LIVE and Kicking!
The live feature on social media and content sharing platforms is all the rage. Here's a dummy's guide to go LIVE.

- Jan 21, 2017,
- Updated Jan 29, 2017 2:01 PM IST
Candace Payne, a mother of two from the US, became a sensation on Facebook after she posted a live video donning a Chewbacca (a character from the Star Wars franchise) mask to share her joy with friends on the "internet webs". The video, uploaded in May 2016, which shows her wearing the mask with childlike enthusiasm and laughing hysterically, has garnered over 165 million views on Facebook - the most watched live video on the social networking site.
Image sharing platform Instagram, too, has introduced the Live Video feature that can be used to connect with followers in real time. But once the video ends, it will no longer be visible on Instagram. Tap on the camera icon on the top left of the screen or swipe right from anywhere in the feed to the launch camera, a live option appears at the bottom which can be tapped to start the live video. As soon as you go live, all your followers will be notified; the number of viewers appears on the top right of the screen, and comments appear at the bottom. There is also an option of turning off comments. To stop the live video, use the 'End' icon on the top right and confirm. Although this feature was officially launched in November last year, it is now being rolled out to users globally, and will be launched in India soon. ~
Candace Payne, a mother of two from the US, became a sensation on Facebook after she posted a live video donning a Chewbacca (a character from the Star Wars franchise) mask to share her joy with friends on the "internet webs". The video, uploaded in May 2016, which shows her wearing the mask with childlike enthusiasm and laughing hysterically, has garnered over 165 million views on Facebook - the most watched live video on the social networking site.
Image sharing platform Instagram, too, has introduced the Live Video feature that can be used to connect with followers in real time. But once the video ends, it will no longer be visible on Instagram. Tap on the camera icon on the top left of the screen or swipe right from anywhere in the feed to the launch camera, a live option appears at the bottom which can be tapped to start the live video. As soon as you go live, all your followers will be notified; the number of viewers appears on the top right of the screen, and comments appear at the bottom. There is also an option of turning off comments. To stop the live video, use the 'End' icon on the top right and confirm. Although this feature was officially launched in November last year, it is now being rolled out to users globally, and will be launched in India soon. ~