Live videos
are quite a rave nowadays on the internet. Any user who has access to a
computer and internet connection can enjoy streaming
live video on the net. It provides the convenience of enjoying a live
video while sitting within the comforts of his or her home. There are no
restrictions as such you can access the web from anywhere in the world. Live
videos are created by professionals and uploaded on the internet via satellite
uplinks or cellular uplinks. Wireless video transmitter is also used for live
video uplinks.
There are
different methods of streaming
live videos. But mainly the professionals’ use two major methods to
stream videos live. These two major streaming methods are HTTP streaming and
Streaming Servers or true streaming. These methods make it easier for those people
who are already accustomed with the concept of basic digital video.
While
creating a streaming
live video one needs to understand two basic things that include
streaming method and the file format.
File Formats:
While
creating a live video one can choose from various formats. Some of these file
formats include:
1.
RealMedia
2.
Windows Media
3.
MPEG
4.
Quicktime
5.
Adobe Flash
Although these file formats have their own pros and
cons, but personal choice matters at the end. While majority of the users
chooses their own preferences, there are some users who would use only a
particular file format for streaming live video. But if you are looking for a
wider range of audiences over the internet, it would be a good idea to stream
in separate files for every kind of file formats. But, then again it is neither
practical nor feasible to make separate files. Thus you need to make a choice
among these supported file formats.
Streaming Methods
There are two different ways to
view or watch videos online. Either you download the file in your computer or
you live stream the video and watch it.
·
Downloading – Downloading a
video file is quite an easy process. While a video file gets downloaded, it
gets saved in your computer so that you can watch it at anytime at your own
convenience. While the file gets downloaded you won’t be able to watch it until
the download completes.
·
Streaming
– In
case of streaming a live video, the
end user can start streaming the video and watch it as the video goes on
buffering.
