Solution for Churches
LIVE video streaming & recording Places of worship
How to approach believers who cannot visit the church? Easily stream directly from the church and expand your audience.
Internet live streaming solutions are in high demand in a number of fields, and they are being increasingly sought out for use in religious sanctuaries. Churches and other places of worship can take advantage of live streaming o bring people broadcasts of services, mass, baptisms, and other events, and they can also make recordings of such events available online.
Key characteristics
Easy installation - No computer required for operation (everything is handled by the IP camera connected to the internet)
One-time investment with no monthly fees (you pay only for the hardware and installation; operation costs nothing)
Easy controls (starting a live broadcast requires no IT skills)
There’s a wide range of possibilities for setting up a live broadcast, but solutions based on CamStreamer applications are unique in their simplicity.
All one needs for live streaming is an AXIS network camera with the CamStreamer App and an internet connection.
No other hardware required! Moreover, users don’t need to be IT experts in order to make regular use of their live broadcasts.
4 EASY STEPS TO LIVE STREAM:
1. Select camera
For use in places of worship, we recommend choosing from three models of network camera that we’ve successfully tested for this type of installation.
For live streaming, you need to install CamStreamer App ($299).
is a smart application that runs onboard of an AXIS IP camera and streams live video 24/7 right to YouTube, Facebook and many other streaming platforms.
2. Choose audio
Quality audio transmission is very important for places of worship. Below, you’ll find a summary
of the individual options:
1. Use of an internal microphone
2. Use of an external microphone
3. Use of an external audio source
many places of worship are equipped with their own sound system. We can
connect that technology to our solution to broadcast online with audio (by cable
or wireless with RØDE Wireless Go ($199)
4. Use of network audio with the AXIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge module ($199)
3) Set automation
Here are the options for automation:
1. Automatic broadcasting
2. Video archive
3. Manual start using an external button
4. Indicator LED
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4) Add dynamic graphics
Optional CamOverlay App ($299 or $499 in a bundle with CamStreamer App) can add
dynamic graphics directly to the video, such as an info ticker, alternating graphics, and more.
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let the audience know about the charity fundraiser
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add hymn lyrics, organization logo to the video
Streaming platforms
There are numerous options for where to transmit a live broadcast. You can choose from free platforms(YouTube, Facebook), paid platforms (Dacast, Wowza, Vimeo ), and
even platforms intended specificallyfor places of worship (e.g. StreamingChurch.tv).
References
Case study
Holy Spirit Catholic Church enhances tailor-made live stream solution
Restrictions on gatherings no obstacle – the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in
Prague streams services online
Use case
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Streaming on YouTube and Facebook:
YouTube Live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQZ6NE7PF6zd_addCNwrKQ
Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/farnostkarlin/
Webinar on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDfrx61n68g&feature=youtu.be
