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Start with the simplest option, or start with the most common setup: BallHawk and an iPhone on a tripod. Grow into multi camera, replay, commentary, advertising, and AI scoreboard workflows when you are ready.

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Quick clarity

Every configuration uses Apollo Streams Capture software. Your subscription level determines camera count, live streaming, and monetization features.

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Choose Your Setup

Start simple. Add power when you want it. You control the budget, the complexity, and the effort.

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BallHawk Starter Setup

The most common way people start. One camera, AI tracking, fast setup.

Apollo Streams Gear Most common

What you need

  • BallHawk gimbal with built in chiller and removable weather shield
  • 9 foot carbon fiber tripod
  • Backpack for easy transport
  • iPhone
  • Subscription: Apollo Streams Subscription Needed

What it enables

  • One camera angle with AI auto tracking
  • Manual scoreboard updates
  • Full game recording
  • Replay capture
  • Commentary recording
  • Live streaming available with the appropriate subscription
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iPad Only Setup

Ultra simple filming when you are elevated above the crowd with a clear view and you want to control the iPad camera, panning, and tilting. Even though this can look cheaper and simpler, it often requires more effort than BallHawk.

Recommended Gear Manual control

What you need

What it enables

  • One camera angle using the iPad camera
  • Manual scoreboard
  • Full game recording
  • Replay capture and commentary recording
  • Live streaming available with the appropriate subscription
Best when you can film from above the crowd and keep the full field or court in frame.

HDMI Camera Into iPad Setup

For schools and teams that already have a video camera. Newer iPadOS versions allow you to bring a camera feed into iPad using an HDMI capture adapter. This lets you use Apollo Streams as the control center even without iPhones as cameras.

Recommended Gear Camera friendly

What you need

What it enables

  • One camera angle from a traditional video camera
  • Manual scoreboard workflow
  • Full game recording
  • Live streaming available with the appropriate subscription
Note: This assumes an iPad model and iPadOS version that supports external camera input through a capture adapter.

Multi Camera Setup

iPad control center plus multiple cameras for live switching and streaming.

Apollo Streams Gear More angles

What you need

  • iPad control center
  • Two or more iPhones as cameras, or a mix of camera types depending on your workflow
  • Your stationary iPad mount for control center use
  • Stationary iPhone mounts and weather shields as needed
  • Subscription: Apollo Streams Subscription Needed

What it enables

  • Multiple camera angles
  • Live switching
  • Live streaming
  • Game clock and scoreboard workflow
  • Better highlight capture
Small venue tip: you can often run a three phone network on a mobile hotspot when devices have strong signal and clear line of sight.

Multi BallHawk AI Angles

Use multiple BallHawks around a venue for AI coverage from multiple angles. Add a handheld BallHawk operator for a tighter, more professional look.

Apollo Streams Gear AI angles

What you need

What it enables

  • Multiple AI tracked angles
  • Live switching and highlight capture
  • Optional handheld operator for manual zoom and tighter shots
  • Mix AI cameras with human control when you want it

Stadium Network Setup

When crowds and distance get big, use a dedicated router setup for stability.

Recommended Gear Stability

Recommended Gear

Why it matters

  • Creates a private production network
  • Improves reliability in crowded stadiums
  • Ethernet to iPad reduces wireless interference
  • Supports longer distance camera placement

Broadcast Pro Setup

Commentary, replay workflow, sponsors, commercials, and AI scoreboard workflows.

Recommended Gear Full production

Recommended Gear

What it enables

  • Play by play commentary
  • Instant replay capture
  • Sponsor logos and commercial playback
  • AI scoreboard camera workflow
  • Most professional look and feel

Multi Camera Setup Diagrams

See exactly where to place cameras for football, basketball, and baseball productions. Click any diagram to expand it.

Apollo Streams football multi camera setup diagram
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Scoreboard Control Options

Choose the input method that fits your crew size and workflow. Each option unlocks different scoreboard features.

14-7
Apple Watch
Home score
Away score
Wrist tap
Apollo Streams Controller
Home score
Away score
Downs
Yards to go
Timeouts
Periods / quarters
Game clock (manual)
Most popular
14-7
Second iPhone
Home score
Away score
Downs
Yards to go
Timeouts
Periods / quarters
Game clock (manual)
Manual
14-7
iPad
Home score
Away score
Downs
Yards to go
Timeouts
Periods / quarters
Game clock (manual)
Manual
AI scoreboard reading
Home score
Away score
Downs
Yards to go
Timeouts
Periods / quarters
Game clock
No human input Fully automatic

Subscription Required

Every configuration above requires an Apollo Streams subscription.

Apollo Streams Subscription

Every configuration uses Apollo Streams software. Your subscription determines camera count, live streaming, and monetization features. Choose the subscription that fits your goals and upgrade anytime. The Basic Package is designed for single camera recording. Higher packages unlock multi camera and live streaming.

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Capabilities

This is not a bundle chart. It shows typical capabilities based on subscription level plus gear.

Capability Single camera subscriptions Multi camera and live subscriptions Notes
Record full game ✓ ✓ iPad, iPhone, BallHawk, or HDMI camera into iPad
AI auto tracking ✓ ✓ Requires BallHawk
Multi camera angles — ✓ Requires additional cameras plus a network
Live streaming — ✓ Internet quality matters
Replay capture ✓ ✓ Controller recommended
Commentary recording ✓ ✓ Mic and headset recommended
Sponsor logos and commercials — ✓ Built for live streaming
AI scoreboard workflows — ✓ Requires stable network and dedicated camera placement

Start simple. Grow advanced.

Most people start with BallHawk and an iPhone. Build your production one piece at a time. This is your show.

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