Question 1

How to Live Stream with EventLive and OBS Studio

Accepted Answer

You can live stream from your laptop or desktop computer to EventLive event using Free OBS Studio software (available for Any platform: Windows, Mac or Linux).

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free and open-source cross-platform streaming and recording program that most of professional live streamers use. It's easy to connect to EventLive platform.

Benefits of using OBS studio

Full control and customisation. Add multiple web cameras, and DSLRs (using capture cards), add images, videos, lower thirds, overlays, change scenes simply with shortcuts.
Advanced bitrate and quality settings: Choose appropriate bitrate and resolution for your internet connection.
Record your stream locally

Get your RTMP server URL and Event Stream Key

Sign in to EventLive Broadcaster Console and create an event or create a test event.
In your Broadcaster Console choose "How to / RTMP" tab in your event's details. Copy event's Stream Key. ![]

EventLive broadcaster RTMP

Install OBS Studio and Connect to EventLive

Download and Install OBS Studio on your computer.
Open OBS Studio, skip Auto Configuration Wizard
In OBS Studio choose Service: EventLive.pro, and enter your event or test stream key.

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Question 2

How to live stream with DSLR, mirrorless or other professional camera(s)

Accepted Answer

To live stream from DSLRs, mirrorless or other professional cameras you can

Connect your camera to a computer and live stream with OBS studio software to EventLive platform
Use a hardware switcher device that is capable to live stream with OBS studio or directly (i.e. ATEM Mini Pro)
Consider other hardware that let you connect multiple cameras at once, like SlingStudio or YoloBox

Canon

Download EOS Webcam Utility (Windows or Mac)
Connect your Canon camera to a computer and live stream with OBS Software to EventLive platform

Sony

Download Imaging Edge Webcam Utility (Windows only)
Connect your Sony camera to a computer and live stream with OBS Software to EventLive platform

Fuji

No additional software or hardware necessary for Fuji X-A7 or X-T200 with the new Webcam mode
Get Fuji Webcam software from the Fuji website (Windows or Mac)
Connect your Fuji camera to a computer and live stream with OBS Software to EventLive platform

Nikon

Download [Nikon Webcamera Utility](https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/pr

Question 3

Where do I find recording on my device?

Accepted Answer

We save a copy on your device just in case the network interrupts or there's any other problem as a backup.

The copy on the device is higher quality than the one you download.

Finding recording on an iPhone or iPad

The event recording is saved to "Photos" gallery on iPhone or iPad.

In some cases, if the app can not copy the recording to "Photos" it can be found in **"Files" => "On My iPhone" => EventLive **

Finding recording on an Android smartphone or tablet

In most cases recording can be found in "Gallery".

If the app couldn't copy the recording to "Gallery" it can be found in "My Files" (Or "File Browser") => Internal Storage => Android => data => pro.eventlive => files => Movies => EventLive

For newer Android versions: If you don't see the video saved in your videos library, please follow the instructions below:

You will need to download a separate app (it will allow you to access "hidden" files on the phone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files&hl=en&gl=US
Once the app is installed, please open it and choose "Android" folder.
"data" folder
Next find: "pro.eventlive" folder
"files" folder
"Movies" folder
"EventLive" folder
You should see the video files in that folder and the recording should be there.

Copying the recording to your computer

iPhone or iPad with Mac: Plug in your device to your mac and open it in Finder. Look for "Applications" tab and choose "EventLive".
iPhone or iPad

Question 4

How do I download my video

Accepted Answer

The video is also recorded to our servers and download link will be e-mailed automatically 24 hours after your event scheduled time. The link can also be found in the Event Settings after stream is complete.

||| EventLive's service depends on the internet connection. If there are any interruptions in connection or poor internet signal, unfortunately the video might not be transmitted and/ or recorded to our servers. ||| Always have a backup for recording purposes only (videographer, another camera or phone) to make sure the live stream is not the only recording of your event.

The live video is recorded locally, directly on your phone or tablet as you stream (to your Photos / Video library). Please make sure there is enough available storage on your device before streaming, so the video can be recorded on your device. Find out how to find recording on your local device.

Question 5

How to set optimal video settings in OBS Studio

Accepted Answer

Run a test on location ahead of the event and watch the live stream. If it's not playing smoothly it may be that your OBS video settings are too high for the internet bandwidth.
Make sure you test with your actual camera(s) feed, not blank screen or slideshow.
Find out your Upload Speed by visiting fast.com or speedtest.net

Configure your OBS Studio Optimal Settings

Open settings in OBS Studio

Output Tab

OBS Output Tab settings

Choose Output Mode Advanced.

Bitrate: 2000-3000 Kpbs or more. Make sure it's below your Upload speed. **Keyframe Interval: 2 **

If your computer is struggling to keep up with video encoding use these settings: CPU Usage Preset: veryfast or superfast Tune: zerolatency

Video Tab

OBS Video Tab Settings for EventLive

Output Scaled Resolution: **1280x720 ** Common FPS Values: 30 FPS

Advanced Tab

Make sure you set Automatically Reconnect is enabled, Retry Delay is set to to 1s and Maximum Attempts to a high value like 1000.

Checking status bar

Keep an eye on the status bar while streaming to ensure encoding and streaming are correctly configured.

| Check our OBS Troubleshooting guide

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Question 6

How to stream with GoPro and EventLive

Accepted Answer

To live stream with GoPro and EventLive, you will need:

GoPro camera (Hero7, Hero8, Hero9, Hero10, GoPro MAX)
Quik app installed on your phone or tablet. Download Quik App from GoPro here: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/softwareandapp
EventLive account. Create one FREE here: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/

GoPro streaming tips:

Keep your GoPro close to WiFi source or to your phone if using as a hotspot
If you walk away with GoPro or take hotspot away from GoPro the transmission would end
Keep live streaming GoPro away from direct sun for too long. GoPro overheats easily and the stream can stop.
Consider going live from EventLive app instead

Get your RTMP server URL and Event Stream Key

Sign in to EventLive Broadcaster Console and create an event or create a new test event (Test events are completely free!) In your Broadcaster Console choose "How to / RTMP" tab in your event's details. Copy event's Stream Key. You will need the Full RTMP info for GoPro.

Install Quik App and Connect GoPro

Download and install Quik App on your phone or tablet: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/softwareandapp
Open Control Your GoPro in the GoPro app

GoPro control

*Find the "LIVE" button at the bottom of the screen

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