Introduction to PeriscopeRosemary Jean-Louis and Pat St. Claire - Georgia Public Broadcasting

Introduction to PeriscopeWhat is it?

Livestream phone app created by Twitter

Works with individual Twitter accounts

Videos saved for 24 hours

Introduction to PeriscopeWhat is it?

Download video to phone

Archive video through katch.me site

Introduction to PeriscopeKatch.me

Video cloud storage for Meerkat and Periscope

Works two ways: use #katch in your Periscope posts

OR

Set up profile in katch.me and in settings indicate you want auto archiving.

Introduction to PeriscopeKatch.me

When you set up a profile, you get a page with your archived Periscope videos. You can share them, download them, embed them in websites and comment on them.

Example: http://katch.me/rjean_louis

Introduction to PeriscopePublic vs. Private on Periscope:

Public: Seen by everyone on Periscope and Twitter

Private: Seen by people you select

Tweeting to all followers desirable.

Introduction to PeriscopeBest post title conventions:

It’s best to mention on your tweet that you are livewith a brief description.

Examples: “LIVE on #Periscope an interview with one of the Tenors.”

“LIVE on #Periscope a tour of my pet friendly workspace at GPB HQ”

Introduction to PeriscopeWhat you should say:

Thank people for tuning into your broadcast and identify yourself.

“Thank you for tuning in, I’m Joe or Jane Smith.”

Introduction to PeriscopeFunctionality:

During Periscopes, people can chat with you, favoriteyour ‘scope by sending you hearts and if you are on anupdated iPhone they can take a screenshot of the Periscope and send it to you.

You can also hide the chat function.

Introduction to PeriscopeFunctionality:

Your broadcast will pop up in the Global list of who isPeriscoping.

More (favorites) hearts you have, the higher you arein the global list.

You can follow people on Periscope to see their videos; do not need to follow them on Twitter too but it helps in order to find them on Periscope.

Introduction to PeriscopeWhat should you ‘Scope?:

No “bible” - whatever you want but keep it interesting.

Be visual and broadcast professional especially ifyou are using GPB accounts.

Be descriptive.

Pay attention to your commenters and respond to them.

Introduction to PeriscopeMore info:

From @NPRTraining:

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Introduction to PeriscopeAnd now a live demonstration!

Download Periscope if you haven’t already.

Follow us on @mygpb.

We’re livestreaming from Rosemary’s desk!