Day 7 Preparation - March 30
Building the Brand!
Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Day 7 - March 30
Building the Brand!
Run of Show, Streaming Checklist, Show Notes and  then Social Media promotion/marketing.

1. Pre Show Streaming Checklist
   1. Get into your Creative Zone - Habits
      1. Get your favorite drink
      2. Comfortable chair
      3. Favorite drawing devices and tools
      4. Sketch a little a couple of hours before going live
   2. Internet Connection
      1. Test that you have a strong connection on your device. Wired is better!
      2. Turn off unnecessary devices, laptops, gaming consoles, and anything that is tying up the internet.
      3. Restart your computer, and check for updates.
   3. Streaming App Preparation
      1. PC, Laptop or Mac. Make sure your streaming  app is working.
      2. Equipment - connect your devices, phones, webcams, microphones and test!
      3. Overlays, make sure the correct hashtag is included in your design, your name in the lower third and a call to action screen/link is visible
      4. Picture in Picture options - You, Your Guest, Desktop, iPad Screen, Surface Screen, Overhead Camera
   4. Your Equipment - set up and test your equipment at least one hour before show time. Sometimes restarting a device will help troubleshoot any issues.
      1. Lights - Turn them on,  make sure they are aimed at the subject, you or your content.
      2. Camera, phones and webcams
         1. Check that the camera has enough light to see.
         2. Clean the lens and
         3. resize your frame!
      3. Microphone - test your audio gear by recording a bit. Test Test Test!
      4. Background - remove any distracting objects from your background. Organize and clean up your desk
      5. Headphones - to hear your guests and your people on discord
   5. Your Notes
      1. Have an outline of your topic
      2. bullet points
      3. links
      4. text copy
   6. Run of show
      1. Stream Intro - video, music, show intr Bree  or a basic image screen, identify who we are
      2. Welcome Live Viewers - make watchers feel appreciated
      3. Share Agenda - give watchers a heads up on what you are going to share today.
      4. REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE CAMERA 
      5. Go! time to get to the topic at hand.
      6. Thank Yous - give a shout out to anyone who leaves a comment in the chat or joins you in the Discord.
      7. Call to Action - Like and Subscribe
2. Post Show
   1. Social Sharing
      1. FB, IG and Twitter, Share an image and links on where to find the replay
      2. Update your blog with the show notes and embed the video from Behance or YouTube
      3. Update your portfolio to show the new project you just shared on the livestream
   2. tag your guests so they see your post where they were just featured 

Day 6 Preparation - March 29 Pre Production.
#FocusOnYourAGame Art Life by @ArtIsKing_ATL and @DeltaTangoMike #EverydayMay

Day 6 Preparation - March 29
Pre Production.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Day 6 Preparation - March 29
Pre Production.
Creating Graphics and Overlays plus write out your notes to stay on topic.

1. Show Notes
   1. Evernote
   2. One Note
   3. Google Drive
   4. Apple Notes
   5. Hashtags
   6. Show Notes
   7. Links
   8. Announcements
   9. Agenda
   10. Blog - Social Proof
       1. Medium
       2. Substack
       3. Blogger
       4. Wordpress
       5. Behance
2. Intro Show
   1. Timer
   2. Intro Video
   3. Announcements
3. Graphics
   1. Lower Thirds
   2. Background
   3. Text
   4. Logos
   5. Show Start
   6. Show Credits
   7. Call to Action
   8. Social LInks
4. Overlays
   1. Solo
   2. Demos
   3. PIP
5. Software
   1. Photoshop
   2. Illustrator
   3. Canva
   4. Creative Cloud https://express.adobe.com/sp https://www.adobe.com/express/
6. Overlays by DTM
   1. Behance Stream Schedule - https://www.behance.net/gallery/119457533/Behance-Live-Schedule-Digital-Art-w-DTM
   2. Special Template Download Links - bottom of the Behance Project 

​This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!
Join the Discord for discussion sessions
https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ

Join the Art Is King Facebook Group to stream to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking

Follow for more resources and tips:
behance.net/dacreativegenius
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtIsKing

Apply to stream to Behance 
https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851

Special Music by Tom Laroc
https://twitter.com/Tom_Laroc
https://www.instagram.com/thenicefilter/

Special Video intro by
https://www.instagram.com/seven8ths_creations/

#ArtEveryDay #DrawDaily2022
#ArtistsandWeapons #TheSketchyverse 
#Sketchable #Sketching #ATLartist #CharacterArt

Art goes where the Artist takes it.
-DTM

Day 5 - March 28
Lights, Framing and Shots that drive the narrative.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also! ​

Day 5 - March 28
Lights, Framing and Shots that drive the narrative.
Lights are needed so we can see what the camera sees and framing is the presentation of visual elements in the video and that includes your background!
Everything in your shot should be there to support your message, drive the narrative and tell a story.

