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I am moving on my gear in for yet another multi-camera live stream setup now if you have the budget and the crew to have multiple camera operators each run in the camera for you these aren’t too hard but when you’re trying to do one by yourself it’s a little bit different [Music] we believe [Music] now in an earlier video I took a quick look at how I do these live streams but in this video I’m going to go in depth and show you step by step how to do a one-man band live stream complete with multiple cameras and animated graphics so let’s take a look at how I pull off these live streams by myself so you will need a piece of software to take the video from your cameras encode it and broadcast it live to the web there are several options you can use including vmix OBS or the software I use which is made by telestream and is called wirecast this software can do all sorts of things and we will be taking a look at some of its abilities in this video so there’s a variety of ways to get video into wirecast the first way I’m going to talk about is using a capture card capture cards bringing video into your computer via HDMI or SDI you can use an external capture card or an internal capture card if you have a desktop but as I have a laptop I’m using an external capture card there’s a variety of these capture cards from magewell Blackmagic and Elgato these capture cards will let you bring in professional video cameras or dslrs anything that has an HDMI or SDI output can be brought into your computer moreover you don’t have to just hook one of these up you can hook two or more cameras up and switch back and forth between the two cameras using wirecast as a video Switcher [Music] foreign [Music] is to hook up several cameras to an atem mini and pre-switch the cameras and bring them into wirecast [Music] wirecast will see the atem mini as one source and you will switch on the switcher itself instead of in-wire cast now from a solo operator’s point of view there’s one thing wrong with either one of these options and that is that you need camera operators if you ever want to change any of the shots on any of your cameras well when you’re one-man crew and you don’t have camera operators what is another option the best option is probably using ndi to hook up multiple PTZ cameras which you can then control with a joystick and here I’m going to show you how to do that so I’ll post links to the Gear I used in the description field of this video first of all we’ll need a Poe switch Poe means that one ethernet cord delivers video signal from your camera to the computer power from the switch to the camera and control of the camera to the joystick controller we’ll also need a thunderbolt 4 dock from OWC to give us a bunch of extra ports to hook up everything that we need for this live stream we will need some way to bring audio into the computer this is a Behringer USB audio interface which allows us to bring audio in from a dedicated audio mixer a stream deck while it’s not essential is really nice because you can use it as both a switcher to switch between your different cameras and you can bring in animated graphics and titles with it and I’ll show you how to do that later you’ll also need a couple PTZ cameras and the joystick controller to control these PTZ cameras for purposes of this demonstration I’m also going to use an external capture card to hook my Sony fx6 up so that I’ll have three different camera sources so here’s a look at the OWC Thunderbolt Dock and what I plugged into each port [Music] and here’s what goes into each port on the poe switch thank you and here’s how I set up the audio interface foreign [Music] TZ cameras and the joystick controller a stream deck and an external keyboard and mouse are connected to the OWC Thunderbolt dock a thunderbolt ethernet adapter is connected to a second Thunderbolt port on the laptop I want to keep all broadcast traffic separate from my internet connection so my Poe switch is only for the cameras and the joystick controller the high-speed internet line to stream the video out on connects to this external adapter next let’s get the joystick controller and the PTZ cameras communicating with each other first you’ll have to open a free app from PTZ Optics go to the settings menu and choose multi-camera settings in the box that pops up you will enter IP addresses for both cameras 1 and 2 which correspond to the two PTZ cameras I’m not an I.T expert but basically the cameras and joystick controller need to all be in the same range the first three sets of digits should be the same I didn’t want these to be anywhere close to my actual network settings for connecting to the internet so I changed the default IP addresses I entered the following IP addresses camera 1 169.254.150.10 and camera2169.254.150.11. now we need to go into the joystick controller and add those IP addresses for each of the PTZ cameras we will add a device here and then we will enter the IP address for Camera one [Music] and Camera 2. [Music] then we will go into setup and we will set up the IP address on the joystick controller let’s take a look at this whole setup I’ve got a capture card running to my fx6 an Ethernet Line running to PTZ camera one looking out my front window and another ethernet Line running to PTZ camera number two looking out my son’s bedroom window now let’s go into wirecast we’re going to start things off by adding the audio interface [Music] now wirecast works with layers much like Photoshop or most mles I’m going to put the audio on the bottom layer because we want the audio to be present at all times now on layer 2 I’m going to start adding my visual sources wirecast allows you to add pre-recorded media files in this case we’re going to add a still because every live stream needs bars now this still doesn’t have the correct aspect ratio for my project so I’m going to just scale it up and send it live now let’s bring in a pre-recorded video we’ll add another source [Music] choose the video and it will be imported on layer 2. [Music] this allows you to cut away from live cameras to pre-recorded videos that your viewers can watch [Music] live cameras now let’s start to go add in our live sources any video that you want to bring in Via capture card will be found under the video sources Tab and there is the capture card that has the fx6 on it next let’s bring in the PTZ cameras now these are not connected via HDMI or SDI to a capture card instead they’re connected on the network so we’re going to have to go into the network tab to find the PTZ cameras so there’s PTZ camera one [Music] and PTZ camera 2. I’m going to take quick screenshots of the view that each camera sees for use with the stream deck [Music] next we’re going to start up the stream deck software and drag the screenshots I just took with a view of each camera on them to a button on the stream deck I will then map each button to the corresponding camera this one is the fx6 shot I will then repeat the process for PTZ cameras one and two these pictures are mapped to the physical LED buttons on the stream deck and when you press a button the corresponding camera is selected into preview and wirecast and ready to be taken live [Music] foreign ly let’s add some animated graphics and titles to do that we’re going to use a piece of software called new blue title live I’m going to select four pre-made animated graphic templates to bring into our broadcast [Music] now let’s go back over into wirecast to bring these animated graphics in now we want these animated graphics to show up over the top of the video so we’ll add them on the layer above the video layer [Music] we’ll add a source these sources will be found under the network tab these are ndi sources because they are on the network even though they’re on the same computer however we have a little bit of a problem here we want to bring in four separate animated graphics we are already using level 1 in wirecast for audio and level 2 for camera sources there are five levels in wirecast which leaves us with only three available levels luckily wirecast allows you to Nest levels and side levels which basically gives you an unlimited number of levels that you can use in wirecast here we’ll Nest all four animated graphics inside One graphics level [Music] and then map each of these four animated titles to a button on the stream deck so now we have the stream deck set up with four animated graphics and three cameras that you can call up all with just the touch of a button [Music] here you can see me switching between the three different camera shots I have and with just the touch of a button I can bring in animated graphics as well [Music] thank you [Music] and I can change the shot with the joystick controller [Music] foreign [Music] so that’s a look at how I pull off multicam live streams as a single operator thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next one [Music]

