Which Streaming Software is Best? ECAMM Live vs. OBS

Ecamm Live and OBS are both excellent options for streaming software, and this video breaks down the differences between them so you can decide with one might be best for you.

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Basics of Ecamm & OBS
2:34 - OBS Interface
3:46 - Adding Video/Image Sources in OBS
5:42 - Adding Audio Sources in OBS
7:28 - OBS Settings
9:10 - Ecamm Pricing & Plans
11:10 - Ecamm Interface
12:57 - Adding Video & Audio Sources in Ecamm
14:02 - Ecamm Camera Effects & LUTs
14:28 - Building a Scene in Ecamm
16:22 - Customizing Ecamm Overlays & Comments
17:02 - Why is Ecamm Mac Only?
18:28 - Ecamm Settings
20:46 - The Power of NDI with Ecamm
22:14 - Which Application Is Right For You?

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Episode 277: ECAMM vs OBS: Which Streaming Software Is Best?

[boxiii]

Came for the streaming software, stayed for the dad jokes. 🤣🤣🤣

[savannah-gilbo]

Just watched two of your videos about ECamm and had to jump into the comments to let you know how much I appreciate your little jokes and puns! They definitely put a smile on my face. Keep up the great work!

[THEBELLCURVE]

This is a great video. I am getting into streaming and I have a UAD audio interface and software. I watched this video to get info on E-Camm Live and you nailed the question I had. Individual audio tracks for my guest so I can run the tracks through my DAW and use my professional plugins for better audio. I am upgrading my basic setup piece by piece. Hope someday I can have you as a guest on my show once production begins. Thank you and keep grinding on making really great content!

[sazbabebe]

Good morning Tom, thanks for the more in-depth explanation on both of these software streaming programs. Cleared up a lot of questions.

[ChadLawson]

Just based on the length of the video, I planned to skim through or jump to various timecodes. But after that fun intro, I didn’t want to miss a moment and watched the whole thing!

[Jason_Hermann]

Hey Tom, Great video! This is exactly what I needed 👊 Excellent info and cleared up every issue I had on my plate when trying to figure out which software to use. I was willing to put time into learning OBS, but at the of the day I want turn key ease of use so my brain can focus on what I am trying to present... You had me laughing many times with your puns 😆All the best, Jay

[dharmageek]

Awesome video Tom. Yes - I’ve been debating whether to do live streams or not - this has helped me decide - I have always found your reviews and tutorials a big help - With this you did not disappoint!

[BillAnciaux]

Thanks, Tom. Your reviews are fun and full of helpful content, always clearly explained. I enjoy learning in your virtual classroom.

[JakeSloan]

OMG I never knew how to squeeze the footage in OBS!!! That makes so much sense and makes it so easy lol

[peterrodriguez]

Your intro bad puns are wonderful. Keep up the great work!!

[lucas_]

Tom! I just found this video. It seems that the fix for audio sync issues with Zoom or Teams is to set OBS as the source of video & audio to keep the sync settings! Thanks!

[brooklynkaiju]

Great video and appreciate the time you’ve taken to so thoroughly explain the differences! By any chance, do you know if ECamm supports track matte stinger transitions? I’d actually be more inclined to make the switch if it did. Thanks in advance!

[nebiyekelile]

Hey Tom, Great video! I got a ton of value from it. QUESTION: I have 2 very large monitors mounted right in front of me (left and right) on my studio desk. Connected to a powerful gaming PC. I have my Mac book pro in the middle sitting on the desk in front. My eCamm is installed on the mac laptop. Do you suggest I record and do livestreams just from my mac laptop screen? Or, can I share all the monitors and migrate (via HDMI) the eCamm Modules off of the mac and onto the big PC monitors and work from there?

[GideonShalwick]

Amazing video again cheers Tom! I've got an old Canon 60D right now. And I love the simplicity of using it with Ecamm Live to record straight to my computer. It's just plugged in via USB. However, the max setting is 1080p... and combined with the low'ish bitrate from Ecamm Live, my videos don't come out as crisp (like yours)... esp on larger screens. Would simply upgrading my camera to something that can stream in 4k make a big difference to the quality? Or would it still be better for quality to record onto an SD card first and then transferring to my computer? Got NDIdeas for me on this? ;)

[PabloMunozIturrieta]

Thank you so much! switching to eCamm and this is a great intro!

[HardDriver]

Wow, Ecamm looks amazing, definitely going to check it out. Thanks for the video!

[SamanthaJustInspire]

Great video Tom, I started with OBS as well and it’s definitely a powerful application, It was too technical for me to use all the benefits so I made the switch to Ecamm…and I’m in love!

[RouteOneTwoEight]

Great Video Tom, all of the NDI stuff and lots more like lower thirds is possible in OBS as well

[randychavez]

I tried Ecamm live this week and I love it! Awesome video!

[Anco]

One tip for people that use obs and want to readjust audio levels after the live stream, you can save up to 6 audio tracks while recording. So you could use 1 for live streaming and save an additonal 5 tracks which you could later adjust / remix.

Ecamm seems to be good in one particular use case (also it renders itself quite useless in some others seeing that it only runs on mac). And I think that is why you like it. And I think that if you already have a following (or have enough money to throw at it) it could certainly be worth it.

But I don't see it as a program for beginners. So what is the benefit for easy to use if you have to learn an other program first, and (yes I'm quite technical so maybe bit biased) why not stay then with that program that is more powerful in my eyes.

Most beginners start with lesser gear, so one of the most important parts is using audio filters (the noise reduction / noise gate / compressor certainly) are amazing to make the sound so much better. But with ecamm you have to use a different program (which makes it difficult to use) for basic filters that you certainly want if you have a bit cheaper gear.

Also I think the price is a bit high for a starter, but I can see that if you get a source of income from your video's / streams that it can be worth it if it makes your work easier
However I also see that as a barrier for starters, because I think the 192$ is better spend on gear in the beginning, and that will impact the stream /video more than the software.

I hope they can improve both (with maybe another tier of pricing for first year or max viewer or something to make it easier to get started with), and the filters should be kindoff straightforward, so I expect that they will include that at some point (otherwise I would be quite dissappointed).

Last point, do you have to change the audio delay if you change the framerate? Or does it change with the framerate? Looks like a potential thing that could mess up a stream if someone changes the framerate (I would like to see both frames and ms)