Stream On: Video and LiveStreaming Tips

There are a heap of different ways to achieve any given goal. The trick, in some ways, is finding the approach that will work for you. Workflows are as individual as people. And there's bound to be a heap of trial and error (or trial and learning) along the way. We decided to take stock of some of the things that we have tried in the past and let go off. Much of this is about simplifying your life...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we'll be sharing our best OBS Studio Tips and Tricks. And we want to hear yours as well. Join us! #OBS #OBSStudio #Livestreaming --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around-podcast/ John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnliv...

There are a lot of different ways of achieving anything online, and livestreaming is no exception. In a lot of ways the trick is finding out what works FOR YOU. But there are many different options to explore. Let's think about the different options you can explore and how to evaluate them. * Rode Video: When might you like to use it? Things to consider? * Browser based options * Stand alone softw...

This week marks the 100th episode of The Video and Livestreaming Show, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on how the show has changed and what we have learnt along the way. Let's talk about: * Origins * Technology * Mindset * The future Join us! #Livestream #Livestreaming #Video --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Ki...

Join us live as we dive into the world of video and livestreaming! From tips on using OBS Studio to Q&A sessions, this is your chance to master the art of video creation. Don't miss out! 🎤 #Video #Livestreaming #OBSStudio #Q&A This week on the show we'll be answering even MORE of your video and livestreaming questions. Join us live to ask your questions or watch the replay afterwards. * H...

Are you a live streamer or podcaster looking to improve your workflow and make your content more engaging? This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we’re diving into two essential OBS Studio plugins that will take your streams to the next level! * Advanced Scene Switcher: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/advanced-scene-switcher.395/ * Closed Captioning via Google Speech Recognition: \...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're looking at one of our favourite devices, the Elgato Stream Deck. Don't have a Stream Deck device? Let's talk about Stream Deck Mobile (6 buttons free). Let's look at our favourite Stream Deck plugins for presenting and streaming and more! Join us! For links and more information about the Stream Deck plugins discussed today: https://johnlacey.com...

Being a content creator can be tough. It requires dedication, time and energy. You need to manage your expectations, not compare yourself too much to others, and keep showing up and learning and improving. On this episode The Video and Livestreaming Show, let's talk about staying sane as a content creator! #ContentCreator #YouTuber #MentalHealth --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://joh...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, let's take a look at some of the video editing options available to you in most video editing software. Let's talk about: * Cuts * Transitions * Effects Join us! #VideoEditing #VideoEffects #VideoTransitions --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're talking all about Social Stream Ninja which is a (browser) plugin that lets you bring comments into OBS Studio and much much more! What is Social Stream Ninja? How do you download and install it? Adding docks and browser sources to OBS Studio Exploring fun features like Emote Walls, Hype Meter, Graphical Poll and more! Download Social Stream Nin...

YouTube is expanding its Shorts feature by increasing the maximum length of Shorts videos from 60 seconds to 3 minutes, beginning on October 15th, 2024. The update will allow creators to upload longer Shorts, which will be eligible for monetization through ads revenue sharing if they are part of the YouTube Partner Program. The update will also impact how longer Shorts are discovered and displayed...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we'll be answering YOUR video and livestreaming questions! Got a question? Let's talk about it. Join us! #Livestreaming #Video #ContentCreation --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around-podcast/ John on YouTube: https://ww...

Let's talk about designing a scene collection in OBS Studio for a solo stream. * Start and End sequences * Solo Scene (You on camera) * Screen Share * Technical Difficulties / Be Right Back (BRB) / Away From Keyboard (AFK) Sam and John will talk about their different approaches to these and some of their favourite plugins as well. Join us! #OBS #OBSStudio #Livestreaming --- Build A Presentatio...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're looking at how what's new with OBS Studio. What's new in OBS Studio 30.2.2? What should you think about before upgrading? Are your plugins compatible? Join us! #OBS #OBSStudio #Livestreaming --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-present... Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kit...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we are joined by very special guest Tanya Smith from Stream Like A Boss TV and Get Noticed With Video. Join us as we discuss: * Livestream branding * Workflows and Systems * Showing up on camera, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@TanyaSmith Discover your LIVE vibe with Tanya's handy quiz: https://quiz.streamlikeaboss.tv/ #StreamLikeABoss #Livestr...

Is creating video thumbnails starting to get on your nerves? "How many different ways can you put one or two people in a video frame, with some text, and create some intrigue?" I hear someone ask. And by someone, I mean myself (John). Do you design from scratch? Do you reach for a handy template? Do you trust the video gods to select an interesting frame from your video? Do you wrangle w...

This week on The Video and Livestream Show, we're looking at how you can use IFTTT (If This, Then That) to add extra automation to your livestream. This week we'll focus on YouTube and Social Media integrations. Join us! Try IFTTT today for free using my affiliate linkhttps://ifttt.com/join?ref=nzk3mty --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-musc...

Well, it happened. It's officially July. Where has 2024 gone? The truth is content creation requires a lot of creators in terms of time, energy, money and effort. Life has a habit of sneaking up on each and every one of us. Sometimes the optimism of New Years Resolutions doesn't quite make it out of January alive. So what now? Well, it's a good opportunity to take stock, reflect and re...

If you stream on YouTube, Twitch or Trovo the MixItUp app chatbot is a power house of tools that will save your time, increase your streams interactivity and help in a million other ways This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam will be talking all about how you can add extra dimension to your live stream projects through the use of chat bot commands using Mix It Up. Let's explore: *...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show we're talking about opportunities to reuse, repurpose, remix and reshare your content, to do more without recreating the wheel (or starting with a blank page, or whatever other cliche you'd insert here). * REFRAME your content: -- Global versus specific -- Why versus how -- Abstract versus concrete -- Technical versus thematic * REPURPOSE / MIX...

Whether you're providing feedback to a coworker, demonstrating how to do things or doing full blown software tutorials, the ability to share your screen can be incredibly useful. This week on The Video and Livestreaming, we're looking at some of the things you might want to keep in mind while you're sharing your screen, and some of the methods you might like to use to do it. 1. Screen...

This week we'll be talking about and hopefully answering YOUR video and livestreaming questions. Got a question? Add it to the comments and/or join us live. * What's the difference between OBS Studio and VMix? * How do I choose software? * What's new in Techsmith Camtasia 2024? Join us! #Video #Livestream #Livestreaming --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/bui...

When it comes to video, it's important to consider not just the focal point talent (likely YOU) but also what's behind you. Does it complement you, or does it compete with you? Is it adding to the viewer experience, or distracting people? There are all kinds of options from physical staged set to green screens, blurred backgrounds and virtual backgrounds. This week on The Video and Livestr...

YouTube has so many features and opportunities that it can be quite hard sometimes to keep up, and know what you actually have access to. We don't want to overwhelm you, or give you more things to do, but I thought it might be a good opportunity to give an overview of what YouTube can actually support you with as a content creator. Let's talk about: * Videos * Channels * Playlists * Commun...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we'll be taking a look at another 4 of our favourite OBS Studio Plugins (including the MOVE plugin). What is OBS Studio anyway? OBS Studio is free and open source software for local video recording, livestreaming and improving how you show up on web camera. Because the "O" in OBS stands for Open, it means there's a community of devel...