Live Streaming Basics: Everything You Need To Get Started!
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Published 2022-02-03
đź’ˇ Once you've got your stream up and running, here are some mistakes to avoid:
   • Live Streaming Mistakes I See All The... Â
âś´ Here are links to the equipment mentioned in the video. These are just my recommendations, so feel free to substitute your own:
đź“ą CAMERA & CAPTURE CARDS:
•Sony ZV-E10
bhpho.to/3yWDwEp (B&H)
(These can be tough to find in stock due to the chip shortage)
•Sigma 16mm Lens
bhpho.to/3BQEzIc (B&H)
•Elgato Cam Link 4K
geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Pro
bhpho.to/38NA6cH (B&H)
🎤 MICROPHONES & INTERFACES
•Rode Videomic NTG
amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Samson Q2u (USB & XLR)
geni.us/YRdp4 (Amazon)
geni.us/swq2u (Sweetwater)
•Shure MV7 (USB & XLR)
geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
geni.us/swmv7 (Sweetwater)
(You can get a custom one from color ware.com)
•Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 XLR Interface:
geni.us/czovAjS (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Pro:
geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Standard Boom Arm:
geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Low Profile Boom Arm
geni.us/wavearmlp (Amazon)
đź’» COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE:
•M1 Mac Mini
geni.us/tbm1mini (Amazon)
•14” M1 Max MacBook Pro
bhpho.to/3G5LMWV (B&H)
•Ecamm Live (Mac only)
geni.us/ecammtom
•OBS (free for Mac & PC)
obsproject.com/
đź’ˇSIMPLE LIGHTS:
•Aputure Amaran Key Light
bhpho.to/3q5KyG4 (B&H)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini (to diffuse light)
geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Aputure MC
geni.us/bhaputuremc (B&H)
•Nanlite PavoTube 6C II
bhpho.to/3xxLO6x (B&H)
đź“Ľ OTHER VIDEOS I MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
• My Lighting Setup:
   • My Lighting Setup for Videos, Streami... Â
• Boom Arm Comparison:
   • Battle of the Booms: Rode PSA1 vs. Bl... Â
• Cheap vs. Expensive Boom Arms:
   • Cheap vs. Expensive Mic Boom Arms - I... Â
⏱ 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 ———————————
•Sony a7SIII: bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony FX3: bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Canon EOS R: geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon)
•Sigma 24 1.4 Art: geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon RF 50 1.8: geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon)
•Canon 24-105 f4 IS: geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon)
•GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon)
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•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Earthworks Icon: bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•FetHead Signal Booster: geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Big Tripod: bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h)
•Small Tripod: geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•GlideGear Prompter: geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: geni.us/yoloboxpro (Amazon)
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Episode 279: Live Streaming Basics: Everything You Need To Get
All Comments (21)
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Now that you've got your stream up and running, here are some common mistakes to avoid: https://youtu.be/8UNdDjz5Ybc
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Come for tech advice, stay for the puns.
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I love going back to these random videos just to see how good you are at creating content.
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Tom, you put out such incredibly diverse and useful content. There is always something new to learn from you as my interests evolve! Thanks!
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You’re videos are objectively the best videos on the topic in the internet. Beautiful, man! Thanks.
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Out of every YouTube channel I’ve watched, this guy hands down takes it for the best quality and appeasing to the eye set up.
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I love watching beginner tutorials, there is always something I didn't know! Great vid, Tom :)
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Thanks for the super informative video, Tom. You had me laughing out loud with the white lab coat bit, well done making these so engaging and fun to watch!
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This was SUCH a great video. Just found you via a YouTube recommendation. The professor bit had me smiling. I think I'll definitely upgrade my audio. Thanks, Tom!
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Thanks so much. This was great. So incredibly helpful.
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This was extremely helpful! Thank you for making these great videos!
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You are an absolute hero for making this video!
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8:35 hilarious ! Tom you are crushing it! The great time and care you take to produce high-quality content is evident! Great vid!
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This is what I really need at the moment, I will start doing this. Thanks dude!
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Crushed it Tom! This will help a lot of people
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Question, is there any point in using atem mini and OBS or it has to be one over the other?
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So good! Amazing tips as always. I'm rebuilding my Podcasting setup and this definitely gave me so new fresh ideas.
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Love the wordplay! 👏🏼
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Sony A7iv is the ultimate livestream setup with 1080p USB streaming with hotshoe digital audio for high end microphones and HDMI external monitoring during the stream
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The dad jokes in this are everything <3
