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Livestreaming

There are a range of options available to be able to livestream your in-person worship service to Facebook, YouTube or other platforms. At minimum, you will need: reliable high-speed internet, a computer with a camera, speaker and microphone OR a tablet or smartphone.

Here are a few different options for you to consider, each with different levels of investment required. Don’t forget that if you livestream your services that have music, you will also need to purchase a streaming license through OneLicense or CCLI - the cost varies depending on your membership.

Graphics/Video/Music Streaming Resources

• Resound Worship: beautiful mp3s and lyric videos that can be purchased and used in online worship with an accompanying CCLI or OneLicense streaming license.

• Sovereign Grace worship: Mps that you can purchase and use in online worship with an accompanying license.

• Sanctified Art: graphics, videos, and music that can be purchased and used in online worship

• The Work of the People: videos that can be purchased and used in online worship, video loops that can be used and edited

Software

• OBS Studio (free and open source, limited options)

• Restream

• Ecamm Live (Mac) ($80)

• Vmix (PC) ($60)

• StreamYard (20-25/mo) can bring in cameras from different locations - like readers from home. Ability to add titles and graphics and incorporate pre-recorded material. Allows you to involve up to 9 liturgical participants and switch between their cameras and a shared screen with slides. You can add in congregational responses and have them pop up, or display live comments on the screen. With the free version you can stream to one platform, like Facebook or YouTube. With the paid subscription you can stream to 2 platforms and record up to four hours. Presentation tips

• Facebook Live: use your church’s page. Getting started guide from the Diocese of San Diego. Instructions for embedding your Facebook Live video into your church’s website here if you don’t want to send people to Facebook. New to Facebook Live Guide that walks you through the steps here.

Using Webcameras

$800+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP

2 web cameras and 2 computers + Streamyard is the setup used by Trinity, Muscatine. They are working to upgrade their microphones.

• 2 web cameras $160

• Streamyard $20-25/month

• 2 Chromebooks $400

• connection to soundboard or external omnidirectional microphone(s) - depending on your space

A One-Camera, All-in-One Setup

MEVO. This high quality camera has 6 hrs of battery life and connects to a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. The app enables you to choose different angles and close ups all from the same camera. It will even zoom in and follow someone as they move around. The app connects to livestreaming platforms to get you online straight away. Highly recommended as a simple, but high quality solution. Connect external audio if desired via 3.5 mm port on the back. Buy an adapter to be able to connect it via ethernet. Live streaming to one destination is included, upgrade to Vimeo Producer ($15/month) to stream to multiple platforms at the same time and add overlay graphics.

$966+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP

• Mevo Start $399

• Ethernet adapter $149

• stand $79

• Ipad $329 (or iPhone)

St. Martin’s, Perry uses this Mevo setup. While you can also connect Mevo to a laptop and use it as welcomera (with an application like Zoom) you will lose some functionality.

A Single Camera Setup with a Computer

A DSLR camera, video capture card, encoder, tripod and cables. The camera connects to a computer and can output the feed as above. An audio input from an AV system can be added, or the camera’s internal microphone used. Use a platform like Streamyard ($20-25/month - add in titles, overlays, and slides) or Restream (free) to simultaneously stream to multiple platforms like Facebook, YouTube, etc.

CAMERAS

• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K $1,295 plus Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 lens $897

• Canon VIXIA HF R800 Portable Video Camera Camcorder (approx $220)

• Canon EOS 80D (approx $900)

• Panasonic Lumix G85 (approx $ 700)

ENCODERS

• Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder ($145), a smaller, budget-friendly encoder that connects to your computer and provides access to the Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) program.

• The Blackmagic Design Web Presenter ($495)

$2,500+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP (source)

• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K $1,295

• Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 lens $897

• Elgato Cam Link 4K $129 (encoder)

• Monoprice Ultra Slim HDMI $4

• Blackmagic Mini XLR to XLR Adapter $39

• Apple USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter (if needed) $19

• Connection to soundboard or omnidirectional mic(s), depending on the church

• Laptop

Multi-Camera Setups with a Computer

Connect multiple DSLRs, phones/tablets, camcorders, or web cameras through a video switcher to provide several views during the stream.

