Glossary
Is HDR Good for Streaming?
HDR shows more light and colour range on screen, but most streams and platforms show standard video, so the picture can look different.
The short answer
HDR can look washed out or different on standard platforms. Many streams are sent in standard video, so test the picture before a show.
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
Should I stream in HDR?
Test first. Most viewers see standard video.
Want all of this in one app?
Streamdzy is a free streaming and recording app for Windows: several cameras, your phone as a camera, going live to many places at once, and recording first so a bad connection never costs you the show.