While YouTube is the ultimate source for previously taped video clips, Justin.TV provides viewers with live television provided by users all over the world. If you want to gain exposure through a show, talk show or live blog you can easily do this on Justin.TV with a Mini DV camera and computer. The process is simple and takes less than 10 minutes to fully set up. You can broadcast your live sthousands of people online and even connect with Facebook friends to share your live feed.
Instructions
1. Create an account on Justin.TV, by visiting their main page, clicking on the "Create Account" link and entering the requested information. Justin.TV does not require users to confirm email addresses right away, but you must do so within two weeks to keep your account intact.
2. Power on your Mini DV camera and set it to the live "Camera" mode. If possible, go to the menu and turn off your camera's "Stand-By" mode so that the camera does not automatically shut off.
3. Insert a tape into your Mini DV camera. You will not be recording onto the tape, but it will prevent any error messages or automatic "Stand-By" mode that you cannot shut off.
4. Insert the DV cable into your camera and connect it to your computer. Make sure you are using the proper DV cables. There are standard DV cables and mini-plug DV cables.
5. Place your camera on a tripod or in a stable position. If you are behind the camera, you can simply hold it or have a friend be the cameraman.
6. Connect a microphone to the camera. This will pick up the best audio for your viewers on Justin.TV. Without a microphone, you may have no audio or delayed audio.
7. Click on the "Broadcast" button on Justin.TV. Click on the "Allow" icon at the center of the screen. Wait for the website to process the video connection. A live preview of your video will appear on the left-side of the screen.
8. Click on the "Start" button when you are ready to broadcast live. A 3-second timer will appear and then the live stream will begin.
9. Give a name to your live broadcast, like "Jim's Live Show" or "Billy's Back Yard BBQ," and press "OK." A box will automatically appear to share the live broadcast with your Facebook friends. Log in to your Facebook account or click the small "X" to skip that.
10. Use the live chat to communicate with viewers. Look at the small counter on the right side of the video to see how many users are watching the broadcast.
11. End the broadcast by pressing the "Stop" button in the live video screen.
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