Maker Faire Prague 2021

About the Project

Maker Faire Prague is an annual two days convention focusing on creativity and innovation. This year, CamStreamer created a live streaming solution for the event that consisted of multiple cameras, switching between live video feed and prerecorded clips, and
with voice-over. The live stream was available on Maker Faire’s Facebook page and Mall.tv, a popular Czech streaming platform, and even more so in an article on Zive.cz, which is the most widely read IT medium in the Czech Republic.

Technical Solution

Our setup consisted of three cameras, two installed inside the venue and one outside. An AXIS P3245-LVE camera was pointed at the stage in the main hall. Additionally, we used an AXIS C8033 audio module to capture the sound on stage. An AXIS P1378 was placed in the second hall. A third camera, AXIS P1455-LE was installed outside and recorded the plaza in front of the main entrance.

We set up CamSwitcher App to automatically switch between the three cameras every 20 seconds. In addition, two prerecorded clips (the convention jingle and schedule) were inserted into the live feed periodically. Audio from the audio module was used as a voice-over for the whole video feed.

The result

With CamSwitcher App and multiple-camera setup, we created an engaging live stream that captured the atmosphere at Maker Faire Prague and offered online viewers the chance to participate at the convention. While the output was a complex live stream consisting of multiple live feeds, prerecorded video clips, and a separate audio feed, the setup was simple with a fully automatized stream management and no manual input required.  

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