Streaming from Sony PXW-X70

Streaming from Sony PXW X70 with ffmpeg. Display, save and forward stream to Youtube

Camera Settings

requires Firmware 2.0

• Configure your camera to connect to the same network as your Computer (Network > Wi-Fi SET)
• Go to the Network -> Streaming Menu
• Configure the Preset,
  • Set SIZE to 1280x720
  • In DESTINATION SET enter the IP of your Computer as Host Name (You can use the Touchscreen)
  • Leave Port on 1234
• Set PRESET SELECT to the Preset you just configured
• Select EXECUTE and choose Wi-Fi
• Press the [THUMBNAIL] button to start sending the stream.

Script Settings

• Go to Youtube and prepare your livestream https://www.youtube.com/my_live_events
• Edit the Script to your liking
  • e.g. Remove logo filter line
  • e.g. remove copy stream line
• Replace the placeholder with your Youtube stream name
• Execute the script

Execution on Windows

To enable execution of local PowerShell scripts run the following command in a Administrator PowerShell

set-executionpolicy remotesigned

Start PowerShell, navigate to the folder of the script and execute the script.

cd .\Downloads
.\stream_from_pxw_x70.ps1

View Stream with VLC

Open Network Stream Ctrl+N and enter udp://:1234

Stream to Youtube using Open Broadcaster Software

Using a Graphical GUI Tool for Streaming from the PXW-X70 to Youtube.

Check the following tutorial on YouTube by a friend of mine: How to livestream with Sony PXW X70 using OBS and YouTube (for free!)