Ok so after my stream the other day it’s no surprise that I’ve had a barrage of messages, texts and email asking how the hell I managed to do that…
Rather than spending the next 6 months replying, thought it might be easier to do a post showing you all how it’s done step by step.
Now keep in mind there’s a million and one ways that this could be done…. what I’m going to be doing is showing you how I personally did it.
In case you didn’t see the original post, here’s what I’m talking about.
Part 1: Standard OBS setup
Firstly my pal Ian Anderson Gray originally sparked the inspiration to start experimenting with facebook live…via his blog post and video.
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- Download and install a software called OBS (Open Broadcaster Studio).
- Hit the button below to open up the facebook go live page. (Your browser may ask to allow pop ups).
- Using the broadcast on facebook live button, select where you’d like to livestream to and copy your server url and stream key over to OBS settings.
- Hit connect in OBS, then go live via the dialogue that opened up in the previous step.
- Voila you’re now live!
Part 2: Streaming with multiple presenters
- Download and install the newest version of soundflower
- Set up Soundflowers 2ch audio and multi output device.
This video offers a great explanation of how: - Open up skype and add as a window source in OBS
- Start your call
- Publish to facebook as per part 1
Voila! You’re now up and running as a facebook livestreaming pro…
The possibilities with this are huge… we’re literally living in a time where a fast moving individual can compete with multinational corporates. I’m excited for the future and I hope this inspires you to be as well!
Born as a serial ‘thinker’ I’ve always had a fascination for understanding how and why people do the things they do. As I’ve grown up this fascination turned into a career in film & tv, then sales and marketing. You name it I’ve probably sold it! (and have a lesson or two to share about the journey)
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