Quick Tips For Better Looking Live Streams

[@therealsteelie]

Great explanation as always Seth. I've always loved the lighting on your Live Streams during lock down.

[@LastXwitness]

thanks so much this video kinda got lost out there I appreciate you checking it out ive added to my lighting set up since then debating doing a refresh vid..

[@marktomphotography]

Half grid and half & half gels are great ideas. Thank ya, sir.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you!

[@pascalpreem]

Searching and searching the net for good explanation. But this is the best place. Just THE BEST!!!!

[@LastXwitness]

Glad it was a help! It’s one of my lowest viewed videos on streaming lol. So I appreciate letting me know it actually did something out there

[@kevinmichener1914]

Clear and concise, perfect! I really like the half grid on the key light and the gels on the background light. Thank you for sharing.

[@LastXwitness]

thanks for watching!

[@teleking58]

Excellent video Seth. Well done!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much!

[@composingeye3152]

Thank you, Seth! On point and clear. Bought my Nikon Z6 back in February and haven’t had the opportunity to play (cabin control)... but now I have a project to set up and work thru 🤓 stay safe and healthy... in a New York minute style!

[@LastXwitness]

go for it! and whatever you do tag me.. and use hashtags #createnomatterwhat AND #adorama

[@stephenreed7769]

Very clear Seth, thanks 👍😊

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you!

[@pattymattes7124]

This is cool!!!! Thanks Seth!!!!!

[@tearoha.hohaia]

Very helpful thanks, Seth.

[@LastXwitness]

THANK YOU! glad it was helpful

[@ScottStonefield]

Great content as always Seth! Thanks.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you!

[@BrianKRoss101]

I'm becoming a fan Seth, another great video! I hope people watch to the very end when you talk about reflections in eyeglasses. I get asked that too and explain the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, I think you put it in better terms. :-) Thanks!

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks so much and welcome! Check out my discord there’s a whole community of nerds growing in there we’d be happy to have you and if you’d like some more videos check out my “Live View” playlist on Adorama TV for some stuff of me in the field

[@BrianKRoss101]

@@LastXwitness Nice, thanks I'll do that. I'm getting back in to commercial (product) photography in early 2021, checking out some videos, and getting my space ready. Your stuff caught my eye.

[@thejotaran6731]

You guys put out great content at Adorama.. appreciate it!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much we really appreciate that. Definitely can’t do this with out you guys engaging back at us 50/50

[@JessCatorc]

This was SO helpful, thanks!

[@250GTOAJ]

Great content, Thanks Seth

[@LastXwitness]

really apprecaite that thank you!

[@BrianKilgoreCanada]

I'm old, and know all this stuff already, but it was still really handy to see the examples. And I enjoyed your Fiverr video I watched yesterday. BAK

[@LastXwitness]

its always good to keep the discussion going for people who dont know thanks for watching!

[@danarmstrong82]

Absolutely brilliant video. Well put and even though I knew a bit already, there was some great tips to remember. Thanks

[@LastXwitness]

thanks so much!

[@ihknilsen]

Thanks as always for the great content #CreateNoMatterWhat #Adorama

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you for watching!

[@aramb]

Been coaching a teacher friend with a couple of simple lighting suggestions so he can look better when seeing his students "virtually" tomorrow. Photographers, help your friends out using your niche knowledge :-)

[@LastXwitness]

Bingo

[@hannola]

So relevant and extremely useful information! Thanks for sharing your knowledge buddy!

[@LastXwitness]

Appreciate that Anders!

[@rickjbradbury]

Thank you Seth. I had just started Live streaming from my studio before the madness that is COVID happened. These tips will help once I can get back to it.

[@LastXwitness]

Awesome I’m so glad this was useful!

[@HeulwynRoberts]

A great explanation Seth. I'll be sharing this with others.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much!! Glad it was helpful

[@alltheords0782]

Thanks Seth, first video I've watched of yours and I hit Subscribe. Great content, packed full of info, and nicely delivered. Boom!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it beneficial hope you stick around! Feel free to join my discord for a community of nerds if you’d like some more support and banter lol

[@alltheords0782]

@@LastXwitness defo fit in with the nerds, I love a bit of banter, and I need all the support I can get 😂I'm in 😆

[@LastXwitness]

discord.gg/FsYVQEZ

[@jose_m7711]

Awesome video. Great tutorial

[@jose_m7711]

One cretique.... You forgot to mention your Instagram. Maybe use your standard line lastxwitness on all social platforms

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks Jose!

[@danbrowning2418]

Well done!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you!

[@Pete24v]

Great video! Quick question, how are you getting the Nikon signal to the computer.. To replace a webcam? I'm trying to do better Zoom calls using either a Sony A73 or & Fuji X-T3, but the iMac can't see the cameras.. Maybe I need some sort of interface for it to work?

[@LastXwitness]

Check out the pinned comment! And description!

[@Pete24v]

@@LastXwitness thanks Seth!! Missed the comment on my phone 🤣

[@lloydterryjr.bodygraphicsphoto]

Another great video Seth. Do you have a video on Inverse Square Lighting and if not could you do one.

