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Web Cam Radio Shows - Quality Affordable Sound, Lighting and Back Drop Equipment

A Little Internet Radio History

As professional Light Workers and Activists began to jump on the Blog Talk Radio circuit, the one truly important component for a great show was good content.  A phone or computer speaker was adequate for  universal sound setting.  Those that wanted to add more professional sound quality and explored the world of microphones, soon, like me,  accumulated huge balls of jumbled cords of generic and expensive microphones that did little to change the one man Universal Sound Audio Board effect.

Furstrated, in 2010 I left the wonderful and well marketed Blog Talk Radio to seek a smaller, less marketed private station, Achieve Radio, with it's own creative sound engineer.  Preemo sound was the king as long as the host was willing to buy a quality headset.  I love this station and though marketing my show is primarily my own responsibility, it's no different then self publishing a book with Balboa or any good Self Publisher.  I am seen where ever I want provided Im willing to make the marketing effort. This I do on Face book, Twitter and Hootsuite.

I AM THE ONLY SHOW ON AT THE TIME SLOT OF MY CHOICE

Unlike the well marketed Blog Talk Radio, at my smaller radio station I am the only show on at my chosen weekly time slot,  every week.  I no longer fight to be heard in competition with 1000 other hosts all with shows on at the same time as my show.  It was hard to keep listeners from hopping from one show to another.  Now that I have stayed with my Achieve Radio station they have advanced to Live You Tube TV, WHICH OPENS ANOTHER DOOR.....how to be current and relevant in the Video World. 

Wanting to share the best sound, lighting and back drop equipment I have found, as well as tips on how to use lighting effectively for small web cam video broadcast,  I've found a way to fit it into my life on a shoe string budget,  Here goes:

SEEK A COMPATIBLE GOOD QUALITY HEAD SET 

WHY?  Because your head set acts as a small recording room in which echo and outside noise can be eliminated.  It gives you a "full" well rounded professional voice, where using a computer speaker tends to echo and pick up every sound around you, and gives a tinny small voice, creating an unprofessional sound.   

For me, this Platonic Headset is affordable, can be hidden behind my head, {allowing good hair days} and gives me rich full sound with Skype.  I also use it for my Private Business when giving consultation.

Place the microphone near the edge of your mouth, never in front of your mouth, for best sound.  This illuminates harsh  "P" pops.   Be sure and use your Skype "Options" or "Tools" ....and click on "Audio" before your show.  You will be given a choice of whether to use your computer speakers.....or your head set.  Click on your head set.  Now test your sound. This allows you to see how you will be heard by others.  

 

 ILLIMINATE  SHADOWS IN YOUR FACE WITH FILL LIGHT.   HERE IS AN AFFORDABLE  CLIP ON HD FILL LIGHT FOR YOUR WEB CAM RADIO SHOW.

Position your fill light to the side of your computer, or from a table edge to the side, rather then in front of your face, which flattens the look of your facial features.

It is important when giving your web cam show not to sit so far away from your camera that you are a tiny head at the bottom of the screen with a huge wall behind you. {Wheres Waldo?}  Place your self in front of the camera, just as you see on TV, so that your head and shoulders fill the screen.  Be sure and use your Skype "Options" or "Tools" ....and click on "Video".  This allows you to see how you will be seen by others.

BACK DROPS

Depending on your Video Show theme, you may want a professional looking back drop.  Most stations, big and small, are in present time.  You can use  video block back drops in your show Intro with music, or in an add.  But while the show is being aired in present time, you may want a quality canvas or vinyl back drop.  I have two.  One is of a subdued woodland with trees, and the other is an antique brick wall.  Both back drops I purchased at Ebay under Photography Back drops.  You can pin them onto a Back Drop stand or your wall. ...where ever you choose.  There are thosands to choose from for cheap.

Here is an Ebay Back Drop link. 

I hope that this article helps you to be more comfortable with the possabilities for a wonderful quality web cam show of your own, spending no more then $100.00.

Repeat Lover..3 strikes he's out!

 

 Jason left “for good” just like three other times.  He said he would be back for his stuff on the weekend.  He didn’t.  Four weeks later a pair of his dirty underwear was still on the floor and three of his shirts were folded on top of Erika's dresser.  Worse, he still had the key to her apartment.  At any given moment he could walk right in.  Or would he?   It was a daily hell trying to figure him out.  Ericka cried a lot and wrapped his  shirts around her to feel his presence.

 

 

TEXT MESSAGES

 

 

Jasen left a lot of text messages for Ericka. 

“Be back when I have time to think.”  

“Do you love me?” Ericka would text back..

“You know how I feel” he quickly messaged back.

 

 

Somehow Ericka always felt worse after these messages.  This was old stuff.  Why did she owe him time to think?   One day she shoved all his belongings in a black garbage bag and tossed them in the hall way….

 

 

TEXT MESSAGE  "I Want My Key Back"

  

 

“Come and get your stuff.  It’s in the hall.”

“WHAT?” he texted back.

“I want my key back.”

