{"id":2890,"date":"2018-01-16T10:51:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T15:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2020-05-26T16:13:49","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T20:13:49","slug":"live-video-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/live-video-playlist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Audio Playlist for Live Video & Why it Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a soundtrack on your live stream can help you keep your audience engaged and focused. But, still, audio is constantly underestimated on live streams. Here you\u2019ll find out how to create a live video playlist to deliver a lively stream using ManyCam.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to live streams and videos in general, people tend to forget about the importance of audio. It becomes an afterthought, so it gets done without proper care, and might actually hurt the live stream.<\/span><\/p>\n

A playlist, or audio in general, can make or break your video without anyone realizing it. Viewers might get put off by your live stream, without knowing why exactly. And it can very well be the sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create lively live streams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To create a lively and engaging live stream, you need to use everything you have at your disposal. Having a proper soundtrack can have a huge impact on your live videos.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you add quality sounds to any video, it helps keep people engaged and focused. Take a moment and think about all the movies out there. What would they be without their soundtracks?<\/span><\/p>\n

On live streams, you can add a soundtrack on the background, on a low volume to cover up any other noise and to keep people engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also add a song at the beginning or the end of your live video, to get people excited about your event. For example, an upbeat song to get people energized.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re streaming an event, which usually takes longer, you can create playlists for the breaks. This way, the online participants can keep engaged with the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are just a few of the many ways a soundtrack can be applied to your live streams. Now let\u2019s have a look on how we can actually create one.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to create a playlist for your live stream on ManyCam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you start ManyCam, you can see on the right-side menu a tab for audio settings. Once you click on that tab, you can have access to all the audio controls.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can personalize your ManyCam<\/a><\/span>\u00a0by moving the widgets up and down. If you prioritize the widgets according to your needs, it will be easier for you to manage your live stream session.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that audio files of any kind are protected by copyright. So, make sure you can use the files you choose to your live stream. Another option is to purchase royalty free audio files online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the Audio Playlist widget and let\u2019s get started on your live video playlist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Live Video – Audio Playlist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adding your soundtrack<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To create your playlist, once you click on the first button from left to right (\u201cAdd Songs), you will have 3 options:<\/span><\/p>\n