Live streaming: Lo-fi and low-cost options
Live streaming: Lo-fi and low-cost options
By
The Space
Live streaming an event or performance might feel unattainable, but there are low-cost and low-tech options for everyone. Jason Crouch, a freelance digital consultant with expertise in live streaming and a PhD in contemporary arts and technology, shares his tips on how to get started. A guide by digital agency The Space.
Live streaming an event or performance might feel unattainable, but there are low-cost and low-tech options for everyone. At a time when social distancing can prevent gatherings in real life, the advances in digital communications help us get together in virtual theatres and share experiences and stories. Jason Crouch, a freelance digital consultant with expertise in live streaming and a PhD in contemporary arts and technology, shares his tips on how to get started.
Video content is everywhere, and streaming an event is now an option for anyone with a smartphone. This guide will take you through different live streaming platforms, what reach and audience each system might offer, and the differing production values you can expect to achieve.
Whatever has brought you to the idea of using live streaming, and whatever the challenges your event might bring, it’s certainly worth giving it a try. Live streaming is an excellent opportunity to connect to an audience with your work, and the small amount of audience research that has been done so far suggests that watching live streamed theatre generates an enthusiasm to experience a live event rather than replacing it.
Find out more including:
- Choosing the best option for you
- Platforms, or where can I stream?
- Other options
- Privacy and security
- What kit do you need?
- Technical considerations
- Moving up a level
- Don’t forget the rights!
- Top tips
- Livestreaming platforms - summary of features
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