MacVoices #26186: Road to Macstock - Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock

What this episode covers

This time, the Road to Macstock takes us to Katie Fawkes, Director of Marketing and Doc Rock, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ecamm, who talk about both their Creator Camp the day before Macstock, as well as their session during Macstock. They discuss how the hands-on event will help users of all experience levels build confidence with video production. They also cover Ecamm’s broader role beyond live streaming, practical uses for creators and businesses, the value of experimenting with gear, and why Macstock’s welcoming community makes it a special gathering. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and sponsor message 01:28 Introducing Katie, Doc Rock, and Ecamm Creator Camp 04:08 Why hands-on learning removes fear and builds confidence 06:27 What to bring to Creator Camp 08:03 Helping beginners and experienced users alike 10:25 Why everyone uses video, even if they are not “creators” 12:33 Practical uses for Ecamm beyond live streaming 16:20 Matching the event to different Macs and experience levels 18:40 Why Ecamm moved away from the word “Live” 20:07 Chuck’s experience using Ecamm for recording and production 23:23 Real-world examples of prolific video workflows 26:35 Turning video skills into business opportunities 31:00 Doc Rock explains Osmo Pocket control inside Ecamm 34:09 Why Ecamm is a live production tool, not just a streaming app 36:43 Creator Camp ticket details and Macstock schedule 37:57 Katie and Doc’s planned Macstock session 40:02 Why everyone needs to get more comfortable with video 42:19 Creative ways to use video without being on camera 45:02 The ongoing challenge of camera confidence 46:53 Why Macstock is more than just sessions 51:02 The power of meeting online friends in person 52:58 Closing thoughts and invitation to attend Links: Macstock Conference: http://macstockconference.com Ecamm http://ecamm.com Guests: Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock are passionate advocates for helping people communicate, connect, and create through video. As leaders at —Katie as Director of Marketing and Doc as Director of Strategic Partnerships—they work closely with creators, entrepreneurs, educators, podcasters, live streamers, and video professionals to help them build confidence on camera and create engaging content with ease Katie brings expertise in content strategy, community building, podcasting, and creator marketing. She is the co-host of The Flow and The VHS Club video podcasts and is known for teaching practical approaches to video creation, camera confidence, and sustainable content workflows. Doc is on a mission to positively impact a billion lives through collaboration, storytelling, and community. A respected educator and creator, he helps people discover their voice, build meaningful connections, and use video as a tool to share their ideas with the world. Together, Katie and Doc combine practical production knowledge, marketing expertise, and years of hands-on experience helping creators succeed. Their sessions are known for being energetic, actionable, and focused on empowering people to create with confidence—whether they’re producing videos, podcasts, live streams, presentations, or building a thriving community around their work. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss