Ecamm Live: How To Host An Interview Using Skype

[@gertleroy]

do you have a video on how to bring in multiple guests? let's say you're doing an interview you and another person , and then you wanna occasionally bring in a 3rd person (a viewer) who wants to ask a question (Q&A). When the question has been answered, go switch to another viewer. Can this be done and if so, how? :-)

[@mmdosri]

You are great from Australia

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@SteveHowardPhotography]

Can you do something similar with zoom, or is this process due to the Skype integration with Ecamm?

[@DocRock]

My NDI setting turns itself off after every session. is this normal??

[@karenpage4747]

Thanks for the tutorial! The video is working well, however I'm having trouble picking up the guest's audio on the live stream. Any tips?

[@latinlabel]

Me too 😕. Have you reslved the issue?

[@eddiejaoude]

Great feature, shame it only works with Skype, will it work with other more popular platforms in the future?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Eddie Jaoude stay tuned my friend 😎

[@eddiejaoude]

@@AdrianSalisbury Oh ok ... interesting :)

[@loading.express]

Hi, Adrian. Please, add a video about stream through Ecamm with PS4, or just record gameplay. There is huge asking about it at KZbin, and your tutorial really would have this one.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Ускорение сайтов с loading.express ok, I will borrow a PS4 and have a go 😁👍

[@davecornthwaite]

Hi Adrian. This is great, so helpful, thank you

[@babarunfar3174]

Thanks for the helpful videos! Is there an adjustment to correct time lag between video and audio on Skype? Paul was quite out of sync...

[@Diego87706]

Eu estou adorando o EcamLive! Estou fazendo live dos culto de minha igreja aqui no brasil!

[@360fashionnetworkinfo9]

Why was there no skype logo in your video? when I recorded, it had a terrible skype video. Also, I never get split screen! I watched your videos but I still see no way to have split screen. Could it be because I didnt enable NDC?

[@chelseakerley8863]

Hi Adrian! Really useful tutorials. I’m looking at doing regular interviews on Skype using the Ecam software. My question is: instead of a split screen-where I would be in the recorded visual-how can I have the interview ‘scene’ just recording the interviewee? Many thanks for your work

[@TaylaAndre]

Is there any way to use ecamm for an interview without skype?

[@londonersintokyo8124]

Hi Adrian, thanks for explaining how to do an interview. Our question is, during the split screen interview, how can we stream a video (for example a KZbin video) as a 3rd screen? Thank you.

[@charleshambleton7722]

Another great video, thank you. It looks like Art of Nature Photography has already asked but how do you do this with Zoom?

[@jwcook1154]

Hey Adrian, thank you for this video! Everything was working fine, but we had an issue with the audio at the beginning of our interview which forced us to cancel it midstream. The person we were interviewing complained that our audio sounded like we were in slow motion. Is there anyway to rectify this? Let us know.

[@coachb-tv8198]

I love your videos. I have tested out the Skype interview but once the Skype guests starts talking, my mic volume drops so low that they can't hear me, nor am I audible on the KZbin replay. What am I doing wrong? Barbara

[@dsha2006]

But what if I'm using an audio interface for audio? Will the guest be able to hear me via the interface or no? I would use a mic to go into the interface but I don't want another mic for the person to hear me. Also, is there anyway for the guest to see me via my connected dslr? Or do I have to enable that via Skype?

[@YossefDPerez]

Can I add a second camera with the standard plan? or do I need the PRO plan???

[@mikejwalker]

Hi Adrian, I think I saw that you were using the RodeCaster Pro as well. I am having an issue while recording an interview from Skype. I'm connected to a RodCaster Pro as well. I noticed that the .mov file the Skype interview person has an echo to it. While on the RodCaster there is no echo. Note: I did have the Skype echo checked off. Any ideas?

[@PremiereSpeakers]

Is there a way to resize the skype window to have two widescreen video feeds with a background and an overlay to brand it instead of vertical?

[@baf2681]

Can eCamm be used to record a Skpe call? Specifically, can it record an ISO for each caller? If not will Call recorder for Skype for that? Looking to get ISO recordings for up to 6 callers.

