With Canon’s native firmware, there is no way to completely remove the white focus rectangle from the screen. When live streaming with the ATEM, your cameras are broadcasting what you would normally see on the mini LCD monitor.
– Magic Lantern Firmware (If using Canon DSLRs)ġ) First, download and install the ATEM Switcher software, available for free from the Blackmagic website.Ģ) If you are using Canon DSLR cameras, download and install the Magic Lantern firmware. – 1 Network Switch with at least 2 Ethernet Inputs (unless you are using an outlet that already includes two inputs) – 2 Cables to connect your Cameras to the LCD Monitors (mini-USB on the camera end) – 1 Power Strip (to power your laptop, monitor, and ATEM) – 1 HD Monitor (with direct HD Input, no converters) In order to stream with two DSLRs, you’ll need the following: (We’d also like to note that we used apple computers).
If you’re a videographer that works primarily with D-SLR cameras, this guide should help you get started.
It was very difficult to find any informative resources on the web, but with a bit of ingenuity and a lot of experimentation we finally managed to crack it.
Upon getting started, Greg and I quickly discovered that live streaming with Canon DSLRs is relatively uncharted territory. It was a truly fun and educational experience, but setting it up wasn’t easy. We sponsored the conference by filming several panels and broadcasting them live for watch parties all over the world. Recently, Lost Nomad Media traveled to North Carolina for ScienceOnline2013.