Choosing a Live Stream Platform

Posted by Alice Fowell
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Jul 19, 2016
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Image Live video streaming is the name given to outline the process if transmitting live and real-time ongoing video footages to the audiences who access the stream over different devices. These devices could be ranging from television sets to the internet enabled smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops etc. this means that accessing live Tv is not restricted to television and not necessarily staying in a single place. Live streaming could be accessed from places like restaurants, offices, during travelling etc. It gives us the freedom to access any event live on the go. The transmission can be just video, audio or even both. And the part about live streaming I love the most is intercommunication which is possible with the transmitting host or guests and also the other viewers. This can be through various ways like webcam videos, twitter feed, text chats etc. 

The introduction of a new breed of technology which is also cost-effective, Live video streaming is adopted in by nearly all the facets of our life. For example, sports, business seminars and meetings, workshops, webinars etc. The technology is also used to visit holy places far away which transmit live videos wherever accessed. 

There are a number of options available for the live streaming platform in the market. What is the basis on which the right live stream platform is chosen? I would say the way to choose the best streaming service would be to determine the need and the extent of use of the platform and then pick the one that ticks the checklist. It is not about deciding on the platform which is cheap; neither the platform is chosen just because the competitors are using it. 

Live streaming gained importance in the year 2015. There is a wide variety of options available for streaming platforms. Before choosing one among them, there are a few things that need to be thought about and discussed: 

• The purpose here is of utmost importance. Whether you are using the platform for entertainment purposes or commercial needs decides our platform. 

• Before setting a platform it is also advisable to know the length of the stream and the quality of the video. 

• The coverage area by the stream is also decided beforehand. Which means we have to decide the areas in which our stream would be broadcasted, whether state wise, national wise or globally. 

For spontaneous and casual streaming, downloadable applications are the best choice. All that needs to be done is download the app, create an account and you are ready to go on the tap of a button. Meerkat, Periscope, Facebook Live are some of the options to choose from. When time is a constraint these apps help you build your stream and have it running in the blink of an eye. However when we use applications for Live streaming we also have to be ready to face some pitfalls. Use of apps as a platform for streaming compromises with the quality of the video, because these apps do not support the use of specialized recording equipment that enhances the quality of the video. 

The second option as a platform for streaming is the live video streaming services available. Experts in Video streaming Australia state that this is a better option if you are streaming commercial content globally. It is an answer to more demanding and specialized streaming where multiple cameras can be used for a better viewing experience for the stream viewers. This platform is more applicable to large business firms, NGO’s, holy shrines and such places that need to convey transparency in their work to its viewers and reach them easily with maximum impact.
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