STREAMING WITH A REAL CAMERA - Everything You Need To Know

[@Senpai]

Do you guys think having a nice camera makes the stream more enjoyable for the viewer?

[@anikdesai2558]

@Alpha Gaming It really depends on the type of stream. If it’s a gaming channel, not so much... But if its a just chatting stream like yours quite often, it makes a huge difference.

[@jonasradke]

You shouldn’t set ur shutter speed that low Rule of thumb is double the frame rate, also called 180 shutter angle rule

[@trui]

Do you think the Canon EOS M50 would be good to stream with?

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Still just rocking my c922x with good lighting until it's a good investment to bump up, I do want a new camera for photography reasons - the EOS RP is what I'm going to be going with since my current Canon DSLR is now 12yrs old and has more than served it's purpose. You really simplified the setting process for those that have never used the manual seeing on a DSLR/Mirrorless. Hope you feel better man

[@darenzd4939]

@@anikdesai2558 i think even if its a gaming channel it leaves a good first impression, maybe just enough to hold your attention for a few extra sec to see whats going on on the stream...

[@CalebC06]

I don’t even stream but I find myself still always clicking on your videos. Just love the videos and channel overall! Keep it up!

[@VandalXXI]

I've never consistently liked a channel's videos so much before. Harris is SO helpful it's crazy.

[@duttiee]

VandalXXI yup

[@HawksNestYT]

Hey alpha, I’ve heard for your shutter speed you want the denominator to be as close to 2x your shutter speed. But what you said is different, is there any truth to that statement? ex. 60fps = 1/125 shutter speed (closest value) After watching though. Seems like this technique may apply to general filming, but as a webcam you don’t want sacrifice the light since there won’t be much motion

[@devoiz2614]

excactly what i was thinking but the motionblurr isnt really noticable i guess,

[@uhu4677]

The 180° shutter rule comes from frame rates like 24/25/30 fps. It is meant to have just the perfect amount of blur to make those (stuttery) frame rates look smooth (without being too blurry). I thought, this would apply to 60fps as well. However when I tried it, I found the full 360° (1/60) looked a lot smoother and still sharp enough for the purpose of streaming. For filming wildlife or other stuff I go for much shorter shutter-times though, as I want maximum sharpness. 360° on 60fps can be annoying, if you pan around a lot. But since the cam is standing still as a stream-cam, you are the only part moving.

[@duttiee]

Neel A adlakka?

[@duttiee]

Neel A I know a neel a

[@campaneamorto]

@@uhu4677 Itm also depends on the refresh rate of your lightning setup. Try filming at 60fps in a country with 50hz electricity at 1/60...

[@jacerlab]

YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE KING!!!!! I set up my camera a while ago and it looked horrible, so i just bought a webcam but then if found your video and I'm bringing it back to the store. I didn't know my camera could be this good! thank you for saving me some money

[@metrokenshin]

YESSS, I just got my Panasonic Lumix G7 not too long ago with my cam link too!

[@mattys3248]

I AM a videographer/photographer, but I still watch these videos of yours dude haha Just love your presence on the screen and the way you do your content. Well and I wanna start content creating lol Keep up the good work man, love your channel! ✌️

[@mattys3248]

Ps, definitely do an editing video. I haven’t seen any pop up from any other creators in my feed. (Not that I’m actively looking) Just keep it simple as hell and to the point 👍

[@HawksNestYT]

I love every camera based video

[@aakashpai5185]

I know.

[@gamezgarage3987]

Hey there. Long time watcher, First time commenting. Just wanted to say congratz on the Elgato Sponsor! I remember last video was #notsponsored. Way to go, and keep up the hard work and great content :D Also, Thank you for everything you do

[@angrytomasz]

The iso isn't a "brightness slider", it's a delicate control that weighs your sensors sensitivity to light vs how much noise you'll get. Working in manual mode is a balance of light, motion blur, focal plane and noise.

