Facts & Insights to the Business of Live Streaming

Those who are involved with live streaming for many years will appreciate this re-cap :) The evolution of online live video. Broken down by year, video quality, internet connectivity, team involved, leading streaming technology, distribution method, cost to produce 1 hour high-quality broadcast, and average audience size. 1996: 160x120 pix 56 KBps ISDN special installation Producer, camera/sound operators, IT support, 4-6 weeks time for vendor installation Real Networks Office networks $25000 Audience size > 500 2005: 320x240 pix 512 KBps T1 Producer, camera/sound operators, IT support Windows Media and Flash Office networks $50000 Audience size > 5000 2010: 640x360 pix 1 MBps DSL, T1, T3 Producer, camera/sound operators, IT support Windows Media and Flash Office networks and home use $100000 Audience size > 10000 2018: 1280x720 pix 4 MBps Fiber, 4G Producer, streaming specialist HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) Social media platforms $10000 Audience size > 5000 2022: 1920x1080 pix 10 MBps Fiber, 5G You Zoom, Social media platforms $0 (use your laptop or smartphone) Audience size > 50 - 500 See how easy is to live stream from your phone or laptop to multiple destinations, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn: open a free trial. #technology #streaming #livestreaming #media #technologytrends #technologyjobs #socialmarketing #videomarketing #broadcasting