# How to livestream

Start here if you want to learn how to livestream an action!

## Get started

Here are a few questions to ask yourself before visiting our other pages on the subject.

#### 🔹 **When?**

- When is the action?
- When does it need to be livestreamed? (for example: a specific speech or the whole shebang)
- [How long will it last](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/how-long-should-a-livestream-be)?

#### 🔹 **Where?**

- Where is it happening and where do you need to go?
- Where are you ABLE to go? (if part of the action is inside a building you might not have a connection and you'll have to remain outside, or record the action on your phone instead of live streaming it)
- On what platform(s) will you live stream? Do you have access to these platforms? (admin rights, passwords...). Are the apps installed on your phone?

#### 🔹 **Who?**

- Is it an XR action? Are other groups involved?
- Who/what is the target?
- Who is willing to [speak on camera](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/interview-presentating-skills) about the action?

#### 🔹 **What?**

- [What is the action about](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/content-for-livestreaming-what-to-talk-about)?
- What [material](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/material-for-livestreaming) will you need on the day?

but also:

#### ⚠️ **What are the risks for you?**

- A spicy action is generally less risky for a livestreamer (they don’t want to arrest you while on camera but it doesn't mean it can't happen)
- Will you be able to walk away if you don’t want to be arrested?
- If you’re ok with being arrested, is your phone secure? Can you use a burner phone to livestream instead?

## Technicalities

Screenshots coming soon! You can see them [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NS6b92sJK2QXdC8gmGIrIl_l3r-GTK-HKOj6huI4PY8/edit#slide=id.g13bbc64d07a_0_133) in the meantime (activate slideshow mode on the top right corner)

## Checklist

✅ Switch off WiFi

✅ Switch to "do not disturb" or switch off the notifications

✅ Switch on the automatic rotation of your screen

✅ Copy the [blurb](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/get-people-to-watch-your-livestream)

✅ Install your phone on a [stabiliser](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/photography-videography-and-livestream/page/material-for-livestreaming) if using one

✅ Plug everything you need (headphones, battery pack...)