Live Streaming Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started!

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Live streaming is super fun, but there are a few basics when it comes to the equipment you need to get started. Streaming setups can range from super simple to incredibly complex, so this video will help you build a solid foundation that you can build on over time.

Once your stream is running, you should avoid the following mistakes:
https://youtu.be/8UNdDjz5Ybc

Here are links to the gear mentioned in the video. These are just my recommendations, so feel free to use your own:

CAMERA & RECORDING CARDS:
• Sony ZV-E10
https://bhpho.to/3yWDwEp (B&H)
(Due to the chip shortage, these may be difficult to find in stock.)

•Sigma 16mm lens
https://bhpho.to/3BQEzIc (B&H)

•Elgato CamLink 4K
https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)

•ATEM Mini Pro
https://bhpho.to/38NA6cH (B&H)

MICROPHONES AND INTERFACES
•Rode video microphone NTG
https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)

•Samson Q2u (USB and XLR)
https://geni.us/YRdp4 (Amazon)
https://geni.us/swq2u (freshwater)

•Shure MV7 (USB and XLR)
https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
https://geni.us/swmv7 (freshwater)
(You can get a customized copy from colorware.com.)

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 XLR interface:
https://geni.us/czovAjS (Amazon)

•Rodecaster Pro:
https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)

•Standard boom arm:
https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)

• Flat boom arm
https://geni.us/wavearmlp (Amazon)

COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE:

•M1 Mac Mini
https://geni.us/tbm1mini (Amazon)

•14" M1 MacBook Pro
https://bhpho.to/3G5LMWV (B&H)

•Ecamm Live (Mac only)
https://geni.us/ecammtom

•OBS (free for Mac and PC)
https://obsproject.com

SIMPLE LIGHTS:
•Aputure Amaran main light
https://bhpho.to/3q5KyG4 (B&H)

•Aputure Light Dome Mini (for diffusing the light)
https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)

• Aputure MC
https://geni.us/bhaputuremc (B&H)

•Nanlite PavoTube 6C II
https://bhpho.to/3xxLO6x (B&H)

OTHER VIDEOS I MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
• My lighting setup:
https://youtu.be/9PnB7ytODLM

• Boom arm comparison:
https://youtu.be/1V4LgEQwcSo

• Cheap vs. expensive boom arms:
https://youtu.be/nsWxvD1MCck

Chapter markers:
0:00 – Fun with basics
0:24 – The purpose of this video
1:36 – What is a “streaming setup”?
1:59 – Select a camera
5:34 – Do you need a capture card?
7:03 – Powering your camera
7:47 – Livestream audio
8:34 – USB vs. XLR microphones
10:12 – Microphone recommendations
15:12 – Computers for streaming
16:52 – Streaming software
19:41 – Keeping things moving forward

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•Sony 24 1.4 (main lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Canon EOS R: https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon)
•Sigma 24 1.4 Art: https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon)
•Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon)
•GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon)

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•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 capacitor: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Earthworks Icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H)
•Shure Super 55 microphone: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon)

—————————— LIGHTS & BRACKETS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (key light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Large Nanlite RGB tube lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Falconeyes flexible LED light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Impact C stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Large tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h)
•Small tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Motorized slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)
•YoloBox for mobile streams: https://geni.us/yoloboxpro (Amazon)

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Episode 279: Live Streaming Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started!