What Is a Keyframe?
A keyframe is a complete picture a stream sends at regular intervals. Here is why platforms ask for one about every two seconds.
The short answer
A keyframe is a full picture; the frames between keyframes only store the changes. Platforms need keyframes at a steady interval so viewers can join and seek. Check each platform’s guidance for its value.
How to do it in Streamdzy
- Read the definition, then find the same word in Streamdzy: under Settings, in the scene, or on the Go live screen.
- Try it in a short test recording or a private stream, so the word means something you have seen.
- Read the feature page for it to see the settings, then set it up for your show.
- Check the pricing page for how use is counted. Every feature is free.
What to know first
Definitions are general; platforms and tools set their own limits and names, so check each platform’s guidance when a number matters to your show.
Questions
Does a keyframe affect quality?
It affects how viewers join and how the stream recovers. A steady interval keeps the stream reliable.
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