So you're going digital?

Digital content is everywhere, and streaming an event is now an option for anyone with a smartphone, tablet or laptop. This section will take you through different digital platforms, and some things you might need to consider before deciding to put on a digital event.

A few things to consider when deciding whether to make your event digital:

• What tech do you need? Is the entire event on a GoPro or smartphone or do you require a professional camera set-up?
• Is the event live or pre-recorded?
• If live, what is being added by hosting the event live (i.e. is there an interactive element or would it work just as well to upload the file as pre-recorded content)?
• What platforms would you use (i.e. Zoom if it’s an interactive show? Whatsapp if it is a text experience)?
• What time would you schedule your event? Is the time of day convenient for your audience? Have you considered scheduling a session that would be suitable for overseas audiences?
• Will the event be archived?
• How will you make your digital event accessible?

Further reading

Check out Emerging Writers’ Festival’s great resource that covers online events, interactive community management and digital projects if you’re thinking of registering a digital event.

No Proscenium have created a directory of remote and online experiences. Give it a read (or even better, attend an event) for some inspiration on what kind of projects people around the globe are creating!

Livestreaming

Live-streaming your event helps more people get together in virtual space and allows you to connect more audiences to your work (like your Aunty Pam who lives in New Zealand).

So first thing’s first. What is a livestream?