6 Money Management Tips for Freelance Content Creators
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6 Money Management Tips for Freelance Content Creators

Freelance content creators make money from their work by selling it to others. This is a great way of making extra income, but there are some things you need to know before starting out as a freelance writer, graphic designer, or any content-creating job. Here are some money management tips for freelancers that will help you get the most bang for your buck and keep you on track with your finances.

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How to Write a Live Stream People Actually Want to Watch
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How to Write a Live Stream People Actually Want to Watch

Based on Find Stack, 67% of viewers say that quality is the most important factor when choosing which live stream. 87% also admit to watching live streams because they like to get a behind-the-scenes insight about their favorite content creators. Writing a live stream script that people will want to watch is a matter of practice and know who you want to become as a streamer.

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Introducing The Unofficial Guide to NDI
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Introducing The Unofficial Guide to NDI

The Unofficial Guide to NDI is the perfect book for anyone interested in the future of video production. NDI (Network Device Interface) is quickly changing the world of video. With the potential to eliminate the need for custom cabling, interfaces, capture cards, and other additional hardware, NDI provides a versatile solution for sharing, recording, displaying, and broadcasting video over standard ethernet networks.

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BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme: One Device To Do It All
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BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme: One Device To Do It All

I have done product reviews for several years and usually I spend the time allotted with the equipment, use it all I can, then move on. There are very few products that I have reviewed that for all intents and purposes haunted me. I could either afford them or not and that would determine my next step with them.

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Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review
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Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme… I don’t even know where to start with it. I really do feel a sense of separation since I packed it up to send back to Blackmagic Design. I got to test the new device for two weeks and due to rain and other cancellations, I was only able to use it for two live broadcasts but I was in love well before that!

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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme Unboxing
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme Unboxing

The ATEM Mini Extreme is Blackmagic Design’s most advanced 1 M/E switcher that features 8 inputs, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, a total of 6 independent DVEs, 2 media players, 2 downstream keyers, 16 way multiview, 2 USB connections, and multiple HDMI aux outputs. Also released is the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO model which includes everything in the Extreme plus a more powerful recording engine that can record all 8 inputs plus the program for a total of 9 streams of recording. Our very own Tom White received the Atem Mini Extreme from Blackmagic Design and couldn’t be more excited to share with you his unboxing experience and initial reactions.

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Ready For Your Close-Up? How To Look Great On Camera
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Ready For Your Close-Up? How To Look Great On Camera

The bright lights of the stage when the curtain goes up are not the same as the light that turns on when your HD webcam tells you your event has begun and that other people are now watching. It is as different an experience for you as it is for your audience. But following some basic steps can make the digital stage as rewarding as the theatre you stood upon a year ago.

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What Does 5G Mean for Your Stream?
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What Does 5G Mean for Your Stream?

Overall, 5G is set to enhance the way students and teachers interact online regardless of the industry. What with the pandemic bringing everyone online, educators need to find ways to easily engage with their students.

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Learn Easy Video Production and Streaming With This Free Book: The Unofficial Guide to vMix
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Learn Easy Video Production and Streaming With This Free Book: The Unofficial Guide to vMix

Video production can have a steep learning curve for someone just getting started. With back-to-school in full swing, we know that teachers don’t have time to read a full guide to video production and streaming. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a concise solution to streamline your video production and streaming efforts so you can quickly get up and running creating content? Well, we have found it!

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Jon Pratchett Talks Esports in Education
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Jon Pratchett Talks Esports in Education

Stream Semester's sports editor, Tom White, sat down with prominent esports announcer Jon Pratchett to discuss the evolution of esports in education. This video is filled with helpful tips for starting an esports club in your school, how esports benefits students, and what technology you need to be successful in the industry.

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Why School Newsrooms Are Moving To PTZ Workflows
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Why School Newsrooms Are Moving To PTZ Workflows

A school tv-station needs to reflect and emulate real-world studios in an effort to realistically prepare students for the workforce. Since the late 1990s, there has been an upswing of PTZ camera-based newsrooms popping up all over the world. Following suit, schools have also been switching to PTZ workflows. PTZ-based school newsrooms offer high-quality video, use the same technology as the professionals, and increase consistency and efficiency.

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Q&A: How To Hone Your Skills As An Interviewer
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Q&A: How To Hone Your Skills As An Interviewer

Why is it that late night talk-show hosts can make their conversations with guests sound so effortless? How are news commentators able to cut to the chase on controversial topics? If you found yourself in an elevator with a celebrity you admire, what’s the one question you could ask to leave an indelible impression?

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ATEM Mini Pro is the Best Intro Switcher for Educators
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ATEM Mini Pro is the Best Intro Switcher for Educators

The ATEM Mini Pro is as close to plug-n-play as you can get. It has two buttons to get the video content you create out of the switcher. The ATEM Mini Pro is the first hardware switcher that I know of that has both recording and streaming capabilities built into the unit. This device is earthshaking and anyone who live streams is scrambling to get their hands on one.

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Train Your Students on the Same Software Used by Professional Broadcast Crews
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Train Your Students on the Same Software Used by Professional Broadcast Crews

When student journalists lose the “student” predecessor, you want them to be as prepared as possible to take on the professional world of journalism. Ross Inception News Academic newsroom editorial system offers a scalable broadcast production system to schools that’s right on par with what professional broadcast crews use. Ross Video created an educationally-priced version of their pro system to give students the training they need for a seamless transition.

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