Hello all!
I was just on the phone with my father, and he brought up YouTube live. I was confused because I did not realize YouTube had constant live videos. When the presidential inauguration was going on, I used YouTube's live news channels like CNN and Fox News to air it in my classroom for my students to watch. But, I did not realize it was a constant thing. My father had me search "space station live" and wow at the videos I found. I would try to link here but because they change constantly, I just suggest searching it for yourself. It is really fascinating!
This wave of live streaming for the everyday user has become a phenomenon over the past year. Pages I follow on Instagram constantly have live feeds going, especially my friends. On Facebook, ads have now become "live". I was confused because a woman I did not know or recognize was curling her hair on my news feed. I clicked on the video to realize it was a live ad.
This accessibility for everyone to create a live video has benefits and drawbacks. There are people out there abusing live by putting harmful videos out there, but for the most part, it is a great way for companies and gurus to show you what they are dong in the moment. It catches your attention because it is happening right then and there. There is a certain appeal that catches my interest more than if the video was prerecorded. What do you all think about _______ live?
I am not a fan of live. i dont see the necessity of seeing something live. Plus I cannot fast forward watching a live stream. One occasion is the exception--New Year countdown. I watch the celebration live every year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Morning Evening,
ReplyDeleteDo you feel the same way about live news coverage? Or just things that are more entertainment centered?