Telestream has announced the return of Wirecast Perpetual licenses!
Contact your Broadfield sales rep at 800-634-5178 for the latest price sheet

Wirecast Studio (Perpetual)
One SKU for both Windows & Mac!
SKU: WCSTUDIO
MPN: WC-STUDIO
$599.00 MSRP

• NDI
• Screen capture
• IP cameras and web stream input (RTMP, MMS, HTTP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-Dash, and UDP)
• Built-in destinations: Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Restream.io, Twitch, and more
• Add additional: audio, video, graphics
• Supported GPU-accelerated encoding
• RTMP, SRT (caller mode), RTP multi + unicast
• 2 remote guests
• Integrated stock media library
• Virtual Camera and Microphone output

Wirecast Pro (Perpetual)
One SKU for both Windows & Mac!
SKU: WCPRO
MPN: WC-PRO
$799.00 MSRP

• Everything in Studio, plus:
• Cloud Multistreaming
• Built-in multistreaming with presets for YouTube, Facebook, RTMP, and more
• 7 remote guests
• ISO recording
• PTZ camera control
• Sports production tools
• Multi-track audio recording
• 1-17 slot multi-viewer output
• The most power, customizable live video streaming and production tools
• Trusted by industry professionals
• All-in-one production software

Turn your laptop into a professional production studio

• Supports unlimited live camera sources
• PTZ control and control surface integrations
• Remote guests

Complete creative control, with flexible features that elevate your stream

• Layer-based compositing
• ISO Recordings and virtual camera/microphone
• Native support for over 12 languages

Create engaging content and grow your audience

• Built-in multi streaming presets
• Built-in chroma key, animated graphics, and overlays
• Over 500,000 unique Stock Media assets preloaded

The Liberty X Workstation paired with Telestream Wirecast Pro is the perfect combination for professional live streaming. This powerful, turnkey system is optimized to run Wirecast Pro seamlessly, giving you advanced features like multi-camera switching, graphics, and direct streaming to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Together, they deliver a reliable, high-performance solution that’s ready to go right out of the box.

