As I get to start streaming, I wanted to share my kit resource with you just in case you want to consider starting. This post will be short as I am just going to highlight my tools.
Software and Web Services
Software
- OBS – Open Broadcaster Software
- PowerPoint for slide designs (I use ideas a lot to complement for my lack of design skills)
- Visual Studio
- Visual Studio Code
Web Services
- Restream.io for consolidate streaming to my other stream services
- Twitch
- Periscope by Twitter
- YouTube Livestream
- Facebook Live
- LinkedIn Livestream
Hardware
Computing Hardware
- HP Spectre x360 15 2017
- Lenovo X1 Yoga (4th Gen)
- MacBook Pro 2016 (with Touch Bar)
Accessories
Webcam
- Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
- Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000
Mouse and Keyboard
- Logitech M720 Triathlon Wireless Mouse
- Logitech K780 Multi-Device Keyboard
- Microsoft Mouse 3600
Display
- Dell SE2219H Monitor
- HP 22″ Monitor
Audio
- Sony CH700N Headphone
- JBL Tune 100BT
- Anker Soundcore Space NC
- Nokia Earbuds
- Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
- Neewer NW-800 Condenser Microphone
…and other accessories.
Special thanks to Samuel Adranyi for helping create the lower thirds video for this stream and his support in helping set up OBS when I got stuck with understanding video cards and how to tweak my PC settings.