1. Lighting
   1. basic lights
   2. the 3 point lighting
2. Framing
   1. headspace
   2. placement of the person/s x
   3. background
      1. home setting solutions
      2. bedroom elements. declutter. make the bed, have art on the wall.
      3. Other spaces: coworking, public parks, schools, libraries,
      4. what are your suggestions?
      5. windows, shutters,, curtains and some light is ok.
   4. desk. declutter, organize, keep only the things that you will need for the stream
   5. static noise - distracting elements
   6. Side by side, Picture in Picture
3. Shots
   1. close up
   2. wide shot
   3. two shot
   4. overhead
   5. side shot  

​Join the Discord for discussion sessions
https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ

Join the Art Is King Facebook Group to stream to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking

Follow for more resources and tips:
behance.net/dacreativegenius
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtIsKing

Apply to stream to Behance 
https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851

Special Music by Tom Laroc
https://twitter.com/Tom_Laroc
https://www.instagram.com/thenicefilter/

Special Video intro by
https://www.instagram.com/seven8ths_creations/

#ArtEveryDay #DrawDaily2022
#ArtistsandWeapons #TheSketchyverse 
#Sketchable #Sketching #ATLartist #CharacterArt

Art goes where the Artist takes it.
-DTM 

Day 4 - March 27
Inside the Streaming Studio.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also! ​

DTM Streaming Setup, Gear List and Process.
These are my go-to tools
My Live Stream Process:

1. Audio
   1. lav microphones
   2. desk microphones
   3. boom mics
   4. webcam mics
2. Video
   1. WebCam
   2. iPhone
3. Lights
   1. Neewer small lights
4. computer
   1. CyberPower PC
5. Video Capture
   1. capture Surface or iPad
6. Overlays
   1. lower third
   2. background
   3. text
   4. borders
   5. Overlays
7. Streaming Apps
   1. PC - OBS
   2. MacMini - Cinamaker 

Day 3 - March 26
Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.
Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also! ​

Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.

Keep in mind, this is video. We need microphones to capture audio, cameras to capture the visuals and lights so we can see what is happening.
Also remember to check for your backgrounds and static, elements within your video frame that cause distractions. More on framing soon.

Here is How I use what I have and slowly built a collection of tools that help me with my streams.

1. Computer Devices.
   1. PC. CyberPower
      1. https://amzn.to/3KcSRqc $1,579
      2. https://amzn.to/3xZcmjx $1,849
   2. MacMini M1 256GB https://amzn.to/3y0xshH $895
   3. Macbook Pro M1 512GB 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/3Kf5Rvr $1,449
   4. iPad M1 1TB https://amzn.to/3rSuwQd $1,599
   5. Surface Pro 8 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/38t8bC0 $979
   6. Surface Pro 16 GB RAM https://amzn.to/3xPrW1c $1,999
   7. Surface Book 3, i7 https://amzn.to/39nMpA9 $3,000
   8. Surface Laptop Studio i5, 16GB RAM https://amzn.to/3KwqzHz $1,528
2. Microphone - natural voice and gaming mics
   1. Fifine USB Mic https://amzn.to/3OEtktp $28
   2. Desk Stand https://amzn.to/3LcuWso $27
   3. Webcam Mic
   4. Yeti USB Mic https://amzn.to/398mFY6 $115
3. Lights - basic to 3 point lighting.
   1. Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/3L7lMgF $183
   2. Neewer Background and light kit. https://amzn.to/36Hcitw $215
   3. Photography LED color filters https://amzn.to/3v9J0xc $41
   4. Halo Ring Prismatic w iOS App https://amzn.to/3LrweQs $129
4. Cameras
   1. iPhones
      iPhone SE 2nd Gen Renewed https://amzn.to/3vEWkbJ $240
   2. iPhone Stand/Tripod https://amzn.to/3KjAobK $26
   3. iOS Apps to turn your iPhone into a webcam:
      1. EpocCam https://www.elgato.com/en/epoccam
      2. NDI HX Camera https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ndi-hx-camera/id1477266080
   4. Webcams
      Logitech C930c HD Smart 1080P Webcam with Cover for Computer Zeiss Lens USB Video Camera 4 Time Digital Zoom Web cam  https://amzn.to/3Mttxh4 $54
   5. DSLRs - got money?
5. Dongles and extras
   1. USB hubs https://amzn.to/3rTIcui $19
   2. USB-C hubs https://amzn.to/39nOkER $68
   3. HDMI Capture Card https://amzn.to/3KkMotn $107
6. Desk to put it all together! 

