You can now broadcast and record in 1080p resolution with Socialive. This article provides instructions on how to change your broadcast or recording output resolution. You can select from the following options:

• Low Definition (360p)
• Standard Definition (540p)
• High Definition (720p)
• Full HD (1080p)

Note: The default resolution output is 720p. You will have to actively change your selection to 1080p for every broadcast or recording.

Process

In Socialive Studio, on the right-hand panel, under options, click on the second drop-down list and select one of the following options:

• Low Definition (360p)
• Standard Definition (540p)
• High Definition (720p)
• Full HD (1080p)

Broadcasting/Recording in 1080p

There are a few things to know about broadcasting or recording in 1080p resolution:

• The recording of the broadcast will be 1080p
• The guest's web ISOs are still captured at 720p (to optimize performance). However, the process to capture Local Full HD ISOs (in the Green Room) remains the same.
• Pre-recorded videos can be 1080p
• If you have existing graphics for 720p broadcasts, you will need to update or recreate those graphics for 1080p to support the larger resolution. Check out the 1080p Layout Template Dimensions here.

Streaming to Third-Party Platforms in 1080p

LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch support 1080p broadcasts. However, there are a few limitations to this:

• Feeds sent via RTMP are subject to any limitations on the player you deliver content to.
• If you send a 1080p feed to a player that doesn't support 1080p broadcasts, you will NOT get an error message in Socialive. 

Still looking for an answer?

Contact Socialive Support via live chat, email at support@socialive.us, or submit a support ticket.