Launch Your Live

On this episode you will learn how to write a video script for your live show with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs. Writing a script doesn’t mean writing a word for word show, it means an outline or a run of show. Some of the steps you will want to take include:

1. Define your Scenes
2. Introduction
3. Topics
4. Guest Interviews
5. Reminders to your audience
6. Where can people learn more
7. Post show written content
8. Outro

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Do you know how to light your live streams so that you have the best lighting setup when broadcasting your live videos?

If you don't have enough light, the quality of your live stream can appear too dark. If you have too much light, your video can appear washed out.

On this episode, you will learn about different types of lights along with tips to help you achieve the best lighting setup for live streaming with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs.

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On this episode, you will learn how to improve your live stream audio so that you have good vocal variety and sound the best for your viewers with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs.

Poor audio, not live video quality, is a big reason why people stop watching your live streams.

We discuss different types of microphones, why you should reduce the background noise, the importance of wearing headphones, and much more.

Here are some of the 15 plus ways we discuss to improve your audio

1. Invest in good equipment
2. Preparation before you go live
3. Restart your computer and check internet before your start your live video
4. Move your smartphone away from your computer - consider putting it into airplane mode
5. Reduce the background noise, including background music
6. Mute the audio of browser tabs before you share them
7. Turn on “do not disturb” on your laptop or mobile device
8. Wear a headset can help eliminate feedback
9. Use the right type of microphone, and adjust your mic placement
10. Consider a pop filter for your microphone
11. Use the right type of attachment for your microphone
12. A boom arm can move your microphone off your desk area
13. Add acoustic panels to brighten the sound
14. Consider carpeting on your floor to help muffle sound 
15. Work to improve your audio 1% every time you go live

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Do you dress for success on your live video streams? Video can be a powerful way for you to deliver your message and capture your audience's attention, but you want to avoid being a distraction to your viewers. On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs will share what to wear when live streaming. 

What to wear when you are live streaming on Facebook Live, YouTube Live, LinkedIn Live and more.

1. Dress for success

2. Avoid designs with graphics or patterns

3. Wear solid colors

4. Watch out for the mirror effect when wearing logos

5. Pick colors that make you look flattering on live video

6. Wear clothing that does not conflict with your background

7. Make sure your clothing accommodates your live video equipment

8. Dress comfortably

9. Be mindful of reflections on glasses

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Do you practice good live streaming etiquette during your YouTube or Facebook Lives? Video can be a powerful way for you to deliver your message and capture your audience's attention. On this episode with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs, you will learn 17 live video etiquette tips to follow before you push that "go live" button.

Live streaming etiquette tips

1. Wear headphones

2. Use a good background

3. Use proper lighting

4. Prepare - review your material, ask good questions

5. Keep a clean onscreen appearance - what is on-camera

6. Provide a quality feed - restart computer, test Internet speedtest.net

7. Minimize distractions - people, notifications, sounds, etc

8. Respect people’s time - length of broadcast, start on-time

9. Don’t wait for everyone to arrive

10. Don’t beg for subscribers

11. Avoid being too "salesy"

12. Avoid tagging too many people 

13. Acknowledge guests - build rapport

14. Maintain good body language - make eye contact, smile, be aware of facial expressions

15. Watch what you say

16. Don’t dominate the conversation - keep comments brief

17. Thank people for their time

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We will discuss ways to help you overcome your fear of being on camera for live video. By focusing on these nine areas, you can reduce your stress levels and gain confidence in being on camera so that your live streams run smoothly. These are the areas that Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs will focus on during this episode.

1. Check your live streaming equipment ahead of time

2. Research your material

3. Practice

4. Keep your live video broadcast simple

5. Create short, focused videos

6. Maintain good contact with viewers

7. Watch your posture and hand placement

8. Make progress, not perfection

9. Don’t panic

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We will discuss the 3 areas where you can consider live streaming, the pros, and cons of each of these areas, to include the tools and limitations that each provides. Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs will also discuss how to go from Beginner to Advanced depending on your comfort level as a user when live streaming to these platforms.

Native to the platform- i.e., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram

Third-Party Tools - ECamm for Mac, StreamYard, Wirecast, Restream.io, and others

Self Hosted Platforms - Zoom, Vimeo, GoTo Meeting

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss 8 types of video backdrops you may want to consider for your live streaming show. What you have behind you has an impact on your show. You want your audience to focus on you and your content and not get distracted by your background.

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On this episode with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs, you will learn about live video tools and equipment to help you build a professional quality live video show.

Equipment is critical to the ability to have a successful live video show. It can be broken down into the following areas.

Device - smartphone, tablet, computer, or multiple devices

Internet - cell service, wifi, or Ethernet connection

Audio - microphone and quality are critical to success. Great audio can overcome average video

Video cameras - built-in cameras, webcams, or real cameras

Lighting - natural light, led lights, ring lights

Headphones - prevents feedback into your microphone

Backdrop - what is your background behind you

Software - go live natively on social platforms or use 3rd party tools

Batteries - backup when going live remotely

This can all be built up incrementally based on your budget and we will be diving deeper into each of these areas on this episode.

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss the formats for your live video show. 

These formats include:

Solo show - only one person is on screen

Co-host show - two people who discuss a topic and can have guests or no guests as part of the format

Interview format - a show where the host does one on one interviews

Live webinar - teach a topic live and can include sharing a presentation

We will go into detail about the considerations you need to take into account when you choose your format.

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