The Secrets of Overlay Design (w/ Stellaluna)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on overlay design and production for actual play streaming with guest Stellaluna.

In our first ever video episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by Stellaluna, an actual play producer, performer, and graphic designer to discuss our brand new Talk of the Table video overlays. Along the way, we discuss the secrets of good overlay design, producing streamed actual play, and how to be an effective producer for sponsored actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Stellaluna.tv Stella on bluesky Gudiya Stella’s production flowchart Stella Recommends: Soothwardens by Navaar Jackson Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Flaherty, Elliot Davis

Guest: Stellaluna

Topics covered

• overlay design
• actual play
• streaming
• production
• graphic design

Keywords

• overlay design
• actual play
• streaming
• graphic design
• production

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Many Sided Media

Books & works: Soothwardens

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