How does a DSLR camera be connected to a computer for live streaming? What other ancillary equipment

Mondo Digital Updated on 2024-02-01

The configuration of the mobile phone can't keep up, the live broadcast picture quality is blurry, and the texture ...... is lackingWhat to do? Try streaming with a DSLR camera!

Nowadays, more and more big anchors have begun to use SLR cameras to broadcast live, and then match ring lights, soft lights and other lighting equipment to make the live broadcast picture clearer and more delicate, and the characters and products are more textured!

So,How does the camera connect to the computer for live streaming? What other ancillary equipment do I need? Let's talk about it in this article!

DSLR camera live, that is, the DSLR camera replaces the mobile phone or other USB cameras for picture shooting, and uses the performance advantages of the SLR camera such as high-quality wide-angle, autofocus, and background blur to optimize the texture of the live broadcast picture.

Of course, if you want to capture a picture with higher color reproduction and a higher level of detail, oneProfessional-grade HDMI capture cardIt is also an indispensable auxiliary equipment for DSLR camera live broadcasting.

Here's howUse HDMI capture card for DSLR camera live streamingConnection:

Connect the camera to the capture card through the HDMI cable, then connect the USB end of the capture card to the computer, then open the live recording software on the computer, select the capture card as the image audio input device, and then you can capture the real-time shooting of the recording camera, and at the same time push live streaming!

For DSLR camera live streaming,HDMI capture cardThe core role is:Capture and transmit the footage taken by the SLR camera to the live broadcast computerIts performance directly affects the clarity and color reproduction of the live broadcast picture, if you happen to have a DSLR camera equipment at hand, it is recommended to try it with a capture card!

At present, there are many options for HDMI capture cards on the market, and the price range is a few points.

There are tens, hundreds, thousands, so how to choose? Here are a few references:

Generally speaking, a 1080p resolution HDMI capture card can meet the general live broadcast requirements, but if your camera supports 4K shooting and has the need to record post-editing, you can consider matching a professional-grade 4K capture card to give more creative space in post-production.

Some entry-level capture cards only have an HDMI IN interface, and the anchor can only view the picture captured by the camera through the live broadcast or ** capture software, which may cause problems such as reduced clarity and display delay.

The capture card that supports the HDMI out loop-out function can be connected to an external HDMI display device separately, which can display the output of the signal source device in real time with almost no delay, which is mainly suitable for Switch, PS5, Xbox and other console game live recording scenarios with real-time display requirements.

In the live broadcast scenario, if you need to connect the sound card, tuner and other equipment separately to add additional audio input and output information, then you need an HDMI capture card with integrated audio capture function.

Usually, the duration of a live broadcast is about 2 to 3 hours, if the heat dissipation performance of the capture card cannot keep up, it may cause the live broadcast screen to freeze, so when choosing a capture card, you should pay attention to the heat dissipation design, or measure the stability and reliability of the device for a long time.

Well, that's all for today's sharing. If you have any questions about this content, please leave a message in the comment area!

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