[@LastXwitness]

It’s not a specific video it’s more jsut a constant conversation during all my live demos there’s a bunch of them in here if you’d like to poke around I’ll think bout doing a video tho

[@lloydterryjr.6045]

Seth Miranda AKA Last Witness Thanks I’ll browse around them 😊👍🏽

[@ashphotos]

Thanks for the info Seth! What capture device are you using?

[@LastXwitness]

Check out the pinned comment! And description!

[@ChrisLonsberryMedia]

Pretty funny watching your autofocus have a cow when you were in silhouette and background was lit. I'm still using my Logitech but I have in on manual settings and getting my light dialed in. I think, to use any of my DSLR's I'd have to go with a capture card.. either internal or external. I'm not that dedicated to streaming live yet. Maybe if it starts to look like I'm getting some traction. Am I, however, _very_ glad and grateful you're that dedicated to it! Thanks for another good video!

[@LastXwitness]

Back lit🤷‍♂️ hardest things for cameras to figure out

[@ronspeer]

Great video, Seth! I have contemplated doing some streams but I just don't have a good voice due to my CP. I have a webcam but I also have two Nikon DSLRs. No constant lights per say. I could always think of something though. :)

[@LastXwitness]

thank so much and just go for it! no matter how set up you think you are youre always going to evolve it anyways as you go

[@pictureeyecandy]

Seth nice info! Yep, webcams really suck! Take notes manufactures, Start making better builtin webcams to at least quality of an (iPhone 6) smartphone, not like outdated security cameras! Also, give us control to adjust exposure!

[@LastXwitness]

I’m sure there’s some apps out there for better webcam control but in the end it would raise cost of the laptops for sure like it did to phones. We have $1200 phones now...

[@pictureeyecandy]

@@LastXwitness Agree but why even bother putting a crappy webcam if they are crap/ now with everything going on remote video streaming is being used 4 schools and mental therapy sessions! pushing for better tech to keep people safe!

[@brandonstephens3174]

Good stuff.

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks man

[@zhim97]

Seth! Thank you very much for your videos! Extremely helpful! One question I have with your AutoFocus Face Detection mode. I have the same gears as you, same setup, same lens, and not sure why my Face Detection is providing me the option of Auto Focus when connected with CamLink 4K during streaming - It only remains with the original focus I had when I half pressed the release button prior to starting the webcam streaming with the DSLR. Would really appreciate your help!

[@LastXwitness]

You have it set on AUTO AREA af? So it’s not looking for single points but using the whole sensor? If that’s not selected it won’t look for faces to detect

[@theFATEfactory]

The truth! 🙌🏽🙏🏽🎥🔥 Question... are you using something like an Elgato Cam Link? Or are you able to just connect to twitch straight hdmi without a third party live stream adapter? Hope you’re safe and healthy good sir!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much I am using the cam link. I was using the black magic ultra recorder but it had issues with certain cameras I pinned a comment with the link and it’s in the description

[@theFATEfactory]

Seth Miranda AKA Last Witness Awesome!! Thank you! The Cam Link 4K has been unavailable for a while... not sure if there’s a newer version I should get? Or did they go out of business lol??

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Seth. I don't generally shoot myself this way, but it's handy to hear your explanation, so I can do it right if I want to. Take care!

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks mike!

[@IkeSTeeLETV]

Hey Seth what's the best place to buy OBS. And what's the best camlink 4K to get? I've been considering slingstudio gear for my wireless livestream broadcast, do you think there's some other better systems to go with?

[@IkeSTeeLETV]

I forgot to say thanks for this info. I found it very useful and informative

[@DJCENTIF1]

Can you advise me on how to record a video with a very bright background and terrible lighting for the pastor at our church. I. Have to open up for him but the background is blown out

[@LastXwitness]

What exactly is the background. You can jsut have him face the set up the other way towards the light source? If not you’ll want to change your cameras exposure to crunch that down then add your own light source for him

[@DJCENTIF1]

@@LastXwitness It's in a church. The rear has stain glass windows the pastor and choir stand in front of the windows. The lighting is led bulbs up high and straight down creating dark eye sockets. I think the best solution would be to add lights for them like you mentioned. The church isn't a mega church just a church built in 1835. What lights would you recommend to light them properly. Like I stated one pastor, five choir members and a pianist. Thank you for the reply and any help you can provide. Thanks to you and Daniel I am maintaining some normalcy at this time.

[@wannabeturbo]

When you went live with Vanessa the other day and was showing her the owl photo from Robbie I saw your key light with half the grid on it.

[@LastXwitness]

Yea reflections

[@brandonstephens3174]

Oh, and #CreateNoMatterWhat #adorama

[@LastXwitness]

Absolutely

[@mikenelson1624]

✨👍✌️🕶☕️

[@LastXwitness]

🙏

[@mikeway8188]

Hey man, this is an interesting take on your content. More teachy to the lesser knowledge having members of the community. Easy to understand less photography/videography theology if that makes sense.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you I’ll be trying some more of it for sure. You gotta get in my discord tho man it’s hundreds of people helping each other out with these issues no judgements ! discord.gg/JkEXPMp

[@rgarciamainou]

Nice basic tutorial Seth.

[@LastXwitness]

thanks so much!