LOL. What an insanely ridiculous hangup and critique.here is a free mini tip ccdg: there is no need to say everyones name (and often their full name) on every single shot. over the course of a 40 minute video you are saying names over 200 times. it is meaningless noise, unprofessional, annoying, and easily remedied.
here is a free mini tip ccdg: there is no need to say everyones name (and often their full name) on every single shot. over the course of a 40 minute video you are saying names over 200 times. it is meaningless noise, unprofessional, annoying, and easily remedied.
plenty of constructive criticism has been given that i think would vastly improve the ccdg commentating, but it always seems to fall on deaf ears, with the awful deflection of 'haters' and 'trolls'.
as for the argument of 'if you dont like it, dont watch it!!' and 'mute it!', well that is both irrational and ignorant.
ccdg does a good job and their hard work is much appreciated and i enjoy their videos. their work and the other crews that produce content are going a long way towards growing exposure for disc golf, and that is very commendable.
but to consider their videos to be unassailable, particularly the commentary, is not a good look and does nothing to improve their product.
blindly listening to fanboys that make illogical arguments cannot be good long term and stunts growth. but whatever, im sure i am just a 'hater'.
long live jomez productions.
I appreciate the effort that goes into covering, producing, and commenting on disc golf tournament coverage, and I may not be able to pick out a lot of technical things from watching the videos that are being posted, but I have some opinions that I feel compelled to share...in other words, Festivus is coming early this year.
First, I want to say thank you, to everyone that allows disc golf fans to watch the sport they love.
But it wouldn't be Festivus without the Airing of Grievances...
Sorry Central Coast Disc Golf...I am doing this for the potential 'I' see in you and the sport of Disc golf, but...
Am I the only one that is annoyed/disappointed in the way Ian, from CCDG, commentates?
1. I hate the whole... Ian:"Hey *insert person I'm in conversation with*" person:"yeah?" Ian:"Let's watch some disc golf." I am totally fine with him saying 'Let's watch some disc golf', but I am not okay with Ian basically asking if the other person is awake, despite already being in a conversation with the person. That is not a natural conversation/interaction.
2. I've gotten a little more used to the way he speaks, but I am still bothered by the tones/inflections he uses as if he is asking/proposing something often times when he speaks, no matter if it's a statement or question.
3. I also wish he spoke more professionally and didn't use or make up slang for various things. I want disc golf to be taken seriously, but I don't know if I would take it seriously from listening to Ian commentate. Too much fun is being had
4. I also don't think it's appealing to compare himself or his throws to those who are the professional disc golfers. I think it's okay to share how the course or a hole may be grueling after playing it, I don't want to hear the specifics of his throws or score, especially if he has a good one...that kind of downplays the skill level of the athletes competing.
Again, I am very thankful for all those who create disc golf content for those who enjoy watching, CCDG included. Keep it up! You guys will help grow the sport.
long live jomez productions.
plenty of constructive criticism has been given
Hi, I'm Derek one of the CCDG crew, and your opinion is fine, but here's a bit more understanding in response to your comments:
1. It's a tag line, that's all.
2. It's just his personality, if you don't like it, mute it, but he can't change himself. And unless we start really getting paid there's no motivation to change (other than self ambition to do better).
3. We're not paid, so we're having fun but being informative. I don't think any terms have ever been fabricated during commentary.
4. Have you seen pros throw in person? A lot of people (esp. Am's) haven't. There's a HUGE different in how hard and accurate a pro can throw and it doesn't translate well in videos. There's really no other way to make it relateable.
This job is much more time consuming than you'd think, it's a labor of love. Commentary is not easy. If you ever do give it a shot for yourself you'll understand. I assume that won't happen.