Most user generated content streams come from a content creator using a single camera - and that camera is usually in a fixed position. The reason for this is obvious - most streamers only require a single cam for “talking head” videos. Of course, there are streamers who use multi-cam setups and have hotkeys to swap between them, but this requires manually managing the transitions between the cameras, which can be tedious and time-consuming and can diminish the production quality of the stream. Professionally generated content like conferences and events are often multi-cam, which usually involves a producer to determine the proper cam to broadcast throughout the stream.

What if we could truly multi-cam live streams and make them accessible to both UGC and PGC streamers? In this session, we’ll look at one solution for automated multi-cam streams by utilizing an Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 to determine human presence in a zone and automatically composite multiple cameras or switch a stream’s source camera when appropriate. Imagine being able to live stream from your workshop and have your viewers be able to follow along with what you’re doing as you move around the shop. Think about a conference live stream that can switch cameras as the speaker moves around the stage. We’ll see the hardware and code required to automate multi-cam streams and explore the infinite possibilities.