Canon has introduced a brand new reside streaming app that may wirelessly hook up with, and swap between, video feeds from three cell gadgets. It’s at present restricted to iPhones and iPads working at the very least iOS and iPad0S 16. Android isn’t supported, however an excellent stranger omission is that Live Switcher Mobile isn’t appropriate with any of Canon’s digital cameras — that performance will probably be added “sooner or later,” based on an FAQ.
The app is out there for obtain now and can be utilized at no cost, however with some limitations. Video high quality maxes out at 720p, the output is watermarked, and the app’s interface will often be cluttered with adverts — however these aren’t introduced to viewers. For $17.99 per thirty days (which is over $215 per yr) output high quality will get a bump to 1080p, whereas adverts and the watermark are eliminated. There’s no choice to extend the video decision previous HD.
One gadget working the app is designated because the host which supplies the switching interface and serves as the first digital camera. Up to 2 further gadgets may be related offering video feeds from alternate angles, or a reside display screen seize of a online game being performed.
Switching between feeds may be performed manually, however in case you’d wish to keep away from poking a tool that’s serving as certainly one of your cameras, the app can be set to routinely swap between sources at set intervals of eight to twenty seconds. Multiple movies may be streamed concurrently utilizing a picture-in-picture impact, whereas textual content and picture overlays may be added to personalize a livestream, add branding, or present captioning.
Canon says the app helps reside streaming to YouTube, Facebook, and different platforms that help RTMP, however its remark show operate is restricted to these first two platforms.
Although its performance isn’t as sturdy because the free OBS Studio app that additionally permits cell gadgets for use as video sources, Canon’s Live Switcher Mobile is doubtlessly a better various for aspiring influencers simply getting began with reside streaming.
It might at present be restricted to cell gadgets, however the firm has confirmed the app “will help Canon’s digital digital camera connection sooner or later.” With that added performance, and perhaps a bump to 4K streaming capabilities, its steep price ticket might be simpler to justify for these on the lookout for a extremely transportable streaming resolution.
