In this article we will review the steps to establish a live stream to Facebook from your Camera’s NDI feed using NewTek NDI Tools. It is assumed that your camera is connected to your LAN and has an IP address that is compatible with your router's settings. If this has not been done refer to our knowledge base articles on addressing your camera
here or
here.
The NDI protocol from Newtek offers a powerful way to distribute video content on your network using an IP stream. In addition to high-quality video and low latency, NDI allows users to take advantage of NewTek’s Webcam Input (Virtual Camera) to easily link their camera to Facebook Live.
Step 1:
Download NDI Tools
Here *Be sure to install all components of the NDI Tools package*
Step 2:
Login to your camera’s web browser interface to enable the NDI stream.
Navigate to
Configuration -> NDI and check the box for
NDI Enable. Choose an NDI Name that will be easily recognizable and set your NDI Group, if desired. Click
Save and reboot the camera.
*The camera MUST be rebooted for these settings to apply!*
Step 3:
Activate the NDI Newtek Virtual Input by navigating to your
Start Menu -> NDI 4 Tools -> Webcam Input.
The Webcam Input icon (NDI Virtual Input) will now appear at the bottom right of your taskbar (sometimes in the hidden icons).
Right-click the icon
-> NDI_HX -> (Your NDI Source Name). Make sure your NDI Source is checked to activate.
Step 4:
Login into your Facebook account and click on the
"Live Video" button:
(This is located in the middle of your home page)
Step 5:
On the Live Producer page, select
“Go Live” and then
“Next”.
Step 6:
On the Stream Setup page, select
“Use Camera” in the video source window.
Select
“NewTek NDI Video” from the camera device dropdown list in the
Camera Controls window (Your Camera’s NDI Stream should show in the preview window).
Select your audio source and then
“Next”.
Step 7:
Select your audience, give your live stream a title and description, and select the category. Select
“Next” when finished.
Step 8:
You should now be on the dashboard page and ready to start the live stream. Click
“Go Live” at the bottom and your stream will begin after the countdown timer.
