How to Live Stream with EventLive and OBS Studio
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, viVery popularHow to live stream with DSLR, mirrorless or other professional camera(s)
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](https://www.Very popularHow to set optimal video settings in OBS Studio
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
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 transmissiVery popularHow to invite guests to your live stream event
Once you create your private event, you will receive a private link right away. You can copy and paste this link and share it any way you like. E-mail, text message, facebook messenger, printed invites, etc. work great.
You can also use our Invitation system to invite your guests to the live stream.
Please open our Broadcaster console. Click on your event and select Guest List.
Use ATEM Mini Pro as a USB webcam input for your computer and use OBS (that will let you add overlays and control bitrate and resolution even further)
Using Restream.io? You can add our RTMP details to your Restream account aPopularHow to Re-Upload Event Video
It may be useful to upload event video that you've recorded on your phone or a laptop to EventLive.
You were unable to stream the event live
Your internet connection was unstable during event
You want to edit the recorded video, add slideshow before or after, or trim from the beginning or end of the event.
To upload your recording to your live event page, go to the broadcaster console, click on your event, Event Setting -> Personalize tab -> UploadPopularHow to prevent stream interruptions when streaming with your phone
Do Not Disturb
To prevent getting all calls during your stream enable Do Not Disturb with some extra settings:
Go to iPhone or iPad Settings
Turn Do Not Disturb On
Choose Silence: Always
Choose Allow Calls From: No One
Choose Repeated Calls: Off
Auto-Lock
The app is programmed to prevent the phone from going to sleep, so there's nothing you need to do. However if screen is auto-locking during stream
Go to iPhone or iPad Settings
Choose Auto-Lock
Select NeverSome readersHow to add my EventLive stream to The Knot website
On The Knot Dashboard click Manage Your Website
Scroll to the bottom and click + Add a Custom Page. Call the page "Live Stream". Leave it Visible (on), and Save.
Under Live Stream page click + Add more to Live Stream
Choose a new Text Block and enter some welcomeSome readersHow to prevent calls from interrupting your live stream
To prevent calls from interrupting your live stream, enable "Do not Disturb Mode".
Turning on Do Not Disturb mode on iPhones and iPads
Enter Settings, Choose "Do not Disturb"
Turn Do not Disturb On
Choose 3 additional options:
Silence: Always
Allow Calls From: No One
Repeated Calls: Off
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Find Larix broadcaster in the App Store or Play Store:
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/larix-broadcaster/id1042474385](https:/Some readersUse YoloBox with EventLive
To go Live with Yolobox go to Connections tab and hit the + icon. Choose new Custom RTMP
YoloBox will offer you to send a special link to your email where you could configure the connection.
Following the link from email, enter the following:
Set RTMP name: EventLive
Server URL: rtmp://go.eventlive.pro/live
Stream key: Stream key from EventLive Event's settingsFew readersEventLive API Documentation
Create an Event
PUT https://api.eventlive.pro/event
Headers:
Authorization YOURAPIKEY (Notice, no Bearer before API key)
Content-Type application/json
Payload:
For event cover path 1280x720 crFew readersHow to incorporate remote speakers into event with Zoom
EventLive platform lets you go live with a one-way stream. The guests simply click the link, and watch the event live. The guests have an option to join after the event and watch the replay.
There's an interactive guestbook for the guests, that they can sign or use to communicate.
But what if you have some special guests that you would like to join the broadcast as remote speakers? There is a way to do that by integrating Zoom with EventLive.
The advantage of that is you can include specialFew readersHow to use iPhones as cameras in OBS
Here are a few solutions to use iPhones as cameras in OBS to go live to EventLive platform.
How to Live Stream with EventLive and OBS Studio
Using your phone as a web cam is helpful with OBS streaming to EventLive, and also for your calls on Zoom, Meet, Teams, Skype, Slack, Google Chrome, Cisco Webex, etc. It usually is much better quality than other webcams.
ElGato EpocCam (Recommended)
https://www.elgato.com/en/epoFew readersHow to let someone else stream your event
Stream from a different device
To stream from a different device from the one you bought the event:
Download our app (EventLive in App Store or Play Store)
Sign in with the same email and password you used the first time.
You have a few options to let someone else stream your event (a friend, a relative, or a contractor, like photographerFew readersHow to add a link to registry, website, PayPal, Cash App, Venmo.
Open EventLive app on your phone or sign in on the web: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/
Add a link to registry, website, PayPal, Cash App, Venmo.Few readersHow to add links or upload attachments to your event page.
Open EventLive app on your phone or sign in on the web: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/
Event settings
Add a link or upload a document
how to upload a documentFew readersHow to change the name/title/heading of the event
Open EventLive app on your phone or sign in on the web: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/
Change the name/the titleFew readersHow to upload PDF or Word documents
Open EventLive app on your phone or sign in on the web: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/
Upload PDF or Word documentsFew readersHow to upload event cover photo/personalize your event or edit cover photo
Open EventLive app on your phone or sign in on the web: https://broadcaster.eventlive.pro/
Event settings
