live-stream
Broadcast happening now
Live-stream refers to video or audio broadcast in real time over the internet, as it happens rather than recorded for later.
As a verb, to live-stream is to broadcast this way: She live-streams her gaming sessions on Twitch.
As a noun, it's the broadcast itself: I caught the live-stream of the concert.
Also spelled livestream.
Informal verbal exchange
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- Q&AInteractive inquiry session
- reactionsResponses to events
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
polls · donations · raids · moderation · engagement · participation · feedback · conversation
Data transmission capacity
- latencyDelay in system response
- bitrateData transfer speed
- encodingConverting data to format
- OBSOpen-source streaming application
buffer · lag · resolution · server · embed · webcam · microphone · lighting
One who observes visually
- channelPassage for transmission
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- hostOne receiving guests
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
coverage · simulcast · on-air · telecast · cameraman · producer · footage · network
Video game streaming site
- gameplayInteractive elements of gaming
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
multiplayer · co-op · raid · tournament · OBS · overlay · facecam · emotes
Video game streaming site
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- TikTokShort-form video service
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- FacebookDominant social media platform
Rumble · Discord · upload · subscribe · channel · notification · algorithm · monetization
Occurring at same moment
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- uneditedNot yet corrected
- unscriptedNot pre-written
- spontaneousArising without external cause
simultaneous · concurrent · direct · continuous · uninterrupted · moment · now · happening
chat
Informal verbal exchange
emoji · polls · donations · raids · moderation · engagement · participation · feedback · conversation · viewer
bandwidth
Data transmission capacity
OBS · buffer · lag · resolution · server · embed · webcam · microphone · lighting · overlay
viewer
One who observes visually
commentary · coverage · simulcast · on-air · telecast · cameraman · producer · footage · network · anchor
Twitch
Video game streaming site
- gameplayInteractive elements of gaming
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
walkthrough · multiplayer · co-op · raid · tournament · OBS · overlay · facecam · emotes · drops
Twitch
Video game streaming site
Facebook · Rumble · Discord · upload · subscribe · channel · notification · algorithm · monetization · partnership
synchronous
Occurring at same moment
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- uneditedNot yet corrected
- unscriptedNot pre-written
spontaneous · simultaneous · concurrent · direct · continuous · uninterrupted · moment · now · happening · breaking
live-streampre-recorded
Captured beforehand for playback
on-demand · recorded · video-on-demand · VOD · delayed broadcast