[@gtwocgsf]

my videos with my guests turn slightly blurry. we both have MacBook Pro and have Ecamm and Skype. what are we doing wrong? what setting should we have it on to have clear, crisp high quality video? Please advise. we tried to contact Ecamm but no answer. Thank you.

[@thetravelingmonkeys]

Here are my questions: can the interview be recorded? and does the participating guest need to turn on the NDI also? how is your experience going live on facebook?

[@ScubaDiverMagazine]

Is it possible to bring in the interviewees desktop as well? We want to bring in the person, have a brief chat and then let them run a 20 min presentation with slideshow. I'd want to be able to show their slideshow and maybe put them in PIP during the talk

[@leonsardine]

This is very good question and I'd like to do exactly this too.

[@lylesbbq]

Does the guest need the SPI option selected as well? I couldn't get my guest off the blue screen.

[@tombirchall3715]

Hi Adrian... great videos, thank you for making them!! My question is: how do you get overlays set up for interviews when I bring someone in on Skype? Seems they are jumbled and don't align to the individual screens but only to full frame of the Ecamm window. I want a lower third for my guest and a lower third for me each in our respective frames... then my logo in the overall frame in the same location whether during my intro and the scene is full screen or during the interview when it is split, the logo needs to be in the same spot. I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance! :)

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Tom Birchall yes I understand 😊 You want to set up different scenes, and there’s a video in this playlist for that. If you still need help I recommend you come and join me for my Ecamm Live Academy as this will be exactly the type of training I’m offering live there 👍 www.adriansalisbury.com/ecamm-live-academy

[@mattevans1562]

Is there a way to mix this and the virtual cam? Obviously if you have the side by side view and use virtual cam, the guest is also going to see split screen...is there a way around this, such as being able to select the video input for the Vistula cam?

[@waiternation7983]

when live streaming interview with one or more guests, how can I eliminate echos. will the feature echo cancellation work? Will using a separate mic help? will running sound through dslr camera Help. thank you

[@teacherstalk3328]

Waiter Nation any answer for this question ?

[@NicoGuitar]

Hi! I solved it with headphones for me as “speakers”. Otherway, I couldn’t stop it. Hope it helps!

[@DrAlanWeinstein]

Any issues with audio and video synching?

[@azeezeldeen3046]

I reaaly enjoyed

[@baf2681]

say i have multiple callers, can eCamm record an ISO for each caller?

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

I purchased Ecamm pro. I need some help with monitoring the podcast. I’m using audio processing into my microphone add into a Scarlett solo. How can I hear and monitor the show without feedback? The feedback box after being checked isn’t solving the problem.

[@cameronray11]

Hello Adrian! thanks so much for this. One question I have is if I want to bring multiple people in from skype, is that an option? Thanks!

[@cafeiglesia]

I have same cuestion.

[@REMADF]

Yes. We have tested here with 2 Skype guests, it works just fine.

[@fekete-kiss-sandor]

How to put multiple guests on the screen?

[@AutismMamaRockstheIEP]

NDI usage is not on mine. It just says answer automatically and allow Skye calls from contacts. Please help.

[@DSD]

Hello - have you made a tutorial video on how to bring in a Keynote presentation with ECAMM? I've tried the share application window but it just shows the edit screen and if I "present" the presentation it takes over the screen? Is there a workaround with that?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

DSD it’s a shame you just missed my Ecamm live Academy last week. Your best way is to export it to a pdf

[@DSD]

Adrian Salisbury awesome will try that. I’ve been having a bunch of problems with Ecamm Live with a guest and not sure if my 2016 MacBook Pro is up to the task... the stream ate itself when I tried to screen share with a Skype guest.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

@@DSD it should be able to cope. PDF would be easier on it and that's another application you don't need open. Have you got everything closed that can be and minimal tabs?

[@chrissinclair2519]

You can input from Skype, but can you input from Zoom?

[@groovyroom]

Can you go full screen on the person you are interviewing as well?

[@Jasontoddmartin]

How bout showing the max number of guests?

