The Stream Show

Episode Summary: Live broadcasting tools for podcasters — Periscope and Blab.im compared, plus the tripod, mounting, and audio gear that actually makes a difference for live streaming.What You'll LearnLive broadcasting tools for podcasters: Periscope and Blab.im comparedA recommended iPhone tripod and mounting setup for videoAudio gear that makes a real difference for live streamingWhat Blab.im requires technically, including browser limitationsAsk Mike Anything: An iPhone Tripod for VideoGuest: Dr. Vivian Carrasco. Podcast: Turning Inward. Website: VivianCarrasco.com.Question: What tripod is recommended for making videos with an iPhone?Answer: the JOBY GorillaPod and the JOBY GripTight iPhone holder.To see a true master of the GorillaPod at work, check out Casey Neistat and other daily vloggers — nobody uses one better. Warning: watching Casey Neistat videos can be highly addictive.PeriscopeOwned by TwitterLaunched in 2015Main competitor: MeerkatBroadcasts are called "Scopes"Replays expire after 24 hoursFollow people and get notified when they go livePrivate Scopes are supportedWhat's needed to start a Scope? Just an iOS or Android device — iPhone or iPad.Audio tip: the Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone paired with the Rode SC6 TRRS Input & Headphone Output splitter.Blab.imSimilar to Google Hangouts on Air (GHOA)One host plus up to 3 guestsLive chat stream built inLive Twitter integrationOpen to the publicAudio and camera preferences get changed in browser settingsDoesn't work in Safari — Chrome, Firefox, and Windows onlyGood audio and lighting genuinely matterTip: delegate someone to help manage the live chatMusic: "Life of Riley" & "Wallpaper" (incompetech.com).Show Notes & LinksTurning Inward (Dr. Vivian Carrasco) VivianCarrasco.com JOBY GorillaPod JOBY GripTight Casey Neistat: GorillaPod in Action (YouTube) Casey Neistat Videos (YouTube) Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone Rode SC6 TRRS Input & Headphone OutputRead the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai.Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI UnpluggedConnect With Me🌐 Website📧 Newsletter🎥 YouTube🐦 X💼 LinkedInComments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]