Live streaming has been with us for several years now, but the pandemic has brought this new form of broadcasting firmly into the view of content creators. The term streaming can mean any form of internet-based video and audio distribution, from a college game to a Broadway show and every type of live event in between. Let’s take a closer look at options for low and high budgets. Microbusinesses all over the world are now streaming their content. From single-camera operation to much more sophisticated multi-camera productions. New areas for streaming include fitness, education, house of worship, sports, music, kids activities, demonstrations, business, tutorial, gaming, cooking, podcasting, and even rug-making guidance. The most important fact is that literally anyone can run a live stream event from the comfort of their home these days. Equipment is readily available and a high-end studio is no longer needed, so the cost is within most filmmakers’ budgets. The high and low end of streaming An example of how large venues have adapted to streaming is the Apollo Theater in New York. This famous theater is and always has been a live audience venue and they admit that live streaming was the antithesis of what they stood for. But with creating a virtual stage they are now offering a refreshing approach to shows. The Apollo Theater utilizes its digital stage to host everything from amateur nights to major musical events. “Branching out into the digital space has allowed us to bring Apollo programming much farther outside of our reach for...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 26 August, 2021