In times of physical distancing, live streaming have become a powerful tool to keep musicians, artists, storytellers, and content creators connected with their fans and contributing to social well-being. This beginner level workshop is designed for artists and everyday content creators from various fields who want to explore new ways to perform and engage with for their audiences by going LIVE on social media. These tools can be an efficient way to expand the reach of your work whenever. But what are the pros and cons of going live on social media instead of uploading another video to your existing channel?
In this session you will learn:
- How to adapt stage experience to live streaming;
- What the best platforms to use and identify the ones that are best for you;
- What you should know before going live, from both production and artists' perspectives;
- How to promote your live streaming;
- How to interact and engage with your audience in real-time;
- What live video metrics mean and how understand and use them to boost your performance;
- Is it possible to monetize with live streaming?
*In an effort to support artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, SAW Video is offering a free workshop series during the month of April for SAW Video members and members of the Ottawa arts community at large.
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