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A Comprehensive Guide to Livestreaming - Best Practices, Tools & Apps

What is Livestreaming?

Livestreaming is a form of broadcasting that has become very popular in recent years. It is the process of streaming live video content over the internet.
Livestreaming is a form of broadcasting live video over the internet.
Some of the most popular livestreaming platforms are:
YouTube Live
Facebook Live
Twitter Live (FKA Periscope)
Snapchat
Twitch
Instagram Live
TikTok Live

Live Streaming Terminology

Live Streaming is the process of broadcasting live audio-visual footage in real time to an audience over the internet. Live streaming has been around for a little over ten years but has only recently began to see mainstream adoption.
Broadcast: A broadcast is a live transmission of an event, usually live television or radio.
Livestream: A livestream is a continuous video feed that is broadcast over the internet. It can be used to share events as they happen and provide a sense of what it feels like to be there.
Streaming: Streaming is the process of transferring media or data over the internet in real time, such as audio and video.
Recording: A recording is the capture of a non-live video file or saved video file from a livesteam or broadcast.

The Best Live Streaming Software

OBS - Best free live streaming and video recording software available, in my opinion. Available on both PC and Mac.
- Live streaming software accessible from the browser. Enables you to stream on multiple platforms at once.

Ecamm Live - A high quality, easy to use alternative to OBS for Mac computers

The Best Equipment For A Great Livestreaming Experience

(Please note: some of these links contain affiliate links which help me make a small commission but won’t affect your price at all.)

Computer

Camera

Webcam
DSLR
Mirrorless

Microphone

Lenses

(Be sure to purchase lens w/ correct mount for your camera)
(Be sure to purchase lens w/ correct mount for your camera)

USB Audio Interface

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Lighting

Ring Lights
Panel Lights
Strip Lights

The Best Free and Paid Livestreaming Tools and Resources for Content Creators

Streaming Tools

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