How to Live Stream with a Video Camera or DSLR (as a Webcam!)

UPDATED: Learn how to Live Stream with a Video Camera or DSLR, and use your favorite camera as a Webcam! Complete tutorial, including an overview of the best live streaming software.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Live Streaming with a Video Camera or DSLR
00:59 Why use a DSLR as a webcam
02:11 Disadvantages of live streaming with DSLR
02:57 How to Live Stream with a DSLR with HDMI Interface Unit
04:50 How to Live Stream with a DSLR with USB
06:10 How to set up a DLSR as a webcam
07:46 How to add animations to Live Streams

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UPDATED TUTORIAL: One of the BEST ways to boost the quality of your live streams is to start using your DSLR, camcorder, or other video camera instead of the built-in webcam.

While it may sound difficult, the process is actually super simple and works with most major live streaming software like open broadcaster software (OBS), Streamyard, VMix and Ecamm Live.

Cool part is, even if you’re not live streaming to an audience, you can use the same process to configure your DSLR as webcam the next time you’re shooting a pre-recorded online interview via Zoom or Skype.

In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to livestream with camcorders, video cameras and DSLRs (the process is the same!), and as we go I’ll share my top picks for the best live streaming software right now on Mac and PC/Windows.

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[Victorcatrina_]

I’ve literally been putting off live streaming because I didn’t want to use my dinky webcam haha this came at a perfect time, thanks for sharing!! 🔥🙏🏻

[joycestyleofcooking]

YOU'RE SUCH A WONDERFUL TEACHER!THANKS ❤❤❤✌✌🙏

[dbtriav]

DSLR does work great and the picture quality is incredible - right up to the point the DSLR shuts off with a work around not to be had. Even with Magic Lantern software! I have 2 X Canon T2i, 2 X Canon T3i, and a Canon 2 X G7x MKII. I live stream frequently and the DSLR will shut off. Up to 30 minutes, no problem. A DSLR does look great and it is a viable option for short streams. Or if you simply record segments and then edit in post like DaVinci. I use a Blackmagic ATEM Extreme ISO Pro and yes I use all 6 DSLR and then 2 screen captures. But for a long show, I have to scale back to 3 Logitech webcams with 1 screen capture with OBS.

[kevinmalone]

Extremely helpful and straight forward. Thanks

[CreativeIsolation]

Wish this video existed a year ago. Lol. I did so much research to figure this out. So glad you’ve created this. Thank you!!

[CatoPet]

Thank you Justin for teaching us an easy way to connect DSLR

[daviddurrani]

You guys are fantastic. Always such useful and helpful videos. I have never come across a video of yours that was clickbait. Almost everyone on YouTube gets lazy and tries that but you've never disappointed. Keep it up. I'm still learning and haven't started my channel but when it starts it will be largely due to your assistance.

Here is an idea for a video: "What equipment I would use if I started today". The biggest decision facing most people starting is the equipment but things move on so quickly it's hard to know what's good for this minute.

[gaylealexander-videovisibi]

Exactly what I’ve been looking for, just downloaded the canon software to try this out before this video popped up, so pleased to be on the right track. Good to know abOut the audio delay.

[thrrax]

When looking to see if a camera has clean HDMI output, you need to look for PC output, because even if a camera states that it does not have clean HDMI output, that's only for a standard TV/monitor.

For example, Sony HDR-CX405 doesn't have it when connected to a TV/monitor, but it has it when connected to a PC via a 4k capture card. Menus will still appear on the PC when you change settings on the camera.

[VedantaGuruji]

Hi Justin, Your channel really adds value to our life. 👍

[joycewickman]

I'm addicted to your videos! You are truly helping me get started with live streaming and recording my art videos! Thanks so much!

[Mangold]

Channel is growing great!!! You really deserve it!!!! thanks!!!!

[CkBalVlogs]

Just wow. . Justin ❤️🔥🔥🔥 keep the good work up.
Your videos are really helpful. 🎉🔥🔥

[lmjacob]

i watch all your videos and great content too

[hepcat]

Nice work Justin. Love your edits mate. Always enjoy your style. Cheers for the tips. 😎

[dreddph]

Thank you for this tutorial. I find it more interesting than others out there. You speak fast but legibly and the topics are well organized and the visual aids are astounding and very helpful. New subscriber here!

[BasicBeautyEm]

Justin thanks so much for the video you always have just what we need.

[.Koreans.American]

I did live stream once and the webcam quality was horrible. Like i looked really ugly so I had to eventually make the video private. So this would be super helpful!!!!🔥🔥

[Je.rone_]

Thank you this is very helpful, I'm trying to start doing this myself, but ther main thing like you mentioned is the battery

[SteveAndAlexBuild]

🤯, that is a lot of info to take in, I will watch a couple more tomes to get my head around it 😉🧱👍🏼