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I'd like to offer ustream as a service for wedding events with up to 4 camera feeds, 2 static & 2 mobile. Anyone have advice on camera equipment and what I'll need for 4 live feeds?

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Ivana (Official Rep) February 23, 2012 23:16

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The Web Broadcaster and the free Producer software will each publish from a single camera source. To incorporate mutliple camera sources (on a single machine), we recommend the Producer Pro software (US$199).

There are other solutions: incorporating an external video switcher in front of a software encoder, or a standalone hardware system such as NewTek's Tricaster.

Please see our Multiple Camera feature in Producer Pro or Producer Studio.

Please, note that Producer Pro nor Producer Studio provide you with ad free stream. If you want to do ad free broadcasting, please see our Pro Broadcasting packages.

To see what the difference between Producer Pro and Pro Broadcasting is, please see this article.

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Ivana (Official Rep) February 23, 2012 23:16

Hi,
The Web Broadcaster and the free Producer software will each publish from a single camera source. To incorporate mutliple camera sources (on a single machine), we recommend the Producer Pro software (US$199).

There are other solutions: incorporating an external video switcher in front of a software encoder, or a standalone hardware system such as NewTek's Tricaster.

Please see our Multiple Camera feature in Producer Pro or Producer Studio.

Please, note that Producer Pro nor Producer Studio provide you with ad free stream. If you want to do ad free broadcasting, please see our Pro Broadcasting packages.

To see what the difference between Producer Pro and Pro Broadcasting is, please see this article.

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Hi, The Web Broadcaster and the free Producer software will each publish from a single camera source. To incorporate mutliple camera sources (on a single machine), we recommend the Producer Pro software (US$199). There are other solutions: incorporating an external video switcher in front of a software encoder, or a standalone hardware system such as NewTek's Tricaster. Please see our <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/producer#Multiple">Multiple Camera</a> feature in Producer Pro or Producer Studio. Please, note that Producer Pro nor Producer Studio provide you with ad free stream. If you want to do ad free broadcasting, please see our <a href="https://www.ustream.tv/ustream-pro">Pro Broadcasting packages</a>. To see what the difference between Producer Pro and Pro Broadcasting is, please see <a href="http://community.ustream.tv/ustream/topics/what_is_the_difference_between_premium_membership_pro_broadcasting_and_producer_pro"> this article</a>.

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Jeff February 24, 2012 00:21

I agree on needing the Producer Pro software. While at a wedding and we are walking around with a camcorder or 2, how can I send the data up to usteam? The 2 static camcorders can use the same laptop broadband connection.

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I agree on needing the Producer Pro software. While at a wedding and we are walking around with a camcorder or 2, how can I send the data up to usteam? The 2 static camcorders can use the same laptop broadband connection.

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Lisa (Community Support Specialist) March 18, 2012 15:17

Hi Jeff! While it may possible for you to get wireless gear to transmit your 2 mobile cameras to your Producer Pro feed, we do not recommend it because it often results in very poor video quality and most times wireless cameras don't work with our encoders. We've really only seen wireless success while using Producer Studio, not Producer Pro, but even then it's unfortunately hit or miss.

What we always recommend is to just give it a test run and see how it's working for you. We have a test-before-you-buy setup in our Producer program that allows you to switch to trial versions of Producer Pro and Studio. For step-by-step directions on how to do that please go here: https://ustream.zendesk.com/entries/2...

There is a thread started here though regarding wireless camera broadcasting. I'd recommend keeping tabs on this article for updates on recommended equipment: http://community.ustream.tv/ustream/t...

Hope that helps! Happy Ustreaming :)

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- sibejoo June 11, 2012 09:57
  
  with producer pro, can i broadcast with multiple camera ( for example 4 cameras) at the same time ?
  
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Hi Jeff! While it may possible for you to get wireless gear to transmit your 2 mobile cameras to your Producer Pro feed, we do not recommend it because it often results in very poor video quality and most times wireless cameras don't work with our encoders. We've really only seen wireless success while using Producer Studio, not Producer Pro, but even then it's unfortunately hit or miss. What we always recommend is to just give it a test run and see how it's working for you. We have a test-before-you-buy setup in our Producer program that allows you to switch to trial versions of Producer Pro and Studio. For step-by-step directions on how to do that please go here: https://ustream.zendesk.com/entries/21126678-is-there-a-demo-version-of-producer-pro-or-producer-studio-so-i-can-try-it-before-i-buy-it There is a thread started here though regarding wireless camera broadcasting. I'd recommend keeping tabs on this article for updates on recommended equipment: http://community.ustream.tv/ustream/topics/use_of_a_wireless_webcam_with_producer_pro Hope that helps! Happy Ustreaming :)

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SneakerNationTV March 18, 2012 19:09

What software is available to use to create a multicam broadcast? At least 4 webcams

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What software is available to use to create a multicam broadcast? At least 4 webcams This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="/ustream/topics/multicam_broadcast/changes" target="_blank">Multicam broadcast</a>.

