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00:47 My TCL 98" TV Model:98S550G won't fit up with my Rfiver Mobile TV Cart with Wheels for 65-120 Inch TVs up to 310 lbs. Where can I get help building this rolling wannabe LED wall and what missing part do I need? 03:21 Let's say you were building out a 300-500 cap venue (in the Accidental model) to integrate streaming into their day-to-day workflow. Would you build the entire infrastructure on-prem or leverage cloud solutions like TriCaster Vectar with NDI? 06:19 Need to create a "remote" button panel used to trigger Companion actions from across a performance space. What are the physical limits of tapping into GPIO pins? Or should I be looking at an Arduino with WiFi shield? 07:37 I have a Mac in my remote office in another country. Can I use the Apple Remote Desktop app to access iIt? Seems the Mac’s need to be on the same “network”? Other options? 08:16 My Zoom One plan is renewing. It has Zoom Clips Plus and Zoom Notes, Zoom Team Chat, Essential Apps, Zoom Whiteboard, Cloud Recording Storage, Zoom Mail & Calendar, what's hot and what's not about this plan? 09:29 What are the current options for connecting computers across different networks? Parsec? Splashtop? Others? 12:50 How does everyone prefer working with network devices? I'm personally a CLI/scripting fan. 14:26 What is "Bluetooth" that we use in headsets etc. Is prolonged wearing of Bluetooth devices on our heads harmful to our health? Should you to to sleep with a Bluetooth headband listening to podcasts? 15:24 I have a M1 IPad Pro 1 terabyte 16 gigs of Ram, what should I be doing with it besides watching content? 21:36 I'm going through Shure MV7 like water. The port for the usb continues to break. 1) Can it be repaired 2) Anyone else with these issues? 26:17 I was very impressed with Jef's use of the Sienna Processing Engine for the OH eclipse coverage. Would Sienna offer a "non-commercial use" or lab license for personal experimentation and learning? 28:28 What's the best "rack" to hold all your usb cables vertically so you don't have to coil them up. Any ideas on how to homebrew this? 30:56 With VPNs, would paying for a service to host the VPN connection be better than hosting my own server with OpenVPN installed on it out of my own house? 32:36 Liberty, would you please walk us through your method of annotating to the screen on OH? 34:52 The European Commission has identified iPadOS as a "gatekeeper" under the EU Digital Markets Act. Could you see Apple bringing (an adapted) macOS to the iPad? ([link]) 36:23 Ubiquiti routers and Netgear AV routers seem to be popular among OH panelists. What models do you like and how do you mix and integrate these routers with each other and with access points and switches? 37:50 Good morning OH, Last week, Alexander Knight was asking for a way to cut lower thireds to be suitable for vertical content. Aitum Vertical is an OBS plugin that will do this. 41:46 looking at switching to malwarebytes Basic Security package to protect and monitor windows, apple, and mobile devices. Will this do the job or is there a better software? 44:57 I have 2 M1 Mac mini and a M1 MacBook Pro 14’ I have two terabytes Samsung T7 do I need an additional T7 should each computer have its own external drive? 46:48 How high and what stands do you mount your PTZ cameras on tripod, lightstand for corporate and social events? 51:48 What would be a no-compromise setup for Zoom meetings, including lights, camera, sound, and background. 57:03 What wifi routers are the panelists currently using? wifi 6e? 57:50 Given the antivirus discussion; I use Clean My Mac to scan and manage my Mac ...what is the panel's thoughts on this?
01:12:36 Did anyone see immersive camera crews onsite at NAB? I saw a couple in the press room but didn't have time to chat as we were on air at the time. 01:13:24 mic xlr to mixer or mic xlr to nuetrik twist to mixer, whats the dif? 01:14:41 What are the panels thoughts on people reaching out to you as a sub-contractor where they mark up the rates you quote? 01:20:47 Announced during NAB, Vantage will now be partnering with Josh.ai. Is this a game changer for these kinds of products or is Legrand just shooting stars? How will this affect all the people who watch the Office Hours Show? 01:21:49 How many Zoom camera direct feeds can Wirecast support within the app? 01:22:22 My LGUHD AI, then Q 43 inch HDR 10 Pro TV is still in the box but I wanted to confirm what Alex said in terms of not using the software that was preinstalled on the device and I wanted to know if I can use the Apple TV app or get a Apple TV device 01:23:38 TV on X: The social network is launching a dedicated TV app “soon.” X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced that the new app will bring “real-time, engaging content to your smart TVs” and will support cross-device viewing. Discuss, 01:25:31 Are there are any published reports regarding the infection rates of attendees to use as a justification of making future OH coverage more immersive? Most of the physical attendees I interact with have reported illnesses since returning home. 01:27:34 My green screen is 3 ft behind me, lit evenly with flagged off lights. My A7s iii is about 3 ft in front of me. My hair is a bit frizzy :( anyway to reduce fringing hair distortion? 01:31:42 When do you select WebRTC versus SRT for video backhaul? 01:32:25 The year is 2031 Office Hours is covering NAB. We have two Tesla Optimus Robots in every room of NAB fully outfitted with AV and radio gear that transmit back to the OH Booth 40x40 with full live studio and edit bays. Exciting? 01:33:58 In the first quarter of 2024, 66 short drama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox pulled in record revenue of $146 million in global consumer spending. Discuss [link] 01:40:07 Alex, could you see LLMs being useful in "roughing out" a run-of-show or similar document when provided with an overall summary by a client? (I've used Claude 3 Opus a lot as a "co-writer" when writing complex content.) 01:43:05 in recent years there was a film made using extremely high fps, so much that it was hard to watch? 01:46:34 Is "flipboard" your primary tech news source? [link] 01:49:45 What do you use for transribing video or audio files for occasional use? 01:50:42 Has anyone ever used Mitti as a video playback system? I've used "Video Sync" from Non-Lethal Applications in the past, but this seems to be a bit more versatile. ([link]) 01:52:05 4K WebM vs MP4 Keep original WebM or convert? VLC is my player.
