How to connect the sports camera
There are several sports cameras, each can be adapted and connected to our computer. To keep track of how to do this, we will explain step by step the easiest way to connect one standard sports camera other than GoPro, as it requires a special program.
To start connecting any sports camera, we need to have a USB cable. A very important information is that if we connect the camera to the SD memory, the computer it automatically runs it as a storage device and not as a camera.
When you connect the sports camera without the SD memory, it will automatically run it as a webcam, which is the goal. To verify that it is connected, place the camera in the Windows 10 search bar and run it.
In this quick and easy way a sports camera is connected, we are ready to record with the sports camera! In the case of broadcasts, the most recommended camcorder to do this and get optimal image quality is the GoPro camera .
Steps to connect a GoPro sports camera to your PC
GoPro sports cameras differ from standard cameras in the ability to connect an HDMI output. These cameras have two inputs, one is micro USB and the other is micro HDMI.
When connecting to the computer, a special graphics card or video capture card with HDMI input is required. If you don't have it, there is an HDMI to USB adapter or converter.
This makes it possible to have the HD image quality of the sports camera, simply by connecting it via the USB port or the computer input. Although it is possible to use WiFi to connect the camera, it is not recommended for streaming due to the image delay.
We recommend that you download and install OBS Studios, as you will be able to record your PC screen with OBS Studio and broadcast. Then we connected the GoPro camera, ran the OBS Studios app and set up as follows:
- We click on the option "Video capture device", we accept and then a bar appears indicating the connected cameras; If we are connected from a laptop, the default webcam will appear, in addition to the sports camera.
- We have to select the video capture and we leave the rest of the options by default and voila, we already have the video capture from the camera! Now let's turn on the GoPro sports camera and start streaming.
This program has gained popularity in recent years due to its variety and versatility. Also, you can add or insert webcams, text, frames and overlays in OBS Studios.
Advantages of using a sports camera for streaming or broadcasting
Sports cameras offer you great benefits when broadcasting your broadcasts live. Unlike other cameras, the definition and image quality they are superior to those of the others.
When using a sports camera, you need to remember that they have a built-in microphone for making videos with audio, so you need to configure the camera so that delete the sound it carries by default.
With the image quality of a sports camera, your streams will have a lot more value. Plus, if you're using a GoPro camera, you can rest assured that the quality image HD it is XNUMX% guaranteed.
To stream smoothly, we need to have a PC with a good processor and RAM. However, in the opposite case there are some techniques to speed up and improve video streaming on slow PCs.
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