Audio Hiring Thread

[bluedot]

Okie dokie guys and gals, you know how this works by now so I will keep it short. We're looking for some audio commentators to fill out our roster after some recent departures. If you've got the time to record one audio ever two weeks you can apply by:

- Picking a game in the WCReplays database (current patch only),
- Recording a sample commentary that's no longer than 3 minutes, and
- Sending it to us in an e-mail at applications@wcreplays.com, with a link to the game you covered. Make sure to include "audio application" in the subject line of your e-mail!

That's it.

Please, in the name of all things sacred, follow the few instructions here. It will really hurt your chances if you don't. We will accept applications for week or so and will get in touch with the folks who we want to hear more from. If you have questions post away, and either myself or SystemShark will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

[Joseki]

Already sent mine to SShark =O

[shoozer]

How do you apply when the application period for this is over? Like if you don't plan on applying now, but may want to apply later.

[Hatchepsut]

Ok maybe this is stupid but how do I cover a game in 3 minutes ??? I cover it in general or like the first 3 mins ? lol

[Joseki]

What I did for my little clip was talk about tower rushing elf on Echo isles. Just a little description, or little portion of something that you would normally talk about in a game.

I think the part about "picking a game" is a little unnecessary, especially because 3 minutes of talking is like 1/3 of what I talk about before I even unpause a game.

[Hatchepsut]

Right, that makes sense. Thanks ! Off to recording :P

[rt3378]

i just hope that there is a future speierg or phreak in here

[doomdude21]

Yeaph, i'm your man..

Prepare for the best ACer you'll ever need to hear.. DoomDude21 (Coming Soon)

[bluedot]

What I did for my little clip was talk about tower rushing elf on Echo isles. Just a little description, or little portion of something that you would normally talk about in a game.

I think the part about "picking a game" is a little unnecessary, especially because 3 minutes of talking is like 1/3 of what I talk about before I even unpause a game.

I will make sure to consult you next time I foolishly think of drawing on my several years of experience doing this stuff. ZING (just kidding)

But really, anyone with any experience can tell whether someone is good or bad within a minute -- which we have done before -- and it's often telling which segment a person chooses in that minute. If you have only one minute, pick an important minute in the game to discuss. This will showcase your analytical skills at the same time as you display your commentating skills. Plus, forcing someone to say something meaningful really seperates the shoutcasters from the commentators.

[JokerZ]

Im gonna apply I think, possibly for fun more than anything, but hey thats what it all comes down to in the end.

Good luck and I hope the new future Audio Staff can bring us some great content!

[Joseki]

Sorry sir. I was in no way questioning your experiance in "doing this stuff". I was just throwing in two cents about what I think. I apologize.

And about that whole 2nd bit, I agree. If I am not interested in someone after 2-3 minutes, I generally just stop listening to them.

[blynk182]

Sorry sir. I was in no way questioning your experiance in "doing this stuff". I was just throwing in two cents about what I think. I apologize.

And about that whole 2nd bit, I agree. If I am not interested in someone after 2-3 minutes, I generally just stop listening to them.
You forgot to </kissass> (for a nice html joke)

[Joseki]

I like to believe respect is different than kissing ass ^^

[Vex.Marquise]

hi there

[Mad_Madness]

Yeaph, i'm your man..

Prepare for the best ACer you'll ever need to hear.. DoomDude21 (Coming Soon)

Please no :(

[Moonflamen]

Its not about Covering an entire game, What you want is to pic the best 3 Min segement from your audio, and say really what does this 3 minutes have that Someone elses wont. DO you know what your talking about, do you sound confident, were you hysterically laughing at your own joke. Its all good

[RedRagToAnOrc]

DO you know what your talking about, do you sound confident, were you hysterically laughing at your own joke. Its all good

It's not. Laughing hysterically for three minutes is what you do once you get hired, not when you're trying to get hired.

[Orange]

If we're sexy does that give us a better shot of being on staff?

EDIT: Nvm, you guys hired phreak, I forgot.

[Joseki]

whelp, my submission is in, GL to everyone else.

[Elf.Lord]

I suggest Quethree as an audio commentator, although he's traveling and will be back only next week....

[Idioteque]

You forgot to </kissass> (for a nice html joke)

hah

[Joseki]

I suggest Quethree as an audio commentator, although he's traveling and will be back only next week....

I was unaware quethree ever did audio commentaries.

[OoP.Sundown]

Please, i beg of you people, hire a HUMAN ACer... we need them, bad, very bad :)

[Ignite_24]

They most likely will hire Joseki and he is a Human AC'er. :)

[shoozer]

Please, i beg of you people, hire a HUMAN ACer... we need them, bad, very bad :)
Joseki.

[Elf.Lord]

How many spots we have for AC'ers?

[shoozer]

Question - Can you resend an application if you have a better sample audio commentary?

EDIT - I'm asking this cause my application audio could've been much better. I relistened to it and I had some doubts. Then I rerecorded another, and found out what I didn't like about the first one.

