Using the Extra Camera Feature in StreamYard

Have you ever wanted to have 2 camera angles in your livestream? It's easier than ever with StreamYard's Extra Camera feature now available on Professional Plans.
In this special pre-recorded edition of Ask StreamYard, Melanie Dyann Howe will show you how to add an extra webcam to your live videos and share some examples to get your creativity going.
✔ How to use your smartphone as a webcam
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[@Abdullahi-Daacad]

Thank You streamyard team This really helped me

[@StreamYard]

Anytime!

[@pebblesduckmurray]

Love streamyard. This really helped me during the pandemic. Thanks for the update.

[@Dad4_Service]

Thanks Melanie for your video and thank you StreamYard for this feature I really hope you offer it as a trial option so people can decide if they want to upgrade to professional. I would probably upgrade if I knew that it would work for my needs

[@user-hk7yh3tx4m]

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[@MikesAutoDetailing]

That's great explanation.....thank you

[@StreamYard]

You are welcome!

[@mictv2010]

When will we be able to ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT in STREAMYARD minus additional cameras?

[@raisgulambari]

Wao beautiful amazing very nice behtarin

[@Jerrpr09]

I am joining from Puerto Rico.

[@StreamYard]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@b2enetworkTV2]

We use four iPads in our Worship Service broadcasts. What we need is to be able to go from a wide shot to a medium shot or a close-up on one camera without having to move the camera. We can zoom in with the iPad. However, StreamYard only shows a wide static shot. When will you add the capability to change shots on one device?

[@VideoforBosses]

Ooooh, how do we do the pre-recorded lives through StreamYard? I used to do this via another tool but want to know how to do it with StreamYard!🥳

[@StreamYard]

Here are the instructions. It's part of the process when you create a broadcast. streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-tips/scheduling-pre-recorded-live-streams/ Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@kerrypartin5765]

Thanks for the video, but disappointed it's not available for those of us that pay for the Basic Plan. Hopefully it will be available to us soon!

[@Dad4_Service]

Even if it's just a trial for us that are on basic / Essentials give us the option of testing it before we upgrade that's what I want.

[@StreamYard]

Hi. I submitted this recommendation to our team. If you have additional suggestions, please submit them here: forms.gle/1MTHi4hyUxS7DVKU7 Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@LetsGetSewcial]

This is great! 1. I just purchased mevo. Can you do a video that talks about adding wireless cameras. 2. My computer camera (which has to function as my main camera because my ipad & my phone dont let me add an extra camera, (1) will the phone or ipad ever get the ability to add an extra cam like the computer (2) my computer camera has an inferior camera to my phone or other wireless camera, is there a way to hide my main camera but still have access to the audio? Thank you!!

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! If the Mevo can be used by an app like Zoom or discovered by the browser, it can be used on StreamYard. There wouldn't be a way for a mobile device to add a second camera inside the studio on that device; however, if you join the studio from both devices and disable audio avatars, you can just use the camera from the phone/iPad. You would need to turn off the microphone and mute the speaker on one of the devices so you don't experience echo. - Katie 🦆

[@TaylorBeeTV]

Hi, I know this is not live but wanted to ask. Mel I noticed you do not have any headphones on. What is your opinion about using them? The system states it is better to have them. Any advice is great.

[@StreamYard]

Actually, Melanie and Christian both wear headphones. They're using in-ear monitors. You can get them in clear, black, etc and they go over your ear and down your back - so it looks like you aren't wearing headphones.

[@TaylorBeeTV]

@@StreamYard ahhh nice thank you!

[@cayman2010]

Can we use Roadcaster Pro device to bring the camera in that way as well?

[@StreamYard]

No. The Rodecaster Pro is just for bringing in your audio on location. Your audio runs through the Rodecaster Pro. If you have another camera, it comes in and then all audio runs together and gets processed by the RCP. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@olaxela]

I am using basic plan of streamyard and planning to upgrade to professional. I am streaming using a mobile phone. Is it possible that I can use extra camera using a mirrorless camera as my second camera?

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! Unfortunately, this isn't easily done with a mobile phone. Do you have a computer? You would need to have an HDMI capture card. - Katie 🦆

[@TheNathanBowdenShow]

I have the basic plan and need that extra camera but can't afford the pro plan. Any plans to make it available to other payment plans?