Day 2 Preparation.
How To Stream to Social, The Methods.
Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1.
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!

How to Stream to Social

1. Direct to Platforms like Facebook and YouTube are easy from Mobile AND Desktop, create an account, download mobile app or use the browser to stream.
   1. Mobile App
   2. Browser
   3. RTMP Broser
   4. Streaming Service over the Browser
2. Software Option
   1. OBS - PC and Mac FREE  https://obsproject.com/
   2. Cinamaker - Mac and iPad subscription only https://www.cinamaker.com/shop/annualstudiosub/ref/DTM/?campaign=artdemos
3. Browser Options
   1. Streamyard https://streamyard.com?pal=5066266587693056
   2. Restream https://restream.io/join/dtm
   3. Lightstream - subscription only https://www.golightstream.com/ 
4. Other Options:
   1. Wirecast/Vimeo
   2. ECamm
   3. SwitcherStudio  
   4. Prism Live Studio PC, Google Play and iOS
   5. TopDirector
   6. Tubicon ​

​
Join the Discord for discussion sessions
https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ

Join the Art Is King Facebook Group to stream to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking

Follow for more resources and tips:
behance.net/dacreativegenius
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtIsKing

Apply to stream to Behance 
https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851

Special Music by Tom Laroc
https://twitter.com/Tom_Laroc
https://www.instagram.com/thenicefilter/

Special Video intro by
https://www.instagram.com/seven8ths_creations/

#ArtEveryDay #DrawDaily2022
#ArtistsandWeapons #TheSketchyverse 
#Sketchable #Sketching #ATLartist #CharacterArt

Art goes where the Artist takes it.
-DTM

#FocusOnYourAGame Art Life by @ArtIsKing_ATL and @DeltaTangoMike
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
​

Day 1 - March 24

1. focus on your A Game
   1. why we stream. To share our experience so others can learn (HANG OUT) AND build a brand (reputation) to attract clients 
   2. Focus - topics that relate to what you know. drawing, technology, resources.
   3. Focus - topics that relate to what are learning so we can all grow with you.
   4. Focus - Gear that you already have. Do not buy new gear until you have outgrown the tools you have now.
      1. Surface, Laptop, Macbook, iPads and iphones.
      2. webcams and iPhones.
      3. Basic Lights.
      4. Backgrounds, fix your bed.
   5. Focus - Start with what yo know and learn on the go. No intro videos, no special effects necessary.
   6. Find the Time - streaming schedule is important for your community to find you.
   7. Be Yourself - bring your personality. share webcam or don't.
   8. Learn from Others - pay attention to other streams and notice what they are doing, intros, background, lighting
   9. Community - build the community around you. They support you and learn with you. Start with FB or YouTube. Twitch is also an option. Eventually you can start a Discord and have others join.
   10. Streaming Platform - FB Group for May. I stream to multiple platforms, FB, Twitter, YouTube, Behance and LinkedIn. Add platforms when you are comfortable to grow. Why Behance is important?
   11. Social Sharing - tell the world where you are streaming, what you are sharing and when to find you.
       1. Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm EST
   12. Resources and Join Now.
       1. discord https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ
       2. fb group Art Is King https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking
       3. behance.net/dacreativegenius
       4. apply to stream to Behance
          1. https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851​
             
             

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!
Join the Discord for discussion sessions
https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ

Join the Art Is King Facebook Group to stream to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking

Follow for more resources and tips:
behance.net/dacreativegenius
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtIsKing

Apply to stream to Behance 
https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851

Special Music by Tom Laroc
https://twitter.com/Tom_Laroc
https://www.instagram.com/thenicefilter/

Special Video intro by
https://www.instagram.com/seven8ths_creations/

#ArtEveryDay #DrawDaily2022
#ArtistsandWeapons #TheSketchyverse 
#Sketchable #Sketching #ATLartist #CharacterArt

Art goes where the Artist takes it.
-DTM