Recommended Streaming Applications

If looking to Live Stream into your ShowTix4U event, any streaming/broadcasting application that outputs RTMP can be used. Below is a list of ShowTix4U's recommended streaming applications along with their best use cases. Keep in mind, even if you do not have the internet speed or desire to Live Stream, these applications can also be used to record your event for later uploading to the ShowTix4U platform for Video On Demand or Scheduled Content.

REMOTE EVENTS

Great for events where your artists are in multiple locations.

Skype: Skype allows you to NDI output each callers video and audio separately into your favourite streaming application such as OBS. This allows you to create remote shows and events. See our Skype FAQ here: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57797-integrating-skype-calls-into-streaming-software

Zoom: Great for remote events/webinars, including plays, readings, class projects, cabaret style events. Paid versions of Zoom allow you to output RTMP to your ShowTix4U event thus monetizing the controlling patron access to watch the Zoom session on ShowTix4U. - Setup Zoom into ShowTix4U: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/56383-streaming-out-of-zoom

StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=broadwaymedia

LIVE EVENT & SHOWS WITH DESKTOP COMPUTER

Great for live events where you have a desktop computer available. This software can also be integrated with the Remote Event browser based applications show above to really impress your audience.

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software): The go-to software for live event streaming. OBS is free, open source software that work on a Mac or Windows....

Connecting DSLR Cameras to OBS: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57267-connecting-dslr-cameras-to-obs

Connecting mobile devices to OBS to utilize their cameras: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57284-connecting-mobile-devices-to-obs

Audio Interfaces: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57271-recommended-streaming-audio-interfaces

ShowStream from Broadway Media Distribution: Great for organizations looking for camera/audio rental packages, software, and support: https://broadwaymedia.lpages.co/showtix4u/

LIVE EVENT & SHOWS WITH SIMPLE SINGLE iPHONE CAPTURE

AirMix Solo: If you are looking to do a one camera shoot using a mobile device, AirMix Solo is your best option. You can easily enter your ShowTix4U RTMP info and be streaming in minutes. Setup AirMix to ShowTix4U: https://helpsite.com/sites/4327/articles/57207-setting-up-and-configuring-liveair/edit?category_id=13739

Audio Interfaces: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57271-recommended-streaming-audio-interfaces

LIVE EVENT & SHOWS MULTI-CAMERA WITH iPAD AND MOBILE DEVICES

AirMix Action w/ AirMix Remote: Allows you to easily perform a multi-camera shoot using an iPad as a broadcast switcher and mobile devices or cameras w/ encoders as additional cameras. Setup AirMix to ShowTix4U: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57207-setting-up-and-configuring-liveair

Audio Interfaces: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57271-recommended-streaming-audio-interfaces

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Tips:

Test your internet speed before your event: https://www.speedtest.net/. A reminder to set your resolutions based on upload speed: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/55383-live-stream-recommended-settings
If you have the ability to hardwire your internet, DO IT. Wireless will work, but wired is more stable and eliminates a failure point: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/57277-internet-considerations
Do not watch the stream on the same network as you are Uploading. Not an issue for rehearsal but a NO for your live show.
Go live EARLY! You can stream up to 4 hours, no need to wait until showtime to stream. This will give you time to troubleshoot any issues.

Additional Info:

You will receive a set of RTMP credentials for each performance date/time and one extra RTMP credential for a rehearsal. RTMP credentials are discussed starting at 20:05 in our www.ShowTix4U.com/demo webinar.

You can Live Stream in up to 1080p 30fps but depending on your internet upload speeds, may choose to stream down. Here is a link to our Live Stream Recommended Settings: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/55383-live-stream-recommended-settings

The other option you have if internet speed is an issue is to capture/record your event using the recommended applications above and then upload after the event to ShowTix4U as a Video On Demand or Scheduled Content event. Some clients choose to do both, live stream and then after upload their edited content for purchase for patrons who missed the live stream. Details on those streaming options are also in the webinar and the recommended specs for uploaded prerecorded content can be found here: https://showtix4u.helpsite.com/articles/55865-video-and-audio-compression-and-specs