The Live Streaming Academy
Everything a church needs to launch and run a great live stream — from gear to going live.
1 session free — no card required. One-time purchase, lifetime access.
Launch and run a great church live stream — from gear to going live.
A practical, start-to-finish course for churches that want to stream their services with clarity and confidence. No production degree required — just the gear you have (or a modest budget), a simple workflow, and the steps to go live without the stress.
34 sessions across 6 modules. One small output each.
Module 1: Camera Basics
Start with the gear, audio, and ministry reason behind the stream.
The Basics of Exposure Settings
14 minExposure Settings Overview
An Overview of Lens Aperture
11 minCamera Lens Aperture
Shutter Speed and How It Affects Exposure
Watch free →8 minShutter Speed and Exposure
Setting a Proper White Balance
Setting White Balance
Sharpness and Focus
Sharpness and Focus
Sensors, Lenses, and Focus Types
Sensors, Lenses, and Focus Types
An Overview of PTZ Camera Systems
PTZ Camera Systems Overview
Module 2: Switchers & Encoders (Hardware)
Switching Cameras & Encoding a Live Stream
What Are Switchers and Encoders?
16 minAn overview
Switchers Overview
13 minAn Overview of Camera Switchers
ATEM Switcher Overview
The ATEM Switcher Line
Module 3: Streaming Software
Switching & Encoding on PC/MAC
Streaming Software Overview
Software Switchers & Encoders
Software: eCamm Live
Software Switcher/Encoder for Mac
Software: OBS Software
Switcher/Encoder Software for Mac & PC (FREE)
Module 4: PTZ System Setup & Configuration
Getting Started
Wiring Up for the First Time
First-Time Power-Up Sequence
How to Power Up the First Time: Sequence Matters
Finding Camera & Joystick IP Addresses
Adding Cameras to the Joystick
Setting Presets & Controls
Using the PTZ Web-Control Interface
Module 5: OBS Tutorials
Connecting OBS to YouTube
How To Quickly Fix OBS Audio/Video Sync Issues
How to Configure OBS for Live Streaming Church Services
How to Connect DSLR Cameras to OBS Studio
Configuring a Stream Deck for Church Live Streaming With OBS
How To Add Videos to OBS Studio - Quick OBS Tutorials
Creative Ways to Add Church Announcements To Your Live Stream with OBS Studio
How to Add Custom Transitions to OBS Studio | And Resources to Download Transition Templates
How to Manage Audio in OBS Studio | Audio for a Church Live Stream is Critical
Module 6: ATEM Tips & Tutorials
Setting Up The ATEM Mini PTZ Camera Live Streaming Kit Step By Step
The Easiest Way to Live Stream Church Services With the ATEM Mini Pro
How To Use the ATEM Mini Pro With Zoom Meetings and Webinars
The Easiest Way to Use Pro Presenter with the ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme
How To Use The ATEM Extreme for In-House Screens and Live Stream Simultaneously
One-time purchase. Lifetime access.
Buy seats for your volunteers in one checkout. You’ll invite them by email and watch everyone’s progress from a team dashboard.
“We are not trying to sell everyone. Every course has a free or scholarship path. The pricing ladder will never be a wall between a willing minister and the field.”
Today you plant. Not tomorrow.
One-time purchase. Lifetime access.