Tricasting.. It's Complicated
December 8, 2008Here's an exciting excerpt from my most recent visit to the TWiT studio as Leo Laporte teaches me how to use the Tricaster (thanks to odtv.me for hosting the video!).
Apologies for our rather mundane conversation while I was learning the ropes. It really is challenging to maintain a conversation while keeping cameras, graphics, and everything else straight when you're live, trust me! Keep in mind that I'm sitting where Leo usually sits and "switches" his shows (by "switches" I mean controls all aspects of the Tricaster) singlehandedly. It's a lot of work, so kudos to him.
But I love a good challenge, so I'll be back to the TWiT studio soon for more practice. :) More details as they develop. In the meantime, I'm taking suggestions: what would you like me to talk about next time I'm there?
Reader Comments (42)
Hey Sarah,
It was great to see you on Twit again. You will get the hang of the Tricaster, you seems to pick it up pretty fast. The conversation was not mundane, more free flow, just like the twit army likes it. All you need to do is bring yourself to the table and let the ideas flow.
Sarah l.
i watched on twitlive and you were very good. I thought hiring you was leo's best decision since twitlive started.
I personally like lack of structure. I like it when leo just reads the chat and interacts. When he presents very structured shows they get boring. I think its best to read the news and read the chat and talk with the twit peeps. its more like your having a conversation than listening to a boring monologue. anyway best of luck and look forward to seeing you on twitlive.
zdz
Will you marry me?
You Suck, every show you touch turns to Sh*T. Hopefully you will get fired from TWIT like all of your other jobs. Please do not ruin Leo's shows like you have to all the others. OK? Thanks
(Editor's note: I, and several others, were laid off from Revision3 because the company was having financial issues. I have never been fired from any job in my life.)
Well, you obviously had some stuff you needed to discuss in order do anything at all. So, next time you'll probably have a more open mind and sense of humor, or direction for your show discussion.
And O Hai is a fucking Chode! Which has been my favorite word for people like that for like, months! (of course) You should write your name on the mic., then you'll have the right attitude.
Sarah,
If you've joined the TWiT family, that is, what the kids all call, a 'coup' :D Right on! Very excite.
Also, I have no idea how Leo juggles that beast of a system, so no worries :D Is it now This Week in Sarah? That's cool :D
I watched this video muted while doing a couple of other things.
Clearly this is the opening scene for "Boogie Nights II."
The Colonel has gotten out of prison and opened up a "talent agency" in the valley.
Young aspiring actress through craigslist meets The Colonel.
Bouncing around on an exercise ball, some funny hats, promises of stardom.
Next scene:
Sarah and Rollergirl poolside at Burt Reynolds home....lol.
How about you discuss your husband who you seem to have disowned? There is never any mention of him and you have even deleted the fact that you are married to him from your Wikipedia page. Why try to hide the fact that you are married? Are you still even together?
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Sarah
I think you will do great in what ever you do. It will be great if you get to work with Leo. Keep up the great work.
Pretty Please, for the love of all things Buddaha, and puppies and kittens and any thing cute or wholesome.....
Leave TWIT alone. It is for real journalists with an informed opinion to debate. You are like the cute but annoying little sister. Its not that you are a bad person just ill informed. Pop culture sucks and pop culture is your bag.
Go work somewhere else.
Sorry but its true.
Sarah--
I sent you a response on Twitter (twitter.com/bjwanlund), just proclaiming how funny it was!!
I love the idea, and if Leo hires you, it'll negate the bad decision Rev3 made! So, in the process, a really good decision becomes a great decision, and Rev3 was wrong to lay you off!
Hey, I'd listen to CatCast, or whatever you decide to do!
I enjoyed you thoroughly on The Screen Savers, and I believe that show (now called Attack of the Show, which is the worst name EVER) jumped the shark when you left.
BJ
Good Job Sarah, congrats on the New Gig.
I think it’s sad that a few people want to piss in your corn flakes Sarah. More power to you, you never know where life will take you, and what will happen. Keep your head up.
Go Sarah Go!
Glad to hear you had fun with your first TriCaster outing!
Philip Nelson
NewTek (Creators of TriCaster)
Sarah Lane on TWiT? Awesome. Now if they would only get rid of Dvorak I'd listen every week!
Why are people so negative? Why are there so many haters.. why are you even on this site?
Honestly, You obviously love the field you're in and people seem to think they are experts on who you are. Just do what you love.. and people will pick up on it and you'll do fine..
If you were honestly bad at your job why would people still be hiring you? If you were that bad.. you'd be in another field..
Next TWIT: Enjoy your day and maybe talk about what you love about tech.. how you think it will continue to change the way you live and how your family will live in the future..
talk about how russians and leo get along real well and that you want to join with leo to become very very rich and that nothing matters except having fun and making $
You should visit the twit forums for a bit. It's kind of a ghost town with twit army and the chatroom taking all of the juice. We need love too!
Let's have a discussion on the old news media vs the blooming new
It seems to me that blogs have been given short shrift by some;incredibaly
the techies seem to have been the vanguard of this.
It is my perception that the geek kingdom,have a lost of
princes and princesses who jump on anything new,without developing
and exploiting what is in existance.News blogs being one significant area.
I can give examples of these blogs breaking news items that
the old media would either not cover or would give short shrift.
Another advantage for the blogs;they can and will shame the
old status quo media into being more responsible.
So Sarah;once you get the tri-caster down(or up),
consider a discussion on the relevance of news blogs vs old news media.
