CUR8 offers three event-streaming options: live and pre-recorded. This article outlines the differences between each type.
If your event involves licensing, review your contract to confirm which streaming options are permitted.
Three types of streaming:
- Live Stream: a live, real-time event being broadcast to your viewers
- Scheduled Content (SC): a pre-recorded event that plays at a specific date/time
- Video on Demand (VOD): a pre-recorded on Demand Event.
1. Live Stream (LS)
A real-time event streamed from a venue or virtual platform (Zoom, StreamYard, etc.) with a specific date and start time.
Event is streamed live (not pre-recorded).
RTMP credentials are provided for your streaming software.
Viewers cannot pause, rewind, or fast-forward.
Live chat is available for audience engagement.
Suggested Applications for Live Streaming with CUR8
Live Stream Setting Recommendations
Getting Started with OBS for CUR8 Live Streaming
2. Scheduled Content (SC)
A pre-recorded event that CUR8 streams automatically on the date(s) and time(s) you choose.
Viewers watch together at the scheduled time using an access code
Video file must be uploaded in a supported format.
Final video must be fully uploaded within 3 hours of the scheduled stream.
Viewers cannot pause or rewind; access ends when the stream ends.
Live chat is available.
Scheduled Content (SC) Formats + Video & Audio Compression and Specifications
3. Video on Demand (VOD)
A pre-recorded event streamed to attendees on demand.
Sales dates and video availability can be set independently.
Video must be fully uploaded within 2 hours of the video availability start time.
Attendees have 48 hours of access from the moment they begin watching.
(This may be shorter based on availability dates)The 48-hour viewing window is a platform rule and cannot be adjusted.
Notes:
If you only need one day of streaming, Scheduled Content may be a better fit.
If offering less than 48 hours of viewing, clearly communicate this to attendees
(e.g., “24 HOURS ONLY” in the event title and description).
Video on Demand (VOD) Formats + Video & Audio Compression and Specifications
This chart illustrates the key differences among the project types.
Project Specifics |
Live Stream |
Scheduled Content |
Video on Demand |
| Live Event (from venue, location, or virtual host) | X |
||
| Pre-Recorded Event (recorded) | X |
X |
|
| Viewer Can Pause/Rewind | X |
||
| Live Chat (text) | X |
X |
|
| Real-time Access Only (needs to be watched live) | X |
X |
|
| 48 Hour Access | X |
Can I use more than one project type for a single event?
Yes.
You can use one project type or combine multiple types for the same event. For example, you might live-stream opening weekend, then upload the edited recording as scheduled content the following weekend. Or you could offer scheduled content for opening night and a separate video-on-demand option afterward.
You can also pair an in-person event with a streaming event.
If your event involves licensing, be sure to review your contract to confirm which streaming options are permitted.