Stream On: Video and LiveStreaming Tips

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Stream On: Video and LiveStreaming Tips

John Lacey and Sam Proof have been content creators and live streamers for longer than some of today's popular platforms have even existed (I'm looking at you Youtube). Join us every week for tips and discussions on best practices, where the tech is going and how to improve your live broadcasts.

  1. 12/16/2024

    Is Holding On to OLD Video Strategies Killing Your Growth?

    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 and minimising your stress levels. Join us! #Video #Livestreaming #CotentCreation --- 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/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    57 min

  2. 12/12/2024

    OBS Tips and Tricks

    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/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    1h 13m

  3. 11/11/2024

    Go Live: Different Approaches to livestreaming | Hardware? Software? Rode Video? 👀

    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 software * Streaming from your phone Let's talk about it. Join us! --- 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/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    1h 1m

  4. 10/30/2024

    100th Episode: What We Learned!

    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 Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around-podcast/ John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    59 min

  5. 10/28/2024

    Mastering the Art of Video and Livestreaming 🎤

    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. * How can I manage my streaming software and my guests on one screen? * How can I work with PowerPoint Slides in a presentation? * How does the Voice Sync feature on the Elgato Prompter work? Join us for this and more! --- 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/@LearnLivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SamProof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    51 min
  6. OBS Advanced Scene Switcher and Closed Captions

    10/23/2024

    OBS Advanced Scene Switcher and Closed Captions

    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: \ https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/closed-captioning-via-google-speech-recognition.833/ Sam will talk about how you can switch scenes with macros and many different options. John will talk about how you can create Closed or Open captions within your OBS Studio recordings and streams. Want to learn even more about how to master OBS Studio? Check out my tutorials: Beginner's Guide to Timed Macros in OBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hy4Go-b3Gw Creating Daisy Chains with Advanced Scene Switcher (coming soon - watch my channel) Both of these videos break down the Advanced Scene Switcher plugin, giving you practical use cases, like automating scene changes based on conditions (great for podcasts, interviews, or live events), and using macros to simplify transitions for a smoother viewer experience. So whether you're streaming on Twitch, YouTube, or any other platform, these tools will help you streamline your production and enhance your content! Join us to dive deeper into OBS and take your live streaming to the next level! 🚀 #OBS #OBSStudio #LiveStreaming #SceneSwitcher #ClosedCaptioning --- 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/@LearnLivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SamProof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    59 min
  7. Want to Level Up Your Streams? Elgato Stream Deck Plugins You Need!

    10/21/2024

    Want to Level Up Your Streams? Elgato Stream Deck Plugins You Need!

    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/streamdeckplugins #ElgatoStreamDeck #StreamDeck #StreamDeckPlugins --- 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/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    46 min

  8. 10/16/2024

    How to avoid Burn Out as a Content Creator 🤯😵‍💫😩🔥 Managing mental health and expectations

    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://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/ Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around-podcast/ John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnlivestreaming John on LinkedIn: https://johnlacey.com/linkedin Learn OBS Studio newsletter: https://johnlacey.com/obsnews/ Sam on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samproof Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord

    58 min
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John Lacey and Sam Proof have been content creators and live streamers for longer than some of today's popular platforms have even existed (I'm looking at you Youtube). Join us every week for tips and discussions on best practices, where the tech is going and how to improve your live broadcasts.

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