Live Camcorder Output To MacBook Air

I have a Sony MC2000e camcorder and a November 2011 MacBook Air.
I would like to livestream the output from the camera, as it is being recorded, into my MacBook Air.
The camera has HDMI, and component output but no firewire.
Can anyone give me some guidance as to what software or hardware I need in order to take the live camera output and stream it online?
If there's a way of completely bypassing the MacBook I would.
Grateful if you can help.
Colin

Thanks for the helpful clarification.
Colin226 wrote: ... take the live camera HDMI output, put it into my MBA, and from there, livestream online? ...
If I understand what you want to do, you will need some compatilble HDMI to Thunderbolt connection. Check your Apple retailer or other cable/connector source to be sure of what is compatible.
If you do not already have it, you will also need software to do the streaming. You can use the appropriate Apple's pro-level app for what you want to do or, if you want something a bit simpler to use, some third party software may meet your needs.
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