Loading ...Creating an artcast can be intimidating and most artists are not used to drawing in front of an audience. That’s why some artcasters elect not to put sound in their shows. They leave their broadcasts silent, or overlay music or other soundtrack, while interacting with the viewers strictly through the chatroom. However, I HIGHLY encourage artcasters to talk to their viewers directly.
I will admit that it was my first instinct not to include sound on my show; if you look back at my first recordings, they are completely silent. However my opinion changed once I watched a few other artcasters work, so I eventually mustered up the courage to plug in a mic.
Most artcasts are not like your typical TV show; they are more like a studio visit or a classroom, and viewers will naturally want to ask questions and chat. Artcast audiences aren’t there to just sit back and watch, as they will likely be other artists or curious art fans who will be genuinely interested in the process of making art and the creator’s thoughts.
It is simply too difficult to gain this type of interaction without sound. Believe me, it will be beneficial for your viewers AND you to talk to your audience. I have had many meaningful and fun conversations via Ustream, conversations that would have been impossible if I were trying to paint and type at the same time. To all you silent types out there – please give it a try!
This post was written by Dani Jones of Dani Draws LIVE. She is the creator and operator of the Artcast Network.
couldn’t agree more. The value of an artcast is in the discussion, it’s certainly not in the production value.