TL;DR
Twitter launched a live video API, allowing big camera broadcasts to the platform. The live video API is similar to the Facebook Live API and allows for more customization than Periscope.
The social media network launched a live video API that will bridge the gap with its existing Periscope Producer feature. The live video API launched Tuesday morning.
The feature functions similar to the Facebook Live API and allows big camera, editing boards, satellite vans and more to broadcast directly to Twitter. The live API will be more customizable than Periscope.
Twitter has struck a number of live partnerships lately including Thursday Night Football, but it’s unclear how that will play into its live video plans.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on March 21, 2017. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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