There are many important aspects that go into streaming a live broadcast. I often have people asking: “Which settings should I use to broadcast a high-quality stream?” Seems like a reasonable question but there are so many variables involved that it’s impossible for me to give a simple answer. My goal here is to explain all of the different factors involved and hopefully give you the knowledge necessary to start Wirecasting like a pro.
Hammond Communications Group, a production company in Lexington, KY, US, carries out live, multi-camera productions of varying sizes and scopes, specifically press conferences for sporting events. Whether covering “the most exciting two minutes in sports” at the famed Kentucky Derby, or men’s and women’s basketball tournaments for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big 10 and Southeastern Conference, Hammond is equipped to handle everything from lighting, audio and video production to distribution. To cover all the pre- and post- game press conferences (pressers) of the NCAA’s basketball tournaments—from first round to Final Fours—Hammond has eight two-camera flypack units that travel all over the country.