What do you want to share with your readers? We live in a world full of media “The late Marshall McLuhan, a media and communication theorist, coined the term “global village” in 1964 to describe the phenomenon of the world’s culture shrinking and expanding at the same time because of pervasive technological advances that allow for instantaneous sharing of culture. (Johnson 192 Legrain, Phillipe. “In Defense of Globalization: Why Cultural Exchange Is Still an Overwhelming Force for Good Globalization.” Johnson 209-14.).”
The later part of the X generation was where I was born. I remember things like 8 tracks, vinyl, and the day MTV launched. The first cell phones, the VHS, the DVD player, and the cable change were all seen by me. I owned a Commodore 360 with the tape deck and watch as we grew into the flat screen monitors.
Now more than ever people can share their stories, lives, and visions. Live Streams and things like Authortube, Booktalk, and such are possible.
What is a live stream?
The term live stream means “to stream digital data (such as audio or video material) that is delivered continuously and intended for immediate processing or playback.”
What do you need to live stream?
Your phone, laptop, or computer.
The site you want to stream on (Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Discord, YouTube, TikTok, and more)
A camera either on your phone or a camera you can attach to your computer. I have a,
You’ll want some kind of audio device, your phone mic can work but you might want something like an external mic to attach to you or a gaming headset with a mic. I have the,
You’ll want to upgrade to some kind of streaming service you can get StreamYard for free limited
Other streaming services
OneStream. Flexible platform for live streaming real-time and recorded videos (Starts from Free). ...
XSplit Broadcaster. Intuitively designed streaming software for professional broadcasters ($15/month). ...
OBS Studio. ...
Streamlabs OBS. ...
vMix. ...
Restream Studio. ...
Wirecast Studio. ...
Twitch Studio. ...
Lightstream Studio. ...
NVIDIA ShadowPlay. ...
What is authortube?
Authortube is hashtag for writers talking about writing and sometimes even actually writing in video format, online — either recorded or Livestreamed.
Why is this important and what can it do for you as a writer or author?
I don’t know if it’s important, but it is a way to get your name out there to potential readers and authors to collaborate with. Some feel that you need to find a balance between social media and writing. You don’t want to focus so much on your media that you forget to write.
Our live stream coming up.
We are hosting a live stream all day the 19th to raise money for our Charity Cookbook recipient Feeding America also please use this #WingsFeedingAmericaStream2022
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