[@Doggo-404]

Lighting is so important when considering how wide you can or should open the aperture. If you don't use much light in your setup, you will have to open the aperture wide (e.g. F2.8 - F5.4) to compensate for the lack of light hitting the camera's sensor. However, you may end up with a very shallow depth of field (DOF), i.e. wiggle room. This creates great boken (background blurring) but, if you have a small amount of forward and backward movement due to a very shallow DOF you may move in and out of focus. The narrower the aperture (F11 - F22) the deeper DOF, i.e. more wiggle room. You'll have less boken but, to remain if focus is much more important than the boken effect itself. Play with your lighting so you have enough space to move freely in front of the camera without going in and out of focus. BTW, good job on explanation Harris, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO are all connected and can be so difficult to explain and understand.

[@GijoeXD]

Iso can be compared to an audio amplifier. If you turn a powerful amp up high, you can hear noise. If you make your sensor more snsitive you can see the natural noise of the sensor more.

[@mmmmmmmmmmmm772]

I am pretty sure you're wrong when talking about shutter speed. There's something called 180-degree rule, if you’re shooting at 30fps, then you’ll need a shutter speed of 1/60th; shoot at 60fps and your shutter speed should be 1/120th.

[@felixzapata8671]

Musicheavenorg I agree 100% with this

[@RedOneM]

Yup they should correct this mistake asap, the 180-degree rule is very important in order to have a much more natural video capture.

[@GarrettBT]

Agreed

[@uhu4677]

@@RedOneM You might want to actually test that. I did. For streaming imo 360° on 60fps looks a lot better than 180°. For filming other stuff while panning around with the camera a lot, it's a different story. 360° will be too blurry in some situations. For some things (wildlife for example) even less time than 1/120s can be good. This rule is originated from slow frame rates such as 24/25/30fps. And it doesn't apply to everything.

[@AJSarsfieldFilm]

This is if you want to follow the Hollywood filmmaking "rules" this is all subjective... if you feel the 180 degree rule is better by all means use it... however as he explains in the video because you're usually sat down in a dark room and dont move much when streaming having a 360 degree shutter you wont really notice too much of a difference and that extra light will probably help your pucture quality more than a bit of motion blur would... All subjective though try each option out and see which looks best for you

[@robinmordasiewicz]

Great video. You should consider that the skills gamers having in presenting themselves in video, are now being used by large companies in Zoom/Skype etc meetings. There is a hidden audience of sales professionals trying to learn this stuff. I wonder if a big company would pay you to consult on how to show executives how to make themselves look professional in online video meetings.

[@HomeNectar]

Great video! 🤜

[@GoldenNinja50]

since the sony a5100 is impossible to find, what is the next best/similiar?

[@CHRISPARVISMAGNAGAMING]

For my Sony Alpha6K streamer friends that are running into an extremely grainy look on your just chatting or full screen face cam scene. Instead of setting the camera to manual, set it to Movie mode. Within Movie mode you can select manual control over your Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. This got rid of my grainy look at least. Give it a shot, you can always go back if needed.

[@LuisSanchez-ps2dy]

Thanks 🙏!!

[@McSalzYT]

The real tip is always in the comments. Thanks my dude.

[@nisoo6879]

Your videos are so helpful keep up the strong work!

[@flyingace264]

I would watch the editing series not gonna lie!

[@miricoleciona]

Editing series sounds good to me Harris!

[@maxadrums]

Hahahahaha, the USB-the-wrong-way mini-skit.

[@outchase1015]

thats what she said ;DDDDDDDDDD

[@sakurasamurye6352]

This video is so helpful! A DSLR is definitely on my list in the future!

[@SIRYX]

This video just arrived at the right moment for me. Thanks Alpha, love your content from France. 🔥

[@xchilledtee]

Just to add to what he said, the ISO is also how sensitive your sensor is to light, so the higher it is, the brighter but going up doesn't really affect noise unless you REALLY crank it up. It really helps when your aperture is at the widest it can be and if it’s still not bright enough, then the ISO comes in to boost that brightness but imo it shouldn’t be prioritized over the aperture for brightness

[@LifeWithYourMum]

After watching this video I realized I was using my Sony A7 all wrong... I thank you 1000x for showing me the way, shutter speed and aperture REALLY make the difference here!

[@BdayReacts]

dang bruh i wish u actually showed us how to set it up with a stream labs or something with the elgato capture card...

[@RayOrsini]

I see most tutorials advise to set the shutter speed to 2xFPS. What's the reason you recommend 1xFPS?

