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A high-level technical discussion

A high-level technical discussion

From the course: Going Live: Building Great Live Content

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A high-level technical discussion

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- We've designed the live cast, and now it's time to start meeting with our collaborators, and doing run throughs. Before we do though, however, I just want to take a moment to talk high-level, about technical setup. Okay, so what do you need to put together a live show? Well, at the very least, you need a camera, you need a microphone, you need a stable internet connection, and you need a live casting platform, which of course is connected to a computer or mobile device. And on the list of very nice to haves, is good lighting, some basic production design to make your space look its best, a second monitor, and an additional device to ensure the live stream is working as intended. There's a lot more you can invest in, but I'll just briefly cover the basics for now. Now, most people either use a webcam or a phone camera for their live cast. In terms of webcams, while most built-in webcams technically can do the…

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