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Smart apps

Live Video Stream on YouTube

for Android, version 1.0


Live Video Stream on YouTube is the first app for Android able to cascade multiple special effects in live streams to YouTube.

Various themed stickers can be added in addition to the effects.

The number of applied effects is limited only by the GPU performance of the device.

Note: The YouTube account needs to be verified by phone in order "Stream Now" feature to be enabled.

  • Multiple combination of selectable special effects
  • Themed stickers provided in addition
  • Watch URL easily shareable with all contacts
  • Background (hidden) mode
  • Manual control of the camera flash
  • Separate profiles for front and back camera with adjustable frame size
  • High performance OpenGL effects rendering
  • Hardware accelerated video encoding





Get it

Login screen

From this screen you can login to the desired Google account.

To perform the login operation

Click the blue button saying "Sign in with Google". You will be presented with the standard "Choose an account" dialog for the available Google accounts. New accounts can be added to the already registered ones.
main activity

Watch url screen

This screen will be presented upon successful login

To share the watch url

Click the button "Share watch url" in the bottom.

To go to streaming screen

Click the red circle button button in the middle.
main activity

Streaming screen

From this screen you can make the preview and the actual streaming.

  • The preview screen will give a choice of front or back camera.
  • The desired effects can be selected by tapping on the top left button.
  • The desired sticker can be selected by tapping on the bottom left button.
  • Once you are ready to go, click the red "Start" button on the right.
  • The total time and output size are displayed at the bottom.
  • Pinching the screen changes the zoom level.
  • To stop the streaming, click the grey "Stop" button on the right.
video recorder
video recorder




FAQ

Why the App says 'Stream Now' feature is not enabled?

YouTube feature 'Stream Now' needs to be enabled in Live Dashboard in order live streaming to be used.
Here is a quick guide how to do it: How to enable 'Stream Now' feature.

Live Effects on YouTube requires a device running Android 4.3 or newer, due to the use of API for hardware accelerated encoding.

Live Effects on YouTube asks the encoder to send key frames every two seconds. However, on some devices the hardware is not able to meet the required performance.

On-the-fly special effects require additional GPU power, which limits the possible frame resolution.