I thought this might be an interesting idea: why doesn't /a/ have anime livestreams for older anime?
Obviously streaming doesn't provide the same level of quality as a direct download, so if you were watching alone, it wouldn't be worth it. However with Instasync, watching anime could be enjoyed with a group, similar to the live broadcasts of currently airing anime. Instasync is site that can synchronize a playlist of videos from Youtube, Twitch, Vimeo and Daily Motion, and it can broadcast a set of episodes 24/7. The idea's from this thread >>138800830 - where the OP is livestreaming School Rumble, and it makes for pretty comfy viewing. The problem is School Rumble is an anime where a lot of development occurs; it's not the type of anime you can jump in at any episode and enjoy it.
Anyway, feel free to make suggestions for anime to livestream or posts your opinions on the general idea of this.
Why not do it yourself?there, that's why it hasn't been done and they're only occasional and in between
>>138815504
I was thinking of organizing something similar.
I've done some livestreams in the past with hitbox etc.
The problem with Instasync is the hosts, Youtube and Twitch are basically out.
Vimeo has small file limits (without paying) and I find DailyMotion doesn't work well.
livestream nurutu, fairy tail, or similar
makes most sense regarding /a/
some probably watched these on a phone and post with one, matches up with your idea too
>>138816158
Those kinds of anime aren't what I had in mind.
Although, the beginning of Bleach could be pretty good
>>138816035
That'd be cool. Does hitbox work the same way Instasync does? I like the idea of a 24 hour playlist.
>streaming
>streaming older, remastered, anime
Kill yourself.
>>138816270
So usually I'm just streaming my pc screen, and hitbox serves as the stream host and chat host.
It's what I've seen a lot of other people use in the past as well.
I've suggested we have /a/ movie night once a week and then talk shit about it afterwards but it was quite difficult getting together and picking a movie.
![[WhyNot] Thermae Romae - 05 [BD 720p AAC][87CEF188].mkv_snapshot_07.48_[2014.12.20_10.05.47].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/yJBBH91.jpg "[WhyNot] Thermae Romae - 05 [BD 720p AAC][87CEF188].mkv_snapshot_07.48_[2014.12.20_10.05.47].jpg")
It's a good idea.
>>138816325
Movies could be an option as well.
![[Coalgirls]_Cardcaptor_Sakura_18_(960x720_Blu-ray_FLAC)_[F055FE35].mkv_20160131_050853.623.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/nL5G29n.jpg "[Coalgirls]_Cardcaptor_Sakura_18_(960x720_Blu-ray_FLAC)_[F055FE35].mkv_20160131_050853.623.jpg")
>>138815504
Tomoyoooooooooo
We used syncplay to rewatch Haruhi on december also the eva rewatch for the 20 years anniversary is still ongoing, we're watching episode 24 on sunday at 8:00 pm UTC and probably EoE after finishing all the episodes.
http://a-streams.gq/livestream/
#/k-on/ @irc.rizon.net
![[UTW]_Fullmetal_Alchemist_-_The_Sacred_Star_of_Milos_[BD][h264-720p_AC3][73953C60].mkv_snapshot_01.21.39_[2014.10.01_15.32.05].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/0TgXZJn.jpg "[UTW]_Fullmetal_Alchemist_-_The_Sacred_Star_of_Milos_[BD][h264-720p_AC3][73953C60].mkv_snapshot_01.21.39_[2014.10.01_15.32.05].jpg")
>>138816391
Yeah, especially lesser known ones.
I already do a stream that has a large selection of anime films and also do a yearly film showing of things like Disappearance of Haruhi. There's usually a series we run through on each night (ie. one episode a night)
The only true way to get around DCMA problems is outright using your own server to stream through, whioch is what I do. It also means you won't have shit quality because the bitrate is entirely controllable.
>>138816434
Which program do you recommend for streaming, anon?
The only time /a/ watches a live stream is when it coincides with a new release to an old show or it's a sequel.
The next time I can think of where it would be relevant is watching NGE before 4.0 is released, which is never.
![The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya [1080p].mp4_snapshot_02.28.24_[2013.12.19_07.00.11].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/59O9cnA.jpg "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya [1080p].mp4_snapshot_02.28.24_[2013.12.19_07.00.11].jpg")
>>138816470
For the server, nginx-rtmp (and if you want to host the site on the same server, Apache, then change the port of nginx). For embedding on the site, JWplayer is decent.
For streaming from your computer to your server, I personally like XSplit, but there are free alternatives like FFsplit and OBS (I don't like their interfaces)
Imagine something like LifeStream Fridays where we just watch movies with each other
>>138816325
>>138816391
I think that movies are a much better option due their length. It'd be easier to keep anons together for just 2 hours in a week rather than keep them all watching the same series for so many hours. Not to mention that many people might lose interest in the series over time or not like it, while most people finish the movies that they start.
