Live streaming from a video camera can require a video encoder interface to connect to a computer. The video production software can then push out the stream to allow viewers to watch. There are a number of options to achieve this depending on your camera features. Some older cameras only provide HDMI output and hence need an envoder to feed it into the Production software. Some cameras can use WiFi or LAN to push directly out to allow viewing. The items below allow varying levels of output at differing cost.
At SFO we are always looking at ways to improve the streaming process. We have been working with multiple camera setups and POE LAN cameras. The POE (Power Over Ethernet) allows us to have additional cameras situated at the stadiumwith connection to our video production software.
We have been streaming for over 12 years and always looking at ways to stream more effectively. Now at SFO we have an optimum solution to allow you to stream without the additional information resources needed, specifically at away matches.
In cases where there is a lack of space or no wifi there are solutions to extend WiFi connectivity to other areas of the ground we can use Wifi extenders to reach out the connection. In this example, there is a Outdoor Wireless Bridge and camera located at the back of the goal area and the other end situated in the Gantry where there is a LAN connection.
We recently purchased a 4G router to evaluate it and to see if it provided better connectivity. The ideal feature about this device is the sim-card-slot on the back of the device. Plug in and ready-to go.
When the stream is live it gets recorded by the CDN system and gets converted to a video and I then get an embed code for it. The good thing is that the video is already there and doesn`t need uploaded, saving some considerable time. All it needs is the Embed Code to be placed in the Embed Code box on the fixture. You will see that on yesterdays fixture, this takes a minute to update.
Vmix uses multiple overlays and frames to produce a variety of frames to be used on your stream. To manage the switching of these why not use Elgato Stream Deck. There are two options a 15 key or 32 key device. The 15-key device is nice and compact, image shows 32 key device.