​How to Livestream well?

Equipment

• You can either use your smartphone, tablet, laptop or your desktop computer. 
• If you use a smartphone, you will need a tripod (i.e., selfie stick tripod) to make sure the image is steady, and a microphone (i.e., wired/wireless lapel or directional microphone) for a clear sound. 
• If you are using your desktop, you may need to link it to a webcam and a lapel or directional microphone microphone. The webcam plugs into your computer, where you can either download streaming software or log into your video streaming platform and begin your video. 

Checklist before streaming

• Promote and remind your audience to subscribe to Live notifications or reminders in the platform, so they are alerted each time you go live. 
• Establish a reliable internet connection for streaming. 
• Lighting & Angles
  • Good lighting is important. Pick a well-lit spot (i.e., near a window) or add extra lighting behind the camera.
  • Experiment with angles too, look for the best ones. 
• Equipment
  • Set up a tripod if you're using a smartphone. Position your phone horizontally.
  • Set up the lapel or directional microphone. 
• Prepare a title to your video and/or description, so viewers know what to expect. 
• Give people 2-5 minutes or so to join your Live video before getting started. You can choose to play some music or add a count down.
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Livestream Platform

Streaming to Facebook

• You can livestream Mass from your Facebook Page or Facebook Group.
  • Watch: Video tutorial on how to Livestream Mass from your phone (from Spirit Juice Studio)
  • Read: Step by step guide  on how to Broadcast a Facebook Live Event
    
    

Streaming to YouTube 

• Here is a  Youtube guide to show you how to create digital-first events, including a walkthrough of Youtube best practices. 
  • YouTube requires that you have at least 1000 subscribers to stream via a smartphone. 
    • Watch: How to create a mobile Youtube Livestream
  • If you don't have 1000 subscribers in your youtube channel, create a livestream via webcam. 
    • Read: How to create a live stream via webcam

Streaming to Instagram (IG Live) 

• You can share a live video to connect with your Instagram followers in real time for up to one hour. Once a live video has ended, it's no longer visible in the app, unless you share a replay of it to your story. 

Your live-streamed videos are instantly archived after they’re finished. This means you can always call attention back to them if you want to share additional value or comments or share the link on other social media.