Eight Things You Can Live Stream Right Now

Live streaming is a perfect at-home activity — with very little setup, you can put good out into the world and feel more connected with others. If you’re looking to test the live streaming waters, here are some ideas to get you started, using what you already have at home:  1. Share your current at-home […]

Changelogs: April 2020

April 29th Changelog New Features BETA FEATURE – Mobile Guests Green Room guests can now join from their mobile devices Improvements STUDIO PROJECTS: Using the “Select Camera” option on a cropped guest camera will now properly bring in the new camera at the pre-set size Improved product performance on users’ machines Improved optimization & performance […]

What live streaming destinations should I use (for non gamers)?

One of the early decisions you’ll need to make as a streamer is choosing the best live streaming destination for your content. There’s a long list of streaming platforms, each offering different strengths — from audience size to customizability to special features — so it’s important to consider your goals and what best help you […]

Embrace the live stream: Turning your event digital

The past few weeks have been like no other in recent history; the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life as we know it. Millions are urged to #stayathome, immediately changing our needs for connecting both personally and professionally. Digital storytelling in all formats has been a respite, delivering a sense of normalcy and […]

Changelogs: March 2020

March 10th Changelog Changes For newer versions of Chrome (v74 and above), screen sharing no longer requires the Lightstream Chrome extension. Share with ease! Fixes Fixed an issue where Lightstream watermarking appeared when it shouldn’t have Fixed a display issue in Firefox so that the drop down arrow appears when it should Improvements For users […]

Lightstream levels up for the creator community

Lightstream levels up for the creator community The Chicago-based streaming startup expands paid plans, while continuing to offer free options  CHICAGO, February 17, 2020 — Live streaming leader Lightstream today announced a critical milestone in its commitment to offering best-in-class broadcast solutions for all creators. Effective immediately, its premier offering, Lightstream Studio, is accessible through […]

Our next move for the creator community

Our platform is about you, the creator.  That’s why I’m sharing this with our community. Today we announced an expansion of Studio to offer three plans: Free, Creator (starting at $20/month), and Professional (previously called “IRL”: starting at $89/month) when purchased annually.  Didn’t you just add a paid plan? Yea, and it went great! The […]