get:
1. Professional Logo - You get so many organisations/clans/communities ripping of logo's found on google or already used, DO NOT use other companies or teams logo's as this could kick you in the a** in the future. Go to a professional designer/Graphic artist and price them up and also check there portfolio with an original professional logo you will stand out to other gaming organisations.
2. Get an Intro - This is even more important to youtube teams, but even for competitive organisations and teams this is vital, a professional Intro can mean so much and help allot. When uploading media to your channel you want to brand it so companies and viewers see your professionalism, this therefore could attract sponsors and fans. Do not use templates make sure your intro is original idea, go to professional Video FX artist for this, or if you know people then contact them. I have seen many people asking for free work, you can get free work which is good be this is almost impossible if you want to look good you're going to have to put the money in.
3. Website - This is important to show you're professionalism but don't use websites which are free like .webs, go and buy a domain and host, this will then attract you sponsors, and also along with buying this look for a web designer as the free website template may not look all that good. The website is vital to showing sponsors that you're legit and are committed to the organisations/community/team.
So the above is 3 most important things to buy, now you've done this it's time to sort out a team of players and to build an audience. First of don't just accept someone because they can record look at there previous work such as montages, and ask a bit about them. The other important thing to think of is quality of videos make sure they're High Definition, the audio equipment is to a good quality etc etc. create a team that are committed and don't be afraid to say no to people, you want the best you can get to make your brand go forward.
Now you have a team you may need an editor, find someone who has already done work this is going to cost you, but do you want to make an audience or do you just want to make videos? Paying for your edit will attract an audience, if I see a montage and the editing is really good I'll go ahead and subscribe for more of the same. Editing is a vital aspect it is the hidden art to productions, so make sure you get the correct editor for the job.
So you have an editor and team now time to build you social networking, make a twitter and facebook, start advertising (don't spam pages, forums etc) the bigger your following the more popular your brand, sponsors will want to look at these so before applying to sponsors make sure you have a good amount of followers, likes and subs. Then create a professional portfolio to email to sponsors your portfolio will need to include, who the brand is, what your aim is, your staff and team information, social network links, contact information etc. A portfolio of good quality will stand out over people just emailing in.
I hope this has helped, I'm willing to give advice to people who need it and help out where I can with gaming teams, but I'm apart of an eSports organisation as a manager so please understand I wont have that much time,
Thanks
Jordan