>>138816158
>nurutu, fairy tail, or similar
>makes most sense regarding /a/
This is the one on right now:
https://instasync.com/r/giantspider
![[Coalgirls]_The_Disappearance_of_Haruhi_Suzumiya_(1280x720_Blu-ray_FLAC)_[46A8DFE0].mkv-0001.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/q0JI53Q.jpg "[Coalgirls]_The_Disappearance_of_Haruhi_Suzumiya_(1280x720_Blu-ray_FLAC)_[46A8DFE0].mkv-0001.jpg")
I honestly prefer syncplay or something like that to streaming. That said I'd love a weekly rewatch thread so I can finally clear stuff that's been sitting on my backlog for ages.
>>138816158
>livestream nurutu, fairy tail, or similar
>makes most sense regarding /a/
Is Instasync the only site that can stream 24/7? Everything else mentioned here requires a host to be online.
Also, along with movies, I think short OVAs would be good. There are several great ones to choose from.
>>138816762
Gunbuster+Diebuster stream would be awesome.
>>138816550
Goddamn that sounds a hassle.
I've been wanting to stream a certain show to a group of mine kinda in the same way that GuP stream was handled some months ago, probably similar to your style but damn..
Are there any set up guides for this?
I'll tell you exactly why. The reason is two fold. Maybe more.
The reason /a/ doesn't do livestreams of any sort is because even if the majority of viewers are enjoying the stream and it isn't inviting crossboarding retards, there will almost always someone who will actively try to prevent it. Reporting (since streams are technically bannable offenses), shitposting, reporting the stream itself on the site it's hosted, etc. It's a tremendous pain in the ass to deal with autistic children that don't want to see others having fun because it bothers them or their ideal /a/.
Secondly, viewership. Depending on what you're showing, the number of viewers will vary wildly. It's hard to have a consistent viewerbase, especially if you want it to solely be /a/. People don't comment in the threads or the chat unless the content is interesting and it's more than likely than whatever content is shown, a large portion of viewers have already seen or heard of the interesting scenes. The yearly streams are good because they're planned ahead of time and people enjoy rewatching it for whatever sentimental value. If you show a series that's longer than a few episodes or isn't an OVA/movie, people will inevitably fall behind and not watch along with the rest of the viewers.
There's a bunch of other problems but those are the biggest two if you're considering streaming for /a/.
>>138816843
Not the same anon, but I've done a similar thing. These guides helped me a lot. http://www.helping-squad.com/server/
>>138816843
It is, I had to figure it out myself but this helped a lot: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/how-to-set-up-your-own-private-rtmp-server-using-nginx.50/
I was the one that held the GuP stream so I can tell you some of the issues that came with it to keep in mind.
Doing your own server means you have to figure out how many viewers you can have concurrently before the whole thing falls over and starts dropping frames for everyone. That depends on your bitrate x how many people are viewing at one time and then consider your server RAM/CPU specifications. I have a cheap offsite server for £7 a month and that can handle about 100 viewers or so (okay for normal nights, not for big movie events like the GuP stream) so I had a streaming site backup in case it falls down (which it did, and I used ConnectCast)
So if you want more viewers watching at once and still support a decent framerate and bitrate, you'll have to pay quite a bit. I just do this as a hobby so I don't mind the small upkeep.
/vp/ started an Instasync for the Pokemon Original Series a couple of weeks ago. At one point they had 150 viewers.
If /vp/ can generate that much interest, I can't imagine it being too difficult on /a/. I don't see why it couldn't be a weekly thing.
>>138817020
Is there any obvious benefits to using Apache over just hosting the website with nginx?
Also, what are the specs of your server? I pay $5 a month at the moment for 640MiB RAM/Single Core which seems fine right now, but I would rather pay that bit more so that the server doesn't shit itself when it can't handle the number of viewers.
>>138817174
Because /vp/ has a universal topic, aka Pokemon. /a/ has too many divided opinions so you'll have trouble finding anything people will flock to unless it has some universal merit like MoMH.
>>138817302
Even then, there doesn't have to be that much interest. There have been 4-5 people at most in the School Rumble stream all day, and it made for a fun experience.
You guys realise you don't have to make an epic stream that will go down in /a/ history, it doesn't need lots of viewers. Just choose something that isn't shit and make a thread about it. If you're so sure you're not cancerous retards than it shouldn't be a problem.
>>138817392
No shit.
>>138817020
>Doing your own server means you have to figure out how many viewers you can have concurrently before the whole thing falls over and starts dropping frames for everyone. That depends on your bitrate x how many people are viewing at one time and then consider your server RAM/CPU specifications.
