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Meaning of Streaming and Its Types, Know the Functions and Platforms

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Kapanlagi.com - For a content creator to a celebrity, they often do streaming to greet their fans. But do you know the meaning of streaming?

You must be very familiar with the use of the term streaming. Moreover, there are many advantages of streaming, one of which is facilitating anyone to interact with other users around the world.

However, to do streaming, a creator and user need to be connected to the internet. Because the internet is the main tool for streaming, both in the form of video or audio.

To know more about the discussion of what streaming is, the review below will help you understand the meaning of streaming. The meaning of streaming can be seen as follows, as summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

 

1. Meaning of Streaming on Social Media

The term streaming is becoming more familiar to us. Especially with the development of internet technology, anyone can easily do streaming. But do you know what streaming actually means?

Understanding the meaning of streaming is certainly important for social media users. Because this term is often used by anyone to promote their videos or works through various social media platforms. So, the actual meaning of streaming is a technology for transmitting data, video, or audio that has been compressed using the internet network and displayed on a platform.

The meaning of streaming can also mean that other users can watch a video and hear the sound without downloading it. This meaning of streaming is actually divided into two, namely streaming and live streaming. The meaning of streaming and live streaming have a slight difference.

If the meaning of streaming is transferring data in the form of video and audio to other users without the need to download it. So that it will be displayed and played directly without waiting for download first. Usually for streaming, the video recording has been done beforehand and uploaded through a media streaming platform.

Meanwhile, the meaning of live streaming is the process of delivering video and audio directly and in real-time. It means that the video and audio data transfer is done at that moment, in which other users can interact directly with the creator. In addition, the displayed video, data, and audio are also in their original form with a certain duration. Unlike regular streaming, in live streaming, users cannot directly skip to a certain duration because the broadcast is done live through a media streaming platform.

 

2. Meaning of Streaming and Its Types

After knowing the meaning of streaming, there are several types of streaming that also need to be known. These types of streaming can help you differentiate the meaning of streaming. That's why here are the types of streaming and their meanings.

1. Prerecord Streaming

As mentioned earlier, the first type of streaming is prerecord streaming. The meaning of prerecord streaming is delivering video and audio data to other users, in which the video has been recorded beforehand. The creator usually processes the video for streaming, which will then be uploaded or broadcasted. Prerecord streaming is commonly used by YouTube content creators. When the creator has uploaded a video for streaming, other viewers can watch it without having to wait for it to be downloaded first. Video streaming will be played immediately, connected through the internet network.

2. Live Streaming

The second type of streaming is live streaming. You may already be familiar with this type of streaming, which is often used by content creators to interact with fans. Yes, unlike prerecorded streaming, live streaming means real-time delivery of video and audio data. The video recording is done at that time, showing what is happening at that moment. In other words, viewers can interact directly with the host of the live streaming.

That is an explanation of the meaning of streaming and its types that you need to know. This makes it easier for you to understand the meaning of streaming on social media.

 

3. Function of Streaming

Streaming has become the easiest way for anyone to connect with other users around the world. Moreover, with streaming, other users can watch videos that are created without any distance or time limitations. So what are the functions of streaming? To know about the functions of streaming, here is the explanation that you need to understand.

- Facilitates interaction with fans, viewers, or other users around the world.

- Establishes close relationships with fans, viewers, or other users.

- Tends to save space and time.

- Without any distance or time limitations.

- Facilitates the delivery of real-time information or latest news.

- Serves as a profitable medium for promotion and business.

Those are some of the functions of streaming that can be obtained by anyone. It is no wonder that streaming has become a favorite for content creators, celebrities, or public figures to connect with their fans.

 

4. Live Streaming Platform

There are several popular platforms used for streaming. Platforms make streaming easy for anyone to do live broadcasts or broadcast pre-recorded videos conveniently. Curious about what platforms make streaming? Check them out in the reviews below, klovers.

1. Youtube Platform: The most widely used streaming platform is Youtube. Users can do streaming with prerecorded streaming or live streaming. Moreover, through Youtube, a content creator can also process and use complete features to display video audio broadcasts. In addition, users can also do live streaming for Youtube TV and gaming.

2. Instagram Platform: Another popular streaming platform is Instagram. Users can do live streaming on Instagram to greet fans or followers. The way to do live streaming on IG is also very easy, equipped with interesting features such as effects and interactions with other users.

3. TikTok Platform: TikTok can now be used by users for live streaming. Moreover, many social media users choose TikTok for live streaming with specific purposes, from promotion to sharing specific activities.

4. Facebook: Like Instagram and TikTok, the Facebook social media application can also be used for streaming. Where users can stream live by selecting the Facebook Live feature.

In addition, there are several other platforms that are often used for streaming. Among them are Twitch, Zoom, Bigo Live, Skype for Business, and so on. That is the review of the meaning of streaming that you need to know.

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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