00:43 What settings do you check to prepare a Zoom meeting for broadcast? Turn off entry chime, change recording parameters, add alternate hosts, etc. 03:15 Recommendation for a quiet 16 port Dante dedicated ethernet switch. Creating an "on the road" talkshow that is live streaming on zoom. Local host and control room with remote guests using zoom and maybe zoom iso. 06:28 Apple’s next iPad event: Apple has set a virtual “Let Loose” event for May 7, which is expected to focus on the iPad and Apple Pencil. Other rumored upgrades include an updated version of the Pro’s Magic Keyboard case. Discuss 09:58 Morning Everyone! Whats the panel's take on Steinberg VST Live Pro for production? If not, what applications would you lean into in its place? 12:42 It appears interest in Vision Pro has been falling dramatically recently. Too expensive, too heavy, lack of killer-apps, very little compelling immersive content, etc. Was this rushed to market too soon? 20:29 What is the best Cloud based photo storage - that works with Android / PC needs to autosync. Advance features e.g face recognition, picture editing welcome 22:49 Traditional audio mixers have monitor or "control room" left and right outs. The Behringer XR18 does not seem to have these. Do users generally use a pair of the regular outputs for this and configure accordingly? Thanks. 26:20 What would you recommend to use for Run Of Show ? 30:46 Using companion, is it possible to trigger actions based on input FROM an ATEM switcher - such as cut to a camera at switcher and fire off OSC commands etc. Environment not looking to incorporate stream decks, but looking for some automation 31:39 Question for Jef Kethley. Apart from what Lawo are currently doing and Cloud MX from Waves, have you come across any other online audio mix solutions that are on that lower end budget option? 33:07 Can we talk about a TD calling a show just using their voice? How would that work? (@Guy) 41:48 I'm exporting a transcript out of PremierePro and then trying to figure out the easiest way to remove the timestamps from the .txt file. Is there an easy (automatic) way to do that besides selecting and deleting every timestamp? 45:22 What’s your opinion on glyph tech SSD hard drives? 46:02 Thoughts on reflective paint in lieu of a projection screen? (for a sunny sanctuary, but primarily projection of text) 50:21 Has anyone worked with Dante AV products? Should Dante just stick with audio and leave video to NDI? 52:28 I heard a rumour that Alex is the mastermind behind a new Telestrator iPad app. Is it true? What's the latest news? It's my Birthday next week, just saying ;) 53:05 What are the panel's thoughts on 2110 and the uptake of it in corporate live events. 54:47 A lot of us are building home brew LED "walls using 85" 95" etc tvs aspiring to "be like Jef" What are pointers for setting these up for the best results as a zoom panelist? 56:29 Local and Lightweight MAM. While searching for something to help corral video assets - and more - NeoFinder bubbled to the top. Does anyone have any experience with it? 56:58 When would it be beneficial to use a monitor controller like the RTW TouchControl 5 when your mixer has a dedicated monitor bus? ([link])
00:43 Harrison has introduced immersive mixing in Mixbus 10. In a crowded DAW market, where do you think Mixbus has an advantage? ([link]) 03:02 My Pavotube II 6C from NANLITE died. Would the optional Nanlite PavoTube II 6C Battery Grip which utilizes NP-F batteries bring it back to life? ([link]) 05:06 What are strategies you use to manage dust (on cables and equipment) in your home office / studio? 06:29 What percentage of the screen do you keep clear for captions along the bottom of the screen? For a 1920x1080 screen; which line to which line? Thanks! 07:21 I’m looking at buying a UltraStudio Monitor Mini or 4K with the intention of viewing HDR while color grading. Was there a better and new option presented at NAB this year? 08:57 Does anyone have any experience with “Tools On Air” line of products? Their Live, Play and Record products look to be feature rich. Just curious if anyone’s used? 10:21 am i the only one that thinks the podcast world is trying way to hard to compete with youtube, by having way to many shows for its platform? 21:34 What do we think of the new monstrous Caleb Pike co-designed Smallrig 212 watt battery? [link] 24:40 Leading Hollywood talent agency CAA has begun using CAA Vault, allowing "A-list" clients to create AI clones of themselves. Just what is CAA Vault and does this have anything to do with the vaults in "Fallout"? 27:18 I was reading that IMAX Digital workflows use certain approved cameras (ARRI Alexa, RED Ranger/Raptor, et al). Would the infrastructure for the major streaming platforms (RU-vid et al) be able to take a 6/8K livestream? 30:23 Hello Office Hours - Great work on the NAB coverage ! Does anyone on the panel have thoughts about the "AlphaCam" that YoloLiv showed at NAB with time-of-flight focusing and using Sony sensors? - [link] 32:34 during the nab show what was the brand or type of footwear, did they holdup enough for next time on those floors? 35:29 Any advice or Recommendations for learning how to setup and do comms in production 36:40 What mics are you all using right now? You all sound great. 38:54 Google’s secret camera testing lab revealed. Thoughts? [link] 40:39 Should podcasts be both video and audio to survive? 43:58 i wanna do some outside night land photography up close high res, using my iphone 14pro what are some good settings for this? 45:25 A while back Karl taught me how to deal with blacks in an image in Keynote. This was to ensure that when using an upstream key the key does not get crushed. Anyone remember how to adjust the image in Keynote to avoid the crushing? 46:45 Batteries on camera rigs: how often are batteries on a belt-pack to reduce the weight of the rig, possibly make it easier to swap out batteries? 47:30 I have some places around the building My studio is in where I want to have NDI sources viewable, but unfortunately, there are no hardlines to those locations. Only Wi-Fi. Any recommendations for Wi-Fi NDI devices? 48:17 Vimeo Venues for Webinars instead of Zoom? Any experiences or advice? 49:10 Do you think renting COMMS would be a good Hardware/software business to get into for all various types of events or Just do Walkie Talkie???. Say Parties, Family Days and Sporting events for judges and various Aux staff? 51:44 Ubiquiti Pro Max switches have Etherlighting that lights up ports to locate devices, distinguish between port speed/link, and native vlan etc. How do you make it do the cylon effect? 52:37 Has anyone used a monitor controller like the RTW TouchControl 5? It looks very appealing for metering during mixing. ([link]) 53:29 Keynote question: Is there any way to have multiple splines/curve points on a line or arrow in Keynote? Would like to have an arrow follow the path of a river and "draw" in. 55:58 Since I’m moving to a new location in my house and AT&T is unwilling to Internet port in the room, should I try to get another vendor? 57:43 I saw a RU-vid channel that used an LG consumer-grade TV (Z2 Series 8K) as an HDR "mastering monitor." Wouldn't most consumer displays be too inaccurate for mastering/grading? 58:49 Can the panel recommend a TV stand for my 43 inch LG TV not wanting to mount it?
