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Live Streaming an Event

Set up a reliable live stream for corporate events. Covers encoding, redundancy, platform setup, and troubleshooting.

✅ Checklist

  • ☐Test internet upload speed (need 10Mbps+ for 1080p)
  • ☐Use wired ethernet, not WiFi
  • ☐Set up redundant encoder or backup stream
  • ☐Do a full dry run 24 hours before
  • ☐Have a dedicated stream operator (not the camera op)
  • ☐Prepare lower thirds and graphics in advance
  • ☐Set up monitoring on a separate device

🎒 Equipment

  • • Hardware encoder (e.g., Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro)
  • • Ethernet cable (50ft+)
  • • Backup cellular bonding unit
  • • Dedicated streaming laptop
  • • Capture card
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