Live Streaming with Lumix
Are you looking to engage a wider audience, add a human element to your brand or develop a new stream of income? It’s no surprise live streaming has taken off over the last few years. Real-time content is highly engaging and deeply authentic, never mind profitable. You can offer personalized services, like coaching, tutorials or personal shopping, fundraise or bring attention to your brand, with the added bonus of advertising revenue. Options for Video On Demand platforms with large built-in audiences include YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. Panasonic + Lumix cameras and camcorders make capturing and airing a high quality live stream fast, easy and intuitive.
The basic guide below will get you started
Small Business
Gamers
Musicians
Place of Worship
Panasonic’s Semi Pro Camcorders are compatible with standard streaming protocols which enable live streaming to the internet via a router or wireless network. No other hardware is required!
The camcorders listed can run continuously with constant power using the AC adaptors included in the box. They offer an easy to use streaming solution with minimal setup required. These cameras also offer IP connection via RTSP.
Panasonic’s Semi Pro Camcorders are compatible with standard streaming protocols which enable live streaming to the internet via a router or wireless network. No other hardware is required!
The camcorders listed can run continuously with constant power using the AC adaptors included in the box. They offer an easy to use streaming solution with minimal setup required. These cameras also offer IP connection via RTSP.
Capture cards convert an HDMI signal to a video source on the computer through USB cable, then it can be streamed to your preferred conferencing sights like Zoom or Teams and streaming services such as YouTube live, Facebook live and Twitch. Cameras must have clean HDMI out (doesn’t display on-screen icons/menu), constant power supply with the ability to disable sleep mode, minimum of 1080p output, and White Balance control.
Capture cards convert an HDMI signal to a video source on the computer through USB cable, then it can be streamed to your preferred conferencing sights like Zoom or Teams and streaming services such as YouTube live, Facebook live and Twitch. Cameras must have clean HDMI out (doesn’t display on-screen icons/menu), constant power supply with the ability to disable sleep mode, minimum of 1080p output, and White Balance control.
If you set up your live streaming using a broadcast software like OBS, LUMIX Webcam Software (beta) can be an option to use the LUMIX cameras without a capture device.
If you set up your live streaming using a broadcast software like OBS, LUMIX Webcam Software (beta) can be an option to use the LUMIX cameras without a capture device.
LUMIX Live Streaming
Check out our Youtube channel for a catalog of content about streaming with LUMIX cameras. Join us on our livestreams to have your questions answered by LUMIX Pro, Sean Robinson. Can't make it livestream? Drop us a line at lumixlive@us.panasonic.com with your question so we can address them during the streams!
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LUMIX LIVE
The GH6 from a Filmmaker's Perspective
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Sean went live with Matt Frazer to discuss the GH6 from a Filmmaker's perspective and about all the new recording options available, updated exposure tools, DR Boost, and so much more!
LUMIX LIVE
GH5II From the Field
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Sean Robinson went live on Youtube from the field with the GH5II to answer your questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams. See what cameras and lenses we typically use, our kit for audio, stabilization, and more!
LUMIX LIVE
The G Series Cameras
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Sean Robinson discusses the current LUMIX G Series line of cameras in this dedicated stream to all things Micro 4/3rds! He talks about the unique capabilities found in the LUMIX G series of cameras with a focus on using the LUMIX G95 (G90) for demonstration! Whether you're new to photography, or a seasoned professional, the LUMIX G series cameras offer something that should fit your creative needs!
LUMIX LIVE
The S Series Cameras
Sean Robinson discusses the current S series line of LUMIX cameras in this dedicated stream to all things Full Frame!
Sean Robinson discusses the current S series line of LUMIX cameras in this dedicated stream to all things Full Frame! He talks about what makes the LUMIX S line of cameras so unique in the industry and uncovers some of the features only found in LUMIX cameras! If you're new to photography, or a seasoned professional, there is a LUMIX S series camera that will fit your needs!
LUMIX LIVE
The Point and Shoots
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Sean Robinson discusses the current LUMIX Point and Shoot line of cameras in this dedicated stream to all things compact! He talks about the unique capabilities that point and shoot cameras bring to the table and how they can fit into kits of all levels! Whether you're new to photography, or a seasoned professional, sometimes a compact camera can be the perfect companion to stretch your creative legs!
LUMIX LIVE
The BGH1 on Set
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Join Sean Robinson with guest Matt Frazer and the team behind the Cold War Kids concert during CES! From Pre-Production to delivery, we'll discuss how the BGH1 filled the roll for an immersive Multi-Cam experience for the masses! As always, we'll be taking questions during the stream!
LUMIX LIVE
The BS1H Box Camera
Join Sean Robinson live weekly to answer questions and talk about some of the different settings we use to create our field live streams.
Sean is joined by Matt Frazer to discuss the brand new LUMIX BS1H Full Frame Box camera! This exciting follow-up to the BGH1 Micro 4/3rds box camera packs serious cinematic punch while still including all the expected I/O for multicam broadcasts! Get your questions answered during this live broadcast and check all the capabilities first hand!
Resources to Help
Creating a live streaming file for camera/camcorder
Users have two options to get their cameras/camcorders ready for streaming. One easy option is to create a streaming file is with the P2 Network Setting Software (for Windows) that is then loaded into the camera via a memory card. The other option is to type the streaming key directly into the camera. If you are going to be using different streaming services regularly creating streaming files is the best option. Download the P2 Network Setting Software and Save the Program to an accessible Location (e.g. your desktop)
Open the app and go to Streaming>RTMP tab and enter your streaming details.
Stream Destination URL:
This will be the server URL / Stream Key
E.g. rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/b193-s6mp-sras-8erc
P2 Network Setting Software is available here. https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/content/download/EN/ep2main/nw_setting_e.htm
Streaming Software
There are plenty of programs available for streaming with a computer. We will focus on the free and popular OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS. Open Broadcast Software (OBS) is open source and a very popular choice for new streamers. Streamlabs OBS is another free software that is based on OBS but includes various additional functions. Streamlabs OBS give users the ability to easily customize what their stream looks like. Users can create a number of different layouts (or Scenes as they are called) and switch between them while the broadcast is running. These layouts can be made up of different inputs such as games, browsers, or other desktop apps, and even different cameras, and the ability to switch on the fly can make the stream look very polished. The possibilities are endless!