Livestreaming

Some Alpha and DSC cameras also support livestreaming through the USB port using Imaging Edge Webcam software.

• You will need the following items to setup live streaming:

  • A HDMI to USB video capture device

  • A computer with live streaming software installed

  • HDMI cable and a USB cable

  • Note: The video capture device and software are not manufactured by Sony.

Equipment depends on your set up. Questions to ask:

• How many participants/ mics do you have?

• Is it live event + livestream or just livestream?

• Which platforms are you streaming to?

Possible Equipment

Camera

• Sony 6300 Camera

  • • Charger

    • 3x (charged) batteries

• Cell Phone

  • • Charger

    • Extension cable

Platforms

• 1 or more? Restream can do up to 3. Options:

Computer

• If you're streaming to multiple platforms with the camera

• Ideally Cassie's macbook or another Mac

Black Magic UltraStudio Recorder 3G

• Allows to stream camera for a clean output

• Ideal for Mac computers

• Need thunderbolt cable in laptop, need dongle

Cables:

• HDMI

  • • Put into port on recorder

      • SDI into recorder *if you're not using HDMI*

• Apple Thunderbolt cable

  • put into port on computer

• Apple Thunderbolt 3 USB-C to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (dongle)

  • • need one? i had a white one from work

• High-Speed Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable

• Power Strip

• Audio cables

Mics

• Choose handheld or lapel

  • • Handheld / dynamic mic system:

      • • Receiver

        • 4x mics

        • power cable for receiver

    • Lapel mic system:

      • • Receiver

        • 4x mics

        • charger

• Shotgun mic

  • • for top of camera / plug it in - generally use this in conjunction with other mics

Speakers

• 2 PAs

Audio Mixer

• I have one

  • Note: for live events with multiple mics, we should consider getting an auto mixer to help. They are costly though. Ideal is $1,000 ZOOM F8N 8 Input/10 Track Recorder with Zoom AutoMix™ 8 High-Quality Mic Preamps

  • They also have one for $600 https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-XR18-Tablet-controlled-Digital-Mixer/dp/B00UD3IWB8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Behringer+XR18&qid=1642104384&sr=8-1

Receiver

Floor tape

• Tape down the cables

Set up

• Get micro HDMI converter, bin, buch, brush

• Charge all batteries

• Set up sound test

• Create visual assets

• Charge all devices

• Gather lights

• Put inventory in 1 bin

• Eat / hydrate