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Alec 🎬 Take One Tech

📰 How video can foster deeper connections than we imagine!

Published about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Hi Reader,

After just one day of running the Ecamm Live Accelerator, I wanted to share an insight that’s truly resonated with me. It reaffirmed a belief I’ve always held: that a video-first presence can foster real, lasting bonds with your audience unlike any other medium.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of seeing many familiar faces—names I’d recognised from comments, chats, and courses—but was meeting in person for the first time via Zoom.

For me, it felt like an introduction, yet many participants expressed how familiar they already felt with me. They’d spent countless hours watching my YouTube videos, diving into tutorials, and engaging with the Ecamm Live Masterclass. From their perspective, our first live interaction felt more like a reunion than a first meeting.

This phenomenon isn’t by chance. The authenticity we can share through video is magnified when we embrace a one-take, no-editing approach. By recording without edits, I’m able to present my true self, warts and all. This unfiltered, unpolished version of me is the same person you’d meet over coffee. It’s liberating, both for me and for my audience, and it’s a crucial part of building trust.

I believe this is the beauty of live production—and why platforms like Ecamm Live are invaluable. (If you’re curious about how this approach can help you, I encourage you to explore it with a free trial of Ecamm Live.)

But there's more... by creating your content in this way, you’re not only fostering connections but also developing muscle memory for live production techniques. These skills become transferable to every online interaction, whether you’re leveling up your Zoom meetings, creating courses, live streaming, or running events. Mastering live production skills means they apply across your entire digital stage, enhancing everything you do. I talked about this in the Digital Stage Digest Newsletter two weeks ago titled: 'Why you should think like a live producer'


By the way, if you are not already signed up, you can still take part in the Ecamm Live Accelerator!

Signup below and you'll be able to jump right in with the replays for day one and be ready for today's session in no time!

If you’re looking to strengthen your 'video first' digital presence or need guidance on your journey, I’m here to help. Let’s continue building your digital stage together. Talk soon, Alec.

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In this video I'll run through my full production process and show you how easy it is to set up your various Scenes in Ecamm Live and then control them all with Stream Deck!

Tip Of The Week

Consider Live Streaming!

If you’re already embracing the one-take, no-edits approach in your videos, consider taking it a step further by scheduling regular live streams.

Hosting a live stream not only builds a deeper, immediate connection with viewers who can join you in real time, but it also helps keep you accountable with a weekly event on your calendar.

Live streams offer a fantastic way to show up authentically, engage with your audience, and create a sense of community.

🎉 Join Us at the Digital Stage Summit! 🎉

I’m thrilled to announce that we have an incredible lineup of speakers ready to share their insights at the upcoming Digital Stage Summit. Next week, I’ll reveal the full details of all of the amazing sessions, but trust me—you won’t want to miss it! I’m also eager to introduce the fantastic sponsors who will be supporting this event.

The Digital Stage Summit is a FREE three-day virtual event for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals ready to grow their digital presence, connect with their audience, and scale their business online.

Over three value-packed days, you’ll gain strategies from top industry experts and leave equipped with tools you can implement immediately.

Don’t wait—register now to be part of this transformative experience.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s continue exploring, growing, and elevating our digital presence together. Here’s to taking the next step on your digital stage—see you again soon!

Have a great day,
Alec 🙏😊

Alec Johnson​
​Founder 🎬 Take One Tech

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Alec 🎬 Take One Tech

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