LiveBilder

LiveBilder is a term used in German-language media technology to describe live image feeds or galleries that update in real time. It refers to systems that publish newly captured photographs or frames as soon as they are available, allowing viewers to follow events as they unfold.

Technically, LiveBilder implementations typically involve camera endpoints feeding images to a server, which then streams updates to clients through mechanisms such as WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, or short polling. Images are usually delivered as frequent JPEG or PNG stills, sometimes accompanied by metadata like timestamps, location, or camera identifiers. For scenarios that include motion, low-latency approaches such as WebRTC or adaptive HTTP streaming (HLS/DASH) may be used, though many live image galleries emphasize rapid image refresh rather than continuous video.

Common use cases include newsrooms providing fresh photos from events, sports or weather coverage, wildlife monitoring, and corporate dashboards that display live product shots or project imagery. Public galleries, event streams, and social media integrations are also typical contexts for LiveBilder installations.

Rights, privacy, and access considerations are important. Live images may be subject to licensing, consent, and regional access restrictions. Organizations often implement controls around who can view, download, or reuse the images, and may offer metadata management, captions, and archival features as part of the platform.

See also: live blog, real-time image gallery, image streaming.