Periscoping Tools

As a broadcaster, I'm always looking for ways to give my viewers the best experience possible. From lenses to tripods to microphones, there are things I've tested, things I look forward to trying out, and tips and tricks I've picked up along the way.

I'll keep you updated as we go along.

Since I mainly broadcast landscape scenery while hiking and adventuring in the mountains or while relaxing at the beach, I needed a phone case with a wrist strap and/or one that would protect my phone whether I dropped it in sand or water, or halfway down the mountain (heaven forbid!). I also needed a microphone that would reduce ambient noise and wind.

Here's what I currently use for broadcasting on Periscope.

The hitcase waterproof and shockproof case allows me to scope with complete peace of mind. By itself, the case has a strap that I can secure to my wrist. With the shootR pole, the case slides on and locks into place. Compared to a selfie stick, in which the phone could possibly be knocked out of the clamp, your hitcase protected phone isn't going anywhere.

hitcase pro+ action pack for iphone 6/6s includes:

100% waterproof/shockproof case

trueLUX super wide angle lens

shootR pole

stickR mount

railslide mount

(hitcase for iphone 5/5s here)

TYLT 2-pack portable battery charger

While I hate to admit that I use a selfie stick, I received one for Christmas from my secret santa, and it comes in handy in one situation: when I use the lapel mic. The plug for the mic is too big and doesn't fit with the Hitcase on (or any case)...and without the Hitcase, there is no shootR pole. Thus, the selfie stick.

lavalier lapel clip-on microphone

selfie stick

apple earpods with mic

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Oh...and the most important periscoping gear? the aloha hat + ray-bans.

Do you use any special gear for broadcasting?

What's your essential tool?

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additional hitcase accessories:

first of all, what is periscope?

hi, and welcome!

if you're new to [oomph.], check out the WHO page for a quick intro.

if you're new to periscope, read on.

periscope is a live streaming mobile app that allows you to 'discover the world through someone else's eyes'. it consists of broadcasters (or scopers) who are live on video via their cell phone and viewers who are watching the video on their phone via the periscope app or on the web via their computer.

broadcasting live a sunset on the beach.

viewers can interact with the broadcaster during the live stream by commenting via text messages on what they are seeing and by giving hearts (equivalent to facebook/instagram likes) by tapping their screen. while the broadcaster cannot see the viewers, he/she can talk to the viewers and respond to the comments. if you are watching a live broadcast on your computer, you are not able to comment and interact. (so, get the app!).

comments (left) and hearts (right).

after your broadcast ends, it is available for replay for 24 hours. viewers can watch the replay and also give hearts. you are not able to comment on a replay.

periscope app was released in march 2015. i joined towards the end of may and have been enjoying it so far. i have connected with a lot of great people and look forward to meeting you! come join me for sunsets (sometimes sunrises), rooftop and mountain top views, wave-watching at the beach, and even an occasional face-to-face chat over coffee.

are you on periscope or any other live streaming app?

if so, what do you scope about?