[@MichaelW1980randoms]

8:47 - If you prefer using manual focus, why didn't you do it for this video then? I noticed a lot of focus hunting, so you're obviously using automatic focus.

[@OgCollector]

Man your videos are awesome

[@grindinggears4576]

Awesome video man, I don’t stream yet. But it’s something I’m looking to get into when my internet can support it. But I love your content and advice it’s always relevant and entertaining to watch! I’m going to take this advice for my KZbin videos coming up as I get behind the camera for the first time! Keep it up though man!

[@daanothoff]

Hey man. Just wanted to say your channel is massively informative. I’m currently thinking of a new company which involves a lot of streaming/video conferencing and you are a huge help with all your videos on cameras, lighting, etc. So, big thanks and keep it up.

[@BoostedFred]

I honestly can't wait to purchase a professional camera for my streams. Thank you!

[@victorrosales6264]

Thank you so much for the settings. No one else covered these!!!

[@XepherTim]

I'd love to use my DSLR for streaming, but it's just so big and hard to fit into my setup lol.

[@TheDanielShepherd]

Ironically there's loads of auto-focus "whooshing" in this video...

[@christopherconkright1317]

He said on stream he doesn't use autofocus since he doesn't move around. I am assuming since he moves a lot more in his KZbin videos he is uses autofocus

[@TetrisAddiction]

I was more distracted by the distortion shift of the background every time the cam autofocused

[@DadsClass]

Great stuff as always, definitely will have to look into cameras, but for my vlogs mostly just use the best settings my phone has at the moment.

[@JakeRandall]

This really didn’t help me. I still don’t know how get the canon m50 to stay on longer than a few minutes

[@arabtraders24]

Thank you for the VERY useful info, keep up the good work buddy!

[@djelevateusa1714]

This was very helpful - thank you. Looking forward to my next stream.

[@outchase1015]

Wow I love your videos. Also I would like to see the whole serie of how to edit videos but you're right that takes time ! I have one question is there a camera for live streams, youtube videos and also to make pictures if I go on holidays or does it depends how you setup your camera ?

[@yuramachi]

Outchase one of the nicest cameras out there for all three would be the Sony A7 III.. Expensive but well worth it if you really are into it.

[@SCUBAGUYGAMESTREAM]

picked up the Sony a6100 and now its discontinued lol 😆 but just stopped by to say @harris gave me the confidence to upgrade from a webcam and simplified the process which has now pushed me to REALLY get into video graphics thank you so much!!!

[@TSUNAMI17]

What about the power cable? Should we run off battery? I'd use the power adapter it came with, but it's too short. Should I use one of those adapters that lets you plug in the battery while use it? I'm lost.

[@ticonderogano2662]

THANK YOU for all the great advice you give in your videos! I've watched so many of them and it has made my streams and videos much better!

[@kealz318]

I literally died of laughing when he mentioned the whitebalance. From Twilight to Jersey Shore 7:19 lmfao!!

[@justresist]

YES!! This is what I was looking for, just bought a A6000 and couldnt find settings to use for streaming, well done!

[@OneMoreLvlOfficial]

Hey I bought the a6000. I dont have a lens for it yet. But when I turn it on, the screen is all gray. Is that normal? Do I absolutely a lens for the camera to show picture?? I'm new to this lol

[@evansworkspace]

@@OneMoreLvlOfficial yes.

[@DOKSPIRIT]

Hi, my camera is canon m50 + Elgato Cam Link 4K - it overheats and turns off after 2 hours of stream. Apparently this camera is not suitable for long streams. Which camera to buy to avoid overheating?

[@carlosmiguel9634]

If youre on a budget check out a5100 with kit lens or if you want blurred background go for a lens like 16mm 1.4 though is pricey lens

[@isaacordon3z]

7:45 i do this not in skiing (cause i dont skii) but in *jet*skiing cause the sun can blind me while im trying to turn away from a rock that would poke a hole in the bottom of the skii and i would be wiplashed forward into the river......(definitely have done that)

[@MrMilesTV]

I've been using a Sony A6400 and just using a DSLR has been a great way for me to learn Soo much more about videography. Great vid!

[@lorenzoocchipinti9120]

Me the same, I have a Sony A6400 and I'm learning videography ;)

[@Jesseda]

you have helped me tremendously! BIG THANKS!

