Here‘s a quick answer for a FAQ.
As I’ve done more and more live-streaming videos via Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Twitch, I’ve begun to get the same question over an over again—but with a single word changed depending on the questioners primary interest.
It goes something like this:
That‘s a really good question, and one that I sweated over for quite a while before settling on the look and feel I use now. You can see it in action below, or via any of my recent BOOKWARD BOUND livestreams on YouTube.
So, what _____________ do I use?
Here’s a quick list.
A Camera Body: Canon 70D DSLR
Lens: Zeiss Planar 1.4/50mm ZE Lens
B Camera: Sony a6000Lens: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
B Camera Input: Elgato Cam Link 4K USB Interface
USB Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Computer: 16″ 2019 MacBook Pro
Livestream Software (MacOS): Ecamm Live
Livestream Multiplexer: Restream.io
Camera / Scene switcher: Elgato Stream Deck
Light Kit: Neewer 2 Pieces Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit
Input Device: Apple Magic Trackpad
Mind Mapping app: iThoughts (v. 5.19)
Book Writing app: Scrivener (v. 3.1.5)
NOTE: if you click on any of the links, and end up purchasing the product shown, as an affiliate partner I‘ll get a small taste of the completed transactions. Thanks is advance for that.
I hope this helps. Good luck on your quest for a quality video or livestream look. – dp
