Live Streaming Basics: Everything You Need To Get Started!

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

💡 Once you've got your stream up and running, here are some mistakes to avoid:
   • Live Streaming Mistakes I See All The Time  

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

📹 CAMERA & CAPTURE CARDS:
•Sony ZV-E10
https://bhpho.to/3yWDwEp (B&H)

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

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

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

🎤 MICROPHONES & INTERFACES
•Rode Videomic NTG
https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)

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

•Shure MV7 (USB & XLR)
https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
https://geni.us/swmv7 (Sweetwater)
(You can get a custom one from color ware.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)

•Low Profile Boom Arm
https://geni.us/wavearmlp (Amazon)

💻 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE:

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

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

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

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

💡SIMPLE LIGHTS:
•Aputure Amaran Key Light
https://bhpho.to/3q5KyG4 (B&H)

•Aputure Light Dome Mini (to diffuse 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:
   • My Lighting Setup for Videos, Streaming, &...  

• Boom Arm Comparison:
   • Battle of the Booms: Rode PSA1 vs. Blue Co...  

• Cheap vs. Expensive Boom Arms:
   • Cheap vs. Expensive Mic Boom Arms - Is The...  

⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Fun with Fundamentals
0:24 - The Purpose Of This Video
1:36 - What Is A “Streaming Setup?”
1:59 - Choosing 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 - Taking Things Further

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live Streaming Software: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony FX3 (Main Camera): https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: https://geni.us/Rp3NeMc
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sony 70-200: https://bhpho.to/3B4tCr2 (B&H)

—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: https://bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
•Overhead Camera Mount: https://geni.us/ISBKAIv (Amazon)
•Camera Backpack: https://geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon)

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