The news that we see on television may be live or pre-recorded. Most news broadcasts are a mix of both. Breaking news stories are typically transmitted live so that the viewer can see events unfold as they occur. This can be very stressful for the anchors, cameramen and other people involved in a breaking news story because they have to make decisions in a very short amount of time.
Planned live shots are less hectic but they still present a lot of challenges. The goal is to tell a news story in as close to real-time as possible without causing unnecessary drama or panic for the viewer. This can be particularly challenging when a story involves tragedy or other sad, emotional topics.
A typical news studio is a large room with a control desk in the center, separated from the audience by glass windows. During a live news broadcast, the director controls the different cameras that are shooting from around the studio as well as the footage that will be inserted into the broadcast.
Newsrooms operate at a very fast pace, and wasting time fiddling with settings is not an option. Omnistream is designed for this kind of workflow, offering a simple, user-friendly interface that lets you focus on your content and the audience.