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toromusic June 27, 2012 19:08

Çan you give me a list of what cameras this works w/?
I want to stream bands and weddings.
I will need to use at least one camera w/ a shotgun mic for the audio.

I want to be able to switch between 3 cameras while maintaining the audio from the camera w/ the shotgun mic. is this doable?

also, is there anyway to get this to work w/ the GoPro wireless stream device?

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Çan you give me a list of what cameras this works w/? I want to stream bands and weddings. I will need to use at least one camera w/ a shotgun mic for the audio. I want to be able to switch between 3 cameras while maintaining the audio from the camera w/ the shotgun mic. is this doable? also, is there anyway to get this to work w/ the GoPro wireless stream device? This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="/ustream/topics/what_cameras_does_this_work_with/changes" target="_blank">what cameras does this work with?</a>.

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dpcolgan August 20, 2012 18:05

Has ANYONE ever gotten multiple cameras to work with UStream Producer Pro? - I've been trying for a year

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Has ANYONE ever gotten multiple cameras to work with UStream Producer Pro? - I've been trying for a year

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nhsjpeterson January 10, 2013 17:06

For broadcasting our HS basketball games, we have a Sony HDV firewire camera, a Sony AVCHD camera, and 4 or 5 webcams all connected at once. All camera feeds go to the computer, we can switch back and forth to any camera we want.

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- dpcolgan January 10, 2013 23:26
  
  How are you connecting them up. Ca you tell me what computer or laptop you are using?
  
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- nhsjpeterson January 11, 2013 00:37
  
  The Sony AVCHD is connected to a Black Magic Intensity Shuttle which then connects to an HP Phoenix computer via USB 3.0. The I added an internal firewire card for the other Sony. The HD webcams go to USB 2.0 ports. With that many video feeds, you probably would have to have an i7 processor (the Phoenix does).
  
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- brianeaton1996 January 25, 2013 03:08
  
  What model/ brand of webcams are you using? And, what is the quality like?
  
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- nhsjpeterson January 25, 2013 03:53
  
  The main camera is a Sony HDR-CX580. Quality is very good, but of course it depends on your bandwidth. The web cams include Logitech 920, 910, 260, 270 and a Microsoft 5000. Some of those are set for full HD, others are scaled down quite a bit. We have a problem being able to focus some of the webcams, but some are excellent.
  
  Here is an archived ball game (skip the first 1:!5 or so, that's pre-recorded). The Sony is the camera at half court. All others are webcams.
  
  https://www.ustream.tv/recorded/27921623
  
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- mavrick817 March 30, 2013 18:27
  
  how are you using the web cams from such a far distance? Isn't there a length limitations on usb wire?
  
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- nhsjpeterson March 30, 2013 18:50
  
  We are connecting two 65-foot USB 2 cables to get 130 feet. If we try to add on one more extension to that, we get a message saying we have too many extensions. We bought them here:
  
  http://www.govconnection.com/IPA/Shop...
  
  We also bought some of these, they're cheaper, but didn't always work at 130 feet:
  
  http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicatio...
  
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raysings January 10, 2013 17:46

I've had no problems with multiple cameras with both Producer Pro and also Producer Pro Studio (which I now use). I used 3 cameras with Producer Pro. Sometimes one of the cameras did not work (Blue Screen). In most cases I got it working, sometimes by shutting down system and rebooting. The better computer you have the better results you will get. I have a 2011 IMac. Also, do not have devices plugged into the usb ports that you don't need for your show. I have wireless a keyboard and mouse which helps.

Now I'm using 2 High Def web cams. Three high def camera put too much for the computer to handle. I was having problems using the High Def broadcast setting, but then I stopped using a hard wire from my router and depended on wireless to the internet. Quality is no different that I can see, and I don't have to plug the cable into computer.

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I've had no problems with multiple cameras with both Producer Pro and also Producer Pro Studio (which I now use). I used 3 cameras with Producer Pro. Sometimes one of the cameras did not work (Blue Screen). In most cases I got it working, sometimes by shutting down system and rebooting. The better computer you have the better results you will get. I have a 2011 IMac. Also, do not have devices plugged into the usb ports that you don't need for your show. I have wireless a keyboard and mouse which helps. Now I'm using 2 High Def web cams. Three high def camera put too much for the computer to handle. I was having problems using the High Def broadcast setting, but then I stopped using a hard wire from my router and depended on wireless to the internet. Quality is no different that I can see, and I don't have to plug the cable into computer. Hope this helps.

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dpcolgan January 10, 2013 23:27

We are using PC - I've only been able to connect up a non-iEEE camera via a digital converter box

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