I’m excited.
With the recent release of a number of mobile applications that allow live-streaming of content through some of the more used devices, such as the recent UStream.tv iPhone App (iTunes Link), now anyone can live-stream an event (or sermon or service) from anywhere and bring the front-row party to thousands.
Although the quality settings right now are limited to 320×240 pixels and we can probably expect some pretty grainy-looking live-streams for now, expect the quality to simply increase in the coming time.
But something inside me yells “revolution” as these technologies become easier to use, easier to manage, and easier to distribute. I imagine in a short while seeing tweets on my timeline saying things like:
Come join me in service today, http://bit.ly/xxxx (I’m in the 3rd row on the right!)
or
Join us for our Elder Meeting Live, http://bit.ly/xxx (Sorry you can’t be here!)
or a number of different things, all from differing perspectives, all bringing community and communication a little closer to home.
We’ll be able to share our unique experiences with more people and more people will be able to experience it with us. More personalization will occur and invitations to others to join us in worship and service may become a bit easier for others.
I couldn’t be more excited about mobile-video technology maturing and for those that have already begun exploring, keep it up; mobile technology has been, for me, one of those few techs that have been unable to keep up with my accelerated imagination for use.
But it’s catching up and I love it.
What are you excited about in terms of mobile video? What are you hoping the tech geniuses of silicon valley are going to cook up in 2010?
And what has video been unable to do that you’ve been imagining for some time?
[HT: TechCrunch, Gizmodo, @Rick_Smith]
Chris Fenner says
yes! think its now called the joojoo?! hmm… sounds kinda sketchy to me. "Hey im reading on my joojoo."?!
Jeff says
Seems to be really laggy at the moment. If those things get worked out, this will be really cool.
Chris Fenner says
I believe this can be a huge tool for churches and non-profits to utilize. Using video to share whats going on with your ministry has a way of engaging people that words and pictures sometimes can't do. Would love to see mission work, church functions, worship services, all live. Believe if used in the right fashion could energize the people your are asking to serve.
-Not to hijack the post. But think you should consider doing a post on what a bible application for the upcoming apple tablet would look it. Would love to see a mesh of youversion live, Glow, maybe googlewave integration (for live Q&A), and mobile video.
human3rror says
that would be pretty darn cool. too bad about the crunchpad…
andydarnell says
Totally psyched by the new technology that is here and that which is coming. I gotta get an iPhone. Stupid T-Mobile
human3rror says
sad…
bondChristian says
Yeah, "Come eat dinner with me," but you won't have to share any food. :>)
Seriously, I'm excited about what's around the corner (and right here already). Personally, I'm still working on incorporating regular video on my blog, but as you said, it can only get better. Looking forward to it.
-Marshall Jones Jr.
Yohan Perera says
For me and our church we have a long way to go before we can take hold of this kind of technology. However I like the concept and I am sure we will find it useful in the future…