54:22 Great NAB production! A “ruthless review” type question: Did you consider or test running the live NAB audio through some realtime “voice isolation” tools like Clarity Vx pro to knock down ambient conversations? 56:59 I'm looking for a multi color light, to illuminate two 20ft. arched areas, that I can control via WiFi over 100 ft. or is wired DMX the way to go? I want to control them from our tech booth at our church. Thanks. 01:00:00 What items that you saw at NAB would you buy, both within your budget and unlimited budget? 01:08:22 It’s been a minute how are we doing with the pro apps on the iPad Pro? 01:09:31 While walking the show floor at NAB, I noticed a lot of SMART stackable products (batteries, power distribution, antenna distribution) being showcased, why is this the case? Simply technological advancements? Or is there industry demand for this? 01:11:28 Will the new Shure MV7+ suffer from the same issue where you have to crank up the pre-amp on your XLR interface? Can I ditch my Dynamite Stick if I upgrade from the original MV7? 01:12:20 Great coverage of the show... Did anyone get to look at the Grass Vally Camera? Thoughts? [link] 01:13:25 Are there any new developments in Adobe's Generative AI coming out of the National Assocation of Broadcasters show? 01:15:40 I saw the OSEE / ATEM knockoff switcher at NAB and bought one when I got home. Will I need or even be able to use MixEffect? 01:16:37 Can you describe how to make the NAB roaming camera rig, but for less than $3K. Using camera with zoom using wired LAN and/or WiFi. 01:22:22 From NAB, did anyone compile a list of people or vendors to have on as a second hour? 01:23:12 Looking for a NAS system. Synology seems to be a solution (Mac user). Would there be any specific advantages to using like a dedicated Mac Mini vs. a dedicated Synology or other system? 01:25:43 how hard would it be for future show floor streams to get a video out from an exhibitor directly into our system (instead of just shooting their screen with a camera) when they are showing software /hardware 01:28:49 Alex, any feedback from the folks at NAB, did they provide any RFI's for what they'd like from OfficeHours next year yet? 01:32:33 I"m a Mac guy, can you recommend a good PC system setup/specs to use vMix 01:33:52 Did anyone else receive their access to Jonas and John Barker’s newest product: Spacecomms? 01:36:02 What are easy wireless mics to use with the iPad/iPhone? What about handheld wireless options? 01:39:14 Jeffrey - BMD website say "Plus HyperDeck Extreme 8K can now record 4 channels in a single unit!" Does this reconcile with your understanding? 01:40:28 Has anyone ever used Cubase as a DAW for linear "tape-style" music production workflows? I've been using Bitwig Studio since version 3, but I'm liking some of the Cubase UI features (in contrast to PreSonus Studio One 6.) 01:41:16 How long until the high quality camera rig is an autonomous drone that’s safe enough for a venue like NAB and quiet enough not to interfere with audio? 01:43:04 What is the best way to calculate bandwidth for my NAS need. The majority of my use case would be direct connection. And, secondarily remote access. Is this a reasonable Q 01:45:42 I'm somewhat new to network switches. Can a network switch be used to control both PTZ cameras and DMX Lights simultaneously?
00:32 Besides the X32, what are other audio mixers with a built-in "auto mix"? Anything announced at NAB? Thanks! 04:41 Morning Everyone! MixEffect 2.1.0 with the use of usb/external webcams coming soon - could we get Adam on for a second hour in the near future? 05:35 Anyone see the massive 135-inch ASUS ProArt Cinema PQ07 monitor in person? Thoughts? 08:33 I like the idea of the "ZoomBox." Who do you think would use it? Would it mostly be those using non-Mac production software like vMix or those with hardware-based workflows (GV/Ross/et al)? 10:57 This show definitely shows that all live concert,corporate&indusry events are going away very soon because people just want remote. Is it worth it to join WeTourConnect to help get more work after graduate? [link] 16:06 Upgraded Stream Deck on Windows to v.6.6.0 (20583). Now functions like my mute button have a significant delay. Anyone else experiencing this? 16:54 How do you feel about NAS vs a directly USB connected RAID storage option? What are the pros and cons. Do you take a read/write Speed hit on a NAS vs Thunderbolt? 19:53 Microsoft just introduced VASA-1 A new AI model capable of generating lifelike talking face single portrait photo + speech audio = hyper-realistic talking face video with precise lip-audio sync. Production uses? Discuss. 22:05 Didn’t say yesterday BMD wasnt 2110 compliant only with being codec based compression it may not be fully Compatible w/already used industry standards in 2110 gear including compressed IPMX etc.Will this end up as walled garden instead of easy entry? 31:30 Morning Everyone! Thoughts on the new elgato Neo line? Would this be a good line for creating remote kits? 35:39 Storyblocks.com has been very useful in my video creation. 1. What other similarly priced unlimited libraries should look at, and 2. How close are we to AI generated custom b-roll, and what platform will that manifest from in your opinion? 40:04 Let’s say I wanted to use a Wacom one tablet as a telestrator through my atem extreme. What is the preferred software that gives the best (keyable) output from a mac? Thanks! 41:33 Are you also covering Siggraph Asia this year? 44:10 Has anyone on the panel tested Blackmagic Cloud “Presentations”? I invited a client so they can review some content and provide feedback. When I sent the email invite, it took them to my dashboard, which he should not be able to see. 45:49 With Eamon Drew leaving Birddog and the concern over Birddog PTZ's from Bolin, are folks worried about the trajectory of the Birddog brand? 47:54 I recently set up a virtual server on the Vultr cloud for a local library, and was very pleased with the experience. Could Vultr be a worthy competitor to AWS/Azure in production workflows? ([link]) 50:33 With the rebranding of Zoom Workplace, is a big push from Zoom to have all video production migrate to Zoom Events coming? How long will we be able to use Zoom Workplace as we have been? 52:00 Any thoughts on the Insta360 X4? 53:03 Is Zoom Tiles a standalone app or integrated into Zoom Workspace client. What do we know. 54:53 How can I stop Zoom attendees from connecting AI note-taking apps (Grain, Otter...) to a meeting which is widely attended by "public" users. Our meeting is held 'not for attribution' and recordings violate our terms.
00:47 I'm editing a course that was recorded in Zoom, and to my horror,when my talent held up two fingers, virtual baloons floated up in my ZoomISO recording. I had gestures disabled in the hosting account. How do I prevent this from ever happening again 02:15 In our fervor for video editing software Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve and Apple Final Cut Pro are we overlooking what may be the easiest to use software for the average person, Vegas Video? All 3 are $300 one time fee. 06:33 When I use transcript-editing services like Riverside or Descript, the audio drifts after about 20 minutes of 4k videos. Do you have a sense of what might be going on? Which service would you recommend? 08:22 Any opinions on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 as a run and gun travel camera? How's the audio and video quality? 12:44 Would the DJI Mini 4 Pro be a solid choice for a first drone? ([link]) 17:55 Are there any NAB pre-announcements coming up? 24:59 I've been using the two internal effects engines in the Yamaha DM3 mixer from my DAW, and I've noticed that sometimes the signal comes out louder than it came in. How do you properly gain stage hardware effects units in a DAW-centric world? 26:07 I'm trying to recreate Stinger transitions as they are done on NFL/NCAA. Any suggestions where to get started with ideas/examples? Looking for a library for inspiration. 29:28 Can you explain why I’d use SRT over NDI or vice versa? 31:49 For editing purposes, would it be better to pipe program audio into a PTZ camera or just capture audio and video separately? 35:13 i rebuilt my MBP (prev OH PSA) i noticed i had a lot of software i hadn't got around to installing courtesy of hardware i'd bought and their associated deals. One was the Plugin Alliance. Anyone used their offerings ? 38:14 Google has created its own ARM-based CPU to run Google services. Thoughts? ([link]) 44:51 With SXSW having a youtube channel with every session in music, film and interactive organized in well curated playlists, why would you ever need to buy a $3,000 pass? [link] 49:33 apologies for being away for a bit - when is the next DMX tech update from @Tláloc López-Watermann happening ? and if there's been an episode on that pls let me know. 50:32 How was your eclipse experience? This was ours in Hot Springs, AR [link] 53:28 I have a Novation Launch Control XL controlling a MixPre-6. It has a mute button. Should I still get a hardware mute device for use in Zoom? 56:14 OBS has been stellar in Linux and Windows forever. Can anyone attest to how the Apple M series chip OBS version works ? I use OBS on Linux here, along with Da Vinci Resolve.Full GPU acceleration,awesome experience for anyone new wanting to try it out 57:24 How much RAM would you get for an iPhone based camera rig? How large of an external SSD do you recommend?
