Creating a professional looking live stream broadcast takes more than just a good camera and something interesting to say. There are many pieces of what we call the “Live Streaming Tech Chain.” And if even one of those pieces is weak, it’ll affect the quality and professionalism of your live stream broadcast. In today’s episode […]
Mac Live Streaming Specs: Everything You Need to Know
In today’s post, we’re going to cover one of the most popular questions we get about live streaming — what Mac specs do you need to be able to use Ecamm Live? Will your existing computer even work for live streaming and what’s most important CPU, GPU or Ram? We’re going to dive into some […]
A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Luria’s Live Streaming Studio
What should your live studio studio look like? What kind of gear do you need to get started with live streaming? What camera do you recommend? Do you use a green screen? Can I connect a microphone? Where did you get those lights? We get asked these questions… a lot. So we asked Luria to […]
Ecamm Stands with Black Lives Matter
We stand in solidarity with the Black community. Over the past few weeks, we have been listening and learning. Even as a small company, we know that we need to dedicate ourselves to fostering anti-racism and challenge ourselves by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. We do not have it all figured out, but we do […]
5 Things We Learned From Hosting Our First Virtual Summit
At the end of April, we kicked off our very first virtual summit, The Leap Into Live Streaming Bootcamp. It was something that Stephanie Liu (of Lights Camera Live) and I had been talking about doing for a while and the timing felt right, so we jumped into it together. We wanted to create an […]
Even More Creative Live Streaming Examples You Need to See
A few months back, we did a roundup of 9 Creative Live Stream Examples You Need to See. Since then, a lot has changed in the world and now there are even more amazing live streamers hitting the scene with some truly awesome content. These videos are from fitness instructors, magicians, musicians, interview hosts, crafters, […]
Virtual Cams Not Working with Zoom and Skype
UPDATE: As of May 25, 2020, Zoom has restored access to virtual cameras! Update to the latest version to connect back to Ecamm Live virtual camera again. Ecamm Live’s virtual cam is a great way to be able to send the output from Ecamm Live into other applications. This means that our virtual cam does […]
How to use a Stream Deck for Live Streaming
There are a lot of elements that go into planning and running a regular live video show — we call this the run of show. One way to make things easier to manage is to use an Elgato Stream Deck. The Stream Deck is a great way to control your live broadcast. Bonus! It’s fully […]
Countdown Timers for Live Streaming: Everything You Need to Know
Countdown timers can be SUPER beneficial for live streaming and a great way to add a professional edge to your videos. A few weeks back, we did an episode of Go LIVE Now all about countdown timers, PiPs, Overlays, and more. Today, we’re diving into countdown timers, specifically. Many of you had been asking about […]
Capture Cards for Live Streaming
Are you looking to create a more professional live stream? The best place to start is by using a DSLR or mirrorless camera to improve the quality of your video feed. But how do you connect your camera to use for live video? If you’re using Ecamm Live, you can now connect many DSLR and […]