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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December 16, 2024Episode 9757 min
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
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December 12, 2024Episode 961 hr 13 min
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
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Build A Presentation Muscle Podcast: https://johnlacey.com/build-a-presentation-muscle/
Just Kitten Around Podcast: https://cuteavalanche.com/just-kitten-around-podcast/
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November 11, 2024Episode 951 hr 1 min
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!
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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
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Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord
October 30, 2024Episode 9458 min
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
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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
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Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord
October 28, 2024Episode 9351 min
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!
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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
October 23, 2024Episode 9258 min
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
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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
October 21, 2024Episode 9146 min
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
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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
October 16, 2024Episode 9057 min
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
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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
October 14, 2024Episode 891 hr 0 min
Video Editing: Cuts, Transitions and Effects!
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
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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
October 9, 2024Episode 8854 min
Bring Stream Comments into OBS Studio | Social Stream Ninja
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 Ninja: https://docs.vdo.ninja/steves-helper-apps/social-stream-ninja
Join us!
#OBS #OBSStudio #Livestreaming
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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/
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Join Sam Proof's Discord channel: https://samproof.tv/discord
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