The Live Streaming Handbook

The Live-Streaming Handbook will teach you how to present live-video shows from your phone and stream them straight to Facebook and Twitter. With this book and your favourite social media apps, you will be able to run your own TV station for your home or work. Peter Stewart, an experienced TV and radio presenter, producer and author, now shares the training he’s given to professional broadcasters with you! From structuring and developing a show, to establishing an effective online persona and getting more people to watch you. The book includes dozens of tried and tested formats for your live-video show, alongside case studies highlighting how businesses and professionals are using live-streaming in their brand and marketing strategies. Also included are: a foreword by Al Roker (NBC's The Today Show); practical steps for using popular live-streaming apps, such as Facebook Live and Twitter; nearly 80 colour images of live-streaming events, screenshots and gadgets; a detailed walk-through of how to successfully present and produce your live-streaming show; advice on analysing and exploiting viewer metrics to increase followers; more than 130 quotes of real-world advice from expert producers of online media content; over 700 links to online case studies, articles, research and background reading. With this extensive manual you will gain a competitive edge in the world of online live-streaming. This book is invaluable to entrepreneurs, professionals and students working in journalism, public relations, marketing and digital media, as well as general readers interested in live-streaming at home.

A look at the revolution in game live streaming and esports broadcasting Every day thousands of people broadcast their gaming live to audiences over the internet using popular sites such as Twitch, which reaches more than one hundred million viewers a month. In these new platforms for interactive entertainment, big esports events featuring digital game competitors live stream globally, and audiences can interact with broadcasters—and each other—through chat in real time. What are the ramifications of this exploding online industry? Taking readers inside home studios and backstage at large esports events, Watch Me Play investigates the rise of game live streaming and how it is poised to alter how we understand media and audiences. Through extensive interviews and immersion in this gaming scene, T. L. Taylor delves into the inner workings of the live streaming platform Twitch. From branding to business practices, she shows the pleasures and work involved in this broadcasting activity, as well as the management and governance of game live streaming and its hosting communities. At a time when gaming is being reinvented through social media, the potential of an ever-growing audience is transforming user-generated content and alternative distribution methods. These changes will challenge the meaning of ownership and intellectual property and open the way to new forms of creativity. The first book to explore the online phenomenon Twitch and live streaming games, Watch Me Play offers a vibrant look at the melding of private play and public entertainment.

This is a comprehensive guide to creating and streaming media files over the Internet or over a corporate network--complete with case studies and glossary.

The Unofficial Guide to vMix is the perfect book for anyone interested in live video production with vMix software. vMix is one of the most powerful video production solutions available for live streaming, recording and IP video connectivity today. This easily readable book, will take you from zero to sixty in the live streaming world. Open your eyes to the possibilities of modern video production, and increase your capabilities with the industry's top video production solution, vMix.vMix is a software that is used by the world's top broadcasters. But it is also affordable enough for businesses, churches, and organizations of all kinds to set up powerful live streaming solutions on a budget. vMix can turn a regular Windows computer into a modern video production studio, which is helping thousands of users around the world leverage the power of live streaming technology and connect their ideas with the world. Find out why this software makes live video production more accessible and powerful then you have ever imagined, with a invaluable guide that will get you up to speed in a matter of hours.Author Paul Richards, the Chief Streaming Officer for StreamGeeks, outlines each and every feature of vMix in this clear and cohesive book. Every chapter features detailed pictures and explanations that are expanded upon in the online Udemy course. From the basics of video production to advanced virtual sets and social media integrations, this book will take your vmix skills to the next level. In particular this book covers, audio, VST 3 plugins, Multiview, streaming, recording, overlays, vmix social, shortcuts, GT title editor, vmix call, the web controller, color correction tools, virtual sets, PTZ camera controls, NDI, virtual webcams, playlists, data sources, instant replays, triggers and the vmix API.Go further with live video streaming and read The Unofficial Guide to vMix. Make the most out of a free 60 day trial of vMix with this handy book by your side. If your organization is using vMix, this is the perfect resource for training volunteers and new employees. Whether you are upgrading from OBS or simply building the live streaming system of your dreams, this book can help.

