Twitter’s livestreaming platform, Periscope has been a predominantly a mobile first platform which allowed people to start a broadcast right from their mobile phones. However, livestreaming has transcended that limitation of only being served from phones and since meant that people who wanted to shoot with professional equipment for better quality livestreams couldn’t…until now.
Periscope launched Periscope Producer which is a product aimed to make sure content creators come up with high quality streams. They will let brands, media or other live video creators use professional cameras and other essential tools necessary to create these high quality streams. They will still feature the same features we see on regular mobile broadcasts like comments and hearts.
The company has tried this feature with some media outlets during the latest US presidential debate where they gave live commentary in different languages.
'Keepin' It 1600' is back to recap the second #debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Tweet Qs: #1600LIVEhttps://t.co/h6w4OZIZs0
— The Ringer (@ringer) October 10, 2016
It was also used by brands like fashion houses and film franchises to make people experience an event in a better way.
The #LouisVuitton #LVSS17 Show by @TWNGhesquiere is live from Place Vendôme in Paris with #Periscope #PFW https://t.co/LRnukM3aPj
— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) October 5, 2016
Other content creators even are doing daily news shows with the professional gear which is actually really cool.
LIVE on #Periscope: The REAL winner of last nights #Debate was… #Tech #News #Teach https://t.co/Nv3mwf04uX
— Alex Pettitt (@Alexpettitt) October 10, 2016
Just recently, Periscope launched the VIP Program which let top creators to apply to be given badges (Gold, Silver or Bronze) which have various privileges according to the tier. They also revamped Periscope for Web so that you can check out the latest live broadcasts in the various channels.
The addition of Periscope Producer will now make it more competitive with Facebook Live which has been giving creators the chance to create quality broadcasts from professional gear. If you are interested to try this feature, you need to click here so as to sign up.
