Beginners Guide To Broadcasting An Event

[mbaron]

Originally Posted by jimboemack

Hello, I have launched a new channel called Perth Live for livestreaming local spoken word events. How can i edit (delete the first 10 minutes) of a saved video? My first broadcast was a bit of a failure because the camera I had could not be set up on my computer and I had to borrow a mac and shoot from the laptop webcam from a really bad location with fairly slow wifi. Also, which might be the best laptop and camera to use? Can I feed the audio seperately from the camera? What is a suitable mobile internet access? As you can see, I am a newbie... but enthusiastic about building a great channel. I have a steep learning curve! : )

jimboemack,

I have moved your post to the beginner's guide thread. You should be able to find some of the answers you're looking for in this thread. In regards to trimming the beginning of a video, you would need to download the video and edit it. We recommend computers with i7 processor for optimal broadcast quality. Hardwired broadband connections are recommended over mobile or wifi.

Matt
Livestream Producer Support

[Mesden]

I want to stream something on my Channel but I don't want to use the Microphone to record the sound. I want the person who is watching to be able to listen to what I am listening to. My computer doesn't have Stereo Mix or Wave Out or What U Hear or anything like that. What can I do?

[Visian]

Honestly, sometimes I wonder if anyone does usability testing anymore?

Is there a page on the Livestream site that tells a new user:

1) This is what Livestream does
2) Here is the basic theory of how one uses Livestream
3) Here are some best practices to make your experience successful

So many sites just dump you in, say "here's our great thing we mad, now YOU figure out how to use it"..... and this site is a classic example.

One simple video that gives you an overview of the system and the basic concepts involved in using would be so very helpful.

Thanks.

Visian

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by Mesden

I want to stream something on my Channel but I don't want to use the Microphone to record the sound. I want the person who is watching to be able to listen to what I am listening to. My computer doesn't have Stereo Mix or Wave Out or What U Hear or anything like that. What can I do?

You can enable/disable multiple audio sources (including the speaker's audio) in Procaster's audio mixer. Here's a link to our userguide:
http://www.livestream.com/userguide/...itle=Procaster

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by Visian

1) This is what Livestream does
2) Here is the basic theory of how one uses Livestream
3) Here are some best practices to make your experience successful

Visian, all of this information is clearly outlined in our userguide, complete with screenshots and video tutorials. Here is the link:
http://www.livestream.com/userguide/...itle=Main_Page

[MechaNovaKing]

Can I get it so; my skype conversation isn't being streamed over pro caster?

I'm trying to stream, while at the same time have a call on skype. People can hear me talking on skype. I've been messing around with the audio inputs on pro caster and my computer's realtek. But i don't really know what I'm doing.

I have three options in procaster for audio;
Speakers' Audio
Default input device
line in/mic in
All which pick up my mic. Unless I turn off my mic, via unplug or turning it off through the realtek. So that's doesn't help.

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by MechaNovaKing

I'm trying to stream, while at the same time have a call on skype. People can hear me talking on skype. I've been messing around with the audio inputs on pro caster and my computer's realtek. But i don't really know what I'm doing.

You'll have to open the audio mixer in Procaster and remove the microphone source to accomplish this. I've attached a screenshot for reference.

Best,
Jason

[MechaNovaKing]

Originally Posted by jasonlive

You'll have to open the audio mixer in Procaster and remove the microphone source to accomplish this. I've attached a screenshot for reference.

Best,
Jason

Yes but in your picture Speakers' Audio is still on and that still picks up my mic.

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by MechaNovaKing

Yes but in your picture Speakers' Audio is still on and that still picks up my mic.

Speaker's audio picks up what's coming out of the speakers.

To disable a source, click the X to the left of it (that my green arrow is pointing at).

Best,
Jason

[MechaNovaKing]

Hmmm still not working.
I've tried a bunch of different combiantion:
I've 'X'ed all but one, so there's only one audio input in the audio mixer.
Have only: Speakers' Audio or Default input or device orline in/mic in

I've tired add three audio inputs and setting them each to: Speakers' Audio or Default input or device orline in/mic in or set all three to one type of audio input

I've tired setting the audio input to choice 0 - no input. But that just kills the sounds.