[@acorntoicon]

I get it!!! I've been learning photography and filmographic....filmamatic...... * brain restart in 3....2.. *Videography* , for about 12 months now, I'll be honest, the apeture, shutter speed and ISO confused the shit out of me. If I'd seen this video 6 months ago I would have saved 6 months of confusion. My brain got this one lol.

[@franticuploader3668]

Thanks so much for this video! I was struggling with my new SL3, but the image looks much better now that I have made the adjustments mentioned in your video.

[@squirrelystub]

I love my SL3 because of this video. Just trying to figure out which iso is best now

[@00wolf82]

I like your new editer

[@tefugaming1277]

What are you using as a microphone - its so loud and so clear. Do you use a compressor? Sounds like it to me.

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

Just purchased the Sony A6100 and i need a good low light variable zoom lens.

[@nickcucc]

I cant seem to get proper brightness when it is set to manual, and when I try to use one of the other modes it does add a lot of noise in the dark areas. However, when i changed the mode to 'movie' it seemed to help a lot, so I've been using that - anyone know the features of that modes image i can setup within manual?

[@rontysaha8314]

Hi, I am planning to buy m6 mark 2 for content creation(6/7 hour long video recording for KZbin and other social media content) will it overheat??.... As sony camera( my wish list was a7c) and lenses are expensive and don't like the picture colour so i prefer canon m6 mark 2 as it fit my budget and I am beginner also... What's your opinion about m6 mark 2 ? Can i use usb cable to connect that camera to my pc for using canon utility software and does autofocus work on that software and same time no autofocus sign coming on the monitor... Full screen the picture in the monitor with out any info and record it in obs ??... Another question.... Will the same usb cable that I am using to Connect the camera to pc will also charge the camera simultaneously while recording the video??.... Last question during the process should I press video record button on the camera or without video recording just open the camera focus on the subject and the screen that is going to pc that I can record in obs???...... I know my queries are long.... If you have the patience to read these long questions then plz give the answer..... Thanks...

[@hardlinenexus]

wait I was waiting for you to talk about how to actually set up the camera through the PC and what settings to use in stuff like OBS/Twitch and whatever streaming platform you're using. the video title is somewhat misleading

[@Clive.Castro]

Great video! My camera has 1080 50i should i use this setting ?

[@marsmcfly]

im a photographer with a $3000 mirrorless camera setup. I'm looking into either buying a webcam or setting up my photography camera for discord calling, will having my camera sensor open for extended periods of time damage the sensor? would I be better off buying a dedicated webcam in the long run? I dont want to damage my camera

[@Throggy]

Great video. I don't have a camera just yet (will probably wait a long time to get one), but this does help a lot even with a webcam. Some of the things you explained about the camera also apply to obs settings for my C922

[@NeoStorm_401]

So putting shutter at 120 while shooting in 1080 60. Is wrong.?? It should be 60 ?? I do notice at 100-125 I get at if the waves from other Nanoleaf lights.

[@2EpicGaming]

what do you think would be better, waiting for elgato to release the Epock pro for android devices or wait for something else, or buy some other things

[@uhu4677]

Got this a few weeks ago. Works good so far. Sad, it can't do 4K60fps though. Would be very nice for virtually lossless cropping with the GH5. Also I noticed the Cam Link getting warm in the USB-port, even when it's not used.

[@twogirls1game]

If you use a green screen, do you not need to mess with the aperture? I am setting up my Canon m50!

[@PastelSpellTV]

This was so helpful!! Thank you!! I've been using a Canon M50 with the utility software for months and it's looked *okay* but it looks so much better now!

[@asimgeekhan]

I'm using a sony a6400 with a samyang 12mm f/2.0 lens and one of those cheap little usb capture cards that have been floating around amazon. (Somehow found a pack of two for $15). Quick question: since the usb capture card can pickup and output 1080 30fps, how should I set up my a6400? 4k 24/30fps, 1080 60/30fps and let the card convert the video quality automatically? Or should I set the camera to what the video card can capture? which is 1080p 30fps. For some reason it makes sense to set the camera to 4k 30fps and let the card and software render it down to what it can output into OBS but I'm not certain

[@k_DEDb07]

trying to understand which camera to buy for streaming. interested in setting up a green screen sometimes. A5100 with Sigma lens for £600 is current best guess. this a good option? thanks

[@naloranger]

Hey! Thanks for all the great content! With canons new software do I still need a cam link? Do I even need a capture card or can I record in OBS and save? In the process of getting everything set up! Thanks!

