Category:Live

From SPARK

Live media is communication by a live person instead of a recording. A variety of media may already exist within a given culture. We can take advantage of the existing media to communicate the message of the Scriptures.

Strengths	Limitations	Cautions
Live communication is the most natural means of communication for oral cultures Personal contact by live people can invite mental and emotional involvement Dramas can be created to include anyone in the village as an actor Exciting to the audience because of the risk of error Overcomes literacy barriers May be recorded for later use May be used to encourage local talent May be less expensive than other media types May be more sustainable long-term if avoids culturally unsustainable equipment	May require a microphone(s) May require much practice May require a lot of work for a one-time presentation, unless recorded Live errors are risky	Be aware of dialect differences in the audience May require training for quality, production, and equipment maintenance Use local talent and materials to encourage creativity and sustainability of the type of work you've done

Related topics include:

• Strategy
• Live Media Considerations