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A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space or sporting |
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occasion, is almost accompanied by the thoughts of a |
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commentator. This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, or |
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on radio. The technique involved differs between the two media, |
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with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and because |
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of the of visual information. TV commentators do not need to paint |
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a picture for their audience; instead their various should add to the |
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images that are already there. There will sometimes be silences and pauses |
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in TV commentary, although these are becoming increasingly rare. Both types of |
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commentator should try to be informative, but should avoid sounding . |
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In sports commentary, and impartiality to both sides is vital, but |
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spontaneity and are valued by those watching or listening. Sports |
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commentators usually broadcast live in an essentially unscripted way, |
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although they may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports |
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statistics. Because of the nature of live events, thorough |
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preparation in advance is vital. The internet has helped enormously with |
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this aspect of the job. Anyone interested in becoming a commentator |
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should have excellent organisational skills, the willingness to work |
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hours and a strong voice. |
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