Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The kit is written for people who want to stream a match, not for IT professionals. Everything is explained step by step, with screenshots. If you can use a smartphone and install a program, you can do this.

Absolutely. The technology is sport-independent. Camera setup, OBS configuration, audio, internet — it works the same for any field or indoor sport. The kit was made from rugby experience, but there's nothing rugby-specific in the technical chapters.

With Tier 1 you can start with €0 extra if you have a smartphone and laptop. The kit costs €39. So under €50 total. For a serious setup (Tier 2), expect €500-1,500 in hardware on top of the kit.

A 3-4 year old laptop with an i5 processor and 8GB RAM is sufficient for 720p streaming. For 1080p with overlays, an i7 or recent Ryzen 5 with 16GB is recommended. No gaming PC needed.

Yes. OBS supports YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live and virtually any other platform via RTMP. The kit explains how to set up each platform. You can even multistream to several platforms at once with a restreaming service.

For home matches of your own club, you have the right to stream. Don't use copyrighted music in your stream. For competition matches: check your federation's rules, some have broadcasting agreements. The kit covers this in the sponsors chapter.

Yes. OBS Studio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. The interface is identical. Note that some capture cards work better on Windows — the kit mentions which ones work well on both systems.

Expect 2-4 GB per hour for a 720p stream, and 4-8 GB per hour for 1080p. A typical 80-90 minute match costs 3-10 GB. The kit includes a table with exact usage per bitrate setting.

The kit has an entire chapter on internet solutions. Options range from a dedicated 4G router (€60-150), 4G bonding, or bundling multiple mobile connections. The network test script helps you assess feasibility beforehand.

The scoreboard is an HTML file that you load as a Browser Source in OBS. You control it via a separate browser window on your laptop. Click + or - to adjust the score. You can customise the colours, fonts and layout to your club style.

Yes, but lighting conditions differ. With a phone (Tier 1) it gets grainy under artificial light quickly. A camera with a larger sensor (Tier 2+) performs much better. The kit describes which OBS settings to adjust for low light.

For most sports clubs: 720p at 30fps with 2,500-4,000 kbps. Good image, achievable with most connections. 1080p is nicer but requires more bandwidth and computing power. The kit includes a decision matrix.

Tier 1 is fine solo. From Tier 2, two people is ideal: one on camera, one on laptop. For Tier 3 (multi-camera) you need at least 3-4 people. The guide describes exactly who does what.

The kit includes a chapter on team building with a training approach. Short version: let someone watch a match first, then participate under guidance, then independently. The guide is written so anyone can follow it without prior knowledge.

Almost every club that starts streaming has more crew than viewers the first time. That's normal. Promote the stream via the club app, WhatsApp groups, and social media. After a few matches the audience grows organically. The kit includes tips on building reach.

Start small (Tier 1), show it, present the results. Viewer numbers, member reactions, and sponsorship opportunities speak for themselves. The sponsors chapter in the kit gives you concrete arguments and figures.

Yes. Significant updates (new OBS version with different settings, new hardware recommendations, improved templates) are free. You'll receive an email with the download link for the new version.

The kit is for one club. Feel free to share the free guide and hardware tier page (those are open on the site), but the full kit is for the purchasing club. Multiple clubs buying? Get in touch — there are discount options.

Email bert@prevaes.nl. If the kit doesn't do what you expected, you get your money back. No discussion, no forms. It's €39 — I'm not going to make a fuss about it.

No helpdesk — this is a one-person operation. But you can email me and I'll help where I can. For extensive help there's the video call option (€149/hour) where we walk through your specific situation together.