How to livestream

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

🔹 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 about the action?

🔹 What?

What is the action about?
What material 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 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
✅ Install your phone on a stabiliser if using one
✅ Plug everything you need (headphones, battery pack...)