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Live streaming is an easy medium to communicate your ideas and opinions with the community. For this purpose, camcorder can be the best choice. The camcorder is a wonderful electronic gadget that contains a video recorder and a camera. This electronic device is used for live streaming by connecting it with the internet for video recording and capturing moments.
Camcorder provides hassle-free experience because it gets stabilized on stand easily. Moreover, it provides variation in lenses. It is able to capture dynamic views with different wavelengths. The device has a structured Form Factor that distinguishes it from cameras. The Form Factor of this gadget is stretchable and fits into the palm providing support to take recordings by holding and pointing.
The unique feature of the camcorder is its zoom capability. It has better picture handling and focal points focus. When you zoom in or out, focal points of camcorder move outside the body and provide a better view and the focal points of video cameras stretch out of the body by compromising picture quality.
HINT: The camcorder is a video camera but not all the video cameras are camcorder.
The device is quite useful but every camcorder has limited storage capacity. Mostly while recording videos, low storage issues occur so, to extend the storage of this device it is connected with a laptop.
If you are a camcorder user and fond of live streaming then here’s a complete guide on how to connect camcorder to a laptop for live streaming that will solve your storage issues.
REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT CAMCORDER TO LAPTOP FOR LIVE STREAMING:
If you are a beginner to use the camcorder, then you should know the basic connection processes first. If already familiar just make an understanding about gears you need for initiating the process.
The requirements for beginners are:
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
CAMCORDER:
Obviously, you’ll need a camcorder to connect it to the laptop for live streaming.You can buy this device online at cheap rates. In case you are not interested to use it professionally then borrow it or you can use a lens on your video camera to serve the purpose.
A LAPTOP:
You’ll need a laptop with good storage capabilities. Also, you’ll have to install some software like RTMP for live broadcasting.
VGA/USB CABLE:
A USB cable is required to connect a laptop with a camcorder. Both the devices have USB ports so a cable will be an efficient medium to connect them. In case your laptop has no USB port then use a USB hub.
To make connections, VGA port is an alternative option if your USB port isn’t supporting. If you are wishful to make this connection using a VGA port but your laptop is lacking this feature then try to use VGA input adapter and make connections through VGA cable. The Choice is yours.
BROAD BAND INTERNET CONNECTIONS:
For broadcasting and live streaming, a super-fast internet connection is required. This broadband connection will provide uninterrupted streaming sessions.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
The software requirements to connect camcorder to laptop for live streaming are:
RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) SOFTWARE:
Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) software is sort of a protocol for broadcasting and live streaming. It provides high transmission of audio, video and data. Many RTMP applications are available like Vidblaster, Tricaster etc.
As an alternative, you can also use some other video broadcasting software like Camelion, Bebo BlogTV, Stickam, and Wirecast. Some software are free to download and some of them are paid. Get them according to your feasibility.
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
For better live streaming experience some additional requirements are:
- Video capturing card (to save a video in better quality into your laptop)
- Microphones (for better sound quality)
- An audio interface ( for capturing sound signals)
- Headphones ( for monitoring sound)
CONNECTING CAMCORDER TO LAPTOP FOR LIVE STREAMING?
Now follow these steps to connect camcorder to laptop for live streaming.
STEP # 1:
Install any video broadcasting software into your laptop that is compatible with the available camcorder. You can choose any above mentioned software from software requirements or can install as per your choice.
STEP # 2:
For broadcasting you’ll require a channel so, Open setup wizard in broadcasting software program and create an account.
STEP # 3:
Now it’s time to install Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) software on your laptop. It’ll transmit real time voice across the network. In the case of a drop in bandwidth, this application will keep video stream steady and stable.
STEP # 4:
Open your installed RTMP software and configure video streaming settings. Keep your settings to high quality. Here we are unable to list down steps of setting RTMP application because the configuration method varies by applications. For configuration, follow the steps as listed by the application console.
STEP # 5:
Take a tripod stand and fix your camcorder on it. Also, set up your device in well illuminated room so that there will be enough lighting to record quality videos.
STEP # 6:
Now it’s time to make connections. Take a USB cable and plug its one end to camcorder USB port and other end to laptop’s USB port. In case you are using VGA cable plug the cable in VGA port.
STEP # 7:
To proceed further, Switch on the camcorder. Check again if any stability fixing is required on the stand.
STEP # 8:
Finally, to start your broadcasting, click on the broadcast icon appearing in your broadcasting application. The button can vary according to software in use. i.e. ‘Go Live’, ‘Broadcast’ etc. Don’t forget to press the stop button when you are done finishing your live streaming.
CONCLUSION:
We have delivered all easy step by step process to connect camcorder to a laptop for live streaming with details. Hopefully, this article will be helpful for you to make connections with no struggle. Just fulfill requirements, try it once and enjoy your live streaming.
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