Well can you say roughly how much I could handle with 100/10mb connection with decent bitrate and old i5 2500K / 8gb setup? I'm talking about like 20-40 persons maybe watching it.
Thanks for the guides. >>138816995
The problem with streaming movies is that you can't just start them on the spot, or else people joining will miss the start. Also, if you announce you're streaming at a certain time, nobody's going to care to remember that, nor will they watch a blank screen.
Episodic Shows/OVAs are the right idea in my opinion. Something like Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan is perfect because it's pure stupid fun, the exact type of anime /a/ enjoys and not many of todays anons have seen it.
>>138817941
Seconded.
>>138815504
You set it up, put something that isn't shit for teenagers (ie. naruto, bleach, TTPGL, KLK) and I'll watch it.
Play FLCL, mate. It's not very long.
Suggesting this masterpiece. Only 50 minutes.
Someone should stream this gem.
>>138816325
Just use a strawpoll or something.
The biggest concern would be timezones.
>>138818246
What the fuck is this?
I have it on my completed list but I don't even remember watching it.
I was going to say Urusei Yatsura first.
195 episodes that have almost no continuity so no one has to worry about falling behind.
Provides people plenty of time to drop in and see an episode whenever they like and discuss it with anyone else who's watching at the time, without having to worry about missing something important. And you don't have to really worry about people getting bored since it's the same thing playing over and over, in this case shorter isn't really better like how the pokemon stream kept playing the same few peoples over and over without really any progress.
And if you do go with something short, but don't play it over and over, then it leaves only a small timeframe to watch it, which won't get many viewers since people have things to do or just forget.
>>138818455
Lesbian aliens doing lesbian things.
Alright lags, what should be live-streamed?
http://strawpoll.me/7121777
>>138818617
>choose one
>>138818617
First of the North Star.
I haven't watched it since a long time ago.
>>138818617
Why did you put dubs on this?
>>138818617
>didn't include UY
Maybe I should have said it earlier.
>>138818753
Dubs are actually better for live streams because it's harder to commune with viewers while reading subtitles. Even then, those 3 dubs listed are worth it.
>>138818814
190+ episodes. Good for Instasync, not so much for single streaming sessions.
>>138818912
>Dubs are actually better for live streams because it's harder to commune with viewers while reading subtitles. Even then, those 3 dubs listed are worth it.
>DUBS
Holy fuck kill yourself.
This is the kind of faggot who proposes streaming?
>>138818953
If you had any social experience, you'd know a bad dub can be a lot of fun when watched with a group. I suppose you're the type of autist >>138816946 highlighted in his first paragraph.
>>138818994
>If you had any social experience, you'd know a bad dub can be a lot of fun when watched with a group.
I think it's time for this thread and you to leave.
>>138819044
>>138819044
You're the only one who seems to have a problem. You're clearly stupid so all your posts can be safely discarded.
>>138819109
I have a problem too. Have you ever thought that the people who enjoy these threads are a vocal minority on /a/?
>>138818994
+1
The Garzey's Wing dub is legendary.
>>138819141
Vocal minority? You mean like yourself in this very thread?
>>138818617
Mezzo Forte would be amazing.
>>138819109
Yo I have a problem too.
I ain't watching bad dubs "ironically", even if I tried I would probably leave after one episode.
>>138819109
I do have a problem with it too.
I don't like dubs, and I would loose interest and get bored if so.
I mean I wouldn't even leave it running as background noise while I play vidya. I would just close it and forget about it.
>>138819441
>>138819477
Then don't vote for them.
>>138819109
Dubs are shit, go back to /v/ they seem to be the intended audience you're looking for.
>>138819559
Your samefagging is getting desperate.
>>138819575
It's time to go.
>>138819586
>he's still trying
>>138819607
>>138816395
Tomoyo a second best.
Probably want to avoid 26+ episode series as anything longer will take multiple sessions and people won't be able to join in later.
Aren't stream threads against the rules?
Whats going to stop it from becoming another general?
>>138819895
Global Rule 11 is mainly to prevent faggots promoting their Let's Play Twitch Streams on /v/.
/a/'s had streams for ages, you'd have known this if you weren't new.
>>138819948
>/a/'s had streams for ages
Yes for special occasions. Not everyday where the same 10 faggots or so will circlejerk in the chat.
>>138820109
>everyday
Nobody suggested this.
>>138819826
Eventually play shorts.
Like Teekyuu, you can easily stream all 90 or so episodes.
>>138820109
It wouldn't be everyday, once a week or fortnight.
The idea is older series, either ones due for a rewatch or that have been sitting in the backlog for ages.
