Cómo preparar tu primer directo con Riverside (Full Transcript)

[00:00:00] Speaker 1: So you wanna start live streaming, but what do you actually need? Can you use the camera on your computer? Do you need a microphone? And how does everything get from your desk to the people watching? Well, it's your lucky day, because in this video, I'm gonna show you. I'm putting together a live stream for my own channel, and I'll walk you through the gear, how I'm setting it up, and how it all comes together inside Riverside, so you can get your first stream ready too. Live streaming is basically sending your video and audio to an audience while you're recording it. Your camera and microphone connect to your computer, software like Riverside brings those together, lets you share things like your screen, and sends your stream to a platform where people can watch. So let's start at the desk. Now I'm using my custom built PC that I built about five years ago, but you for sure don't need something this fancy. It's just the machine that I personally use. A MacBook or a laptop you already own is a fantastic starting point for most people. You'll want a reliable internet connection over wifi or ethernet. In my case, I have a high speed ethernet connection, and if you're on a laptop, definitely keep that thing plugged into power. For audio, I normally use the Audio-Technica AT875R on a boom arm. It's actually the exact microphone setup that I'm using right now. I use it for almost everything, and it's a relatively affordable microphone, but it doesn't plug straight into my computer, it connects with an XLR cable to an audio interface. In my case, I'm using the SSL 2 Plus Mark II, or Solid State Logic is the brand, which then connects to my computer over USB-C. This microphone also needs phantom power, which is supplied by the interface. But for someone just getting started, my setup is probably overkill. A USB microphone like the FDUCE SL40, the Shure MV7 Plus, or something similar, makes this much simpler. You can plug it directly into your computer without needing a separate interface, and you can get great audio for much less money. But whatever microphone you're using, just make sure it's close to your mouth and it fits comfortably with your setup. You don't wanna be adjusting that for your entire stream. Another great choice for audio could be a wireless microphone. I'm planning to do a whole video that covers wireless microphones, because we get so many comments about it. But something like the Rode Wireless GO 3, or the DJI Mic Mini, can connect directly to your computer over USB. Then you can just wear the microphone on your shirt. I think that's a great option, but keep in mind that you're probably gonna get the best sound quality out of the microphones that I mentioned earlier. Similar to audio gear, you have a ton of options when it comes to cameras. I've used my Sony FX30 for live streaming on my channel quite a bit. I really like how it looks. In fact, it's the camera I'm filming with right now, and I can connect it to my PC over USB. For my channel, this works great, but it does take some extra gear and work to get running. Plus, I've also had the battery run out on me a couple times that I've needed to change it in the middle of a stream, which isn't ideal. Now, more affordable options could also be something like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, or I recently picked up the Insta360 Link 2 Pro. These both connect to a computer over USB-C and are much easier to manage and set up. Or if your computer already has a webcam, like a MacBook, you can start there. I also wouldn't forget some type of lighting. I have a pretty involved lighting setup here in my studio because this is what I do for a living every day, but you don't need to recreate that. Some type of light in front of you and slightly off to one side is a great starting point. Just make sure that when you pop up on your stream that people can see you, unless you're queso. Or if you genuinely don't wanna be seen, that's fine too. I guess it just depends on what you're planning on streaming. Now that everything's connected, we need to tell Riverside what to use. Select your camera and microphone. For me, that's the Insta360 Link 2 Pro and the EFDUCE SL40. Check your camera preview, shout a couple of check, check, checks to make sure Riverside is receiving your audio correctly. For my stream, I'm also gonna be sharing my screen, so I've got a preset layout in my Riverside studio that I can switch to when I'm ready for that. From here, you'll connect the platform where your audience will watch from. We'll cover that specifically for YouTube in a follow-up video that should be coming out sometime next week, but that's everything technical you would need to live stream for the first time. If you wanna learn all the features that Riverside has to offer for live streaming, you can check out this whole breakdown videos that I did right up here. And if you wanna try live streaming with Riverside, you can use the link in the description to get started. If you wanna learn more about recording, editing, and creating better content with Riverside, I'll link a few more videos for you to watch right up here and in the description. Be sure to like this video and subscribe for more content just like this. If you have any questions about setting up your live stream, feel free to leave them in the comments. I'd be happy to answer them personally. Thank you so much for watching, and we can't wait to see what you create.