Adrian's Journal

What trend will have the biggest impact in 2025? As we step into a new year brimming with opportunities, it’s essential to keep an eye on trends that are shaping the future of content creation and social media. Let’s dive into what I believe will dominate in 2025. Number one: vertical short videos. Every social media platform that is not currently focused on vertical short videos is realizing that this format is crucial for engagement, and they are now incorporating short videos as part of their features. A good example of this is LinkedIn, a business-oriented platform that has begun integrating short video features. Number two: live streaming. Along with the rise of short videos, live streaming is becoming increasingly popular. TikTok was the first platform to kick off the short video trend, and now other platforms are trying to catch up. However, what they seem to be overlooking is TikTok's move toward enhancing its live streaming capabilities. Live streaming is gaining traction ...

Someone sent me a message: "I would be grateful if you could share the gear list of your live studio (for Tiktok Live)." My TikTok live stream setup is constantly evolving, but here’s my latest configuration and gear list: -  Yololiv Instream : This is an all-in-one, portable multicamera vertical live streaming studio. -  Logitech C920 : A 1080p webcam used for my headshot. It’s connected to the Instream via USB and mounted vertically on a mini tripod.   -  GoPro Hero7 Black : A wide-angle camera for my overhead shots. It is connected to the Instream's HDMI 1 input and mounted on a boom arm.   -  Samsung NX500 : A mirrorless camera for close-up views of the tabletop. It connects to the Instream's HDMI 2 input and is mounted on a Velbon EX-640 tripod.   - Ethernet cable: Provides a direct, stable internet connection via the Instream's Ethernet input.   -  BenQ 27" Monitor : For a larger viewing screen, it connects to the In...