Technological advancements in the field of
broadcasting had been in the doldrums for several decades. The broadcasting
people had been very satisfied with the status quo for a long time, so little
innovations had happened along the way. However, with the onset of the World
Wide Web, and the innovations brought about by open-source platforms that
enable software engineers to create better software for broadcasting, the
broadcasting industry has been greatly revolutionized.
Understanding
The Old Broadcasting System
The old broadcasting tools and equipment definitely
looked crude as compared to contemporary broadcasting tools and equipment. Before,
there was a need for complicated equipment and systems that have to be prepared
beforehand prior to outside broadcasting transmission. A retinue of dozens of
crews usually assisted the directors who direct all the necessary preparations
and setup of outside broadcast equipment. The live outside broadcast then
started after all the wires of equipment were already in place, while the outside
broadcast units were always on a standby mode. Then, the heavy cameras moved
around to get footages of the live broadcast. Afterwards, the footages are
edited and sent via the satellite truck transmission. This outside broadcasting
process was very laborious and required meticulous planning and attention. The
abovementioned process likewise was usually repeated in every outside live broadcasting
in the past, and you would surely feel that what they were doing were very
crude and obsolete.
On the other hand, the process of live broadcasting
nowadays is already different from the old system. Those who engage in live
broadcasting, nowadays, no longer use those tons of wires, heavy cameras, and
those burdensome equipment. Some broadcasters nowadays make use of miniature
tools that can readily fit into a backpack. They use streaming devices that can
stream video footages anywhere there is internet connectivity.
Streaming outdoor events usually presents a great
challenge to most streamers of videos. It usually also presents great
opportunities for those who engage in this activity. Additionally, there is a
big difference between outdoor streaming and indoor streaming. One big
difference is that people are more excited to watch outdoor streaming of videos
that indoor streaming of videos.
Concomitant
Concerns Regarding Outside Broadcasting
There are some great concerns that need to be
addressed if you want to stream live. First, there is the concern of bandwidth.
There is usually a required bandwidth for perfect streaming without latency or
delay, and this bandwidth requirement has to be complied with if you need to be
successful in streaming live videos. Second, there is also the problem of getting
internet connection in outside location wherein you are going to stream videos.
Hence, you got to stay connected online if you want to make a successful online
streaming of videos.
There are also the natural factors such as the wind
and rain that can interfere with your streaming live videos. A strong gust of
winds can greatly affect the audio of your video and may make it inaudible to
your excited audience. Lastly, there is the overhanging problem of losing your
power supply or source during the streaming process. If you would be streaming
long events, you definitely need more batteries or access to a continuous power
supply.