[bluedot]

Hey guys, I'm going to make a front page post about this but I wanted to put it here as soon as possible. We're in the middle of an e-mail probelm so if you want to send in an application, send it to wcraudio@gmail.com. Also, take this as an opportunity to change your audio submission if you would like to. Sorry for the hassle :(

[JokerZ]

Resending, thanks for the headsup.

[bluedot]

Another update: the WCR e-mail box is back up and running. However, and this is really important, if you submitted an audio to applications@wcreplays.com, you must re-submit the audio. It was erased along the way and we don't have it. You can send it either to applications@wcreplays.com or wcraudio@gmail.com, we'll be checking both.

We're going to keep accepting for a few more days, maybe a week or so, so that everyone has a chance to get his application in.

[SySShark]

Just another update - we are currently reviewing all of the applicants and I've noticed that a few of you are not keeping to the 3min rule - which is a shame because we're passing you over because of that; even if you show some talent. So please stick to 3min's and under. We are NOT looking for a full length audio at this point in the application process. We just need to hear you speak, see how you present points, and follow criteria ;-) No need to discuss the "3min rule" in the audio sample either. As far as just sending in 'cuts' of past audios - thats fine if you think its the best work you can produce; I'd rather hear you discuss a favorite segment of a replay and why you liked it - demonstrate your 'style' of audio commentating.

*edit*
Just to reiterate - again - Its not necessary to mention that "i only have 3 mins to record this" during the AC. Some of the samples we've received, the potential commentator spends the first minute discussing the time constraints.. waste.

[AbstraKt]

Mines was 3:05 :( is that ok?

[SySShark]

Thats not too bad; I'm talking about the ones that go 4-10+ mins.

[EnmityOwnsDotA]

Which program do we use to do audios?

[bluedot]

Which program do we use to do audios?

One good program is Audacity. It's free to get and easy as hell to use.

[ffa.smerbeck]

Hold the phones, lemme get mine in.

How long will this be open for?

[kornuletz]

i have a simple question: what software do you use/recommend to record the audio commentaries?

[ffa.smerbeck]

Look 2 comments up... Well 3 now.

[Fray]

i have a simple question: what software do you use/recommend to record the audio commentaries?


One good program is Audacity. It's free to get and easy as hell to use.

ftw.

[Ignite_24]

Uggh the suspense is killing me...

Are you guys still reviewing the samples?

[BoX]

mr nathan fray your live journal is not loading sir

[JokerZ]

Uggh the suspense is killing me...

Are you guys still reviewing the samples?

I think all of the 3 mins samples have been reviewed now and the people who have progressed to the next stage have been contacted. However, I guess it depends when you submitted, they may have just not got round to reviewing yours yet.

[Joseki]

I belive JokerZ- is right on this one. =)

[Ignite_24]

I think all of the 3 mins samples have been reviewed now and the people who have progressed to the next stage have been contacted. However, I guess it depends when you submitted, they may have just not got round to reviewing yours yet.

Oh I didn't submit one...I'm just waiting for them to announce it cause I'm 99% sure Joseki will get a spot= more audios now lol.

[SySShark]

I just wanted to thank everyone who sent in applications. We have brought on 3 new trial audio commentators and they will make themselves known very soon! although this means there isn't any more official hirings going on; feel free to continue to submit samples and create member audio commentaries. The first place we look when we need to bring on new people is the member AC section of our website and it can be a good place to practice and get critiques from your peers.

[PopaSmurf]

yay joseki ftw !! make us human players proud =]

[JokerZ]

Joseki and Orange are two of the commentators, not sure who the third is yet though. Guess we'll have to wait and see. Good luck to you all! =)

[AbstraKt]

i hope one of them covers NE.

[Ignite_24]

yay joseki ftw !! make us human players proud =]
Yeah finally! Congrats on the new job! Good luck Joseki. NEW AUDIOS PLZ. lol

Off topic: Congrats to Popa for the replay staff spot also.

Humans PONE! lol

[PopaSmurf]

Yeah finally! Congrats on the new job! Good luck Joseki. NEW AUDIOS PLZ. lol

Off topic: Congrats to Popa for the replay staff spot also.

Humans PONE! lol
ty sir. =]

[ffa.smerbeck]

Ahh damn missed everything.

Sigh, well GL to you guys can't wait to hear the stuff!

[bluedot]

Work is out already but just to make it official, the second round of tryouts is over and the people who were selected have been brought on staff. If you're curious about the weaknesses in your application I'd be happy to let you know my opinions if you PM me. Just make sure you give me enough info in the PM to associate you with your application file if your member name isn't on it.

Thanks to everyone who applied. And to the folks who might be feeling a bit let down that they didn't get in, I just want to mention that ever since I began working with the audio department oh-so long ago, Orange has applied every time we opened hiring and his persistence and positive attitude on the forums were really a great benefit to his application.

[ConciliatoR]

Hey guys!

My computer has been a little fucked up lately, but it's fixed now, this meant, that i was told about the applications a little late, when do you stop reviewing them? i really hope you will take your time, to listen to mine...

Khazal / ConciliatoR

[SySShark]

We always review the audios/samples - but were not currently looking for anymore new hires at the moment.

[Joseki]

Basically your best shot is to make member audios and post them in the member audio section. Eventually you will get recongnized or have another chance to apply.