[@dancebusinesslab]

Can you do an interview with another person not using Skype? Does ecamm have a facility to bring on a second person to the call?

[@roblianoofficial]

Hi Adrian, Happy new year! What camera are you both using? You look incredibly crisp in the video and it seems you have the background blurred. Thanks in advance!

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Hi Rob 👋I used my Panasonic G80 and Paul was on the same. Which is what I recommend and set people up with in the Pro Video Academy www.adriansalisbury.com/pro-video-academy

[@roblianoofficial]

@@AdrianSalisbury Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@lamarkarim873]

Adrian, Quick question...I did my first Skype interview today, my main computer camera worked perfectly but my second camera that normally picks up with no problem cut off once Skype call was made. It did it multiple times. Can you not use a second camera with a Skype interview?

[@crystalscreativity]

Hi Adrian, I'm wondering, is Skype the only way to do an interview? Is it possible to bring on a few guests live via just facebook itself? What about zoom?

[@ProLeagueNews]

How do you deal with Skype taking up all the process and slowing down the computer. I not able to have skype up with Ecamm and then go live. its a horrible experience.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

I know, it's a pain. Make sure everything that can be is switched off, close unnecessary tabs, make sure your HD isn't full etc.

[@JewishRockMusic]

At the very beginning before calling Skype guest, I assume Ecamm is open before opening Skype? Or does the sequence of opening apps matter?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

doesn't matter in this case but I'd have it open and ready

[@bezartshub]

Super Helpful videos. Thanks. Is it possible to bring in a guest via FaceTime?

[@thejohnnylaw]

I heard no at this time.

[@suheymateo9055]

can you help me figure out, why I can't use my canon on skype? I tried to change the camera in audio & video but only appears FaceTime HD camera

[@waiternation7983]

When live streaming an side by side interview will echo cancellation eliminate all audio issues with mic picking up sounds from speakers. Would a desk mic help as well? Should I run sound through dslr camera? Looking for the best quality sound with one or more guests with no echo. Thank you

[@lamarkarim873]

I did a interview today on Skype with echo cancellation on and it did nothing echo was terrible during playback. I am now trying to figure out how to fix this problem...🤦🏽‍♂️

[@waiternation7983]

Lamar Karim yes I think a mic and headphones are necessary

[@AndyNguyenVietThang]

Adrian, do you know why on my end when I add a guest it takes at least 3-4 minutes for ecamm to pull my speaker onto the platform. Do you know how I can speed that up?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Doesn't for me, sorry I haven't come across that 🤔 But it's why I always recommend getting your guest on at least 15 mins beofre if possible to allow for strange things like this. Maybe a question for Glenn in the Ecamm Live Community Group on Facebook.

[@TheHeartOfAVillain]

I noticed in this video you refer to echo cancellation but it is “darkened” or not able to be selected. I have the same problem. Upon watching back a skype interview the guest echoed... but for some reason i wasn’t able to click on “echo cancellation” because it says “disabled for current output”.....

[@AdrianSalisbury]

The Heart Of A Villain it is disabled if you use external speakers or headphones, that was my problem, I use the speakers in my monitor

[@TheHeartOfAVillain]

@@AdrianSalisbury I did a recent skype interview and toward the end, despite my guest using earbuds an echo appeared. There was no way to remove it, so I had to keep it in my short video I produced. The echo was NOT present on the recording on my Rodecaster Pro however. Thanks for the response! You are doing a great job with passing on info!

[@AdrianSalisbury]

The Heart Of A Villain so was there a scene transition or something to make it happen?

[@TheHeartOfAVillain]

Adrian Salisbury I WAS able to create a scene with just my guest on the screen for Skype, and even out his name in there with an overlay...so it LOOKED cool....however... the video lagged behind a ton and is unusable as a video file. I can send you a couple of minutes if it for you to see if you want. Also, another Skype interview I did with someone wearing earphones was super echoey at the end....if you want to see what I’m talking about....it’s here... check the last 30 or so sec of this vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnvRiImZq7CefZo

[@brandycourtier]

Could another platform instead of Skype be used? Like Zoom or GOTOMEETING?

