For those in the film and video profession, these are numbers we simply can\u2019t ignore. Traditionally, podcasts don’t feature video. Instead, they\u2019re usually thought of as something you listen to. However, it might surprise you to learn that forty-nine percent (so just about half) of all podcast-listening happens at home, compared to only twenty-two percent in the car.<\/p>\n
As more and more podcasts spring up and find success, more and more of these podcasters are looking to video as both a way to stand out and as a way to increase revenue and followers, and expand their digital brands.<\/p>\n
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The Different Video Podcast Styles<\/h3>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shutterstock_1086035975-1.jpg\" "\\"A")
<\/a>Image by\u00a0Branislav Nenin<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\nLet\u2019s start by taking a look at the different approaches you can take for video podcasts. These’ll vary for every podcast based on your audience and how you\u2019d like to present yourself and your information. The goal with video is to provide relevant, helpful video information that simple audio lacks.<\/p>\n
PowerPoint Style<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis is probably the best option for the most traditional podcasters. If you already have a production workflow (or a backlog of recorded material), adding a straightforward PowerPoint video element is about as simple an approach as you can take. And, it\u2019s not difficult.<\/p>\n
Think of approaching it as if you were giving a PowerPoint or pitch deck presentation, and you needed slides to go along with your script or speech. Whether you\u2019re using simple images or text on screen, creating a podcast with visual elements to help illustrate your talking points can actually be quite powerful. Especially if you use some basic editing tips and tricks to add some animation and simple motion graphics<\/a>.<\/p>\nLivestream Style<\/strong><\/h4>\nAnother style, which many podcasters are quick to adapt for adding video, is the straightforward livestream approach. It can be as simple as setting up an affordable action camera \u2014 like a GoPro \u2014 in your recording space and capturing the entire podcast as a livestream. And, of course, you can livestream it!<\/p>\n
From Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to Vimeo<\/a>\u00a0to Twitch<\/a>, livestreaming can be a great way to connect with your fans. And, in many instances, it gives you that video element you can upload after the fact for people to watch and listen to later.<\/p>\nYouTube Vlog Style<\/strong><\/h4>\nAnd, if you want to go on the higher-production quality end, making those YouTube and vlog-style videos might be your best bet. I only say YouTube because there are so many famous YouTubers who are often basically doing a podcast setup \u2014 but focused on the video elements and on-camera performance.<\/p>\n
This style employs much more production time and editing, since you\u2019ll often be setting multiple shots and splicing things together more tightly. But, it can also be much more lucrative, and the true next step in the video podcast game.<\/p>\n
\nWhat You Need to Record Video Podcasts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image by\u00a0Branislav Nenin<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n Let\u2019s start by taking a look at the different approaches you can take for video podcasts. These’ll vary for every podcast based on your audience and how you\u2019d like to present yourself and your information. The goal with video is to provide relevant, helpful video information that simple audio lacks.<\/p>\n This is probably the best option for the most traditional podcasters. If you already have a production workflow (or a backlog of recorded material), adding a straightforward PowerPoint video element is about as simple an approach as you can take. And, it\u2019s not difficult.<\/p>\n Think of approaching it as if you were giving a PowerPoint or pitch deck presentation, and you needed slides to go along with your script or speech. Whether you\u2019re using simple images or text on screen, creating a podcast with visual elements to help illustrate your talking points can actually be quite powerful. Especially if you use some basic editing tips and tricks to add some animation and simple motion graphics<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another style, which many podcasters are quick to adapt for adding video, is the straightforward livestream approach. It can be as simple as setting up an affordable action camera \u2014 like a GoPro \u2014 in your recording space and capturing the entire podcast as a livestream. And, of course, you can livestream it!<\/p>\n From Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to Vimeo<\/a>\u00a0to Twitch<\/a>, livestreaming can be a great way to connect with your fans. And, in many instances, it gives you that video element you can upload after the fact for people to watch and listen to later.<\/p>\n And, if you want to go on the higher-production quality end, making those YouTube and vlog-style videos might be your best bet. I only say YouTube because there are so many famous YouTubers who are often basically doing a podcast setup \u2014 but focused on the video elements and on-camera performance.<\/p>\n This style employs much more production time and editing, since you\u2019ll often be setting multiple shots and splicing things together more tightly. But, it can also be much more lucrative, and the true next step in the video podcast game.<\/p>\nPowerPoint Style<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Livestream Style<\/strong><\/h4>\n
YouTube Vlog Style<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nWhat You Need to Record Video Podcasts<\/h3>\n