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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

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

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

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/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

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 --- 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 If you're showing up as "LinkedIn User" in Chat, you will need to adjust your settings. More information here: https://support.restream.io/en/articles/3953972-chat-shows-linkedin-user-instead-of-a-name

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 on YouTube, with features like channel pages and recommendations taking a few weeks to adjust. While creators can now upload longer Shorts, it is important to note that using copyrighted music or visual content in Shorts exceeding 60 seconds will result in the video being blocked. AI Generated

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://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

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 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

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

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 #Livestreaming #Branding --- 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

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 with AI? And do you test different thumbnails? Let's take some deep collective breaths together and try to unpack some of these and other mysteries on The Video and Livestreaming Show. Join us! #VideoThumbnails #Thumbnails #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

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-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

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 regroup. In this episode of The Video and Livestreaming Show, we're reflecting on where we've been, what's happened, what's working, and what isn't, and what we'd like to do next. Join us! We'd love to hear about your wins, challenges and goals too. #ContentCreator #ContentCreation #Goals --- 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 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard (and support our stream): https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4861263028158464

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: * What is Mix It Up? * Chat Commands * Timers * Events Join us! #ChatCommands #ChatBots #MixItUp --- 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 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard (and support our stream): https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4861263028158464

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 your content: -- Change format -- From long to short (or vice versa) * RESURFACE your content: -- Some platforms offer a short life cycle for your uploads. Can you resurface something? Join us to discuss all this and more. #Repurpose #Remix #ContentCreators --- 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 If you're showing up as "LinkedIn User" in StreamYard chat, you will need to adjust your settings. More information here: https://support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/8443942976404-LinkedIn-Comments Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard (and support our stream): https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4861263028158464