Setting up your first live stream can be overwhelming. There are a ton of variables that need to be considered before going live. One of the most important factors is the type of camera that you use. Selecting the right camera will determine the quality and success of your live stream.
There are two main types of cameras that you can use with Wirecast – cameras that require capture cards and cameras that do not.
Cameras with Analog (USB/micro or mini), HDMI and SDI outputs require a connected video capture card. When using these types of cameras, you’ll need to use either an internal or external capture card to bring your video feed into Wirecast. The type of capture card you select will vary depending on your budget, video camera and computer. There are a number of great capture cards on the market including AJA, Matrox, BlackMagic Design, Magewell, Matrox and Epiphan. Regardless of the brand you choose – be sure to download the current drivers associated with the hardware from the manufacturers website before testing it out.
To connect your camera and/or capture card to Wirecast follow these simple steps:
Adding a capture card and camera
**If your camera feed does not show up, you may need to change the format of your video. To do this, select the capture card within the layer and go to the System Device Properties tab on the left-hand side of the window. Here you can adjust the video format to allow the camera feed to appear.
Adding a USB connected camera, such as a webcam
Congratulations on connecting your camera to Wirecast! Now it’s time to live stream! Be sure to tell us how it goes in the comments and tag us in your streams! We love to see the awesome content our Wirecast customers create.
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