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Continuous Streaming – Definition & Working

First of all, don’t get confused by the heading itself. Yes, continuous doesn’t mean going live for 24 hours. It is just not the case !!

Utmost of the nonstop live- streaming sessions are comprised ofpre-recorded vids with rudiments of factual live content. These aqueducts work substantially also to that of Television channels.

These services are served to overcome the challenges which we face during live streaming events with RTMP protocols. Just in the case of a particular window of time when the followership is there to watch your content and your content is n’t available.

Working

As far as the working procedure of nonstop streaming is concerned, there are a many points that should be kept in mind to host your successful sluice. But, before diving deep into the section, let’s have a quick look at some of the most popular exemplifications which use these services –

• News Channels
• Musical Events/ Shows
• Sporting Tournament Coverage
• Daily Soaps

Now, here are a few steps that should be followed to secure live streaming session –

Working on Bandwidth Issues

• There are huge expenses when going for continuous streaming free of cost. With the help of linear live streaming, the use of bandwidth will become constant for a long time. but, this will result in too much burden on your pocket.
• You can look for some open virtual platforms which provide unlimited bandwidth to be used for your continuous streaming session.

Equipment Requirements

• One thing is for sure, in comparison with the on-ground events, these services will require more than one piece of equipment of the same type for carrying your live-streaming season for more than 24 hours.
• A strategy should be followed before streaming your session for the prevention of any technical glitches whatsoever.
• You can also go for buying hardware encoders which are best designed for continuous live streams for long hours.

Selection of Online Video Platform

• Apart from looking at social media platforms, your continuous streaming services require a professional element that stands and works for you by the time your session has been successfully completed.
• ultimately, the success of your live session is in the hands of your streaming provider completely. You need a very strong as well as a reliable platform for backing you up.
• There is a list of features that should be a part of your structured streaming provider

• It should be well-versed with the latest security provisions
• It has a facility for monetizing your video for revenue generation
• Continuous streaming also provides you API access for customization purposes
• It should be noted that not all platforms give you each type of support you are needed. Mostly, they tend to offer only tech support.

Working to the Part

• For the time being, you are not actually running a television channel. Most of the live streams thus rely on a fraction of seconds as well as staff to get into reality.
• It is a common thing that at any moment of the day, your viewer may show up for watching your content.
• You have to decide what are you going to broadcast at a specific time. You have to make your transition smooth while switching from one segment to the next.

Working on the Feed Section

• You can go for choosing social media platforms for broadening your audience reach such as –

• Facebook Live Streaming – all you need to do is hit the button of – publish as continuous live stream.
• Youtube Live Streaming – in the case of youtube, it allows you to continue your stream till the time you wish to continue.