In this episode of content_for :devs we have our first guest! We talk with Chris Booth about all things streaming.
We talk tips, tricks, strategies and challenges we face when streaming.
We had a great time talking to him and we hope you enjoy it as well.
In this episode ...
- Intro and project updates.
- Why did Chris start streaming
- How did we got into streaming
- How to be fluent at streaming
- Strategies to feel more natural when streaming
- Tips for streaming
- How Chris organizes his life for streaming
- Challenges of streaming
- The financial side of streaming
Where to find Chris and The Rubber Duck Dev Show
Why streaming?
- No need for editing
- Helps meet a lot of people from all over the world
- Generate community
Strategies for streaming
- Have a partner to talk to
- If you don't have a partner, use the chat to interact
Tips for streaming
- Stream to multiple services at the same time with Restream.io
- Audio is king
- Good lighting can make you look better than a great camera
- Using higher quality cameras can help editing further
- Use your smartphone as a camera
- Understand what you're trying to accomplish with your stream
- Be consistent
- Just start, even if you're afraid
- Don't rely on the platform's algorythm, but figure out what works for your audience
Challenges
- Getting bored with things
- Fear of goofing up
- Fear of getting in front of the camera
Links mentioned
Socials to follow
How to support us?
content_for :devs is a joined effort of two people running their own initiatives. You can help us finance this project by a kind donation :). We appreciate any help to continue with this project!