This book describes the steps for creating an on-demand and live streaming video in an all-in-one refernce guide for new users and companies that need introduced to the technology. After reading this book, you will understand: - How the Internet works in relation to streaming media - Client/server technology, specifically related to streaming media - Strengths and limits of streaming media, including best uses for the technology - Choices of streaming media content creation tools

Explained in simple, straightforward language that anyone can understand, author Paul Richards, explains the most important topics in live streaming. From how to live stream with Zoom, to Facebook and YouTube, this book doesn't skip a step in this introduction to live streaming technology. What's more? Every chapter of this book includes a video tutorial you can reference to make the subject come alive. This is the ideal book for volunteers, entry-level video production professionals, and anyone who has taught themselves the valuable trade of live video production.The Basics of Live Streaming can teach anyone the essential skills of live video streaming. It features foundational learning opportunities for audio visual cables, equipment and streaming technology for anyone interested in the subject. This material is great to review before other more advanced online courses available from the StreamGeeks because it reviews skills that can be applied to any streaming media project. For example, this book is an ideal introduction to more advanced topics like the OBS, vMix or Wirecast books already available on Amazon. This course is also ideal for volunteers who operate live streaming equipment or aspiring video producers. Here is a list of essential questions answered in this book: What do I need to live stream?How much bandwidth do I need?What type of computer do I need?What type of cables are used for live streaming?How to make an engaging live stream?How to add graphics to your live stream?What is OBS?What is vMix?What is the best camera for live streaming?How to live stream to YouTube?How to live stream to Facebook?How to live stream a Zoom meeting?What is NDI?What is a PTZ camera?What is an SDI camera?What is an NDI camera?What is a Tally Light?What is SRT?Ten tips for hosting a great live streamHow to build a live streaming studio

Today more than ever Open Broadcaster Software is being recognized as a valuable video production tool in the broadcast industry. OBS stands for Open Broadcaster Software, and it is the most popular free live-streaming software in the world. OBS is an open-source-software application, and the project is reviewed, maintained, and enhanced by a community of volunteers. Anyone can use it for free and also participate in its development using Github, Dischord, or other online collaboration tools. This guide has been written to compliment an online OSB training course available on Udemy.com. With this guide, the included online course, downloadable materials and a complementary audiobook, anyone interested in learning more about OBS should be able to advance their skills efficiently with these resources. The OBS suite is a versatile tool for recording video and live streaming. It can be used to record presentations, screen-capture sessions, eSports gaming, and much more. OBS can be used to capture and record video, with a robust set of tools for processing audio as well. OBS can eliminate the need for expensive internal capture cards with the integration of the NewTek(R) NDI(R), and it simplifies the process of screen recording and online streaming.

* Learn the end-to-end process, starting with capture from a video or audio source through to the consumer's media player * A quick-start quide to streaming media technologies * How to monetize content and protect revenue with digital rights management For broadcasters, web developers, project managers implementing streaming media systems, David Austerberry shows how to deploy the technology on your site, from video and audio capture through to the consumer's media player. The book first deals with Internet basics and gives a thorough coverage of telecommunications networks and the last mile to the home. Video and audio formats are covered, as well as compression standards including Windows Media and MPEG-4. The book then guides you through the streaming process, showing in-depth how to encode audio and video. The deployment of media servers, live webcasting and how the stream is displayed by the consumer's media player are also covered. A final section on associated technologies illustrates how you can protect your revenue sources with digital rights management, looks at content delivery networks and provides examples of successful streaming applications. The supporting website, www.davidausterberry.com/streaming.html, offers updated links to sources of information, manufacturers and suppliers. David Austerberry is co-owner of the new media communications consultancy, Informed Sauce. He has worked with streaming media since the late nineties. Before that, he has been product manager for a number of broadcast equipment manufacturers, and formerly had many years with a leading broadcaster.

