What is livestreaming?
Livestreaming is the transmission over the internet of video of a live event. Viewers can then watch a live event on their computer or phone through media player software.
Livestreaming apps
Facebook Live is an app within Facebook that allows users to instantly stream live video.
YouTube Live is an easy way for creators to reach their community in real time via webcam, mobile or encoder streaming. Webcam and mobile are considered great options for beginners and all creators to go live quickly.
Instagram allows you to start a live via the iPhone or Android app but is not available from the website.
Periscope was a live video streaming app owned by Twitter but has now been closed. Users could stream live video and automate a Tweet with a link to the video. There was also an option to save videos to view after the event.
The LinkedIn Live feature allows individuals and organisations to broadcast live video content to their network in real time. However to get started, you need to apply to become a LinkedIn Live broadcaster by completing an application.
Instagram Live is a feature on Instagram Stories that allows users to stream video to followers and engage with them in real time. When users broadcast live video streams on their accounts, a ring highlights their profile picture in Instagram Stories to alert followers that they can view the live stream.You can share a live video to connect with your followers in real time for up to one hour. Once a live video has ended, it’s no longer visible in the app, unless you share a replay of it to IGTV.
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