The intersection between esports and education is a place where innovation and excitement flourish. From a perspective of acceptance and encouragement, parents and educators have the chance to find common ground that can help students excel in a sport they are passionate about. Competitive video gaming today already holds the power to create heroes. Athletes who are admired for their determination and excellence are no different whether they are playing on a field or in a computer lab. The tremendous growth in esports is fueled by the internet, live streaming, and global economic demand. The need for a strong educational support system that can ensure positive student development is imperative.This book reviews the history of video gaming and sports to uncover how esports have evolved from a teenage pastime to an international stage. Richards brings to light opportunities for technology-related career paths that students and educators are finding in the growing Esports industry. Richards explains in plain English how modern esports games like Fortnite and League of Legends, require players to manage multiple economies, respond with split-second reaction times, and communicate with groups of players like a team of navy seals. Just like Rock and Roll in the 70s, the esports movement may come as a shock to some parents and educators. Using music and culture as examples to explain esports explosive popularity with our society's youth, parents and educators are invited to look at games, sports, and human history in a new light. We now live a world where anyone with a high-speed internet connection has an honest chance to compete on the world esports stage. As the Esports and Education systems in place today come together to channel the excitement and energy behind competitive video gaming, there is the opportunity to create an inclusive and productive culture that can embolden today's youth to take on the challenges our world will face in the decades to come. The good news for parents, educators, and everyone involved with esports is that this movement is a sport. Sports are deeply embedded in our culture and history. Sports are in many ways responsible for helping generations share their identities. Richards draws on his experience with Broadcast Clubs in education to draw on collaboration and career path opportunities for students. The author draws on a recent esports tournament which included a 100% student-run broadcast team in NYC. Richards teams up with the Center for Educational Innovation Esports program along with a host of other schools to provide real-world perspectives on what is working in esports and education today. As educators continue to embrace the esports movement students will benefit from learning opportunities that are fueled by passion, excitement, and opportunity. Parents of video gamers will enjoy a recurring theme discussed in this book outlining strategies to create common ground between children, parents, and educators. Richards outlines the history of video game studies to help illustrate the fundamental research parents and educators should understand in terms of video game literacy. Simple strategies can greatly increase the educational value kids can garner from their video gaming experiences. Perhaps sitting down and playing video games with your child isn't such a bad idea after all? Getting the most educational value from video games requires a full understanding of the social development issues facing kids who simply play too many video games. This book addresses topics of interest from concerned parents and provides strategies for parents who want to curb their children's video gaming addictions. Engaging students and preparing them for their interactions in the online world is perhaps the best way of shepherding the youth toward a positive future. This book serves as a wonderful guide and shareable reference for students, parents and educators alike.

The Virtual Ticket is for anyone who wants to host next-level engaging experiences for online attendees. This book is full of detailed case studies from innovative event planners who are diversifying their revenue streams with virtual ticket sales. Whether you are a business, sports team, non-profit, event venue or a garage band, this book includes everything you need to know about planning live streams that provide audiences with experiences worth paying for. Adding a virtual ticket option for your next event does more than increase profits. Virtual tickets help expose events to global audiences by increasing convenience and accessibility with new broadcasting and translation tools that are now available.Author Paul Richards is the Chief Streaming Officer for the StreamGeeks, who detail effective strategies for transporting audiences into experiences that will keep them coming back for more. The author outlines from start to finish how conferences can add virtual ticket options to their marketing plans to help event managers budget for the new endeavor. In a fun and easy to understand manner, Richards explains how the multi-billion dollar digital experience economy has been growing year after year. Readers unfamiliar with influencer marketing, live streaming, and online community building will be encouraged to get involved to better understand modern consumer behaviors. A paradigm shift in event marketing will help readers understand how to position virtual tickets as exciting experiences worth sharing with their friends. Richards draws on innovative thinkers from books such as Experience Economy, Growth Hacker Marketing, and Special Events to craft a journey that is full of insights and actionable takeaways.If you want to sell virtual access to online experiences, this is the book for you.

Updated for OBS 27! Also check out this books sequel The OBS Super User Guidebook. With new materials on the virtual camera input that can be used to connect OBS to Zoom! Get up to speed with the latest free open-source live streaming software quickly with the Un-Official Guide to Open Broadcaster Software. Author Paul Richards has dedicated his fourth book about live streaming to the world's most widely used video production software: OBS. This book has been developed for non-techie users and guides readers through all of the most important video production features in the software. Readers will learn video production techniques and instruction for specific to the open broadcaster software for use with live streaming and recording professional videos. Today more than ever Open Broadcaster Software is being recognized as a valuable video production tool in the broadcast industry. OBS stands for Open Broadcaster Software, and it is the most popular free live-streaming software in the world. OBS is an open-source-software application, and the project is reviewed, maintained, and enhanced by a community of volunteers. Anyone can use it for free and also participate in its development using Github, Dischord, or other online collaboration tools. This guide has been written to complement an online OSB training course available on Udemy.com. With this guide, the included online course, downloadable materials and a complimentary audiobook, anyone interested in learning more about OBS should be able to advance their skills efficiently with these resources. The OBS suite is a versatile tool for recording video and live streaming. It can be used to record presentations, screen-capture sessions, eSports gaming, and much more. OBS can be used to capture and record video, with a robust set of tools for processing audio as well. OBS can eliminate the need for expensive internal capture cards with the integration of the NewTek(R) NDI(R), and it simplifies the process of screen recording and online streaming.

In the evolving world of broadcasting, Remote Production: Innovations in Cloud-Based Broadcasting, IP Video and Audio Mixing serves as a definitive guide to the technological revolution transforming the media industry. This comprehensive book delves into the complexities and opportunities of remote production, a method that has redefined traditional broadcasting paradigms by leveraging cloud technologies, IP video, and advanced audio mixing techniques.

Introduction to Remote Production
Starting with a robust introduction, the book defines remote production and traces its historical evolution, setting the stage for a deep dive into the modern landscape where geographical boundaries are blurred. Readers will gain an overview of what to expect from the ensuing chapters, each designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge to excel in this new era.

Why Remote Production?
The book explores the driving forces behind the shift to remote production, including changing viewer habits, economic pressures, and breakthroughs in technology. Key market trends and potential future developments are discussed, providing insights into the dynamic direction of the industry.

Core Components of Remote Production
A detailed exploration of the technological backbone of remote production covers everything from audio tools and management to video contribution, encoding, control systems, software, graphics, and delivery mechanisms. This section lays the groundwork for understanding the intricate components that make remote production feasible and efficient.

Remote Production Workflows and Software
Comparative analyses of in-studio versus cloud-based workflows highlight the operational differences and advantages. This section also includes practical case studies and discusses workflow optimization. Detailed chapters on audio tools, contribution tools, control systems, encoding solutions, graphics, and switching software provide an in-depth look at the software and tools shaping remote production today.

Remote Production Hardware
From PTZ cameras and encoders to decoders and networking equipment, the hardware necessary for remote production is examined. This includes discussions on functionality, key features, and selection criteria to guide readers in choosing the right technology for their needs.

Challenges and Solutions in Remote Production
Addressing the technical and organizational challenges, this section offers strategic approaches for overcoming issues such as latency, reliability, and interoperability. It provides a pragmatic look at the solutions currently transforming remote production practices.

Advanced Topics and Case Studies
The book covers advanced topics such as 4K and UHD content, the impact of IP-based production, and emerging technologies like AI and 5G. Rich with case studies, it offers insights from different sectors including sports, news, and live events, and includes expert interviews that shed light on successful remote production setups.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Broadcasting
Concluding with a forward-looking perspective, the book predicts how remote production will continue to evolve, influencing new business models and broadcasting opportunities. It prepares readers to not only adapt but thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Remote Production: Your Professional Guide to Cloud-Based Broadcasting, IP Video and Audio is an essential read for anyone looking to understand and implement the cutting-edge techniques that are setting the stage for the future of broadcasting.

Finally, a complete guide for your church to start live streaming with an included online course on UDEMY.com. Inside this book, you will find insights for ministry leaders who are considering the use of live streaming as an outreach tool for their church. This book will help church leaders understand how they can leverage the power of live streaming as a visual bridge connecting your church to the world. This book will provide perspective on best practices for live streaming church services and helpful reflections on real-life case studies from churches and pastors who are happily filling their pews with new members each week. Learn how to set up a digital donations strategy and enable your social media accounts to accept donations directly through YouTube and Facebook. This book will include actionable checklists for ministry leaders considering live streaming at their organization. It should become clear to you how your church can use live streaming and social media to reach new members and extend your reach to shut-ins. This book is accompanied by an online training course for technology directors and volunteers alike who may become the next champions of your live streaming program. Our online training course also includes a PowerPoint presentation template you can use to present the benefits of live streaming to your church leadership.At the end of this book, you will find a glossary of terms that will help you and your team familiarize yourselves with the type of technological vocabulary frequently used in live streaming. For many pastors, learning this type of information is like learning a new language. If you are interested in learning about church media and live streaming this book will be a walk an in the park. Feel free to download the audio version of this book and literally take a walk in the park as you listen. Finally, this book was written to inspire readers to use modern tools to tell their organizations unique story about their faith. At the end of the day, live streaming is a storytelling tool helping organizations reach those who may need guidance, education, or simply a nudge in the right direction. Social media has become a medium for empowering individuals to like and share the things they believe in. We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. Understanding that everyone on earth is connected in some way, within six degrees of separation, will be an important stepping stone in our thinking about social media. Your church now has the power to reach people in large connected networks which include groups of family members and friends. These are the people that are most important and most influential in lives of your church's current members and their extended online network.One of the main reasons why western religion has succeeded so greatly to this day is because it has always taken advantage of emerging technologies... The medium isn't the message; it's the medium that you use to communicate the message. In the 1500s, we saw the printing press emerge, and bibles were being printed for the first time in history. We saw an explosion of what was being made available in written form, with new translations that were suddenly available all over the world... Over the past one hundred years, we have churches moving on to the radio with the early evangelical churches that have now moved into TV and televangelism... and now today we are moving into a new form of communication, where you can distribute your message on digital platforms using social media. The churches that are the most successful and most resonate with people are the ones delivering their message in the places that people are listening. Those who are producing content in a form that is consumable and makes sense in the day and age that we live in, we be to prosper from the fruits of new communication pathways.

Follow along as Paul Richards takes readers on an exciting journey through the possibilities of live streaming for business. Whether you're interested in live streaming or have already established your live streaming show and need some advice for taking your business to the next level, StreamGeeks has the knowledge, experience to help you reach your fullest potential. This book takes place over the course of three years, in which time, Richards builds a team capable of leveraging the awesome power of live streaming for brand awareness, lead generation, and social media influence. Having produced live shows as amateurs themselves, the StreamGeeks steadily worked their way to a professional level by learning from experience as they went. Today, they have an impressive following and a tight knit online community which they serve through video tutorials and live shows that continue to inspire, motivate, and inform business owners who refuse to settle for mediocrity.Discover all the ah ha moments, Paul and his self-proclaimed team of StreamGeeks uncover on their mission to demystify the world of live streaming. This book is the ideal starting place for anyone who wants to take their business's lead generation process to the next level. Richards outlines real-world strategies for successful video marketing on both Facebook and YouTube, the internets Blue and Red giants. Learn how to generate hundreds of inbound marketing leads with the industries most attractive medium: live video. Live Streaming is Smart Marketing was written to further assist live streamers like you in their business marketing efforts and even the little details (like setting up an efficient studio). Whether you're new to the industry or established and seeking exponential growth, StreamGeeks knows exactly what it feels like to be where you are right now and they believe in spreading the love to help others reach the level of success they have attained. It's not just about content and equipment. It's not even about a good host or creative ideas. Your success really depends on how well you market yourself and Live Streaming is Smart Marketing has insider tips on exactly how you can achieve that level of success you've been seeking. This book includes free access to more than ten video production courses taught by Richards on UDEMY. Join over 10,000 others who are currently learning how to produce high-quality video content.

When the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the U.S. in early 2020, it profoundly disrupted nearly every facet of daily life, including the education sector. As educators made the hasty transition to online teaching, they made do with the tools and tactics they were given. As many K-12 teachers prepare their online courses, they must lay the groundwork for the long haul. Luckily, Technology Tools for Online Education: A Guide for Modern Educators by Paul Richards is available to fill the void.Richards draws on his thorough understanding of online communication platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom to offer a comprehensive playbook for educators that literally walks them through specific strategies and tactics that bring these and other technologies, into the online classroom. The goal is to use these platforms and other tools to make online learning interactive, immersive, and fun for both students and teachers. You will learn how to get the most out of your school's learning management system, popular platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, and how to incorporate document cameras, annotation tools, speech to text functionality, and Open Broadcaster Software and adapt them to your online classroom. In addition, Richards illustrates how smartphones can be put to positive and productive educational uses both in the classroom and outside of it - imagine that.Richards will also show you how to customize and tailor your virtual classroom to reflect a dynamic learning environment and world that demonstrates the time and effort put in on behalf of your students. Technology Tools for Online Education is more than just a book, it's part of a blended learning approach, a concept Richards advances at the outset. Blended learning environments use a hybrid approach that delivers 30% to 80% of course content online. You will also get to know the flipped classroom concept.Teachers involved in K-12 education and beyond will find Technology Tools for Online Education: A Guide for Modern Educators a fundamental playbook filled with examples, best practices, and insights for planning fun online lessons, assignments, and group activities. Educators can take their learning to the next level by pairing the book with the Udemy course, which features video tutorials that cover the most important topics discussed in the book. Richards, whose previously wrote The Online Meeting Survival Guide, is an expert in streaming video and online communication. His clear, down-to-earth style will bring you up to speed on the tools that are available to help you make your classes lively, engaging, and memorable. Increase your knowledge and familiarity with the best online educational tools with Technology Tools for Online Education: A Guide for Modern Educators.