00:46 NDI 6 has been released. What's New? 03:25 Ubiquiti just rolled out the UXG Max, a compact, multi-WAN independent gateway with full 2.5 GbE support and up to 15x IDS/IPS routing performance improvement compared to the USG. How will this improve your network workflow? [link] 05:32 How would the panel recommend cleaning fingerprints from touch screens without damaging them? 08:41 Will the proposed "right to disconnect" bill in California have any real impact on the live entertainment industry, there or in any other state? 10:43 When resarching a new peices of production tech what are peoples go to reliable sources? 13:22 Good morning panel. Has anyone seen or used this M.2 NVMe Enclosure for 2230 SSD Drive that looks great for the iPhone 15 shooting Pro-Res with an external drive? Thoughts? [link] 17:31 "What setup do you recommend for livestreaming from three distinct venue locations within the Church property (Main Church, Hall, & Parish Center)? 18:49 Do you think that the supply chain issues with Yamaha products will improve? I had to search the entire US for my DM3D and found one in stock in Hawaii. 20:59 On a Mac, how do you deal with multiple USB C to ethernet adaptors since each one has to be set up individually in system prefs? I understand this is a security feature, but with a home and work dock, plus several dongles it can take extra time 22:38 yesterday, i think there was a Q about the new Yamaha mixer and how to remotely access it is an issue sue to VPN's blocking or not fwding multicast etc. I use ZeroTier as an "overlay" VPN so that should mitigate that surely ? 23:38 what’s interesting in Keynote’s new release? I see version 14.0 on the iPad today. 25:00 Considering a SSD purchase for recording. What is the current trusted drive with good reliability and speed? 27:09 Watch party right after OH? This Apple-like promo from frame.io has me intrigued [link] 29:00 Interesting VoIP production system for house of worship. Thoughts? [link] 30:41 The company Strada released a video showing how Apple's Vision Pro can change filmaking forever. Do you think the Vision Pro could serve a role in future productions? 37:39 A Mac Mini I am using for recording also has a couple of BMD Ultrastudios attached with the two usb ports what is the most trusted hub to be able to continue to use both plus two external drives? 39:19 Yesterday's Unreal Engine & Zoom show was awesome! What audio challenges do we face merging participant mics & effects in Unreal? 41:43 Any April fools product announcements you wish were real products? I for one want the Neumann KM SP salt and pepper shaker set. Neumann - take my money! :) 44:00 With the recent earthquake in Taiwan in mind, is any progress being made to diversify our tech supply chain? Outside of the obvious human impact, where will the world feel the results? 49:16 Is Companion Satellite limited to Elgato devices only? I was hoping to use an XKeys device via Satellite, but the scan function doesnt detect the device 50:13 Can the panelists recommend a sub $200 mic boom stand for interviews? 54:43 Pop filters can be essential for eliminating plosives from audio only productions, but sometimes they can appear intrusive when a guest is using one on camera. What tips to minimize it's appearance or potentially eliminate it's need?
00:37 Are there studies that show the financial benefits of virtual event over in- person events? 06:10 I tried accessing my Yamaha DM3 over a Tailscale VPN using a TCP proxy on port 50368, but the problem is that Yamaha mixers pass metering data via multicast (which many VPNs don't support.) Anyone had success with remote controlling Yamaha mixers? 08:18 Is there a chart that matches voice characteristics to microphones? 12:27 I have asked questions or submitted comments via the QR code previously, and then had to head off to work. My question is, is there any system in place, or planned for the future so that one could easily find answers to their questions or comments? 13:36 How did the NHL produce the first game from "The Cloud" ? [link] 16:26 Are there additional drivers needed when setting up XKeys devices on Bitfocus Companion? 17:27 do many sports directors use program left side and preview right side in their multiview? found this interesting. [link] 21:01 When setting up a new Mac that will be your primary Mac, do you transfer data or start fresh (and only transfer over what you really need)? 23:53 Having lightly remodelled my office/studio, I'm looking for a raised stand to alternate for both my work Surface and personal MacBook. Any recommendations? 26:59 Has anyone tried the new software version 8.6 (public beta) for Blackmagic-Cameras, which makes them a webcam via the USB-Bus? 27:46 I am considering wiring up the Analog Video Synth but realize I no longer have a CV conversion interface. Are there any affordable devices like the venerable Roland MPU-101? 29:19 Watched the incredible Tenacious Ventures studio tour and was blown away. Still, couldn't help but notice the panelist echo - what would you do if you could go again to remove this? 31:21 Would there be any macOS utility that would translate the Mackie HUI control surface communication protocol to/from the newer Mackie Control protocol? Ableton Live doesn't support HUI, but the Yamaha DM3 doesn't support Mackie Control. 33:09 Discuss these alternatives to Apple Airdrop. LocalSend, a cross-platform app with an open source client and protocol and Snapdrop. [link] 35:06 For our Vision Pro friends: Splitscreen: 36:06 Anyone interested in shooting the Eclipse in upstate NY? Thinking Plattsburgh right now. 39:30 Hi guys, I’ve heard the dreaded orange dot mentioned a number of times and wanted to make sure you were aware of this utility: 40:33 LinkedIn is said to be rolling out a dedicated video feed. What are your thoughts? How will this impact OHG's launch plan? [link] 44:07 I am starting on the wireless rigs for NAB... I have an update 52:56 What's on your BlackMagic NAB new release wishlist? 12G everything? eg: 12G MultiView 16? 55:58 How do shows like NAB or NAMM inspire your curiosity? What are you curious about now?
01:12:27 If a movie were to be made about your life which actor would you want to play you? 01:13:31 Has anyone heard more about an SDK or API for the Insta360 Link? 01:13:51 Would an outboard headphone amp like the Rupert Neve Designs RNHP be a significant improvement in monitoring fidelity versus driving my headphones from the Yamaha DM3 headphone amp? ([link]) 01:14:29 Comment on the Ecamm partnership with OBSBOT and DeltaHub to bring you the next-level VOD-casting setup solution. 01:15:13 If that Seattle studio was yours, What would you do differently? 01:18:51 Grok has normal mode and fun mode. And they just added unhinged fun mode. How does Grok stack up vis a vis all the other ai engines like Copilot, OpenAI's GPT3/4, Google Bard and LaMDA, TensorFlow (Google), MSFT Azure, and others. 01:20:11 The Studio Tour yesterday was fascinating ... can anybody expand on the green screen plans to blend in some 3d (?) imagery? 01:23:39 Enter Martin, a new AI butler and iOS app. Martin not only comes with a delightfully posh British accent, he integrates with all the tools you already use, like your search engine, calendars, and emails. 01:24:38 What is the latest thing you you have done with SORA? 01:25:09 How far away in years do you think we are when LED panel's dot pitch is tight enough to avoid moire and other artifacts? 01:27:02 Does it make sense to buy compressor if you don’t have Final Cut? 01:27:56 Is using either a shielded cat5e or cat6 cable to connect a digital console to a stage box safe to do, or is running ethercon that best thing to do? 01:28:29 What software do you recommend for PC and Mac to validate and verify large file data transfers between machines, servers and cloud?
