Welcome to The Table’s Live-Streaming Guide. This document will walk you through the steps to set up and manage our live stream using ProPresenter and YouTube. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth and successful live streaming experience for our Sunday services.
During the Week Prep
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Log in to YouTube Studio:
- Open YouTube Studio for The Table and log in with the church’s account.
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Schedule a New Live Stream:
- Click on the “Create” button and select “Go live.”
- Choose the “Schedule Stream” option and select “Reuse settings” to use the previous settings.
- Retitle the video with the correct date (the coming Sunday).
- Click “Next,” then click “Next” again, leaving the page the same.
- In the dropdowns, ensure the date and time reflect the correct date and time of the service (10 AM).
- Click “Done,” and once the page refreshes, you can close that page.
- Note: ProPresenter will start the stream automatically as the service begins.
On Sunday
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Livestream Auto-start:
- The live stream starts automatically using ProPresenter’s Calendar feature, which begins encoding the stream to YouTube at 10 AM.
- Keep the welcome loop slides going while people arrive.
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Transition to the Service:
- Once we’re about to start, click the first worship slide in ProPresenter.
- This action will turn on the stage lights and switch the camera to show for the live stream viewers.
- Be sure to click that slide on time!
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End the Live Stream:
- Clicking the last dismissal/goodbye slide will automatically end the live stream.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during the live stream setup or broadcast, please contact Keith for immediate assistance.
Following these steps will ensure our live stream runs smoothly, providing a great online experience for our congregation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out!