live streaming

  • Go Live Instead of Recording. It’s Easier.

    We hear the word “live” and something goes off inside of us that says “be nervous.” What if I told you that going live is easier than producing a recorded video? For almost a year, I have produced live streams nearly every weekday. I also produce my fair share of recorded videos that are…

  • It’s Hard to Pick One Streaming Platform, So Don’t

    For all of my streams or video recordings that involve a remote guest, I use Switcher Studio. Switcher is great because no external software needs to be downloaded for guests to participate. However, just like with most live streams, issues can arise. For example, I’ve found that if a guest is logged into any…

  • Finding the MAC Address on Your Google WiFi

    Not too long ago, I was getting ready to produce a live stream in a hotel. When I have a multi cam setup, I typically use Google WiFi to get all my iPhones on the same network, so i can bring them all in as camera sources. Ahead of the stream, I had spoken…

  • Lessons in Live Streaming Entrepreneurship, Knowing Your Why and Bringing Value

    In my latest podcast, I spoke with Chris Carson, founder and CEO of SteadiReadi, a video production and live streaming company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We hit on so many great topics as it pertains to streaming, video and running a production company, but one topic in particular that stands out is why Chris…

  • Successful Live Streaming Means Being Comfortable with Failure

    In this clip, I talk with CEO and founder of DMVStream.com, B.J. Koubaroulis on how failures paved the way for learning and eventual success for his sports live streaming business. From attempting to stream a lacrosse game using a laptop and Jetpack hotspot, to now running hundreds of feet of ethernet cable from a…

  • Starting a Video Production Company, COVID’s Impact on Sports Broadcasting

    In episode TWO of the podcast, I had a chat with entrepreneur live streamer B.J. Koubaroulis. B.J. is the CEO and Founder of DMVStream.com, a product of Synthesis Multimedia Productions. With a client list that includes ESPN, Fox Sports, CBSsports.com, The Washington Post, among others, Synthesis Multimedia has emerged as the Mid-Atlantic’s top provider…

  • Producing Quality Live Streams From My Basement

    Since COVID-19 forced many businesses to implement telework policies in mid-March 2020, I’ve been producing live streams to Facebook and LinkedIn almost daily. Here’s a look at the short list of equipment I use to keep my streams online and running in high quality. Of course, I have the standard laptop, mouse, power strip,…

  • Video Storytelling After COVID-19

    Remote live video production saves on time and cost. It’s also effective. What will video production and live video look like after COVID-19? Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present to my local Public Relations Society of America Chesapeake Chapter on remote video production and how you can easily and effectively work…

  • How to Be Better at Livestreaming

    I had the privilege of recently joining one of the top content marketers in the industry, Christoph Trappe, for a conversation on how to make live streaming easier and more effective. It was a great chat with Christoph as well as Marc Gawith of Switcher Studio. We talked about live streaming best practices, getting…

  • Remote Guest Live Stream – Career Coaching

    Full live stream produced from Maryland with the subject matter expert located in North Carolina. Huge benefit of using a tool like Switcher Studio that offers a video chat option allowing the addition of remote guests. We run a regular monthly series using this format. Equipment used: Software: Switcher Studio Switcher: iPad Pro 2018…