[@dragonsystems5973]

@alpha gaming why not buy a high end dedicated video camera?

[@Scraggleman]

Make sure the camera you’re getting doesn’t have a shutoff time of 30 minutes. Bought a canon m50 and read you could bypass this by going through hdmi and you can’t

[@justresist]

Would love to see some A6000 settings for streaming..

[@MuffinStuffer_TV]

What do you find best? I just got mine and it seems noisy

[@chrisppppppppzzz]

@@MuffinStuffer_TV make sure you're on the movie setting by rotating the wheel on the top

[@MuffinStuffer_TV]

@@chrisppppppppzzz not on manual?

[@chrisppppppppzzz]

@@MuffinStuffer_TV the HDMI out is essentially just what's presented on the screen, in manual that's essentially a preview of the pic you're gonna take but in low res. If you swap to movie instead it'll change it so the preview is an exact mimic of the cam as if it's recording, so you get a lot higher quality output

[@chrisppppppppzzz]

@@MuffinStuffer_TV I've got my a6000 set to autofocus off, face detection off, 1080p 60 and am using movie mode and i just put myself in focus and then it's set perfect

[@ThatBikerGuy-RR]

Which is the best lens for cannon for streaming .I got cannon 70D

[@AntonyManago]

How’d you manage to get around the 30 minute auto off timer?

[@adnantoons]

Can canon 60d be used with cam link ?

[@ronentai5950]

Harris, I need you to make a soundbyte of you doing that sound effect you did at 8:20 lol k thanks. lol Edit idek anymore: Id love an editing video series by you guys! for sure!

[@carlosredondojr.6595]

Amazing video!😊 I just have a question: is there an alternative for the Elgato Cam Link? In Australia they are all sold out😱. Should I go for the Hd60s then? Or any other brand? I'm not interested in gaming, just live streaming and recording. Thank you🙏

[@HyperGadgets]

A bit late, but there are some alternatives. You can use basically any capture card but the easiest ones would be the ones that support UVC. I don't think Harris is allowed to say it in this video/comments, but a few examples of alternatives: AVerMedia LiveGamer Portable 2 Plus, AVerMedia ExtremeCap UVC, probably a few other legitimate ones and then some generic brands such as EZCap 261 The ones that don't support UVC won't be plug and play / necessarily show as a input for some apps but can be fixed with drivers or worst case scenario, a virtual cam with OBS

[@blacklce87]

First of all, i love your videos, super helpful, but im wondering a few things, 1. i am attempting to stream with sony a6100 and the elgato 4k capture card, and i cannot find anywhere how to get rid of the on screen numbers for the settings, i also am wondering if i am doing something wrong since no matter how i change the settings, it looks super grainy unless i am recording through the elgato 4k capture program, zoom/obs both look worse than my logitech c922 pro streaming (i have changed settings per your video and watched all of them). This is a super long question i know, i tried to find a patreon account for you and couldnt

[@bretthall8253]

Must view video. I've watched Alpha Gaming a while. I bought a Camera. But the images looked worse than my webcam. It was very grainy.. I searched for settings for my specific camera for a LONG time online.. Save yourself some time. Alpha has everything you need to know about settings right here and everything else in one of his other videos.

[@dankelly]

Yo, alpha... thanks for the vid. Question... what makes the background move like in this video? Was auto-focus on, so when you got close to the camera the background appears to move... a lot?

[@waltermh111]

Hmm, the capture card usb stick you showed must be out of stock, because what is available is the same price as the internal card, and I assume that USB3 is still slower than pcie x1. An internal card will keep my setup cleaner also, but they are $190 now :/ Just for the HD60 Pro, I dont care about 4k and that costs a lot more also

[@MasterBlek]

Hey bro there is this guy that zooms in his webcam or actually the whole screen and then zooms out. He said that it was a stinger transition but i am looking for 4 days and... THERE IS NO INFO ABOUT THAT! I wonder if you know anything about it? It is a really awesome effect but google and youtube betrayed me :(

[@ashleymacabrequeendunlap881]

So this might be a dumb question but I game on my PS4. Can I use my DSLR to live stream from there? I already do photography, but I'm new to the twitch world.

