Basic Streaming Primer
Streaming for a live on-set experience.
When you're looking for a virtual experience for your clients that is equal to being on set, 4:4:4 Camera delivers. We also have several solutions for locations where internet access is a challenge. Available in Austin, Dallas and New Orleans.
Let's start with some basics — there are three pieces to the puzzle:
1 · Getting video from camera to local video village
Cinewave SESuper inexpensive, super simple. Wireless system that sends a 1080p signal from the transmitter to dedicated receivers or iOS/Android devices via the Accsoon Go app (limit of four devices).Single transmitter from $30/day
DJI TransmissionAn integrated solution that combines a video receiver, monitor, controller and recorder. Several ways of building the system out.From $300/day
Teradek BoltWireless transmission of a high-quality video stream with no delay — the most popular choice for focus assist. Several models available.From $250/day
CinevueExtremely long-distance operation, with significant delay. A great selection when distance is the most important requirement.From $500/day
2 · Getting internet to the set
Pepwave HD4 MBXThe fastest cellular bonded network we own. Built into a rackmount case for easy carry and shipping.$600/day + $10/GB data
Pepwave DR2 Pro 5GNAn amazing piece of equipment — fantastic connectivity everywhere we go, and easy to install and set up.$300/day + $10/GB data
Peplink Balance 20X 5GA single-cell hotspot. Not recommended for video streaming, but extremely sufficient for production and client internet access.$150/day · no data charge without video streaming
StarlinkHigh-speed internet access even in the most remote, off-the-grid locations. A game-changer.$100/day · no data charge
3 · Getting video to anywhere in the world
Teradek PrismSecure, low-latency 4K HDR streaming.Call for pricing
LiveU Solo PROExceptional live video quality in a compact, lightweight portable unit that can be taken anywhere.Call for pricing
Blackmagic Web PresenterA simple streaming device that can select input between two cameras.Call for pricing
ZoomA platform almost every production company and agency knows. Needs only a simple input device so a computer sees SDI video as its camera. Medium quality, and not a very secure platform.≈$150/day with computer · $30/day without
livefromset.comA personalized web-accessible player for clients — see livefromset.com/app. Very good quality (bandwidth permitting); can be encrypted, given a unique address, and password-protected.From $100/day
QTAKE CloudLive streaming and remote playback with metadata sharing — all the strengths of QTake for remote collaboration. High quality and high security.Call for estimate
Not sure which combination fits your production? Email us or see our streaming services overview.