Live news refers to various types of media broadcasting in real time, as events happen. They contrast with pre-recorded broadcasts that may be edited after the fact.
Imagine a journalist on the scene of a tragedy, telling viewers what is happening in a solemn, empathetic voice. The viewers at home feel the horror, concern and heartbreak of that moment. But how did that story come to their screens in the first place?
The most common way for a television network to show live news is on a web-based video streaming service. For example, ABC in Australia offers a livestream of its news program via its website and YouTube channel. Other global news channels such as Al Jazeera, CCTV of China and Indus News also offer online streams.
These live streams are generally only available as unmetered content if the viewer has a high-speed Internet connection. Otherwise, viewers are likely to view these streams via the networks’ websites, mobile apps or digital media players that support streaming television such as the Roku.
For IRL (In Real Life) streaming, many broadcasters use handheld cameras with a portable mount to capture video of on-the-scene events. Typically, these cameras have 4K resolution and image stabilization to provide professional quality. The best handheld camera for broadcasting IRL is the Sony A7C, a compact mirrorless camera popular with videographers, or the Panasonic Lumix GH5. Both of these cameras are capable of producing live footage that can be easily uploaded to a video platform for viewing.