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Episode 71

The Instagram Live Show

January 13, 2017 ·

Ep71: The Instagram Live Show Instragram Live 101 Episode Summary: History lesson and the overview of Instagram & Instagram Stories. Instagram Live and some use cases for how to get started. Gear and equipment recommendations so you can step up your game.

Episode Summary: Instagram Live 101 — what it is, how it fits alongside Instagram Stories, concrete use cases for podcasters and content creators, and the gear that helps it look professional.

What You’ll Learn

  • Instagram’s growth from 300 million to 600 million active users heading into 2017
  • How to actually start an Instagram Live broadcast, step by step
  • 5 concrete use cases for Live if you’re a podcaster or content creator
  • The gear that makes Instagram Live look and sound more professional

Follow along: @mikeunplugged on Instagram. For background, Episode 37: The Instagram Show covers the platform basics, and Episode 49: Instagram Stories covers the 24-hour rotating story format — unlimited photos or 10-second videos, similar to Snapchat, each post disappearing after 24 hours.

Instagram grew from 300 million users to 600 million active users heading into 2017.

How to Use Instagram Live

Found in the same place as Instagram Stories. Open Instagram, swipe right to open the camera screen, and below the shutter button select “Live,” then “Start Live Video.” That’s it.

Side hack: Live videos disappear once finished — to keep a copy, screen-record with QuickTime, Camtasia, or ScreenFlow while broadcasting.

Ways to Use Instagram Live

Q&As, teaching a lesson or how-to, unboxing gear or products, going live at an event to bring the audience along, or conducting an interview.

The Gear

An iPhone or smartphone is all that’s strictly required. Optional but recommended: Rode Smartlav+ lavalier microphone, Rode VideoMicro, Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod, MeFoto Sidekick 360, and a Manfrotto LED light.

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