[@steventhecount1343]

Have you considered the issue of Sony Cameras going to ''stand by'' mode?

[@Pabula]

I have read that the Sony A6xxx overheat with internal recording, but i even read that they still overheat not recording (using it just HDMI out), is this is still the case on long streams (6+ hours)?

[@tastygoldfish]

Does the sony a6000 have the 30 minute limit or can it be used for continuous streaming with clean HDMI?

[@AJCoReTV]

did you find answer?

[@DatSamurai]

I am so done with elgato products just simply not working right lol I have a question! When using the cam link and seeing the capture, I'm getting this ghosting thing happening. First off, I'm using this in Elgato (god awful) capture software because I can't connect my capture card to OBS (no support for the Elgato HD60). Whenever I try to overlay my camera it brings it up in a weird format and then the image starts ghosting intensely. Every time I move there are multiple of me. What EVEN is happening??? when I use the cam link as a source, it's fine except that the image looks to have crazy motion blur. Almost like I'm putting in a 30fps signal and its coming out at 60fps, even though my camera and the software are both set to 30fps... I'm at my limit for how much I can take this overpriced product failing me. Anyone else having this issue with a solution?

[@V7StudioProduction]

What is the specific camera that you are using now?

[@rjphllps7]

Dumb question (i know this may be an older video but I'm trying to figure this out) So I'm building a new studio that has a Sony a6000 as a camera and behind me will have a TV and a couple neon lights (unfortunately the neon lights are bright that don't dim). When I start testing this view the neon lights and the tv is bright, what settings would be best for the camera to have so they show up clear and not washed out. Thank you

[@jonton12swee]

Thanks for the info bro. I am using an old Canon 7D. I just need a close range lens. I usually rock a 70-200 Canon L series. I think having the image quality is a game changer!!

[@OrganicGreens]

Wouldn't 30fps be better for your stream cam? You dont really need 60fps for a stream cam and you would get 2x more light to the sensor

[@jimmyb2687]

Hey Harris, I was just wondering if you could give tips on how to grow on KZbin faster and just be able to reach more people, basically like how the algorithm works and how to use that to your advantage

[@andikacosa]

How about the battery work? if the camera connect with hdmi cable, is it no need to put battery in camera? and is it possible if camera gonna overheat when live streaming is going?

[@CatDog612]

CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW DO YOU HOOK UP BOTH YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR SWITCH THROUGH A CAPTURE CARD TO OBS?? THE CAMLINK OR THE HD60 S BOTH ONLY ALLOW FOR ONE HDMI IN AND ONE OUT. DO YOU NEED TWO CAPTURE CARDS?? HOW DO YOU GET BOTH DSLR FEED AND SWITCH GAME FEED INTO OBS?!?!?!?

[@arigattou]

Thanks dude love ur content

[@christopherconkright1317]

Old video i don't expect a response but do you not use DaVinci Resolve or any color correction software?

[@Jongraphs8600]

Do you know off the top of your head- does Cam Link require a quad core or more processor? Having trouble getting it to show anything on my Surface Book.

[@mohitms]

I have a good camera (canon 80d)and know about videography but I can't use it because it's uses a lot of my CPU and makes my game and stream laggy. I checked about the elgato but I saw reviews that it also uses a lot of cpu. So I can't use my camera till I upgrade by pc and that's not possible for a long time

[@NintenDub]

Have u at least tried it? U gotta do that at least b4 u say it won't work. Specs are guidelines for consumers.not absolute truths.try it out

[@danielduanetv]

Just purchased the cam link, you're welcome for the commission. lol. Planing to go live in August on Twitch.

[@tonyvillanueva1599]

I have an elgatos HD60S for streaming my PS4. To use a DSLR camera would I need another capture card or can i use the same capture card for both? How would I connect?

[@geeibiza]

He brother i have a Canon EOS 550 D ... what are your thoughts about it ? What lens would you advice me ?