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This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey are sharing what they are currently working on in terms of livestreams, podcasts, videos, newsletters and content creation generally. We also want to hear from YOU! What cool things are you creating? What are you building? What tools are you using? What's working well? What could be improved? Let's talk about it. #Live...

We're talking about our favourite OBS Studio plugins and scripts this week on The Video and Livestreaming Show. The great thing about OBS Studio being free and open source software is that there's a community of developers building things to extend its basic functionality. What are OBS Studio plugins? What are OBS Studio Scripts? How do you install them? What plugins and scripts do Sam and...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're talking all about YouTube features. Let's unpack: * YouTube Shorts * YouTube Live * Videos (VODs) * Channel Optimization Join us! #YouTube #YouTubeShorts #ChannelOptimization --- Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming, we're talking all things LinkedIn with Michelle J Raymond. We'll talk about: * LinkedIn Live * Showing up on camera * Branding and rebranding * YouTube * Company pages Michelle J Raymond is the founder of B2B Growth Co, a LinkedIn pages expert, and the co-author of Business Gold: Build Awareness, Authority and Advantage with LinkedIn Company Pages...

The 59 Second Challenge: This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're looking at how you can make the process of creating short form vertical video more efficient, require less editing and be more fun! 1. Get Concise: You're not writing a novel, you need to be focused and concise. 2. Use a timer: Practice hitting your points within 59 seconds. 3. OBS Studio and Aitum Vertical — a m...

Got questions about Livestreaming? This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey will be answering YOUR livestreaming questions. Let's talk about: * Livestreaming generally * StreamYard * Restream * OBS Studio Add your questions to the video comments or ask us live! JOIN US LIVE FRIDAYS AT 4PM PST ON https://www.youtube.com/samproof/live NEW EPISODES RELEASE MONDAYS

Join us for an in-depth exploration of video creation, from the spark of an idea to successful promotion. Learn the secrets to crafting compelling content that captivates your audience and drives growth. Knowing where to start with a video project can be overwhelming, so let's talk about some of the things you want to consider as you go from thinking up that initial idea to recording your vide...

Would you like to change how you appear on any application on your computer that supports the use of a webcam? Would you like to add branding elements such as colours, logos, promotional images and calls to action (website URLs and QR Codes) inside your video frame? What if I told you that you could do this with a piece of free and open source software? This week on The Video and Livestreaming Sho...

This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey are talking all about using StreamYard for presentations. Whether you're hosting a town hall style meeting, demonstrating a product or doing software walk throughs, StreamYard can be a great way of reaching your audience. Let's talk about: * Why you might want to use StreamYard * Scheduling an event with multiple desti...

Whether it's a video meeting, a podcast or a live show, if you are in front of a camera you want to show up well. This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey will talk about the things you can do to look (and feel) better on camera. * Camera position and angle * Lighting * Backgrounds * Using the OBS Studio Virtual Camera Join us! #LearnLivestreaming #VideoMeetings...

THIS WAY UP: This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're talking all about Vertical Video. What are the opportunities of Vertical Video? What do you need to consider? How can you best leverage this format for YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels? #VerticalVideo #YouTubeShorts #Video Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitt...

One of the keys to consistent content production is not reinventing the wheel every single time. It helps to have a workflow. This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show we take a look at the importance of having a video workflow and how you might improve your own. Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteaval...

What we wished we knew when we started livestreaming. This week on The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey want to help you learn from their early mistakes. We look at some of the things we wished we knew when we got started including: * Livestreaming gear * Livestreaming software * Audience Interaction * Repurposing your content Join us! Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: htt...

Do you chase the latest trends or stick to timeless content that sells? Sam and John tackle this big question on The Video and Livestreaming Show. They'll break down the pros and cons of chasing viral trends versus building evergreen content that stands the test of time. You'll learn: • A framework for evaluating if a trend is worth chasing or bypassing • How to put your own spin on trendi...

🎥🔴 Hey everyone, it's that time again! Join me and John Lacey today on "Stream On: The Video and Livestreaming Show" at 4pm PST. We're diving into the magical world of #OBSStudio, your ultimate companion in the land of livestreaming and video recording! 🚀🎬 🤔 Why choose OBS Studio? 🛠️ Step-by-step installation guide 🖼️ Mastering scenes and collections 🔊 Nailing the audio gam...

In this week's episode of The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey will take you behind the scenes to show how they create the content they create. Join our community of Live Stream and Video creators on Discord https://samproof.tv/discord * Podcast recording in Hindenburg Pro * Livestreaming with OBS Studio / Restream Studio / StreamYard * Video editing for long-form video a...

How do you build awareness and encourage people to show up to your livestream events? Join us as we unpack some ideas on The Video and Livestreaming Show. #LearnLivestreaming #Livestreaming #SocialMedia

Video can be daunting and expensive, so as a beginner, will do you even start? In this episode of The Video and Livestreaming Show, we'll be talking about what beginners need to know when it comes to their gear. Join us!

Create a streamlined and professional streaming experience before you even start streaming with Checklists! In this episode of The Video and Livestreaming Show, Sam Proof and John Lacey will talk about producing your own livestreaming checklist. * Planning and scheduling * Promotion * Going Live * After The Show It's easy to think it's just a matter of hitting the GO LIVE button, but the t...

Let's take a look at how you can use Restream Studio to do a live show, whether audio or video. We will look at: * Scheduling an event * Going live * Recording * Branding options inside Restream Studio * Editing, remixing, and repurposing your recordings Join us LIVE every Friday at 4pm PST on https://www.youtube.com/samproof/live

We'll be answering your OBS Studio questions this week on The Video and Livestreaming Show. Got questions? Leave a comment wherever you're seeing this or join us live to ask it in person. Some of the questions we have already received are: 1. How can I bring in a remote guest into OBS Studio? 2. How can I stream to Kick from OBS Studio? 3. Can I run OBS Studio portably?

Video is a highly visual medium. So how can you make the most of this fact, while signaling to your audience who you are and what you're about? Visual Branding definitely holds an important place in your content creation. Join us as we explore: * Logos * Colours / Colors * Fonts and typography * Streaming Assets * Branding opportunities in StreamYard and Restream Studio * Video thumbnail desig...

Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://restre.am/ANIm We're talking all about the Elgato Stream Deck this week and how it can transform your livestreaming, content creation and general productivity. We'll look at: * The Elgato Stream Deck family of products * Which ones Sam and John use * What you can use a Stream Deck for * Keyboard Shortcuts * The Elgato Stream Deck sto...

You've no doubt made some great things as part of your content creation, and it can be really tempting to post those things once and keep making new things. But this week on The Video and Livestreaming Show we want to encourage you to think about repurposing and remixing your content. Get the most out of the content you've already created, revisit your core ideas and principles, and avoid...

How can charities, fundraisers, and non-profits utilize the power of video and livestreaming? That's what we're talking about in this week's Video and Livestreaming Show. We'll also be looking at how Sam and Amanda use video and livestreaming to support the work of foster kitten operation Cute Avalanche. #Livestreaming #Nonprofit #Video find more http://samproof.tv