EEVblog Live? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 17, 2010, 11:11:21 pm
content: Oh-oh, be afraid, I've been contemplating trying out a live EEVblog show via Ustream.Why, well because it seems the trendy thing to do, and it might be fun!Would anyone be interested in watching such a thing?No idea what would be on it, probably just a Q&A thing based on live viewer questions.And at what time? A weekday morning somewhere between 7am and 9am Sydney time (+10) would work best for me.Stupid idea?Comments anyone?Dave.

author: A-sic Enginerd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2010, 11:17:25 pm
content: Might be worth giving it a spin. (thinking of the general audience here)If it were convenient, I might tune in. Not real likely though. Hell, I struggle to find windows of time to keep up on the blog as it is!!Good stuff though.

author: safarir
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2010, 11:23:19 pm
content: 7am sydney = 5pm Montréal, perfect!It think it could be very interesting !

author: marianoapp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2010, 11:34:16 pm
content: 6pm Argentina..will be interactive somehow? or just like any other vblog except live?

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 12:56:00 am
content: It would work for some in the USA, but that time is usually home time. The eevblog allows everyone to time shift and watch as is convenient.Maybe you can take "call ins" and record the session, and make that pre-recorded program available as an eevblog. You can take the calls via webcams or chats or whatever you fancy.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 12:57:47 am
content: Quote from: marianoapp on May 17, 2010, 11:34:16 pmIt would be interactive. I believe I'd be able to see everyone's messages live as I'm shooting it.Dave.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 01:00:51 am
content: adafruit has one, you get a bit of lag between the video and the text chat, which is amazing in todays internet, but it works pretty well, i try to watch it whne i can remember too.

author: kc1980
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 05:18:40 am
content: i watch your videos at odd hours. if you do the live thing, would you post the video for viewers that couldn't watch your show live?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 06:26:06 am
content: Quote from: kc1980 on May 18, 2010, 05:18:40 amOf course. I believe they automatically get recorded and anyone can play back at a later date, but I have not looked into the exact mechanism.I probably wouldn't do it if it wasn't recordable and could give me some extra content for the blog.Dave.

author: Anders
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 06:55:23 am
content: Will have to watch the re-run since I’m @ Sidney time -8 hours. But an interesting approach anyhow. Go for it Dave!

author: kc1980
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 07:25:24 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 18, 2010, 06:26:06 amWould you post the live videos on your eevblog site? It's nice to have a central repository or collection of content. It would be slightly inconvenient to bounce back and forth between youtube and ustream. At any rate, I think it's a good idea!Also, I have another interesting idea that might reduce your workload. What if you propose a simple design challenge to your audience and have us respond with a schematic or whatever? The response could be via video or email. Then, maybe you can pick the one that you think is best or provide critique for the ones that might not be optimal. That way, you can leverage the talent and knowledge base of your viewers and simultaneously teach the lesser-experienced folks. In addition to your existing blog format, I thought it would be might be easier for you on occasion to act as the moderator/facilitator of an interactive tech community. That way, you won't have to do so much work preparing the videos or thinking up new content. Just a thought.Ken

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 08:12:21 am
content: Quote from: kc1980 on May 18, 2010, 07:25:24 amYep. It looks like I can download the recorded video from Ustream, so it's a simple matter to post as a regular blog episode on youtube and the podcast as per normal.QuoteThat whole interactive thing I've thought about before, but not sure how it would work in practice.Might have to suss it out some time.Thanks.Dave.

author: stewartallen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 09:08:25 am
content: Hey Dave,Great Idea. Have a look at the twit(This Week In Tech) network to see how they do live shows. There are Q&A ones in the lineup too.live.twit.tv

author: dengorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 02:58:18 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 18, 2010, 06:26:06 amIf you're talking about Ustream then you have to manually hit the record button and every time you press stop you get a new file that you can save.And of course yes there is a live chat that other members can use (you have to be registered though otherwise it's read only). The only "bad" thing is that, usually, the chat has something like 10sec lag. Just a bit annoying.But except from that it's cool, you can program new shows so ppl will know when you'll be on-air and (if i'm not wrong) you can activate an automatic reminder via twitter

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 04:30:23 pm
content: doesn't really float my boat I think that puts it at about midnight in the UK, I'd rather just pick it up when i have time for it, your viewers are world wide so you will never please all

author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2010, 05:32:17 pm
content: You know the chat box is actually an IRC client, and they give you instructions on how to setup an IRC client to connect to it.

author: Matt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 12:00:21 am
content: I like the idea, sounds like it could be fun-Matt

author: redek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 12:15:32 am
content: Sounds great! Many podcasters have found much success doing live shows. Hopefully the show could be done on the weekend so time of day will be less of an issue. Thanks

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 02:25:44 am
content: Quote from: redek on May 19, 2010, 12:15:32 amI notice that many tech blogger have Sunday night show. I realise most of my audience is US based, so that's Monday morning in Australia so that should work well.Dave.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 11:39:25 am
content: Interesting. Do you have stats to share, what's the country breakdown of your viewership?Quote from: EEVblog on May 19, 2010, 02:25:44 am

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 12:12:23 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on May 19, 2010, 11:39:25 amAccording to Youtube, 33% US, 17% Oz, 8% UK, 5% Canada, then Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Norway, Germany, and Romania picking up the dregs.6% female.The blog site is a different order - US-UK-Germany-Oz-CanadaDave.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 02:44:59 pm
content: Thanks. China has most of the manufacturing these days, interestingly they aren't as highly represented as the US.Quote from: EEVblog on May 19, 2010, 12:12:23 pm

author: stevestk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 03:47:03 pm
content: I think it's worth a try. I'll tune in to watch. It will be early evening for me in the US.