Stream Video From Your Mobile Phone

Mobile video streaming technology is changing the world. Streaming tools run on a few different platforms that enable users with strong networks and a data plan to share their video in the moment and keep a copy in their user account – which you will need to set up in advance. With an account comes a user profile page, similar to a YouTube profile page, where you can select your settings, describe who you are and enable people to find and download your content.

Depending on the platform you choose, you are able to:

• Indicate if your video is public or private
• Geo-tag your content to document your location
• Time-stamp your content in an indisputable fashion
• Make your media embeddable and downloadable by others on the internet

As more ‘smart’ phones and robust networks are introduced and become accessible to more people, streaming video will be a more viable option for mass participation. However, it has been and is being used in creative and effective ways to support social change campaigns. The following are two brief examples and ideas to spark your imagination.

Regardless of how you film, you will asses to determine your personal safety as well as that of those who appear in your footage – how may they be negatively impacted if they are identified. Additionally, the capabilities of streaming video online, including the ability to geo-tag your content, may be things you are trying to avoid for safety reasons.

Qik and Flixwagon:

• QIK enables you to share live video from your mobile phone. For general information about qik, check out the FAQ – section. Here you can find a list of supported phones and this section might help you if you’re encountering problems when using qik.
• With Flixwagon you can also broadcast live video from your phone to the web, plus store videos and stream to your blog. The help section of their site is a good place to start.
• Finally, you could watch short introductory videos to both companies here – this will help you determine the best possible option for your needs!