02:25 Weird Dante problem - some subscriptions missing because Dante device name changed from CL3 to CL5. Corrected name and subscriptions returned, but other subscriptions were unaffected. Thoughts? 07:08 How do you protect your equipment against dust? I use the Decksaver covers on every piece of equipment I can, but they don't have a cover for the Yamaha DM3 yet. ([link]) 11:41 Any pre-NAB teases / announcements yet? 13:17 Rendering of a Music video FCP project with mrotoai plugin, footage takes up all system memory in my sonoma M1 mac mini 16GB (133gb is used). How can I calculate before where my hardware limits are? 15:36 Jef, would you mind turning your LED wall black? Curious to see lighting etc 17:50 Lively discussion in the pre-show... Lets do a day when we are all prepared to show our favorite uses of Streamdecks. Also, maybe we could suggest some 'out of the box' uses right now. 26:40 Adobe Summit was this week. I thought I was watching a Salesforce.com conference. Their primary focus was AI but centered around enterprise systems, and very little in the way of new tools for creatives. A bit disappointing. Thoughts? 29:27 What would be the most flexible platform for creating "immersive experiences" based on DAW-created music? (Basically, synchronizing multiple production elements to a timecode-locked timeline on macOS.) 30:48 I'm looking for suggestions on educational materials/videos that will explain all the various transport streams, manifest structures, etc in macro & detail, and possibly some tools to work with them while testing and developing workflows and systems. 31:59 Wyze just came out with it's best security camera ever, what other uses in production could it be used? [link] 32:58 Alex has been showing bits and pieces of a mobile setup for NAB any further updates? Would you consider the new Accsoon Semo 4K with a Mirrorless camera and wireless microphone as a backup for the NAB production? [link] 34:20 What computer specs do folks use for their dedicated presentation decks? 36:49 Jeff Francis, you mentioned using you iPad for reading music. What program do you use? Does it bother you invert the music? (White notes on black background) Selfishly asks the lighting designer. 38:20 Bastrop TX film studio is removed from city regulation under state law. Will this hasten the exodus of the film industry from CA etc to TX? [link] 46:13 ISO a replacement midrange driver for an EAW MS103 speaker (EAW part#: 804005). EAW says: "No longer available, none in back stock, no re-cone kits available." Anyone have any NOS (new old stock) lying around? Recommended re-cone services? 47:29 When is it done - colourgrading of the raw footage or the final edit of a film project? 50:26 When prompting in Midjourney, how do you keep objects right and/or left justified for Zoom background use? Thanks! 51:44 Did anyone learn about the impact to your RU-vid channel when a high number of people watch in high speed? Do recommendations fall? If monetized do you earn less? 57:12 My sister in law spilled coffee on her laptop, she cleaned it as best she could and let it dry for several days, anything else she should do?
58:50 Do you guys know we have been hit with Geo Magnetic Storms [link] 59:58 Discuss Kevin Kelly's theory of the 1,000 true fans. This is the updated version. [link] 01:00:42 Using a Sonnetech expansion chassis, could one get around the Macbook Air dual screen limitation by installing an Nvidia GTX 1080 01:02:47 I have 2 NIC ports on my Desktop PC (10G & 2.5G). How can I force 1 NIC to only handle internet traffic and the other NIC to only handle local LAN traffic (NAS, NDI, Dante, etc.)? 01:04:01 @Alex Lindsay I used the drone controller outputting rtmp from the app and a Raspi running Nginx on the same network, with a low buffer time to capture drone video, into my ATEM from RasPi HDMI Out 01:04:49 Can you suggest 2 or 3 books or podcasts or websites someone can start down the road to becoming as proficient in Multimedia as you guys have become. (YES doing is the best but any litterature sources to help) 01:06:58 With so much equipment being discussed; is there a favourite equipment resale place? I'm not looking to purchase a specific piece (at the moment but generally interested). 01:09:27 Alex; is there one or two favourite RU-vidrs working on iPhone Regarding the rig buildout? 01:11:22 Do you guys have a great low cost solution for Digital Signage 01:15:26 Are there any of the compact PCs that will run vMix? 01:16:52 im working with DALLE-3 and it keeps signing me out in the middle of my sessions. Does this happen with anyone else? 01:18:23 Do you still think Sketchup is the best solution to draft out ideas for 3d etc? 01:20:05 Saw an ad for Previs Pro the other day and wondering if anyones ever used it. Looks to have some Polycam like functionality. [link] 01:23:57 Curious if anyone has ever used LiveEdit to script multicam shows [link] 01:25:48 After installing NDI into OBS on Windows 11 there’s no NDI source available in the Sources area. There is NDI output available in the pull-down, so it seems to have installed... any ideas how to get the input working? 01:26:43 If you are a T-Mobile customer and haven't gotten your eclipse glasses yet will you be picking up the free pair from T-Mobile? 01:27:27 What is the current weight of Alex's iPhone rig? 01:28:00 Alex could you reiterate the best platform (?) to develop / market USDZ. I've used MO2 on Apple Motion. Just digging around for more resources. 01:29:39 I am having trouble getting my PTZOptics cameras to focus on the subject when using auto-tracking. Do I need to have them stand still while i set up the auto tracker or is there a step I am missing to do this?cam spins around its axis when enabled 01:30:48 Why are there multiple directors in a single series of episodic television?
00:45 How are you using “Mitti” in production? 02:04 Is there an adapter to convert an Apple Thunderbolt display into a HDMI display? 03:07 You've "cut the cord" so, cord cutter, what do you do with the network of cable tv coax cables and rj-11 landline phone cables that run all through your walls? Can you think of an alternative use? 05:18 I've been trying out Poe (a multi-LLM app) and I've found that the Claude 3 Opus model with a 200k context window is the best I've seen for written tasks. Is there any multi-LLM app where I can pay a fixed fee per month for unlimited access? 05:50 What is the playout solution when you need to playback some audio while another video is playing? I haven't tested PlayoutBee, but I have a countdown timer and I need the intro to play right before it hits zero. Do I need two playback systems? 08:29 What's your workflow for offloading records on AV shows and productions? What drives are you using? 12:29 I would like to record two sony zv-e1 cameras in 4k, synced with one another. I'm looking for the simplest solution possible. BlackMagic ecosystem preferred. 15:40 Does anyone make a MagSafe 2 to 3 adapter? 16:31 Field time code device Tentacle Sync (tentaclesync.com) works with BMD camera app. Would this be useful for Alex' rig? - [link] 19:54 Is anyone using Millumin for video playout , and what types of shows are you using it for? [link] 22:24 i want to shoot a music video in the desert, should i use my iphone 14 pro or the brio cam from a year ago? 23:28 Does the panel have any recommendations for a reliable HDMI dongle/dock for field presentations with customers? Currently on a M2 MacBook Air so upgrading to a built in port on a pro may be a few years. 25:09 Nvidia is now cloud streaming OpenUSD to Apple VisionOS with the Apple VisionPro product. 26:13 Circling back. What is "Mitti," what is it designed to do, and what apps use it? 28:07 I was watching the other day and the panel warned against the Samsung T7 for recording video. I'd like to get started recording video from my iPhone 15 Pro to an SSD... does the panel have any recs for SSD options? 30:59 I have a bunch of family video in probably a dozen different formats, frame rates, & sizes. Some are 200x200 pixels from old cameras. What's the best way to "conform" the old video to newer 1080p. I understand the old video will look "bad" vs newer. 32:39 Why are the pro level clapper boards with timecode display so expensive? Are they really that complicated or costly to manufacture? Or do they just charge over $1,000 because the industry can stomach it? 35:41 It has been 1 year since Adobe Firefly A I tools been released. How have you been using it and what do you look forward to now that it's in Model 2 Beta on Adobe Firefly website? 37:35 Has anyone ever used THX Spatial Creator for spatial panning in a stereo music mix? How does it compare to dearVR MUSIC? 38:13 What is the preference for audio jumper cables: 16 or 22 gauge? stranded or solid? 39:29 Would I place a genlock sync device between cameras and ATEM or does ATEM 2 M/E order/sync frames? 41:09 Any lower cost options to Mitti for simple playback of video files? 41:56 I do ISO recording with multiple Panasonic Lumix cameras to an ATEM and use Time of Day timecode (the default setting). I would prefer my timeline start at zero. Any pitfalls to switching to Free Run? 46:35 Can you erase / format an SSD attached to an iPhone? 47:27 using a shure mv7 im trying to find out if i can run the xlr cable to a mix pre3 and the mix pre to an m1 mac mini, while at the same time from the mv7 the usbc to a m2 mac mini, so i can record my vocals to both mac minis recordin in logic sametime? 48:15 Any comments on the Sanken CS3e vs the Sennheiser or Schoeps equivalent? 49:59 When are you going to update the fix Podcast for Spotify, etc? 51:01 I have been using the new Motion Design tools in Unreal Engine 5.4 beta. Alex said this was for live broadcast graphics. I only see it making renders with tools you would see in C4D. What am I missing? 52:16 For international travel, is it okay to travel with perhaps a interface and mixer in a mixer bag. In the main check-in luggage? Or could it potentially damage or leave room for theft? 55:45 I'm both impressed and concerned by the AI song generation tool Suno.ai. Will tools like this be used for ideas or for 'final' creation?
01:11:16 Alex what would encourage K12 educators to currently glean from Office Hours? 01:12:18 Having trouble getting in to the OH Discord I seem to have done everything needed but I’m sill stuck in restricted mode I am missing something? 01:12:53 Which hardware encoders are capable of encoding HDR content directly for RU-vid? I'm looking for a solution with bonding connectivity. 01:14:19 Best turnkey teleprompter? El Gato, IVI or ? 01:18:18 Should remove my 4 K Apple TV from myself setup and put on separate TV to free a port on the Atem? 01:18:50 any thoughts or insight on the upcoming james gunn superman? 01:20:58 What are the go-to options for ISO recording via NDI? 01:21:49 Is anyone else finding that Zoom is laggy these days? Not the audio or video, but the interface seems slower to respond than it used to be on a few different computers I have. It's also happening on a Beelink I just bought. 01:24:20 Are the Blackmagic Designs SDI-HDMI converters, or other similar units any better than the converters in the minis? Would it make any differance to go to the SDI ATEMs? 01:25:46 After my dante certification i received a query asking how likely it‘d be i integrate dante av products in my workflow… interested what would the panel answer? 01:27:17 Courtney what are you looking for at NAB? 01:29:16 Any new eclipse updates?
00:55 Is there no PREVIEW and CUT in MimoLive? If there is, how? In some scenarios, I'd like to setup StreamDecks like a mix engine controller, calling up layers and cutting. Recalling layer sets is great, but sometimes you just need fast flexibility... 02:40 What is the best way to work with 32 bit float audio on the M2 iPad? 05:58 Will "ai poisoning" protect your original artwork from generative ai? [link] 14:39 Has anyone has experiences (good and bad) with using the cue function on digital consoles like the x32? 16:13 Work is slow! What are some of the most important and impactful backend business tasks/improvements, other than gear maintenance, to focus on during a slow season? 23:47 The Creative Industries Expo at SXSW is a miniscule event compared to NAB. How would you cover an event on this small scale? 27:22 How does a par focal lens maintain focus throughout the various focal lengths? 30:52 Why are there no new podcast feeds for 2024? Both apple podcast and overcast? 31:40 I'm recording candid comments from participants at a ball in a historic train terminal (marble walls, etc.) with a stationary camera light setup. What would be the best mic solution to minimize reflections? Handheld? Boomed shotgun? 39:52 Is there a method to learn who is on the daily OH panel without having to wait for a gallery frame? 41:09 The latest phones can deliver better results than high end real cameras in difficult lighting typical at events. Do we think there would be a market for an interchangeable lens camera with the magic processing of a phone? 44:25 I've been using Claude 3 Opus a lot, and it is a lot more accurate and coherent than GPT-4. Why could that be? 50:50 How do you manage a team of videographers, editors, and other crew members during a shoot? 53:44 Planning to use H2R Graphics and need some quick and dirty Q&A solution and pipe questions into H2R Graphics just by showing a QR code to the hybrid viewers. Maybe just a Google or Microsoft form into Sheets/Excel. Any ideas how that can be done? 55:00 How would Office Hours look on the Vegas "Sphere"? 55:54 I would like for my apprentices to explore and simulate lighting scenes before rigging them in the studio as a pre production task. Would Elixxier's Set-a-Light-3D be a good software. Any other ones that is better or more suitable?[link] 57:34 After watching a documentary about the NASA Voyager mission, it makes me think about the challenges you've had with supporting long-running legacy projects. Have any stories to share?
00:25 Built a mobile vMix system with a decklink for a conference gig coming up. Is there a standard rate for a kit fee I can charge? % of cost of all the gear I'm bringing? 06:54 I am working in a building that has coax run to almost every room. Id like to convert these to a CCTV like system to show the program output from the main room. is this possible or is there a better way to do this? 10:18 Had to talk down a non-profit from doing there version of a bat signal. Has anyone seen one of those be effective? And I don’t mean gobo’s 12:58 As LLMs improve over time, do you think we'll run the risk of "LLM dependency" eroding the human element in the written content we produce and consume even if it wasn't entirely LLM-produced? 13:27 I am putting together an order for a 3 camera (ptz) rig with a switcher and ptz controller. The jobs budget cannot afford Panasonics sadly. What are your favorite mid budget PTZ options? What controller would you recommend? 18:55 A.I. software engineer Devin just introduced. How will this effect the future for software developers? [link] 20:32 What's current best practice for pulling in contributors from Microsoft teams? Microsoft is donating office 365 10 user licenses to non-profits for no cost. Teams is heavily picking up steam and zoom is dropping off in the non-profit space. 22:38 Macbook WiFi Mystery.... 25:27 Customer replaced display-wall behind his stage with a new LED wall. No bezels anymore, but all cameras are struggeling with Moiree effect, depending on angle and framing. Is there anything, we can do, to get proper shots again? 31:59 First Lady Jill Biden attended the final U2 show at the Sphere (and Bono acknowledged her with a dedicated song.) With VIPs present, could crew have had heightened concerns about visible tech failures causing embarrassing negative PR incidents? 35:36 What's a basic or low cost setup needed to work with delivering to Loudness standards if mixing for films? Any product recommendations in terms of speakers/amps/etc or thoughts on room setup? Broad topic, I realize. But appreciate any tips/thoughts. 40:54 Whats the current top pick for an inexpensive usb/xlr mic? 42:33 A lot has been talked about with Dante and AES digital audio recently. How does Dante work with AES67 and can it work without it at all? How do they interrelate? 44:20 Which type of USB flash drive (type A) is compatible for playing smoothly on a LCD TV where the user plugs in the USB drive & the video plays automatically? 3.0, 3.1 gen 1, gen 2, 3.2 etc. 46:01 Are NDI capable cameras such as Birddog PTZ Optics etc generally able to be driven by generic controllers - are those functions generic - or are they vendor specific? 47:52 Please discuss pros and cons of an ATEM extreme ISO SDI VS HDMI 50:59 Any previous shows that cover the best ways to start a RU-vid channel? 53:49 A scrub nurse used an Apple Vision Pro to assist in a spinal surgery. Could you see more medical use cases for the AVP? ([link]) 56:30 Perhaps for the upcoming session, but can someone list which tools are great for recording a remote actor's voice over zoom etc., but at a great quality for use in a podcast/audio boox etc.
