Streaming must begin within 30 minutes of the event start (default-level account setting).

Live broadcasts will experience a 20-30 second delay.

Your encoder must output an RTMP or SRT stream.

You must have your own encoding software this Quick Start uses OBS Studio which can be downloaded for free.

An Enterprise account with access to the Live module.

AudienceĪny publisher who needs to broadcast a live streaming event using the Live module. Other encoders can also be used with the Live module. OBS is open source software for video recording and live streaming and can be downloaded here. This Quick Start will help you broadcast a live event to different devices using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio.

Trim your event and save it as a VOD asset in your account.

Configure your encoder for a live event.

Use the Live module to create a live event.

Live streaming support is available only for Enterprise publishersĪfter completing this Quick Start, you should be able to:.

For a version of this document that uses the Telestream Wirecast encoder, see Step-by-Step: Using the Live Module with Telestream Wirecast.

For a list of all the options available from Brightcove for delivering live streaming video, see Delivering Live Streams. For a series of best practices and recommendations to help ensure a high quality, stable live streaming experience, see Live Module Guidelines and Best Practices. To learn about all of the features and functionality available in the Live module, see Creating and Managing Live Events using the Live Module.

Viewing the Brightcove System Status Page.

Managing API Authentication Credentials.

Signed URLs and Token Auth with a Live Stream.

Playback Restrictions with Live Streams.

Brightcove Live Program Ad Metadata API.

Overview: Player Enhancements for Live SSAI.

Cisco Webex Conference to Brightcove Live.Step-by-Step: Streaming an SRT Live Event.Step-by-Step: Using the Live Module with Wirecast.Step-by-Step: Using the Live Module with OBS.

Open broadcaster software