Liberty X Workstation with Telestream Wirecast Pro Software Perpetual

Includes:

• Liberty X Workstation
• Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse
• 3-Year Hardware Warranty
• Wirecast Pro Software Perpetual

SKU: DRLIBXWCPROPERP
$5,798.00 reg. MSRP
$5,748.00 BUNDLE
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Teacher Ben Barnholdt built this remarkable program over eleven years through resourceful fundraising and unwavering dedication. Despite starting with minimal resources, the studio now boasts professional equipment centered around Telestream’s Wirecast live production software, which students use to create polished broadcasts with custom graphics, transitions, and special effects.

Students arrive before dawn to handle every production aspect themselves—writing, directing, filming, and editing their daily 15-minute newscast. Their dedication recently expanded to include a 25-foot broadcast trailer for remote productions of sporting events and community activities.

The program’s professional approach has earned prestigious recognition, including US Education TV’s Best Overall Network and Student TV Network’s Excellence Award for Best Daily Taped Show. More importantly, it creates a collaborative environment where students develop technical expertise alongside essential workplace skills.

Graduates leave with impressive portfolios that have helped them secure positions at universities and media companies, equipped with digital communication abilities that translate across numerous career paths. Through hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Wirecast, Whitney High School students aren’t just learning about broadcasting—they’re already doing it at a professional level.

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Liberty X Workstation is Certified to handle all your production needs​

• Certified by Vizrt for the new TriCaster Mini S software
• Certified by Telestream for Wirecast Pro – this is your new Wirecast Gear!
• Configurable with HDMI and SDI IO options (no IO hardware certified for use with TCMini S yet)
• Healthy dealer margins with systems in stock and available now at Broadfield

Liberty X Live Production Workstation
SKU: DRLIBX
MPN: DR-LIBX
IN STOCK!
$4,999.00 MSRP

Turnkey Live Production Solution for​ TriCaster Mini S​

TriCaster Mini S is a software-based video production solution with the flexibility to deploy it on the hardware that works for you. It’s the perfect live production solution for streamers, podcasters, corporate, educational, medical, governmental, religious, and streaming environments. With Vizrt TriCaster Mini S, you can be on your way to making a show in resolutions up to UHD for delivery to any platform you want, within minutes of getting started. Not only this, with Mini S, Vizrt will provide support for new storytellers to assist in getting started. Furthermore, TriCaster Mini S offers live production with hundreds of amazing features as well as the world’s best IP video connectivity built at its core.

Liberty X Workstation with Vizrt TriCaster Mini S Perpetual Software
SKU: DRLIBXTCMINISPERP
MPN: DRLIBX | TCMINISP
$7,498.00 MSRP

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Turnkey Live Production Solution for​ Wirecast Pro

Wirecast Pro is the most powerful, customizable live video streaming and production tools. Wirecast professional live video streaming and production studio software lets you create high-quality live-streaming video in minutes, great for YouTube live streaming, live sports streaming, Facebook live streaming, and so much more. Rest easy knowing your stream is powered by an efficient, reliable platform that will consistently get your content in front of your viewers. The Liberty X Workstation was built and certified to take place of the new Wirecast Gear turnkey systems.

Liberty X Workstation with Telestream Wirecast Pro Software Perpetual
SKU: DRLIBXWCPROPERP
MPN: DRLIBX | WCPROW
$5,798.00 reg. MSRP
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Liberty X HDMI Workstation with Telestream Wirecast Pro Software Perpetual
SKU: DRLIBXHDMIWC
MPN: DRLIBXHDMIWC
$6,598.00 MSRP

Liberty X SDI Workstation with Telestream Wirecast Pro Software Perpetual
SKU: DRLIBXSDIWC
MPN: DRLIBXHDMIWC
$6,798.00 MSRP

One of the key advantages of this feature is its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Instead of requiring multiple streams for different platforms, Wirecast’s cloud-based solution reduces bandwidth usage by streaming one video to several destinations, saving users up to 50% in bandwidth. With 28% of live social media viewers consuming content on multiple platforms, leveraging this feature is crucial for expanding viewership and reaching untapped audiences. The cloud-based approach also eliminates the need for expensive hardware and reduces the strain on CPU and internet upload speeds, making it accessible to more creators, whether they’re gamers, educators, or live event broadcasters.

