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Have you ever watched a really great video that inspired you to create your own? But despite your best effort, it doesn’t come out the way you wanted. Creating professional streams and videos are a great way to produce high quality content that can grow your followers and increase your engagement. If you would like to become a content creator guru and produce professional streams, follow the steps below:

Good Equipment

The first step of any great video is having good equipment. Most smartphones shoot in 4k quality, which is great for your stream or video! To maximize the quality of the video, use the camera on the back of your device, it generally has better quality than the front camera. Before going live you need to also ensure that your smartphone has a full battery. It’s a good idea to keep a charger nearby or bring a portable charger if you are outdoors!

Proper Audio Equipment

The key to producing professional videos is focusing on the viewers experience and what they will take away from your content. You can do this by eliminating any distractions that would take the viewer away from that focus. A major disturbance to video is poor audio quality.

One way to eliminate this problem is by testing your stream or video before production. This allows you to consider your distance from the smartphones microphone, the volume of your voice, or background noise at your shooting location. If you still are noticing that the audio is unclear, purchasing a portable microphone is a great solution. They are very inexpensive and accessible to use, most plug in to your headphone jack and can be clipped onto anything.

Vivid Lighting

Whether you are shooting indoors or outdoors, understanding how lighting can affect your video is beneficial before production. If you are planning to shoot outdoors, there are things you will need to consider such as the position of the sun and distracting shadows. Amplifying the lighting of your video can be done through purchasing a portable LED light that attaches to your smartphone. This will help in evenly distributing light to make your streams or videos look and feel professionally produced.

However if you prefer shooting indoors that is also a great option as it allows you to have a studio feel if you select the right background. Look for something simple, preferably with a white or light colour to give off a clean feel. If you decide to purchase an LED light for your indoor production, position the stand directly behind the camera, this will illuminate you and elude shadows.

Creative Planning

Planning your content before a stream helps centralize the focus of your video. By planning your production, you will have a better understanding of the location you will be filming and some possible complications you may experience (ie. lighting, audio).

Its good to plan out what the purpose of your video is, who will be watching, where you will shoot, when you will go live, and how you are going to accomplish it. Once you have a good understanding of the focus of your video, creating a script or a list of key points will help you stay on track and provide your audience with valuable content.

Video Stabilization

Having a shaky video will take away from the content you are providing your viewers. Ensuring that your smartphone is stabilized will help in creating high quality video! To stabilize your smartphone you can rest it on a flat surface with a stand or tripod.

If you decide to use a stabilizing accessory, you will need to consider how you will be able to interact and engage with your audience if you aren’t holding the device. A solution to this is occupying another device or external display to monitor your stream so that you don’t miss any comments!

Cross Promotion

Promote, promote, promote! Get a jump start before you go live and build your audience in advance. This will generate buzz in your network and allow your followers to know whats coming up! Give your followers a preview of what they can expect from your stream, when you will be going live, and where they can find you.

Turn your audience into advocates have them share your message to their network and use them as a communication channel. This will help you get noticed by people who are most likely going to be interested in the content you are producing!

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Don’t know what to post or stuck in a rut on new content ideas? It can be difficult to think of new and engaging ways to interact with your audience, so we’re here to help! We have put together a list of post ideas that can work for all types of Content Creators.

Content Creator/Influencer

• How to start your first live stream/vlog
• How to make money live streaming/vlogging
• How to grow your Peeks Social followers
• How to get more traffic on your videos
• How to create a community
• Peeks Social tips
• How to create catchy titles
• Your livestreaming success tips
• Why you started live streaming
• Interview other successful content creators
• What you use while live streaming (lighting, equipment etc.)

Lifestyle

• Your favourite product of the month
• Things that make you happy
• What’s in your bag right now
• How to manage your time effectively
• First date tips
• Favourite ways to relax after a stressful day
• Share your guilty pleasures
• 2018 Bucket list
• Your top 3 organizational tips
• Your favourite streamers on Peeks Social
• Your favourite DIY crafts
• 5 inexpensive date night ideas

Food

• Your favourite meal
• Your go-to meals when you’re on the go
• Meals under 30 minutes
• Healthy foods and their benefits
• Best places you’ve eaten
• Try a new product (a food product, a food subscription box, a tool or appliance etc.) then review
• Best places to eat in your town
• Why you started a food vlog
• Top 10 food vlogging tips for beginners
• Healthiest options at fast food restaurants

Beauty and Fashion

• Makeup products you can’t live without
• Your favourite product of the month
• Makeup tips for when you’re on-the-go
• What are your daily hair care products and tools
• Your top 10 Beauty secrets
• Makeup tutorial on a specific makeup look
• How to dress for a job interview
• Your skincare routine
• Makeup products on a budget
• Your favourite drug store products
• Product review
• Fashion trends you hate
• What to do when you have a wardrobe malfunction
• Beauty and skin care basics in your travel bag
• Why you started a beauty vlog
• Beauty/fashion wishlist items
• Your favourite subscription box

Travel

• Your must have carry on essentials
• How to overcome being homesick
• Best places to travel
• What to pack in your suitcase
• Your go to restaurants in (specific location)
• How to organize your suitcase
• Most creative ways to save money for travel
• Share all the places you have travelled
• 5 ways to be a tourist in your own town
• Share your first trip experience
• Share your favourite trip
• Visiting (specific location) on a budget
• Share your travel bucket list
• How to book cheap flights
• How to successfully plan a trip
• Qualities of a good travel buddy

Health and Fitness

• Top 10 nutritional tips for athletes
• 5 Weight Loss mistakes
• 5 tips to help you achieve your health goals
• Review a health or fitness product (workout gear, supplement, app)
• Create a list of health foods you crave
• Favorite workout clothes
• Favorite workout routine
• Favourite at home workouts
• Your reason for starting a health and fitness vlog
• What’s in your gym bag
• Top 10 food to gain muscle mass
• Workouts for getting a bigger butt
• Workouts for getting your summer body
• Workouts for losing a muffin top

Personal Financing

• Your success with saving and making more money
• How to budget with irregular income
• Your reason for starting a personal finance vlog
• How to start a money making on social media
• 50 money saving tips
• How you can make your money grow
• Top 10 money myths you need to stop believing
• How to get out of debt
• 10 questions to ask your financial advisor
• How to make thousands each month through live streaming
• 40 ways to make extra money
• Ways to spend wisely
• How to make money on Peeks Social

Gaming

• How to become a successful Gamer
• Product review
• Your reason for starting a gaming channel
• Top 10 gaming tips
• Your must have gaming essentials
• Your Top 10 favourite games
• 5 gaming mistakes
• Top 10 gaming secrets for (specific game)
• How to start a gaming channel

Viewers like to see content that will be beneficial to them or help them out in some way! Join the community of creators getting rewarded for their content. Start the conversation, share your thoughts, earn real cash instantly. Peeks Social allows the freedom to connect with people authentically and get rewarded for it!

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