Difference between revisions of "In Studio Facebook Live Video Process - Using OBS"

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Prod 3 Mac Computers

The Facebook Live video process uses physical cabling to get signals from Cameras to our Video Switching computer. For this, we use a larger Mac tower computer accomodating a multiple input video card. This tower is living on the floor under the desk, and is seperate from the the Mac mini on the desk with monitor. Video output from the tower Video switching Mac uses the Samsung TV that is mounted on the wall via HDMI1 input.

To get started, you'll need to:
1. power up the Mac tower on the floor (button on front near device inputs),
2. turn on the Samsung TV - button at bottom right or with remote control, and
3. do a physical exchange of the keyboard and mouse, stored under the monitor/rack.
(Note: the wireless mouse has a power button on the bottom that should be turned on/off with use).

OBS Software

The person managing the switcher and images in the program we'll broadcast is called the Technical Director or TD.

In the OBS software, the left side is a preview window connected to the list of sources at bottom left.

The right side window is the program going out to the audience via Facebook Live stream.

Cameras Setup and Control

We have 3 robotically controlled cameras, and hard wiring from 3 locations in the 2nd floor performance studio ceiling, and in 3 locations in The Stage (labeled 1st floor). These cable runs terminate near the large computer in Prod 3. Tracing these cables feeding the video card can help you orient yourself to what is currently connected, and what may need to be moved for the particular session's use.

Facebook LIVE Stream Key

In order to GO LIve! , we need to be logged in to Facebook, and functioning as the KDHX user profile.