12. Platforms Explored: Decoding YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for Comedians
In this episode I talk about what gear and software you'll need to start recording content and posting it online, as well as breaking down the differences between each video platform and what sort of demographic they have and what sort of content...
In this episode I talk about what gear and software you'll need to start recording content and posting it online, as well as breaking down the differences between each video platform and what sort of demographic they have and what sort of content works best with them. I also talk a bit about editing a proper special based on my experience making All My Covid Jokes towards the end. It's mostly relative to stand-up comedians but if you're in a different creative performance art form and find it useful too, let me know in the comments!
The Vlog Kit / Tripod I mention
The camera my video guy Jake recommends
0:00 Very Short Intro
1:00 Gear needed to film Shorts, TikToks, Reels.
5:38 Free software to edit with on Computer/Laptop
9:00 How powerful Tiktok & Insta's caption tools are
14:31 Facebook
18:12 Instagram
22:20 TikTok
26:35 YouTube
35:29 Filming All My Covid Jokes & Classy Comedy
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