What is Streaming?

A multimedia file that can be played instantly without having to be downloaded first is referred to as streaming. If a piece of media, whether recorded or live, can be viewed online and played on any device without being downloaded, it is considered to be streaming media. It operates by sending media content continuously from a server to the client.

Types of Streaming content

The following are the most common forms of streamed content: Video game; Movies; TV Shows; Music/ Music Videos; and lastly Webcast.

Platorm used for Streaming

The following are the most common platforms used for Streaming: Twitch; Youtube; Facebook; Netflix; Viu; and lastly Spotify.

Viewers analysis for each streaming category

• Gaming: Gaming content is by far the most popular when it comes to all of the streaming categories, this is because the new generation finds it the most entertaining out of the other categories.

• Movies: Most people watch movies, adults, teenagers, sometimes even kids, some movies might be inappropriate for kids.

• TV shows: TV shows have different kinds of viewers some may be for children and some may be inappropriate for children.

• Music/Music videos: Almost all people listen to music, whether or not using a streaming app or just using the radio.

• Webcast: Employees and students now use this because of the pandemic, A webcast is an internet broadcast of your meeting's or event's audio or video in real-time.

Needs of viewers

Some viewers watch streams to get assistance from experts who are proficient in the skill they are attempting to develop. Most viewers watch streams to pass the time or because they need some type of entertainment to connect about someone or something and be able to take their minds off their troubles.

Characteristics of a good stream

A good stream will keep viewers interested at all times. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including allowing viewers to actively participate in the stream, providing interesting content that will keep viewers interested, the overall personality and performance of the streamer, and so on... Another good characteristic is consistency, uniqueness, and good video and audio quality..