Course Curriculum

Google Plus Hangouts Starter Kit

6sections
20lectures
1h 43mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • By the end of the course you will be able to host your own hangouts with confidence, taking full advantage of all the features of the platform.

  • You will understand the different facets of Hangouts (yes, there's more than one!)

  • You will learn how to easily and properly set up your Google+ and YouTube account in order to host your Hangouts

  • You will learn a lot of pro tips that will make you Hangouts a lot easier and more fun

  • You will understand the difference between the two types of Hangouts

  • You will gain a thorough understanding of the Hangout interface

  • You will learn how to use the Hangout Apps in order to produce world-class Hangouts

  • You will learn the different ways to start a Video Hangout and a Hangout on Air

  • You will learn how to create Events and Scheduled Hangouts on Air in order to promote your shows and get the maximum exposure

01

Welcome to the Course!

1 lecture • 14min

  • Course Overview and Account Setup

    In this video I give you a quick overview of the course, and show you how to create the accounts you need in order to start using hangouts. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Course Introduction 0:46 Course Overview 2:30 Google Plus Account Setup 7:27 YouTube Account Setup

    13:47
02

The Basics of Hangouts

2 lectures • 13min

  • Understanding Google Hangouts

    In this video I talk about the basics of Google Hangouts. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Definition of Hangouts 0:47 Hangouts Is a Chat Tool 5:18 Hangouts Is a Video Call/Conferencing and Broadcast Tool

    7:42

  • Tips and Tools for a Better Hangout Experience

    In this video I share with you some ninja tips for a better hangout experience. After watching this video, be sure to check out this free video tutorial about lighting: The Down & Dirty Lighting Kit . Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 9 Pro Tips for Better Hangouts

    4:51
03

The Hangouts Interface

2 lectures • 9min

  • Inside a Video Hangout

    In this video I show you the inside of a Video Hangout. You'll learn the basic controls and features and get a hint of more advanced features and functionalities, the Hangout Apps. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Inside a Video Hangout 3:07 Lecture Wrap-Up

    3:28

  • Inside a Hangout On Air

    In this video I show you the inside of a Hangout on Air. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Inside a Hangout on Air 5:02 Lecture Wrap-Up

    5:34
04

Hangout Apps

9 lectures • 35min

  • Cameraman

    In this video I show you how to use the Cameraman app, a key app to use during your hangouts, especially if you're going to have many guests. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:26 How to Use the Cameraman App 1:25 Lecture Wrap-Up

    1:49

  • Blueboxing

    In this video I cover a very important feature that is available to you as the hangout host, that is called "blueboxing". The hangout host can "bluebox" himself (or the guest who's actually speaking), so that people watching the hangout will only see the video of the "blueboxed" person. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 How to "Bluebox" and "Unbluebox" your guests 2:47 Lecture Wrap-Up

    3:10

  • Hangout Management

    In this video I talk about hangout management: what it is and why you need to learn how to manage your hangouts. I also show you how to use the Control Room app to manage the audio of your hangouts. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 A Few Key Things That You Must Remember 1:53 Managing the Hangout Audio with the Control Room App 4:05 Lecture Wrap-Up

    4:26

  • Hangout Toolbox

    In this video I show you how to use the Hangout Toolbox app. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 How to Use the Hangout Toolbox App 2:03 Lecture Wrap-Up

    2:24

  • Lower Thirds

    In this video I talk about lower thirds. I show you how to use the default lower third and how to make amazing custom lower thirds using a free online tool: HangoutMagix.com Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Default Lower Thirds 3:07 Custom Lower Thirds (and HangoutMagix.com Tutorial) 5:34 Lecture Wrap-Up

    6:10

  • Creative Uses of Lower Thirds

    In this video I share with you a few creative uses of lower thirds and custom overlays. Remember that your custom overlays must be 1280x720 pixels PNG files. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 1:51 Using The App to Show Contact Information and Call-To-Action 3:03 Creating Custom Overlays with HangoutMagix.com 3:43 Using The App for Presentations 4:02 Lecture Wrap-Up

    4:33

  • Screenshare

    In this video I show you how to use the Screenshare app, a very useful tool if you want to do a presentation during your hangout. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 How To Use The Screenshare App 2:13 Be Careful With Screenshare! 2:31 Lecture Wrap-Up

    2:51

  • Chat

    In this video I show you how to use the Chat app in order to share text messages with people inside your hangout in real time. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 How To Use The Chat 1:17 Lecture Wrap-Up

    1:34

  • Q&A

    In this video I show you how to use the Q&A app, in order to answer live questions from people watching the hangout. This app automatically creates timestamps in the hangout, and in the recording, so that people can jump immediately to the exact point where every single question was answered, without having to watch the whole video. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:48 How to Use the Q&A App 6:40 Things to Be Aware of about the Q&A App 7:15 Lecture Wrap-Up

    7:35
05

Hosting a Hangout

4 lectures • 30min

  • How to Start a Video Hangout

    In this video I show you three different ways to start a Video Hangout and invite people to join. Pro Tip The easiest and fastest way to start a Video Hangout is by using this link: http://hangouts.google.com/start Bookmark this link and your next Video Hangout will be just a click away! Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Starting a Video Hangout from the Hangout Chat Box 1:31 Starting a Video Hangout with the Green Button 3:53 Starting a Video Hangout with the Shortcut Link 4:29 Lecture Wrap-Up

    4:47

  • How to Start a Hangout on Air

    In this video I show you the two ways to start a Hangout on Air and invite people to join. Pro Tip The easiest and fastest way to start a Hangout on Air is by using this link: http://hangouts.google.com/onair Bookmark this link and your next Hangout on Air will be just a click away! Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Starting a Hangout on Air without an Event Page 2:55 Starting a Hangout on Air with an Event Page 8:55 Starting the Broadcast 10:27 Lecture Wrap-Up

    10:48

  • Creating an Event

    In this video I show you the two types of event that you can create to promote your hangouts, the Basic Google+ Event and the Scheduled Hangout on Air. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 1:55 Creating a Basic Google+ Event 6:44 Creating a Scheduled Hangout on Air 10:17 Differences between Events 12:03 Lecture Wrap-Up

    12:17

  • Connecting the Event Page to the Live Broadcast

    If you choose to create a basic event to promote your hangout, there's an additional step to perform when it's time to go live, that I cover in this video. Lecture Outline: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Connecting the Broadcast to the Event 1:36 Lecture Wrap-Up

    1:57
06

Wrap-Up

2 lectures • 4min

  • Course Wrap-Up

    Let's review what you have learned during the course!

    1:23

  • What to Do Now?

    Watch the last video and learn about your next step! I'd love to get in touch with you now that you've finished the course, so don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions, or just to connect on social media platforms. You can find me on Google+ , Twitter and Facebook , and of course on my website . Talk to you soon!

    2:17