Want to Live Stream Football or Basketball Games? AI-Powered Cameras Automate Editing and Save Labor
Recently, many friends have been asking how to make amateur sports game livestreams more professional. While smartphones make it easy to record videos, editing highlight reels is still time-consuming, let alone handling full live broadcasts. Fortunately, some smart devices can now provide significant help, allowing you to create decent sports content without hiring a professional team.
Take the AI livestream editing camera we tested last week, for example. It effectively addresses several practical issues. Its standout feature is automatically identifying key moments in a game—such as soccer goals or basketball dunks—and marking these highlights in real time. About ten minutes after the game ends, it generates a 3-minute highlight reel, complete with automatically added background music. This feature is especially useful for school team matches or corporate sports events, letting players share their moments on social media right after the game.
Livestreaming is also simpler than expected. The camera comes with multi-angle switching capabilities and can automatically track movement when placed at fixed positions on the sidelines. During an impromptu 3v3 basketball game, we set up just two devices, yet the livestream had the polished switching effects of a professional broadcast. The most surprising feature was the AI commentary—while not yet at a professional level, it accurately announced scores and key moments, which was far better than complete silence.
The real value of such devices lies in saving manpower. Previously, organizing a game required at least two or three people for filming and editing. Now, a single student administrator can handle the entire process. Last month, a middle school football league used this approach to produce over a dozen short videos daily, posting them directly on the school’s video channel—views were three times higher than in previous years.
Of course, these devices aren’t yet a complete replacement for professional teams. For major finals or highlight reels requiring complex effects, manual post-production is still necessary. But for routine amateur event coverage, automating 80% of the work is already a huge advantage. Even local badminton gyms are adopting similar devices to automatically generate training videos for members, reportedly boosting membership renewal rates.
Technology is truly making sports recording easier. Next time you organize a game, consider trying these new tools—you might be pleasantly surprised. At the very least, you won’t have to worry about missing those unforgettable moments, which is perhaps the most tangible benefit for participants.