“You know I love you.” He messaged back.

“YOU CALL THIS LOVE?”                                                        

“Lets talk.  Be there at 6:30” he text promised back. 

 

 

HE DIDN’T EVEN KNOCK

 

 

Jasen  didn’t come at the time he said he would.  Ericka cried herself to sleep.

That night Jasen unlocked the door with the key he still had, and slipped into bed.

She knew it was unfair.  He had waited until she was too tired to confront him.

The next day the black garbage bag was sitting in the living room.

Jasen had come back to stay but for how long?

 

 

NO TRUST

 

 

Each time the “Come Back Kid” syndrome happened Erika trusted Jasen less..

She feared he had slept around while he was gone.  What disease did he come back with?

The name of the game began to be “Who owed who more?”  Did Erika owe him quiet acceptance to make him feel comfortable? {He might leave again.}

Did Jasen owe Ericka shopping sprees and dinner out for leaving and making her cry?

They were locked in a pattern they could not get out of.

 

 

ERICKA'S PSYCHIC READING

 

 

Ericka was stressed.  She felt like screaming when ever she went to work.

One day she called a Psychic.  She was hoping for good news to make her feel better.

 

 

PSYCHIC: What is your first name please? 

 

"Ericka"

 

PSYCHIC:   I see you are deeply sad and feel like a hurt child.”

 

YES, I DO FEEL THAT WAY.

 

PSYCHIC:  “Ericka, the man you love has become spoiled.   In many ways he feels as if you are like his mother.   Your love is unconditional.  Its time for tough love.”

 

“YES I FEEL THIS” confirmed Ericka. 

 

PSYCHIC:  “What is the name of this person Ericka?”

 

“Jasen”

 

PSYCHIC:  "Jasen is seen being in love with you.  However the more he feels his need to be with you the more he also is afraid of growing up.  He knows he owes you the next level.   Responsibility and Commitment are not what he wants at this time."

 

"YES I FEEL THIS."

 

PSYCHIC:  "Ericka, its time to teach Jasen how to treat you.  You have become too available…too patient. "

 

"I FEEL THIS TOO."

 

PSYCHIC:  "Yes.  Each time you take him back he feels it becomes easier to disrespect you."

 

"I KNOW.   WHAT SHOULD I DO?"

 

PSYCHIC:  "Your best coarse of action is to separate for 2 months on your own terms."

 

"HE ALWAYS TAKES THE KEY AND LEAVES HIS STUFF."

 

PSYCHIC:  "The advice seen and felt Ericka is to make a date for him to leave on your own terms.   Stick to your guns. Give him a date, say goodbye.  If he leaves in a rush take his belongings to a friend..   Change the locks on your doors if he takes the key. 

  

"WHAT IF HE DOES NOT COME BACK?"

 

PSYCHIC:  "This is your life and you must do what you want.  Ericka, is it being good to your Angles to hurt and cry?  Is this the love you want to claim for the rest of your life?  Be strong.   You will be proud you did.  If in 2 months this man has not changed his attitude move on.  Draw a circle around 2 months from now.  That is enough time for him to understand you demand respect."

 

"I WILL TRY"

 

PSYCHIC:  Ericka?    There is another man seen for you in 2012.   There is seen a wonderful person who will cherish and love you.  The future is changeable with your wise actions."

 

"THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST WITH ME."

 

CONCLUSION

 

In many ways Ericka felt the Psychic confirmed what she already knew.   The odd part is she had only given names.  She had not been asked for any details.  Better yet, Ericka felt lighter.  It was not a friend or relative offering advice or insisting she listen to them.     Ericka had gone to the Psychic on her own accord and her privacy was sacred.

 

 

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Wednesday May 2nd, 2012
Live Web Cam Readings with Master Tarot Channel, Ann Marie.

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They call her the Velvet Hammer for her direct honesty with soft wordage. Along with readings, Ann Marie discusses the herbs and flowers you will need to make your own butterfly sanctuary for friends, children and meditation with spirit tea. Click on the Rainbow TV to watch your reading live!

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CREATING A WOW Butterfly Garden

So you’ve spent hundreds of dollars, maybe even thousands on a wonderful outside livingroom oasis.  But your friends still end up in the kitchen.  And the men head for the man cave garage.  How about a little head turning butterfly garden?  Your friends will be amazed as butterfly’s flutter around them, on them and through the herbs and flowers.  Your kids or grandchildren would love to help you create the plan above, and you will be a hit!

Even your significant other will point out over his golf club your amazing masterpiece, perhaps even pause with buds watching over their beer at a butterfly orgy in brief amazement..{then probably head back to the man cave.}  Its all good.  And this garden by Valerie Banes will be remembered!

Don’t forget!  Ann Marie is a Certified Psychic Life Coach and Author, that offers live Web Cam and radio readings at Achieve Radio & TV every Wednesday at 3:00PM Pacific, 6:00PM Eastern. Go through her Achieve Portal to watch your reading live, Click on the little rainbow tv at:  http://velevethammer.tv

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