This can involve swapping between both sides based on the pace of a team or which segment of the round is occurring. ”Īn observer’s goal is to consistently find the most exciting part of the match.
“When 5 Ts are pushing one CT, I could keep trying to guess which one is going to get the kill, but the better guess is to go on. For example, in a 1v2 I’m almost always going to put the camera on the one person, because he’s always more likely to do something more impressive or pull off a clutch,” Heather advises. “There’re definitely a few rules of thumb. The level of involvement and prior knowledge required to reach the top might seem daunting, but Heather is quick to offer some basic tips to improve your observing significantly. Photo credit: Heather 'sapphiRe' Garozzo Rules of thumb To the audience we want it to look like one complete package, not a bunch of different people.” It really helps to get to know their style. “Semmler likes to cover how many players lived or died on previous rounds so I need to dig into the scoreboard and damage done on players. “Sadokist likes to call things out that he wants to talk about, so I have to queue those up for him on the main screen,” Heather gives as an example. I’m seeing these guys every other weekend so I get to know them and build up a chemistry.” I’m fortunate enough that I get to travel to a lot of different events. They’re the narrators and I’m directing for them. “If you don’t have a good observer, the talented casters are going to be unable to do their job. “I have to work very closely with ” says Heather. Working in tandem over a number of tournaments, Heather has built up a rapport with CS:GO’s top casting talent, and is able to adapt her style to suit them. During a match, casters are often in direct communication with the observation team, making requests for specific viewpoints or statistics. Another key part of an observer’s work is to compliment the casters. This knowledge extends beyond those competing to the external talent. Photo credit: Helena Kristiansson/ESL Caster relationships I think it really makes a difference for me, it allows me to be more reactive when I can anticipate the players.” Not Stewie-don’t switch off him because he’s probably going to do something crazy. “He’s typically known for pushing through smokes. “Another example is Stewie2K,” Heather adds. When I see KennyS’s dot on that particular spot and I know he has an AWP? I’m probably gonna switch to him if I see a T approaching.” We’re not just clicking round through players trying to find something. We’re watching the map most of the time, so we’re watching little dots on the radar. He likes to play these very aggressive angles on Dust2.
“I’d say what really sets me apart from the average observer is that, because I get to observe these guys so often, I know their style,” says Heather. Getting to know the players themselves is the real goal. Getting a grasp of which players are the main entry fraggers, AWPers and lurkers is just the beginning. A good knowledge of the scene is therefore a great boon. I’m telling the story of a round or the match.”Īnticipating the key moments in each round is no easy task, with players often spread across all corners of the map. My job is to direct the action in the game. Then there’s the in-game director which is the observer. “There’s a main director who’s telling people when to go in game, when to look at the team, the analyst's desk or the host. “An observer is essentially an in-game director for a match,” Heather says. I had the chance to speak with Heather ‘sapphiRe’ Garozzo, one of CS:GO’s most accomplished observers, on what the role entails. Experienced observers are few and far between, and as tournaments continue to expand, it’s a position increasingly in demand. With the onus on ensuring that the big plays are captured each round, the difference between a good and bad observer is not to be understated. When you’re watching an online stream, every viewpoint is chosen by them. By controlling the in-game camera, the observer decides which player perspectives or camera angles are broadcast during the match.
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