※ applicable to creating all forms of art through deep thought

the structure of livestreaming can be understood through a series of definable modes and subtypes, describing the common formal norms of the system and platform specific works. now that we have a general definition for these concepts, we can get to the most exciting part: putting them into practice.

here’s a little experiment to see how you can implement this in your own work:
click on this generator to get your own personal livestream mode and subtype. please use the guide on the previous post to refer to the definition of these terms.

now, we’re going to use the result of this tool to build your own stream from scratch.

you’re going to use the resulting mode and subtype as the basis for your own stream.
think hard on the characteristics of the resulting mode and subtype. when developing your work, remember that subtypes may share characteristics of other forms, but the dominant type defines the stream. when creating, put your concept through this stress test, and iterate your concept until finished.

ask yourself the following questions:
- is there input from an external audience?
- does the interaction alter a system, a story, or an environment?
- is the piece organized around space, drama, rules, or information?
- is narrative the goal, or a byproduct of the system’s behavior?
- if you stripped away theme and aesthetics, what structure would remain?

if it helps, feel free to research streams of that type based on your memory, or the suggestion of others. look at what the stream is doing, and use it to determine how you can create your own stream.

once you have a general sense of what you want to make, it’s time to write it out. we’re using the classic time-tested pitch structure so that you can get a clear view of your work, and how it could function as a whole.

title
self-explanatory.

synopsis
a short description and outline of your project. give it the elevator pitch razzle dazzle and go nuts.

mode and subtype
define your work, and add a few short lines explaining how the stream functions. justify why, and how it fits into the mode and subtype. it doesn’t have to be extensive, but you need to make your case strong.

visuals
what does it look like? describe the layout and feel free to make graphics, or mood boards that articulate the look and function of the structure.

keep editing until you’re satisfied. it doesn’t have to be perfect. the only way to get your work up to your own standards is to start making it. introduce intentional practice as a consistent and persistent part of your life, and you will see that you, and everyone else, can learn how to make personally meaningful art.

congrats! you’ve created your very own pitch for a livestream work. what you do with it now is your choice. you can leave it as-is, or develop further as a full project to broadcast on your channel. if you’re looking for support, you can always submit your project to cable two, and join a community of like-minded individuals exploring the possibilities of live video as a medium.

the world of streaming and the potential of its modes and subtype is expansive. there is still so much to explore within and beyond them. discover something new by making it happen.