Live streaming technology lets you watch, create and share videos in real time. It can partly be compared to live television. All you need to be able to live stream is a device with internet, such as a PC, smartphone or tablet, and a platform (e.g. a website or app) to live stream from. Unlike pre-recorded videos that can be cut and edited, live streaming is uncensored.
Some live streams may be private. For example, the video platform Panopto uses live streaming technology that allows you to connect only with people you’ve invited. To ensure that the live streaming remains private, it should be password protected and passwords should not be shared with people you do not know. Some live streams are public and can be viewed by hundreds or even thousands of people. Viewers can comment and interact directly by sending messages that appear next to the live stream.