YouTube launched a feature that will let creators test how their vertical livestream will look before they go live. The company also has a new tool that projects performance insights about Shorts before publishing.
First, YouTube is rolling out Practice Mode for vertical livestreams.
As explained by YouTube Head of Editorial Rene Ritchie: “[Practice mode] lets creators who are interested in vertical live, but [are] maybe not 100% confident about handling everything from chat to polls, stickers to green screens, and just the stream, try things out on mobile, experiment and get comfortable in a zero-pressure environment.”
The option lets creators test set ups and other elements in a private recording window.
Once a creator is comfortable with how everything looks, they can then go live directly from Practice Mode with the tap of a button. This could be a valuable training and improvement tool for creators.
It is somewhat surprising that it’s taken YouTube so long to launch this option. Instagram added live practice mode in 2021, and TikTok and LinkedIn also have live stream practice modes.
Either way, it’s another consideration for YouTube streamers.
On another front, YouTube is also rolling out automated insights into Shorts clips. The new metrics can provide tips and notes before publishing.
YouTube said the new insights option will give creators data-driven insights into their Shorts hook, visuals and pacing, which should help improve performance.
Creators who have access will be able to activate this option by tapping the “Get Feedback” button in Shorts composer.