Telestream’s CTO, Simon Clarke, emphasizes the ease of use and versatility of Wirecast, describing it as a “Swiss Army knife for streamers.” By simplifying multistreaming and reducing hardware requirements, the new feature empowers creators to share their stories with broader audiences. Telestream remains committed to innovating the streaming space by continuously introducing cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud advancements, which enhance the production process and enable creators to tell their stories more effectively.

Read the full article from Wirecast HERE

Learn more about Wirecast HERE

Vizrt TriCaster
The Vizrt TriCaster, a computer-based solution developed by NewTek and now fully integrated into the Vizrt brand, offers comprehensive live production software primarily tied to custom Windows hardware. It boasts features like multiple inputs and outputs, mix/effects busses, an audio mixer, media buffers, keyers, virtual sets, and more, making it suitable for various production needs. TriCaster’s standardized interface and availability of experienced operators make it a reliable choice for live events. While pricing may seem steep initially, it offers a cost-effective turnkey solution compared to custom-built PCs and third-party software integration. Its custom configuration ensures stability, avoiding potential issues with auto-updates. TriCaster also offers cloud-based options like TriCaster Vectar, enabling remote collaboration and multi-operator setups for complex productions.

OBS
OBS Studio, a free and open-source live streaming and recording software, offers versatile functionality across Mac, PC, and Linux platforms. With high-performance video/audio capturing and mixing features, users can create customizable scenes with multiple sources, including webcams, images, and text. The software’s modular interface allows for extensive configuration options, while Studio Mode enables scene previewing before going live. Streamlabs OBS, a variant of OBS, caters to professional live streamers with integrated capabilities such as viewer comments and automated highlights, enhancing audience engagement. With both free and paid tiers available, Streamlabs OBS provides additional features like multicasting capability and support for remote guests, along with various streamer-centric tools for further customization and interaction with viewers.

Telestream Wirecast
Telestream Wirecast is a longstanding live production solution available for both Mac and Windows, offering subscription plans priced at $35 per month for the Studio version and $46 per month for the Pro version. Wirecast, currently in version 16.2, boasts features such as unlimited live camera sources, NDI support, PTZ control, layer-based compositing, ISO recordings, virtual camera/microphone, and built-in multistreaming capabilities. The software includes tools like chromakey, animated graphics, scoreboard features, social media comment integration, and multiview templates. While the Studio version supports two remote callers and one stream out, the Pro version expands upon this with built-in streaming to multiple destinations, support for up to seven remote guests, sports production tools, multi-track audio recording, and a multiviewer output. Wirecast’s unique layer design distinguishes it from other interfaces, catering to producers who prefer this approach. Despite the absence of a downloadable trial version, Wirecast’s subscription model allows users to explore its features at a relatively low cost.

vMix
vMix, a Windows-only application developed by StudioCoast Pty Ltd., offers a unique approach to live production with multi-layered “scenes” that can incorporate various sources such as cameras, titles, overlays, and more. Unlike subscription-based models, vMix offers different tiers for purchase, ranging from Basic HD to Pro, with prices varying from $60 to $1,200. Recent additions include a $50 monthly Max license of the Pro version, providing top-tier capabilities for one event. With a 60-day trial period and low initial costs, vMix allows users ample time to explore its features. Key features include support for up to eight remote callers via vMix Call, integration with Zoom, compatibility with control surfaces and third-party apps, and capabilities for 4K instant replay and SRT outputs. While vMix offers recommended hardware specifications, users are responsible for sourcing and building their machines and I/O hardware. Additionally, vMix can leverage the GPU for various live production processes, necessitating higher hardware configurations for demanding tasks.

Read the full blog post by Anthony Burokas for StreamingMedia HERE

Learn more about Vizrt TriCasters HERE

Learn more about Telestream Wirecast HERE

Learn more about JVC vMix Turnkey Solutions HERE

Watch the full video below:

Learn more about Telestream Wirecast HERE

Learn more about Telestream HERE

The new Virtual Assistant, driven by generative AI, offers real-time feature walkthroughs, technical advice, and customized troubleshooting in multiple languages. According to Simon Clarke, Telestream CTO, the AI element provides rapid responses, with questions taking mere seconds to answer. Wirecast 16.0 also introduces support for custom LUTs, Video Filters for stream customization, Document Locking for preventing unintentional changes during live screencasts, and SRT Source for delivering high-quality, low-latency video. The hardware-accelerated NVENC encoder for SRT output reduces CPU usage for a smoother streaming experience.

