Facebook Live: Different Dimensions

This Gareth Southgate press conferences shows how Facebook Live is used by the media for journalism.

I had a go at Facebook Live for the first time. The actual application was very easy to load up as it can be accessed via the Facebook app.

The software also included the ability to switch between the front and rear cameras at the touch of a button. This can add a different dimension as you can change perspective which increases the versatility

My attempt at recording with Facebook live

Comments can be seen in real time so people are reacting to the events as they unfold. Furthermore, the like buttons can also be seen streaming down the side as the video progresses. 

Facebook live is utilised heavily by journalists and the mass media. For example the England national football team use it to stream their press conferences. The ability to play back the videos is also key as some people may not be watching as it is recorded.

However, in terms of wide spread use it is not that commonly employed . It can be a bit of a hassle to steady the camera and mistakes can’t be edited out while recording although changes can be made afterwards when it is reposted.

Facebook Live is an interesting piece of technology that can help journalists reach a wide audience via social media, however most people tend to watch the videos rather than stream live themselves.