Livestream checklist: what to check before you go live
The day before
- Guests have the link, the time and what to use.
- Every destination is set up with a title and thumbnail.
- Lower thirds are filled in and spelled correctly.
- A two-minute private test stream has worked.
An hour before
- Sound: levels checked for every microphone, no echo.
- Light in front of every face.
- Upload speed at least twice your stream’s bitrate.
- Computer plugged in, notifications off.
Five minutes before
- Guests are backstage and have checked their camera and microphone.
- Other apps and tabs closed.
- Recording is on.
- Someone is watching chat on each platform.
Right after
- The recording is saved, with a track per person if you have them.
- The best moments are noted while you still remember them.
- The clips and posts for the week are planned.
The CloudReel way
Do it in CloudReel
- Guests check their own camera and microphone before they join.
- A health check shows every guest and destination while you’re live.
- Every show is recorded per person and lands in your library, ready for clips.
Questions
How early should guests join?
Ten to fifteen minutes before air, so you can check them backstage.
What upload speed do I need?
At least twice the bitrate you stream at. For 1080p, aim for 10 Mbps upload or more.
