Using Twilio Video side by side with WebRTC It has an easy learning curve and low cost to set up.Understanding Video Recordings and Compositionsīuilding a JS Video App: Recommendations and Best Practicesĭeveloping High Quality Video ApplicationsĪdd Programmable Voice Participants to Video RoomsĬonfiguring Audio, Video Input and Output devices If you are going to live stream I highly recommend Switcher Studio. It all depends on your level and what you want to learn. Meaning you can use a soundboard and other mics. You can use Switcher with advanced audio. It’s a VPN app that optimizes your wifi and cell together, so you don’t lose connectivity. One extra thing I”m looking into is an app called Speedify. I suggest T Mobile because you can pay as you go. It’s great to have a Wifi hot spot for any issues. The cameras have to talk to each other, and if the wifi is locked down, Switcher Studio won’t work. T-Mobile Hot Spot – Not everywhere has great or open wifi. I purchased the additional diffusers to go on the light, so it’s not so harsh. You can also buy optional batteries to run without a power cord. They are great because they are easy to transport and store. I have purchased a set of lights from Neewer that have variable temp control and brightness. Neewer 480 Lights – Sometimes you can get by with just natural light. Rode has a wireless option that I want to check out, but it seems the only downside is that you can’t use two at once. It’s a Lightening accessory to plug in two different mics. These are wired, and I use the Rode Mobile Interface for a splitter when I have two people. These are small, and they give excellent sound quality. If you are only doing 1080 video, the iPod Touch is high, if you are doing 4 K, look at getting a used iPhone. I”m planning on getting one or two new iPod touches for camera work. However, when iOS 13 comes out, this phone will not be updated. IPhone 6 – My secondary camera is an iPhone 6. It has a great camera, and you can zoom in up to 2X without losing quality.
IPhone 8 Plus – My primary camera is my iPhone 8. Get the extra space so you can save your video. Switcher works excellent on the “budget” iPad. IPad sixth Gen – 128 GB – I’m not using an iPad Pro. Here is the equipment I use for doing live streams: I have asked several questions and always have gotten great solutions from the members. The community is super helpful when you have issues or questions. They announce new features every few months. Highlight a comment (saw this on a recent Switcher Studio live stream).Multiple cameras – you can have 2-3 or even 7 different cameras.
It was straightforward to implement, and we were up and running in minutes. Switcher required only iOS devices, which I have several of them! We tried it for a two-week trial. When I was looking for a solution, most needed specialized equipment. I have used Switcher for over a year with personal and professional live streams. There is one service that makes this all easy, Switcher Studio. Add in graphics, other angles, overlays and more.
However, as you grow, you will want to up your game.
All you need is your phone and an internet connection, which is a great way to get started doing lives.
You don’t need special software to go live.