Lights, Camera, Care: Step-by-Step to Live Streams
Correct, we’ll have larger audiences and be more engaged too!
In the Kounsel community, we genuinely enjoy when healthcare specialist shares their knowledge online. To ensure a professional and engaging moment, following best practices to take your digital experience to another level is essential. This infographic provides a checklist to help you create high-quality live streams that will captivate your audience.
Kounsel Live Stream Checklist
Before a Live Streaming
✔️ Plan Your Content
- Define your objectives. If necessary prepare an outline or script to keep your live stream focused and organized.
✔️ Set Up Your Environment
- Find a quiet and well-lit area.
- Remove any distractions from the background, such as windows or doors, and avoid personal spaces like bedrooms.
- Consider a solid color wall as a background or use a virtual background for a polished appearance.
- Whether you use a tripod-mounted camera or stream from your computer, make sure that your neck or head is not cut off in the frame.
- Ensure good lighting: use natural lighting whenever possible by facing a window or using soft, diffused lighting. Avoid harsh shadows or backlighting that may obscure your face.
- Dress Professionally: wear appropriate attire that aligns with your profession and the content you're delivering.
During a Live Streaming
Even our team will be moderating the session, be prepared for the following:
✔️ Welcome Your Audience
- For sure all viewers are very excited about meeting you so give them a warm welcome just as if they were arriving at your office.
✔️ Introduce Yourself
- Share your professional background and passions so the audience can get to know you as their primary healthcare contact.
✔️ Overall Session Details
- Explain the topics that will be covered in your talk and why they are relevant.
✔️ Engage with Your Audience
- Encourage viewers to interact through live chat, comments, or dedicated Q&A sessions.
Last but not least, below are some technical requirements to ensure a high-quality broadcast:
Audio and Internet Connection
✔️ Test Your Audio:
- Minimize background noise by selecting a quiet location.
✔️ Stable Internet Connection:
- Use a wired internet connection or be near a strong Wi-Fi signal.
- Test your internet speed to ensure sufficient upload bandwidth for a smooth stream. You can refer to Google Speed Test to double-check your connection capacity.
- Close any unnecessary applications or downloads that may consume bandwidth.
If you get to this point, you’re almost ready to go live! 🎉
What’s next?
We appreciate the time and effort to create this together, for that reason, feel free to contact us to support your live stream and provide you with a camera or lighting tools.
Remember that staff from Kounsel will always be there to support you throughout the development, planning, and implementation of your session and to address all of your questions.