In summary, Wirecast is a highly customizable live video streaming and production solution, and the Virtual Assistant is positioned as a knowledgeable guide, offering quick and personalized assistance to users of all skill levels. The software is available now with flexible pricing plans catering to both enthusiasts and professionals, starting at $35 per month for Wirecast Studio and $46 per month for Wirecast Pro, with annual subscription options available at discounted rates.

Read the full article by Pete Tomkies for Videomaker HERE

Learn more about Telestream Wirecast HERE

Learn more about Telestream HERE

Wirecast Gear 4K is an easy-to-use, all-in-one live video streaming and production solution. No need to build your system from scratch, start streaming in minutes with a flexible platform, preconfigured and built specifically to run Wirecast and handle professional 4K video productions. Just connect your cameras and start producing and streaming your events.

Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is the host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. He helps entrepreneurs to level up their impact, authority and profits by using live video confidently. He’s the founder of Seriously Social – a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant. He has a passion for making the techno-babble of live video and social media marketing easy to understand. As well as being a geek, husband, and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.

Watch the full video HERE:

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 This review is different
0:59 Unboxing
1:33 Different versions of the Gear 3
1:51 Problems
2:52 Loud fans, beefy hardware
3:15 Wirecast Pro – pros and cons
4:07 Beefy Hardware Part II
4:44 Loading up Wirecast Pro
5:20 Creating our first scene/shot
6:03 Stock video library
6:43 Transitions
7:15 Live streaming and multistreaming settings
10:44 Multiple audio tracks and streams
11:49 Testing live-streaming
12:13 Who is the Wirecast Gear 3 for?
13:06 My thoughts

Learn more about Telestream Wirecast Gear 4K HERE

Learn more about Telestream HERE

NEW PROMO ALERT! WIRECAST GEAR 4K NOW $5,595

Wirecast Gear 4K is A Complete 4K Live Production System for less than $6,000 – Available in HDMI or SDI

Wirecast Gear 4K is an easy-to-use, all-in-one live video streaming and production solution. No need to build your system from scratch, start streaming in minutes with a flexible platform, preconfigured and built specifically to run Wirecast and handle professional 4K video productions. Just connect your cameras and start producing and streaming your events.

Harnessing years of dedicated R&D, the new Wirecast Gear 4K is Telestream’s most advanced hardware yet, delivered in a streamlined package at an unbeatable price.

Wirecast Gear 4K offers a unique blend of performance, ease of use, and affordability. Supporting at least 12 NDI inputs out of the box, Wirecast Gear 4K is bundled with our award-winning Wirecast Pro software and Switch Player, which leverages Telestream’s enterprise Media Framework technology for high-end, multiformat video encoding, QC, and correction. Wirecast Gear 4K comes with AMD Ryzen architecture, five camera inputs (SDI or HDMI), and an integrated GPU supporting full 4Kp60 workflows with all the live video streaming and production tools you might need out-of-the-box.

With this custom-designed hardware, you can have a live event production switcher, live news production system, and video post production solution all in one machine!

Wirecast Gear 4K
in HDMI or SDI Configurations
HDMI: WCG3-4K-HDMI-610
SDI: WCG-4K-SDI-620
$5,595.00

CAPTURE
With a durable and portable rack-mountable design, Wirecast Gear 4K is the perfect solution for your permanent studio, on the road, or on location. Bring in feeds via NDI, HDMI, or SDI inputs, with server-grade components and the latest NVMe storage to make ingesting media into your Wirecast Gear 4K easy and reliable.

PRODUCTION
With Wirecast Pro, the integrated Stock Media Library*, and Switch Player preinstalled on Wirecast Gear 4K machines, your live streams have never been more professional, polished, or powerful. Create beautiful titles, draw from over 500,000+ unique media assets, and pull it all together with Wirecast Pro to create the perfect broadcast for viewers, no matter destination.
*with active Wirecast Access Plan

STREAMING
Live streaming can take a toll on a computer’s CPU, but not on a Wirecast Gear 4K. Hardware-accelerated encoding, AMD Ryzen architecture, a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro graphics card, multiple simultaneous encodes, and 3rd party thermal testing makes the Wirecast Gear 4K ready for the most demanding 4Kp60 broadcasting workflows.