[@reinhardkotze8053]

Is it possible to do the same interview over zoom???

[@davidprice7876]

Hi, Is it possible to have more than one person on Ecamm screen through Skype? so lets say 4 people can be seen on the FB screen live?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

You can apparently have up to 6 including you but you'll need excellent internet and a decent Mac with all other apps closed 👍

[@mirellathedutchloveconnect3976]

Hi Adrian, could this be al solution to add an interpreter for simultaneous translation? I love Ecamm but we would like to offer our audience their own Language. DO you have any ideas about this? Many many thanks With love Mirella

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Not sure how you mean, are you wanting to be muted and hear someone else? If so then yes it’s possible. You would stay on screen not them but your audio source would be the hidden Skype guest. Does it need to be live? Maybe the better option is you do the live in your language then edit the replay and make that available in alternative languages?

[@tamraandress8740]

Do I need to have the person who is Skyping in also do the setting - NDI usage?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Nope, they just answer your skype call as normal :-)

[@ohmateo223]

how man people can you bring in using skype?

[@ManhattanGraceTabernacle]

Great video, Adrian. In this live streaming frenzy climate, this seems like a great app. Question: Can I do a live streamed interview via Microsoft Teams instead of SKYPE? There is no NDI support, but can I share the desktop/app of Teams and get the video and audio to the stream?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Sorry but you need to bringing them in via Skype

[@GeetaNadkarni]

Thank you Adrian for this video! I would have a question regarding remote producing. Our idea is that I would be calling in my producer Skype’s account as he would be the directing the broadcast. A guest would also be calling. The broadcast director would then have two guests to manage: me as the host and the actual guest. How can we set and save our scenes ahead of time? As we are preparing for the broadcast, how can I prepare my two box scenes (usually called a duplex in broadcast news) if Ecamm is not seeing those two sources yet? Hopefully, I am explaining this properly. Please, do let me know if I can clarify! Would love to have your advice on this! We have been working in the television broadcast field for more than 10 years my husband and I and we can see how powerful Ecamm Live can be! Thank you!

[@AdrianSalisbury]

That's a lot to answer in a chat comment, have you signed up to the Academy? This is the kind of thing I can demonstrate on the daily lives.

[@EnvironmentalCoffeehouse]

Ay help on skype with restream? Do I just bring on my skype folks and go live? Don't see where I can schedule streams with restream chosen

[@AdrianSalisbury]

You just spotted the one frustration with restream, you can't schedule the lives! You just have to post or create an event and make sure people are on your page. Yes to skype, bring them in as if you were doing a fb live then simply select restream instead. You'll need to open restream and set the title in there in advance, have you seen my video in this playlist on multistreaming? Be great to have you join us in the Academy :-) www.adriansalisbury.com/ecamm-live-academy

[@socaminister]

can you do three or four skype interview, please advise

[@darrenheard7438]

Hello Adrian, When I go live with Skype my guest cannot hear me. I can hear them but they cannot hear me. Is it a setting that I'm missing?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

you can check mic settings in Skype but it's more likely they haven't got their speakers right.

[@tomaszjaskula2123]

Hi, can a guest over skype share a screen ?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Yes they can 👍

[@forwardforty7057]

How to record a Skype interview on Ecamm?

[@piojerome6011]

Can i use zoom instead of Skype ?

[@thejohnnylaw]

Not yet. But in this comment I see that it "may" be coming in the future. 😊

[@attasuperboys]

Does it work with Zoom?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

attasuperboys not easily. Join my live tomorrow to hear about the new integrated Interview feature!!!

[@kyleselinko8987]

For some reason Skype will never look that clean or it crashes the ecamm program. The computer is not the problem, are there settings I’m not aware of?? Thanks.

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Running Skype and Ecamm is a drain in your computer for sure but a higher spec computer will help

[@kyleselinko8987]

Adrian Salisbury the computer is not the problem since it’s new, and specs well.

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

Can you also use FaceTime instead of Skype for ECamm?

[@AdrianSalisbury]

no, sorry