How to Use an External Camera With Ustream Broadcast Console

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Thoroughly review the Ustream Terms of Service Acceptable Use Policy

   Upon creating your account you will simultaneously be agreeing to these terms.
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   Step 2: and Privacy Policy.

   Create a Ustream account, if you haven’t already. , Login using the email and password associated with your Ustream account, or alternatively use Facebook, Google, Yahoo, or OpenID to create an account or log in. ,, If you haven’t yet created a channel, go to the Ustream account dashboard, click the “Create a Channel” button in the upper left corner of the page and enter a name for your new channel. ,, It should be selected by default. , If you’re using an embedded webcam, select the “USB Video Class Video” option.
   
   If you’re using a DV camera, select the “DV Video” option. ,
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   Step 3: Go to the Ustream sign in page.

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   Step 4: Click the “Login” link in the upper right corner of the page.

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   Step 5: Click the “Go Live!” button in the upper right corner of the page.

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   Step 6: Select the channel you want to broadcast on using the drop down menu and click the “Broadcast” button.

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   Step 7: If its your first time opening the broadcast console

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   Step 8: you will be prompted to click the “Allow” button to allow Ustream access to your camera and microphone.

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   Step 9: Make sure the “Local Monitor” radio button in the bottom left corner of the console is selected.

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    Step 10: Select your camera from the “Video Sources” drop down menu.

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    Step 11: Click the “Start Broadcast” button to start broadcasting live to your channel.

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