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 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 […]
Live Streaming Studio Tour: Behind-the-Scenes with Luria
What should your live streaming 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 […]
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 […]
Run of Show: How to Have a Smooth Running Stream
Do you want a successful live stream show? If your answer is a resounding yes, then you’re in the right place. In this post, we’re talking all about the run of show, which is basically how to plan out a successful live video show and how to use Ecamm Live to implement it. There are […]
Simulcasting to Facebook and YouTube in Ecamm Live
Simulcasting (or multistreaming) is the ability to live stream to multiple destinations simultaneously. This means you could go live to your Facebook page, a Facebook group, your YouTube channel, and Twitch all at once with the same broadcast. Many experts say that simulcasting can help you increase your reach and grow your audience. Others will […]
Gear for Live Streaming Church Services Online
Church live streaming has been around for a while and many churches have made the move to incorporate live video into their Marketing to reach more of their congregation, including those who are homebound or who just can’t make it to a traditional service for one reason or another. And the benefits are huge. Churches […]
Countdown Timers, PiPs & Interviews: Graphics in Ecamm Live
Once you’ve made the decision to start live streaming and you’ve grabbed all of the live video gear you need to get started, the next step is making sure that you have professional graphics (or assets) to share and display throughout your show. In Ecamm Live, these are added to your broadcast as Overlays. Are […]