Using RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), you can send a low-latency feed to your production software to add further enhancements for your viewership. Some examples of external production software are:
Production Truck
OBS
vMix
Read on to learn about your options with RTSP and how to use.
Features and Functionality
RTSP is a feed from Spiideo's cloud into the external software of your choice. This feed:
Can be either clean or with graphics
Uses our Standard AutoFollow
Has 3-second latency from Spiideo to your external software
Requirements for RTSP
To receive your camera feed via RTSP, you will need:
To have purchased Low-latency RTSP add-on for Spiideo Play
S/X/D Line Camera systems
Stable network that the cameras are connected to (30mbps / camera)
Allow outbound UDP traffic on port: 45079 in your firewall
How to Create a RTSP Broadcast
Start off with making sure that your arena is ready for RTSP.
To find out if your arena is ready:
Navigate to your CloudControl tab in Spiideo Play
Look at highlighted column 'CloudLink Ready'. You will see a green tick if your scene is available for RTSP.
If you see that your scene is not ready please reach out to Spiideo support.
Once your scene is CloudLink ready you can proceed with setting up your broadcast. If you need a refresher please see this article.
At Step 3 'Stream option', choose 'External Video Service' and click 'Continue'.
Next up, enter your production details:
Add the name of the production
Click on the 'Low Latency' production option
Choose your Storyboard and Graphics options
Click on 'Add Output'
In the drop down menu click on 'RTSP' followed by 'Add'
Click on 'Create' and 'Create' again.
Once the broadcast begins, you can access the RTSP URL. To do so:
Navigate to the broadcasts tab
Click on the broadcast that you wish to access the RTSP URL of
Scroll down to the 'Monitor' section where you can access and copy the RTSP link.
Have further questions about using RTSP into production softwares? Reach out to Spiideo support!