01:13:08 Why is your homepod going to become a whole lot less annoyming? [link] 01:16:56 After Kenn Jordan's positive comments about Claude 3, I've been considering switching to it. However, Claude has no first-party mobile app. Has anyone had experience with multi-LLM apps like Poe? ([link]) 01:17:44 What are your favorite or new Apple Vision Pro apps now that it's been some time since it was released{ 01:19:32 How is this panel celebrating International Women’s Day today in what they do and how are they bringing the lessons to be learned from that to others? 01:19:56 We are in 2024 here I understand Streaming is getting more and more relevant. But here in Panama it seems people think it was just a Pandemic gimmick. Q: How to show clients Streaming as a service (corp/sports) is the present and future? 01:23:55 I Learned about the product ‚dante via‘ this week. Seems to be similar to loopback /audio highjack - anyone experiences on this product? 01:25:20 Has anyone used ProPresenter for livestreaming? Is MimoLive a better option? 01:26:03 What was the name of product (or developer) who was working on low-latency network collaboration tool for musicians? I think he also could generate images from his (midi?) keyboard. 01:26:44 In a hypothetical future were a majority of tech companies have no office space and exclusive remote workforce, what happens to all of that real estate? Do we convert them into residential? 01:34:54 Alex, which model of helping hands did you get for soldering? 01:37:09 Looking to get a Sony Fx3 into NDI livestream workflow. Any suggestions on adaptors to get the feed into our network since it doesn't have an ethernet output? 01:37:40 Thoughts on the Nikon buying RED news? 01:38:25 Does anyone have experience installing an external Bluetooth antenna far away from receiver? Since BT is 2.4GHz, can I use LMR-400 to extend the antenna ~100'? 01:38:58 It was mentioned yesterday “jump cut edits are not a layup”. Can you expand on that? 01:40:40 Lensrentals .com has acquired BorrowLenses, consolidating two of the largest online production industry rental companies. I'm wondering what the panel thinks of the rental landscape, local sources vs. online. 01:44:15 Will anyone be attending the free Pre-NAB Tech Summit this month? What other Pre-NAB events are you considering? - [link]
00:48 What's the panel's favorite label maker? 04:51 A 5 bay synology drive has a "hot spare"? What is the function of a hot spare? 06:06 PTZ cameras mounted on walls or poles are often affected by vibrations. Is there a way to minimise this, a shock absorber of sorts? 10:14 Meta had an outage across all of their social media platforms. With the EU DMA introducing alternative app stores to the mobile user, what do you think it will take to bring more people to alternative/decentralized social media platforms? 11:41 What would be your advice for audio setup to capture an organ in a church, microphones and EQ? 15:09 I'm looking for a small projector that will display logos on acoustic panels in a small podcast studio. I'm worried about hearing the fan in the projector. Any recommendations? 16:54 I'm experimenting with making my podcast a video podcast. Two people in studio and a remote guest. Wish list for a/v tech? No budget constraint, but requires ease of use of a single operator (me). 29:58 Microsoft plans to end support for its Android subsystem in Windows 11 on March 5, 2025, and consequently, end support for the Amazon Appstore on Windows too. Will this impact you? 31:37 I'm a performer that's seeking a tiny WiFi router to use onstage for my devices to communicate. What's the panel's recommendation? I still have an Airport Express handy. 32:20 What codec can come natively out of premier and after effects that can support transparency? 33:32 Have any of you had experience with transparent LG TVs? Is it a good idea to display multimedia in a TV studio? 35:33 How is NDI working with mimoLive ? How does it compare with OBS or V-Mix? 36:30 Any new info from The Remotes? 37:16 Seems like the USB-C connector on one of my BMD Pocket Cams is not making a good connection, so I can't record to SSD drives. Any suggestoins? 38:04 I have the opportunity to send one of my radio show hosts to Israel to report for one week. My concerns are: reliable internet for Zoom connection, security, and transporting equipment in and out of the US (carnets) 42:03 MEET. STREAM. MASTER. The ad says. The Logitech MX BRIO 4K Ultra HD Collaboration and Streaming Webcam is *twice as good* as the original Brio. Comment. [link] 46:23 Do you have experience with dedicated DSP processors that can be used with a DAW like Reaper to achieve low latency mixing? Any good ones that are more affordable than a good digital mixer with a dante card. Don't need analoge inputs. 47:55 Jeff, you make a good point about "the church being part of the organ." Can that work against you when adding modern PA/video/lighting to a traditional church space (especially when effectively micing the pastor for recording/streaming?) 49:50 What is a compact and cost effective audio interface for getting balanced audio into an iPhone 15 Pro Max? 52:26 Inspiraration for the Remotes: Ok, so making music just became a new experience using [link] How long before I can start making big money as a ‘Musician’? 55:47 Just to clarify, what is the noise floor in digital audio? 32 or 24 bit? Isn’t zero just zero? 58:15 Alex, can you share example of AI promtps to get your images? Would like to learn the thought process behind to create images like the one yesterday with the photoshop cleanup.