[@StreamYard]

Great question. Not at this time. You can however submit it as a feature request to our team here: streamyard.com/contact and we can take it into consideration. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@TheNathanBowdenShow]

@StreamYard Thank you for your response and I did submit a the request.

[@StreamYard]

@@TheNathanBowdenShow thank you! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@AryaMusicHub_]

Yes! This is a request from me as well! Please do add some more features in the basic plan like custom images, and clock timer!! Please🙏

[@Chromajt]

While I personally don’t use stream-yard (I am an ecamm user) I find it interesting that the line is starting to blur between level 2 and level 3

[@StreamYard]

Are you referring to a level 2 and 3 camera? If so, what type of cameras do you use?

[@Chromajt]

@@StreamYard Level 2 is a what I define as a web based streaming software and level 3 would be a downloadable software (Ecamm)

[@coltmosdef]

Could I use a GX7 Mark 2 for my camera on streamyard?

[@StreamYard]

Certainly! You can find detailed instructions on how to use a GX7 Mark 2 camera with StreamYard in our blog article. Check it out here: streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-tutorials/how-to-use-dslr-as-a-webcam If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy streaming!

[@DonMoody]

It would be nice if it was available for Basic Plan.

[@StreamYard]

Thanks for the feedback. Can you please submit it as a feature request to our team here: forms.gle/1MTHi4hyUxS7DVKU7 Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Dad4_Service]

@@StreamYard thanks for that link Christian I also sent a feature request. It'd be nice if it was offered as a trial for those of us that are not on professional can test it and see if it's functional the way we want it

[@TreasureCoastMultimedia]

For anyone who has tried this, how is the sync/latency between the two cams?

[@StreamYard]

It should be fine. There is no audio on the second camera. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@TreasureCoastMultimedia]

@@StreamYard Thanks. Yeah, I mean sans the audio, which I know not used. Just wondering how much lag, if any, can be seen just video-wise between two cams. A couple frames is not big deal, but once you get to 8+ frames, it can be noticeable.

Is there a shortcut to switch between the 2 cameras?

[@StreamYard]

Good suggestion. I've shared it with our team. In the meantime, if you have additional feature requests, please use this link to share them with us. forms.gle/1MTHi4hyUxS7DVKU7 Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Tezzin13]

So how do you get the second camera to have the green screen options too?

[@StreamYard]

Hey there! This isn't available yet, but can definitely pass this along as a suggestion to our developers! - Katie 🦆

[@Tezzin13]

@@StreamYard yes that would be awesome we look goofy with only 1 person with the green screen effects lol cuz the second camera has a green screen just nothing comes up lol so yes that would take stream yard over the top! Thanks Katie🙌🏾

[@StreamYard]

Happy to help! :) - Katie 🦆

[@RVingwithG]

BUMMER

[@StreamYard]

What is the bummer?

[@LM-cl6ys]

Any way to use zv1 with stream yard?

[@StreamYard]

For the ZV-1, you should be able to just plug it into your computer and use it as a webcam, when in the correct mode. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@sofiaweb]

Hi Love your countdown and intro!! Do you have a freelancer I can hire so we can do one similar for me? Im thinking on doing livestreams tutorials, Thank you so much, waiting for your reply. Regards Sofia

[@StreamYard]

A lot of people create their own in Canva or Easil. Have you tried either of those? Here is one article in particular. streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-tutorials/how-to-create-a-countdown-timer-in-canva/ Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@chrispomaylivewithcdpsport5517]

Did not know there was an extra camera on Streamyard.

[@StreamYard]

Yes! You can either use the extra camera feature on the Professional plan or higher--on our other plans, you can join from other windows or devices and it will act as a second camera. - Katie 🦆

[@cayman2010]

Setting up a 2nd camera at a different remote location - Are you bringing them in as a guest?

[@StreamYard]

You can bring them in. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@alfanasir]

Hope in future SY can appear world clock by country

[@StreamYard]

Great feature request. Can you please submit it to our team here: forms.gle/1MTHi4hyUxS7DVKU7 Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@DaWillhouse]

What kind of camera do you have?

[@StreamYard]

I believe she was using a Sony A6400. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Batur_Lombok91]

hey