YouTube Begins Live Streaming Trials 90
An anonymous reader writes "YouTube is running a (very) brief trial of their new live streaming platform: 'This new platform integrates live streaming directly into YouTube channels; all broadcasters need is a webcam or external USB/FireWire camera. Included in the test is a "Live Comments" module which lets you engage with the broadcaster and the broader YouTube community. For the purpose of the trial, this offering will only be available today and tomorrow. Based on the results of this initial test, we'll evaluate rolling out the platform more broadly to our partners worldwide.'"
Re:how much upload do you need? (Score:3, Informative)
I've streamed video as low as Dialup speeds (50k). The sound is bad (20 kbit/s) and the video is only 6 frames per second, but it does work. No idea what youtube requires, but I'm betting there's no minimum just like now there's no minimum standard for uploaded vids.
Aside - cwtv.com streams video as low as 128k (ISDN speeds) - if only all TV sites offered that same flexibility instead of requiring 1 Mbit/s minimum.
swing and a Miss.... (Score:1, Informative)
The parent meant all of the officers interactions with the public will find their way onto the web after or even during those interactions. Big Brother working for the people instead of against them...
Not that Big Brother is a good idea anyways but at least in this role its useful-ish.