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...

✴ 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
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)

💻 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/

💡SIMPLE 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)

📼 OTHER VIDEOS I MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
• My Lighting Setup:
   • My Lighting Setup for Videos, Streami...

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

• Cheap vs. Expensive Boom Arms:
   • Cheap vs. Expensive Mic Boom Arms - I...

⏱ 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)

——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•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

@tombuck 2年前

Now that you've got your stream up and running, here are some common mistakes to avoid: https://youtu.be/8UNdDjz5Ybc

@ArleyMcBlain 2年前

Come for tech advice, stay for the puns.

@JamesKerLindsay 2年前

Thanks so much. This was great. So incredibly helpful.

@PatrickRambles 2年前

I love watching beginner tutorials, there is always something I didn't know! Great vid, Tom :)

@indigenouspodcast2257 2年前

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for making these great videos!

@chadlittlefield7969 2年前

You’re videos are objectively the best videos on the topic in the internet. Beautiful, man! Thanks.

@firesidefinances 2年前

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!

@czdesign 2年前

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!