VIDEO SWITCHERS

• Pro Mini HDMI live stream switcher ($600) Control up to 4 cameras - also functions as an encoder

• If you want to use up to 4 phones or tablets, or a mix of cameras that can connect wirelessly, consider a switcher like SlingStudio Hub HD ($999). It will allow you to switch between 4 cameras in real time (manual or auto switching). Import custom and motion graphics, add text overlays, add lower-thirds.

• Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD ($1k) Connect up to 8 video sources and external audio

• Epiphan Pearl Mini - Record, stream and switch up to three full HD video inputs from HDMI™, SDI, and USB sources. No dedicated computer needed. ($3,500)

OTHER CAMERA OPTIONS

• For mounted cameras, consider PTZ cameras that offer remote control of up to 4 of their cameras over wireless, controlled by a phone or tablet app (functions as the switcher). For sanctuaries or rooms that are smaller, a 12x camera (distance of up to 40 feet). For medium-sized churches, consider a 20x camera for distances of up to 65 feet. For larger cathedrals, auditoriums or large event space, choose a 30x camera for a distance up to 100 feet.

$4,300+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP

• 2 PTZOptics 20x-SDI Gen2 Cameras $3398

• Blackmagic ATEM mini pro $595

• 2 tripods $50

• Misc cables $190

• Monitor $90

• Laptop

• Connections to existing sound system

$7000+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP

• SlingStudio Hub with CameraLink Kit $1,348

• Extra CameraLink $349

• SlingStudio USB to C expander $49

• HDMI Type-A Male to Micro-HDMI Type-D Male with ethernet $9.95

• 5-port Unmanaged switch $54.99

• 2 PTZOptics 12x-SDI Gen 2 Cameras $3,198

• 2 ceiling mounts $26.96

• 2 quick-release assembly $79.90

• 11-inch iPad Pro wi-fi 128GB $799

• PTZOptics app $10.81

• Misc cables $190

$10,000+ POSSIBLE CHURCH SETUP

Download an equipment list from St. Timothy’s, West Des Moines, they use this setup.

• DSI to USB Video Capture $325

• 2 Stream Deck for Camera Control $320

• 2 PTZOptics Romote Controlled Camera $3,600

• Decimator dsi converter $99

• ATEM TV Studio Switcher $999

• PC HP Elite Desk 800 $360

• 3 HP 24" Monitor $330

• HyperDeck Studio Mini $695

• Scan Disk Flash Memory Cards 2

• NETGEAR 5 Port PoE Switch $48

• 2 Canon Vixia hf r800 $500

• 2 Camera Wall Mounts $82

• Cables

Looking for something more involved or to have a professional set it up?

• Iowa Audio Visual

• Conference Technologies

• Triad Productions

Online Giving & Donations

Purchasing

Videos

PRE-PACKAGED VIDEOS:

• Acts 8 Movement: Videos for Ash Wednesday, Easter, Christmas, and end-of-summer that can be customized or used as they are.

MUSIC FOR MULTIMEDIA VIDEOS:

• Jamendo Licensing: 200,000 royalty free tracks Music library for any project, all rights included.

• YouTube Music Library: Browse and download music for your project.

• Free Music Archive

• Bensound: royalty-free music, many different genres.

• FreePD: This collection includes collected public domain music as well as more music and sounds from Kevin MacLeod, who has donated his work on this site to the public domain, so you don’t have to credit him in your video.

VIDEO EDITING

• Perfect Video: Free app (with an inexpensive paid version) that allows you to do simple video editing on your phone. Great for on-the-fly Facebook and Instagram videos.

• IMovie

• Microsoft Movie Maker

• Adobe Premiere Elements

• New to editing? Watch these simple videos on using IMovie or Windows Movie Maker.

Video Conferencing