Your Livestreaming Questions Answered – Ask The Videoguys

On today’s Videoguys Live, James answers some frequent livestreaming questions we’ve been receiving. These topics include multi-camera livestreaming production setups, LiveU cellular bonding modems, NDI 5.5, and how to improve your livestreams. 

Watch the full webinar below:

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Atomos Cloud with Frame.io
02:21 Enhancing 1 Camera Productions
02:49 Atomos ZATO CONNECT
03:40 YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
04:04 YoloLiv YoloBox Mini New Update
04:40 YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Demo
08:51 How Many Cameras Do You Recommend?
09:34 3 Camera Workflow for Sports
10:43 3 Camera Workflow for Corporate
11:36 3 Camera Workflow for House of Worship
12:55 BirdDog 3 Camera Bundles
14:19 What’s New in NDI 5.5?
15:35 LiveU Solo Cellular Bonding Modems
17:03 Conclusion


What is Atomos Cloud? How does it work with Frame.io?

  • Cloud studio, cloud-based video production for everyone
  • Share proxy files you just recorded to an editor in another location
  • Editor can begin to edit the proxy files immediately
  • Anybody who has access to the cloud can view the files

Learn more by watching a webinar from Atomos on Thursday, August 18th at 2pm EST on Atomos Facebook and YouTube

I only use 1 camera to livestream but want to add graphics. What do you recommend?

Videoguys offers multiple, affordable solutions for a 1 camera setup. Our top recommendations for a 1 camera livestreaming setup would be the Atomos ZATO CONNECT or the YoloLiv YoloBix Mini. 

Atomos ZATO CONNECT

  • Livestream directly to Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube, and more ​
  • Connect almost any HDMI device up to 1080p60 or any USB webcam at up to 1080p30​
  • Add custom PNG overlay graphics to create lower thirds, logos, and watermarks​
  • Stream, record, and output your program simultaneously​
  • Designed to act as a compact, easy-to-use gateway to ATOMOS Cloud Studio​
  • $399.00​
  • Learn more about Atomos ZATO CONNECT HERE

YoloLiv YoloBox Mini

  • 5.5″ display​
  • Go Live in 1080/60​
  • Multi-Streaming​
  • 4G LTE Support
  • Graphic Overlays​
  • Monitor Mode​
  • Touchscreen Control​
  • NEW: Switch between more sources like 1 HDMI,​ 1 USB-A, 2 local videos and 1 PDF from SD card
  • $699.99
  • Learn more about YoloLiv YoloBox Mini HERE

What does the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini update offer?

  • Switch between more sources like 1 HDMI, 1 USB-A, 2 local videos and 1 PDF from SD card​

Built-In Multi-Views Templates:​

  • PIP | Side by Side | Split Views | News Layout | Triple​

Customers Ask, YoloLiv Delivered:​

  • Audio Mixing | Chroma Key​
  • Web URL Overlay| Auto-Switching​
  • Background music for countdown timer​
  • Inviting guests / calling in​

Other New Features:​

  • Fade to black video transition​
  • Auto-hide for graphic overlays​
  • More shapes for the sub-screen of PIP​
  • Swap multi-views with one click​
  • Twitch comments supported

How many cameras do you recommend for a livestream setup?

3 Cameras is ideal for most livestream productions:​

  • Sports​
  • Corporate​
  • House of Worship​
  • Education​
  • Government

3 Camera Workflow for Sports

3 Camera Workflow for Corporate

3 Camera Workflow for House of Worship

BirdDog Has 3 Cameras Bundles Available

BirdDog Bundle 3x P100 PTZ Cameras and save $500
TOTAL       $4,485.00

                 –$500.00
BUNDLE   $3,985.00


BirdDog Bundle 3x P200 Black and get 1x FREE PTZ Keyboard
TOTAL          $10,096.00 
                    -$1,699.00
BUNDLE      $8,397.00

BirdDog Bundle 3x P400 Black + get 1x FREE PTZ Keyboard and save $500
TOTAL       $14,284.00
                 -$1,699.00
                 -$500.00
BUNDLE   $12,085.00


BirdDog Bundle 3x P4K White + get 1x FREE PTZ Keyboard and save $1000
TOTAL              $26,884.00
                        -$1,699.00
                        -$1,000.00
BUNDLE          $24,185.00

What’s New in NDI 5.5? Should I Update?

With NDI 5.5 The Whole World is Your Studio​. Video Connected Everywhere​. NDI is the only video-over-IP transport and codec that you need to run your remote, cloud or hybrid-based production.​

  • Webcam IMPROVED​
  • Audio Direct IMPROVED​
  • Remote IMPROVED​
  • Router NEW​

Can I Bring My Own Data to a LiveU Solo for Cellular Bonding?

Yes!​
1) You need compatible USB modems​
2) Still need LRT Cloud Subscription

Check this chart to make sure your modems are compatible. If your modems aren’t listed, you can contact solo@liveu.tv to ask LiveU about your specific modems.