Sarah,
Don't listen to all the haters. I cant believe people have the nerve to post things like that. I watch twitlive everyday and am allways in the irc and stickam chat everyday. You did an awesome job on twit (twis) ...LOL.... I hope to see a lot more of you on there. Hoping you will do some things while Leo is gone to France also. It will be a perfect time for you to get practice and to get to know all of us (twitarmy). Good luck and "break a leg"
OkieFreak (OkieTwit)
Hi Sarah,
The shows have been great. Just wondering if you are going to keep Leo's ball warm eww that sounds wrong I mean when are you going to be on next while Leo is abroad? They are not real haters they still are watching and following her site, they are probably 12 year old's who love here just don't know how to put into words. Peace
Wow, I've seen some negative comments but this is taking it to a whole new level. Would any of you haters actually say those things to someone in person? I think not so keep it to yourself. No one is forcing you to watch. If you don't like the show, vote with your remote.
I'm excited about your appearances on TWIT and your future endeavors. I think you balance Leo out as he can takeover at times. Good luck to you sarah!
Hey Sarah,
Leo's a pretty smart guy as evidenced by your hire.
I hope you get to work with him on the radio show broadcast - your goofing brought a different energy to the studio
I hope we get to see more of that.
Seasons' greetings, all the best.
A bientot,
Wiretop
What's the deal with your (ex-?) husband? It's as if he never existed, yet your very public marriage and subsequent world travels were broadcast for all to see and hear. Now's he not even part of your bio...you make it sound like you traveled abroad all by yourself!
That's what I don't get about you "new media" folks whose lives are open books (blogs, twitter, whatever) as long as things are going good...then when things get tough (divorce?), suddenly you want your privacy. Do us a favor in the future and keep it all to yourself - and for god's sakes, don't ruin TWiT! Face it, you're still somewhat cute, but, based on what I've heard from you on Leo's show so far, you don't have a hell of a lot to offer.
Great posting very fun I watched the hole thing. You 2 work good together! I hope it works out!!!
You need to find a new name if you do something on a regular basis like:
"This Week in Sarah's Tech (TWiST)"
"This Week in Sarah" sounds like it might be the TWiT Network's latenight cheesy pr0n show.
Looking forward to your work with Leo and the TWIT network. The new deal with DIRECTV sounds great. You've got many fans out there who wish you all the best and success in this new job.
Hope to see you back with the Tricaster hosting your own show very soon.
DUDE!!!!! that was flipping EPIC!!!
please keep us informed via your blog i would love to see more of you and it will even get me listening to more of Leo's stuff
you are awesome Sarah and do please try and bring in Martin if you can
I'm very happy to see you joining TWIT Sarah.
I also thought it was smart how you worked through the problem and just didn't call Leo like the people in chat kept asking. You figured it out and showed them. Great job!
I think it's great if someone can back up Leo incase he wants to go see his daughter in France, have a sick day, or appear as a speaker at an event.
As for all the people wanting to know your personal life information... Guess you're building an audience for your autobiography! <ha ha> It's none of our business.
Amazing, hidden behind the mask of anonimity people's inner demons are loosed.
Maybe frustration with their own station in life or perhaps unrequitted love.
Sad - sad indeed that one would come to a web site and demand of a stranger an explanation as to the inner most secrets of their personal life. For surely, this women is not real, she is not a person, she is a thing held for our amusement alone and we should have no regard for her as a human what so ever.
"Hath not Sarah eyes? hath not Sarah hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as you are? If you prick her, does she not bleed? if you tickle her, does she not laugh? "
I've caught a few episodes with you in the studio with Leo etc and i have to say i loved them,brings a nice new energy to things. Just ignore the negatives,there's always a few rotten apples around who try and ruin things for everyone.
Totally impressed how quickly you're picking up the Tricaster stuff too,looking forward to seeing more :)
Pretty Please, for the love of all things Buddaha, and puppies and kittens and any thing cute or wholesome.....
Leave TWIT alone. It is for real journalists with an informed opinion to debate. You are like the cute but annoying little sister. Its not that you are a bad person just ill informed. Pop culture sucks and pop culture is your bag.
Go work somewhere else.
Sorry but its true.
You are disgustingly boring. You don't have any opinion at all.
Are you there for free food?
How much DID YOU PAY to get to TWIT?
Please, do humanity a favor and just leave TWIT.
Dear anonymous poster (IP: 222.123.162.69),
I'm sorry you don't like me on TWiT. But I ask you to please refrain from leaving rude comments here over and over. It isn't accomplishing anything. Write Leo and tell him how you feel. Insulting me in this regard is not the right thing to do, I'm sure you know that. Thanks in advance.
Here's the simple answer - attendance is not mandatory - you don't like the Lane chicks gig - don't come here and bash her. Plain and simple - move along - go bash someone else like - Andy Dick - or Joe Biden, no body likes those guys.
BTW if you want details of my personal life - www.brucewillis.com, yippae kiyae muthaf&%$# !
Sarah on The Screen Savers 04-08-03....first on-air segment.
Rumor has it she is nice and likes cookies too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvARoWDho5U
As a Doctor of Awsomeness & Psychology, I'd have to say that based on the phrasing of the anonymous poster, 222.123.162.69, I have concluded the following;
This person is a Male (age 12-15) and has latent homosexual desires (not that there's anything wrong with that), specifically desires toward a one Mr. Laporte. To this person I say; I'm sorry, but Leo will never love you in that way. Taking your frustrations out on Sarah is not going to bring Leo back any sooner!
Anyhoozle, I liked TWIF. I hope to see more of Sarah and Martin's shenanigans soon.
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