Build, Work & Play in Your Own LIVE Streaming Production Studio "I created this guide as a means to help others navigate the open waters of what is by far the fastest flowing, socially active medium available today...Real-Time LIVE Streaming Video! Whether you're tip-toeing the shore, not sure you want to get your feet wet, or one excited to dive in on camera, then you're in luck, because this guidebook is especially for you!" ~Leland Best Begin your Live Stream Video adventure by diving deep into the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of How it's done! Leland Best, CEO of BCBLive!(tm) will be your guide, as he shows you step-by-step how to build your very own in-home broadcasting studio from the ground up!This guidebook covers all. Printed in exquisite, not-too-techie detail with 12 Chapters, over 31,000 words sit upon 105, 8.5"x11" full-color HD pages! This guide is for the first-time video broadcaster or the seasoned podcaster new to streaming video! Packed with links to an untold number of other resources! NOTE: This guide does not cover mobile streaming. Primary focus is on building a live video studio w/Desktop PC and making a first run on Facebook LIVE. Upgrade an Old or Build a New Live Streaming PC Pick Out the Proper Equipment within Your Budget! Learn How to Succeed when Performing LIVE! Overview of the Top 14 Live Streaming Apps and Websites! Discover How to Simulcast/Syndicate Your Live Streams! Know What to Do if Your Live Stream Dries Up Midstream! Don't miss this chance to get on the fast-track to creating your very first Live Stream Video Broadcast!Get your Live Streaming Guide Today!

Finally, a complete guide for your church to start live streaming with an included online course on UDEMY.com. Inside this book, you will find insights for ministry leaders who are considering the use of live streaming as an outreach tool for their church. This book will help church leaders understand how they can leverage the power of live streaming as a visual bridge connecting your church to the world. This book will provide perspective on best practices for live streaming church services and helpful reflections on real-life case studies from churches and pastors who are happily filling their pews with new members each week. Learn how to set up a digital donations strategy and enable your social media accounts to accept donations directly through YouTube and Facebook. This book will include actionable checklists for ministry leaders considering live streaming at their organization. It should become clear to you how your church can use live streaming and social media to reach new members and extend your reach to shut-ins. This book is accompanied by an online training course for technology directors and volunteers alike who may become the next “champions” of your live streaming program. Our online training course also includes a PowerPoint presentation template you can use to present the benefits of live streaming to your church leadership.At the end of this book, you will find a glossary of terms that will help you and your team familiarize yourselves with the type of technological vocabulary frequently used in live streaming. For many pastors, learning this type of information is like learning a new language. If you are interested in learning about church media and live streaming this book will be a walk an in the park. Feel free to download the audio version of this book and literally take a walk in the park as you listen. Finally, this book was written to inspire readers to use modern tools to tell their organizations unique story about their faith. At the end of the day, live streaming is a storytelling tool helping organizations reach those who may need guidance, education, or simply a nudge in the right direction. Social media has become a medium for empowering individuals to like and share the things they believe in. We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. Understanding that everyone on earth is connected in some way, within six degrees of separation, will be an important stepping stone in our thinking about social media. Your church now has the power to reach people in large connected networks which include groups of family members and friends. These are the people that are most important and most influential in lives of your church’s current members and their extended online network.One of the main reasons why western religion has succeeded so greatly to this day is because it has always taken advantage of emerging technologies… The medium isn’t the message; it’s the medium that you use to communicate the message. In the 1500s, we saw the printing press emerge, and bibles were being printed for the first time in history. We saw an explosion of what was being made available in written form, with new translations that were suddenly available all over the world… Over the past one hundred years, we have churches moving on to the radio with the early evangelical churches that have now moved into TV and televangelism… and now today we are moving into a new form of communication, where you can distribute your message on digital platforms using social media. The churches that are the most successful and most resonate with people are the ones delivering their message in the places that people are listening. Those who are producing content in a form that is consumable and makes sense in the day and age that we live in, we be to prosper from the fruits of new communication pathways.