Drift Ghost 4k Streaming - Using A Config File Instead Of The App

[Matt Leech]

I've made a useful discovery about the Ghost 4K:

The cam has a live streaming function but to use it via the Driff app is a bit of a faff. Well last night while messing with the cam and the streaming services, I discovered that I can create a config file and put it on the cam's sd card. The config file contains recording parameters, wifi connection info and streaming account login details. When I switch on the camera the first thing to appear is a question "Start live streaming? Yes/No". If I tap yes, the cam switches to the desired resolutiuon/framerate, connects to wifi, logs into streaming account, and starts recording the live stream, all without another interaction.

So far the config-file auto-stream system has worked without a hitch, and when I'm out and about I simply use my phone's mobile hotspot as the cam's wifi connection.

Once the stream is stopped the video becomes a post and the media is kept as a separate entity. I can then edit the recorded stream (trim, add music, etc) and re-post.

Here's what I've created during testing the system: http://www.driftlife.co/posts/81457

I've been using Drift's own streaming service but Facebook is an option too; no idea why they haven't included youtube.

 

[scooterwuf]

Hey Matt,

Thanks. Super good to know. I'm starting to warm up to the Ghost 4K, especially since it looks like Drift is no longer marketing the Ghost S on their site. The stabilization option is a plus, and now the idea of a live stream is pretty cool too.

- Wuf

 

[Matt Leech]

I've been using Drift's own streaming service but Facebook is an option too; no idea why they haven't included youtube.

My mistake, youtube is supported via rtmp protocol.

Maybe I should create a guide?

1. Enable live streaming on your youtube account - https://www.youtube.com/features


2. Get the youtube rtmp URL and key - https://www.youtube.com/live_dashboard


3. Insert the URL and key into Drift Life config generator - http://www.driftlife.co/liveconfig


4. Click [Download]

 

[Matt Leech]

Tonight I'm going to try out multi-camera live streaming session on youtube during a ride out around Macclesfield.

If it's successful, I'll set up a live stream at the weekend and post here a schedule and link.

Does anybody have any suggestions, questions or things they'd like me to try/test?

One final thing, you're not going to be around Macclesfield tonight are you @Lurch? #ImNotaStalker

 

[Lurch]

Not now I'm not, no...

 

[2WV]

Oh thats a really neat feature!

 

[Matt Leech]

The test was a total failure.

What I eventually got to work was poor quality for too much of the live stream due to flaky mobile signal.

I guess that live streaming is ok if you have dedicated wifi in a studio, but I think we're a long way from getting anything decent for motovlogging.

 

[2WV]

It would serve a good purpose if you were to live stream & game on twitch.. it could substitute webcam i guess

 

[Lurch]

Maybe you need to consider lower frame rates or resolutions for live streaming?

 

[Matt Leech]

Maybe you need to consider lower frame rates or resolutions for live streaming?

Yes, especially when using multiple cameras on the same mobile hotspot.

I was using 720 30fps. The next resolution down is wvga.

 

[Triple90]

Does anyone know how the live streaming is today? I have GoPro Hero 4 but it looks like I have to purchase a new camera if I want to live stream. I want to live stream my trip through Europe in June.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

all the live streaming vids I've seen fall over in low signal locations, I think in most instances you would be better off saving the videos and posting them on return or taking a laptop/tablet and editing/posting daily updates while on route!

 

[scooterwuf]

I would agree. The live streaming seems situated for a static location than a mobile one.

- Wuf

 

[Triple90]

@Matt Leech, could you walk me through the config-file setup?

 

[martobg]

Hi,
I am looking to set up a multi cam live stream on YouTube using the Drift Ghost XL and a 4G WiFi modem. Any recommendations what would be the easiest way?

 

[scooterwuf]

I’ve never tried it, but from what I’ve heard is live streaming from any moving vehicle is difficult as the signal is spotty or laggy at best. I shoot with my Ghost S, along with other multi-cameras and the edit things later in post.

- Wolf

 

[blkJMYNTRN]

Hi,
I am looking to set up a multi cam live stream on YouTube using the Drift Ghost XL and a 4G WiFi modem. Any recommendations what would be the easiest way?

I am currently doing this, I have banana pi r3 and three lte modems all load balanced using separate carriers.

 

[SighBored]

Totally forgotten the existence of Drift cams.. Had to Google if they are still around.

Good luck in your live streaming!