{"id":3847,"date":"2016-07-20T08:32:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T14:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chrissniderdesign.com\/blog\/?p=3847"},"modified":"2016-07-20T08:34:12","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T14:34:12","slug":"improve-facebook-live-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chrissniderdesign.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/20\/improve-facebook-live-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve your Facebook live videos for $25"},"content":{"rendered":"

Facebook is all-in on live videos. The social network is paying more than 100 celebrities and media organizations millions of dollars<\/a> to use its live video platform.<\/p>\n

Here’s an example from The New York Times<\/a>, which is reportedly being paid $3 million to broadcast live video to Facebook. <\/p>\n

And using Facebook live video is as easy as pressing a couple buttons and pointing your phone at what you want to record. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, pressing a couple buttons and pointing your phone will very likely result in shaky video that isn’t very compelling to watch<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

But for a very small investment, you can take your Facebook live videos to the next level. Here’s how to up your Facebook live video game for as little as $25.<\/p>\n

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How to improve your Facebook live videos<\/h2>\n

Problem: Shaky video.<\/h3>\n

Handheld video is hard to watch (remember The Blair Witch Project?).<\/p>\n

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Solution:<\/strong> You need a tripod and a tripod adaptor. The Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod<\/a> is a great option at less than $25, and it’s made to last. If you need a larger tripod, I’ve had good luck with the Amazon Basics tripods, including this one for less than $25<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Attach your smartphone to your tripod with this $6 adapter<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Better yet, buy this CamKix Premium 3in1 Tripod Base<\/a> which comes with a tabletop tripod (good, but not as good as the Manfrotto) and a smartphone adapter in one for only $11.<\/p>\n

Problem: Too much zoom.<\/h3>\n

You’re likely to use your front camera for shooting live video, and it doesn’t give you a very wide field or view. And good luck getting two (or more) people in the shot without getting too far away from the microphone.<\/p>\n

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Solution:<\/strong> The MACTREM Clip-On Universal Camera Lens Kit<\/a> is a great solution. It includes a .45 wide angle lens, so it doubles the viewable area of your shot for only $14.<\/p>\n

Problem: Bad audio.<\/h3>\n

Sometimes the audio from your built-in iPhone microphone just doesn’t cut it.<\/p>\n

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Solution:<\/strong> External mic. There are several options when it comes to external mics. If you have one person talking, use this $20 Eaton Productions Lavalier Clip-on Microphone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Step up to the Rode VideoMic Me<\/a> for $60 if you want a shotgun microphone, or if you need to reduce wind noise outside. <\/p>\n

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For more information on making great video from your phone, view my post on the best smartphone video accessories<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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