How to Stream or Record a Game in BallerCam

When you’re ready to film with BallerCam, you’ll need to choose how you want to capture your game. Creators have two options:

1. Livestream (+ Record)
    
2. Record (Only)

Let’s walk through how each option works, what fans can see, and how to start filming in the app.

How Recording Works in BallerCam

No matter which option you choose, BallerCam always records a high-quality video file locally to your iPhone.

• We record in 4K and output the local file in 1080p HD.
   
• The local recording is not affected by your internet connection.
   
• This raw video is saved directly to your iPhone (but is not automatically saved to your Camera Roll).
   
• Local recordings take up storage on your iPhone until you upload them to the BallerCam cloud. Soccer games typically use around 10 GB of storage per hour. (See more about storage requirements here. [link])
   

Option 1: Livestream (+ Record)

When you select Livestream (+ Record), your game will:

• Stream live to your team’s fans, members, and viewers in the BallerCam app and on web.
   
• Be saved locally in 1080p HD to your iPhone at the same time.
   
• Be immediately available as a replay to viewers when the game ends.
   
  • The replay is initially available in 720p quality.
     
  • If you upload your HD recording later, the replay will automatically upgrade to 1080p HD for all viewers.
     

Key Details:

• Livestreaming requires a minimum internet upload speed. (See livestreaming internet requirements here. [link])
   
• Livestreams are broadcast at up to 720p quality.
   
• Local recording is always 1080p HD.
   
  • Even if your livestream buffers or skips due to internet issues, your local recording will stay smooth and complete.
     
• After the game, you can upload your HD recording to improve the replay quality for fans.
   

Option 2: Record (Only)

When you select Record (Only):

• Your game will not livestream to viewers.
   
• You will still have a local HD recording saved to your iPhone.
   
• Viewers cannot watch the game live, and replays will not be visible to others until you upload the game.
   

Key Details:

• Creators can immediately watch the HD replay on their iPhone after the game.
   
• If you don’t upload the game later, no one else will be able to see it.
   
• Useful when:
   
  • You don’t need to share the game live.
     
  • You’re in a location with weak or no internet.
     
  • You’re simply capturing footage for later use.
     

How to Start Filming a Game in the BallerCam App

Step 1: Hit the Purple Film Button

From the Home tab, tap the purple Film button at the bottom center of the screen.

Step 2: Choose Your Filming Option

Select one:

• Livestream (+ Record)
   
• Record (Only)

Step 3: Confirm BallerCam Setup

The app will remind you to confirm:

• Your iPhone is properly inserted into the BallerCam.
   
• BallerCam must be used for panning/tracking to work for soccer, basketball, and sideline volleyball.

Step 4: Set Team Details

• Confirm your team’s Home or Away status (optional).
   
• Select your jersey color (optional).
   
• Tap Continue.

Step 5: Set Opponent Details

• Opponent name will default to “TBD.” Tap to edit if you know it.
   
• Select the opponent’s jersey color (optional).

Step 6: Review the Go Live Checklist

The app will walk you through quick pre-checks:

• Remove the lens cover.
   
• Connect the fan cable.
   
• Plug the portable battery into your iPhone.
   
• Close all other apps on your iPhone.
   
• Set your iPhone to Do Not Disturb mode.
   
• Shield your screen from direct sunlight. Tip: You can check “Don’t show this screen again” if you want to skip this in the future.

Step 7: Start Your Game

• On the next screen, tap Start when you’re ready to begin streaming or recording.
   
• Raise your tripod to your filming height after tapping Start.
   
• BallerCam will automatically begin detecting the field or court boundaries once your camera is in position.

If you move your camera later, BallerCam will automatically re-trigger field detection to stay locked on the action — no manual reset needed!