Broadcasting games on Facebook live or Periscope?

[CoachJD]

A GoPro uses memory cards you could use to record the games.

Sorry for hijacking the thread, JAD, but what GoPro do you use? A quick search shows quite a few options, and I have zero knowledge of cameras.

 

[JAD]

Sorry for hijacking the thread, JAD, but what GoPro do you use? A quick search shows quite a few options, and I have zero knowledge of cameras.

We have a GoPro Hero 4, but to be honest I have never used it, my kids have. I watched some YouTube videos on how to use it to broadcast games, and while it was pretty cool, it ties up my cell phone, which is not an option for long periods of time, even on weekends. That is why I am going to try to use my old cell phone. I can use Facebook Live or Periscope on it directly without tying up my phone.

 

[spleen1015]

One other thing I would like to mention about this. My wife picked up a solar cell phone charger that I use with the GoPro while recording games. As long as it is sunny out, I can record all day. No sun equals a problem of course.

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[Josh Greer]

Just to add a couple cents to this topic:

Not a fan of the quality of either Facebook or Twitter. However, YouTube does a fine job. LiveStream does even better, but is a bit expensive. LiveStream will also let you use your GoPro, but cannot be newer than GoPro 4. The 5 and 6 are not compatible.

 

[JAD]

I used my old Samsung Galaxy S7 edge to broadcast the games, and while it was not perfect, it got the job down. FOV is much narrower with a cell phone that it is with a GoPro, but considering the ESPN WWOS had free WiFi it worked like a charm. I highly recommend giving it a try if you have family or friends at home who want to watch the game and do not want to play to join FloSoftball.

 

[4 girl's dad]

HIJACK

What is the preferred way to broadcast with a GoPro? I tried Pericope this week but it kicked me off after 20-30 min. Has anyone used something with success?