The Accelerated Broadcast Club Curriculum (ABC2) is a 100% free online e-learning course designed to accelerate extra-curricular learning for student members of broadcast clubs around the world. Learning through the ABC2 program is supported by this book available via paperback, Kindle and audio formats, designed to inspire members of broadcast clubs at all educational levels. This curriculum has been crafted through many productive consultation meetings with elementary, middle and high school program directors. Our goal is to uncover the most effective learning strategies used by educators in the classroom and in the field. The course thoughtfully presents instructional content designed to help students learn one of the world's most powerful communication mediums. That's right broadcast television, streaming media, and the art of visual presentation. ABC2 was made to educate students on the basics of video production principles and techniques which included printed materials, online quizzes, and video tutorials to accelerate learning. The program includes sample lesson plans designed to ignite student interest surrounding the exciting live streaming and broadcast technology available today. Throughout this book, you will go behind the scenes with the Griswold High School Broadcast Club, and study the group's impeccable organizational structure. You will see how the SAR High School uses Google Apps for Education to organize their broadcast club with over 50 members. You will get a tour of the new Union High School broadcast club launched this past year in San Jose, California. Finally, we will meet with Gary San Angel from the Keck School of Medicine of USC (University of Southern California), to understand what it's like to pursue a career in video production and support a video production studio at the university level.This course is presented to you by the StreamGeeks hosts Paul Richards and Tess Protesto. The StreamGeeks will teach each lesson inside their professional video production studio equip with entry-level video production equipment attainable by any school district. Students are encouraged to join the StreamGeeks, as they breathe new life into the video production industries best practices and workflows on their live shows available on both YouTube and Facebook. Following the ABC2 educational curriculum, students and teachers alike can follow along with some of the world's most successful broadcast clubs.As an added bonus, the StreamGeeks are going to take readers on site to experience live streaming a rock concert. We will test your knowledge and take you behind the scenes as our team reviews what it takes to prepare for an onsite live video production. Whether you are interested in improving your school morning announcements show, broadcasting school sports, or live streaming an on-site event, we are going to use all of these use cases to broaden readers knowledge about video production in an educational environment.

Unlock the power of sports video to elevate your team's performance, engage your fanbase, and broadcast like a pro. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or sports video enthusiast, Sports Video: Analytics, Recording & Live Streaming is your ultimate guide to mastering every aspect of sports video production.

Transform Your Game with Sports Video

Discover how sports video can fuel better coaching decisions, improve team dynamics, and amplify fan engagement through cutting-edge analytics, seamless recording techniques, and professional live streaming strategies.

Inside This Essential Guide: 1. Boost Performance with Video Analytics:

Learn how to capture, analyze, and use game footage to refine strategies, track player development, and gain a competitive edge.

2. Record Games Like a Pro:

Master camera setup, multi-angle recording, and highlight reel creation to ensure no moment of the action goes unnoticed.

3. Stream Games Live:

Deliver professional live broadcasts with dynamic commentary, real-time graphics, instant replays, and seamless multi-platform streaming.

4. Build a Winning Production Team:

From camera operators to commentators, assemble a skilled team to handle every aspect of production.

5. Choose the Right Gear:

Get expert tips on selecting cameras, audio equipment, and live production tools that fit your budget and performance goals.

6. Overcome Tech Challenges:

Troubleshoot technical issues, ensure reliable internet connections, and maintain top-tier production quality under any conditions.

7. Monetize Your Content:

Turn your sports video production into a revenue stream with sponsorships, advertisements, subscriptions, and pay-per-view events.

Real-World Insights and Expert Tips

Featuring real-life examples, industry best practices, and the latest tech trends, this book is the essential playbook for sports video production success. Whether you're recording local high school games, producing highlight reels, or broadcasting professional sports, Sports Video: Analytics, Recording & Live Streaming gives you the competitive edge you need.

Start producing professional-quality sports video today!