00:43 Assuming you already have large 5600k light sources, what camera settings do you adjust to make people look more aesthetically pleasing? Also, what are the best methods to “warm” up the subject? (Offset white balance, add saturation or amber/magenta) 08:24 Many neurodivergent people (and those with intellectual disabilities) receive significant assistance from parents and caregivers. Could a carefully-trained LLM (or similar genAI tool) help ease the transition to independence for said population? 09:13 What’s the brand & model of the electronic coax stripper that the group uses? 17:54 Logitech just introduced "mixline" which does some pretty slick looking audio routing do you think it will catch on [link] 17:56 are Udemy certifications generally considered to be a valid barometer of knowledge about hardware and software across the industry? 28:28 For cloud production what dedicated server hosting have people tried, besides aws/azure/google. Im trying to pin down a dedicated server provider to try to keep cloud costs fixed 32:27 In a recent webcast using Vimeo-1080@30 I had reports of connectivity issues within the same offices. They told me that they have no problems with Zoom & Teams. Do they use multicast if being received in the same office on a Corporate LAN? 35:18 On my Synology nas I want to rebuild my volumes to a 70 / 30 split 16TB storage, 24TB for remote backup. Do I have to wipe what I have stored already to do this an start from scratch or can I preserve my existing data. I have the default standard now 36:04 Trying to record a remote guest interview and make it look better than a standard zoom call. They don’t have an ATEM. They operate on a PC. How would you do this? Thanks! 36:52 If you have refreshed Mukana there is a new way to enter your country in mukana. Have you found it yet? (Settings -} Profile) 37:33 Cloudflare as a cdn seems interesting when doing video hosting for clients who want to monitize their productions and vimeo is out for one reason or another are there any other good ppv vod providers for small businesses/non-profits? 38:15 Is there a direct method to get live Keynote graphics output through a Blackmagic Ultrastudio for key / fill into a switcher? Rendering to ProRes4444 and then playback from a Hyperdeck seems like a bit clumsy. Is there a better way? 42:15 I have tried to get the UltraStudio Recorder 3G to work as a capture card but no luck. I've installed the Desktop Video software, changed the security settings, yet I still get the dreaded "No Desktop Video Device Detected" alert. Advice welcome. 43:51 Morning Everyone! What are the panel's thoughts on the new Ecamm Live 4.2 update? 44:58 I was trying to display a .jpg on a 2014 Samsung TV from a flashdrive & had trouble getting the specs correct with my picture. After a deep dive, I found out I needed to change my .jpg to 'Baseline' instead of 'Progressive.' Is this a common problem? 46:05 I vaguely remember a few years ago, there was an app or website that allowed for spinning up test Zoom participants to test (and stress test) a meeting. Am I imagining this? Is this a thing? 46:32 Has anyone noticed that the resolve vectorscope is quite different from the Nobe Omniscope? When placing colors from the chromadumonde chart in boxes it seems oversaturated, when placing the colors in the boxes in Nobe the colors seem correct. 47:25 Do you take notes while you are on office hours. What do you use pencil and paper or an app (also producers please comment in Mukana) and if an app, which one? 52:48 I'm planing a website build-out on wordpress and wanted to explore what AI options existed to help the process along. What tools and combinations have you found most helpful other than images? 53:35 A Fast Company article talked about Anthropic's Claude 3 outperforming GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in tests. Would any of you switch from ChatGPT Plus to Claude Pro as your day-to-day LLM? ([link]) 54:39 What do you say to people opposed to using generative A.I.? Don’t humans operate in a similar fashion; recombining from acquired knowledge? 57:29 There was a 2nd hour scheduled for Working with Blackmagic Cloud that got bumped. Any plans to put that back on the schedule? 57:44 Is there a way to monitor the heat and load on BlackMagic Design DeckLink card? 58:22 What is the collective OH mind say about the TikTok vs. Universal contract?
01:14:12 I have an executive that uses a macBook Air for mobility. Since there are not many ports, what do you recommend for USB mic/webcam? Portable hub? 01:18:45 When using an iPhone for filming an event that is over an hour, can you connect and external drive to the USB-C port and record to it? 01:19:54 Have the panel worked or played with feather 3d sketchbook lately? 01:21:42 Thoughts on the new Logitech Casa pop-up desk? [link] 01:25:30 What hardware have you moved or removed from your workflow lately? 01:29:28 We recently purchased a Skaarhoj PTZ controller. Man, what a great device. The software "Reactor" is like Companion on steroids, but quite complicated. Anyone fiddled with Skaarhoj panels y?[link] 01:31:24 Could you see the new MacBook Air M3 being a solid entry-level choice for audio and music production? 01:33:12 Rumors are that Apple too is working on screen foldable devices. Are there really any benefits to foldable-screen-anything? 01:37:17 Looking for ways to make controlling Dish TV Network easier for an Elderly Family member. With Multi-function buttons, some on the sides, the provided remote control is simply too complex for some to understand and operate. 01:38:44 Discus android webcams [link] 01:39:58 Alex, I purchased a Brokoon Laptop stand as well. Problem is, it's assembled poorly, so the two big plates are a bit twisted against each other. Works fine but looks a bit annoying. 01:41:34 With the R1 being shipped with each VisionPro, is Apple going to make it a standard GPU for future Pro computer, leading to a spatial computing line up that will take UniversalControl to the next level. 01:43:15 My configuration of the Fenwick Sound Desk and Loopback configuration sometimes seems to get messed up and stops working. Can't find any reason for the behavior. Anyone else having troubles with that? It's a good workflow. 01:46:39 Are there any good prior episodes on how to best start a RU-vid chat show - how to grow an audience as well as what hardware and software to use? 01:47:32 The other day, Guy mentioned Apple's Remote Desktop to control a computer on Mac Stadium but I found a downside to that. Apple Remote Desktop doesn't pass audio. The video is snappy but no audio. (Bummer) 01:49:24 My 90 YO friend can't handle learning a smart phone or a flip phone. What I'd like to get her is a device that has 3 large buttons only. They are programmed to call 2 family members and 911. Does this exist? 01:54:19 Need longer Insta360 Link USB-Cables, what minimum specification would I need to be looking for? 01:57:22 ABBA Voyage has shown that "virtual concerts" can succeed with audiences. Do you think genAI can help bring variation to virtual shows? ([link])
00:25 What are examples of corporate events, where you pulled in remote participants from Zoom and displayed them as part of the main presentation? 04:02 Guy, how well does Final Cut perform on a MacStadium cloud Mac? I've had great experiences with ShadowPC for Windows games and apps, but my experience with VNC on a Mac has been a bit more laggy. Can you use audio on the cloud Mac? 07:30 What’s up with Zoom and its new updates? 09:35 Are there any AI speech to text transcription services that can automatically figure out the different voices and assign a name to each? Using MacWhisper which did a good translation, but it would be nice to know who is saying what. 12:15 Assuming it's not witchcraft, how was this stage lighting accomplished? [link] 17:13 What are your thoughts on the Variable diffusion panel. [link] 20:05 Alex, you mentioned that large LED volumes can be very power-hungry. Do you think that virtual production can still be less energy-intensive than conventional sets? 22:19 Looking for recommendations to build a traveling streaming kit with a budget of 3K for everything but the computer. Please include cables, case, etc. TIA! 26:27 When using for playout, is there any trick to get audio out via SDI from a Hyperdeck Studio Mini? Full size units seem to be more configurable. 28:10 I have a bunch of rounded corner adjustments I need to make in Keynote. The objects are on the same page. Can I apply the same adjustment to all of the objects at the same time (or quickly)? 30:27 Hugh Hou using and comparing Quoocam Ego for Vision Pro content creation. “Quoocam EGO Spatial video and photo converter” Thoughts?[link] 32:36 I hope you'll share all the ways people can collect eclipse data for research projects like Eclipse Soundscapes, NASA GLOBE Observer: Eclipse, and Solar Eclipse Safari. And maybe something about this being the Heliophysics Big Year? 36:06 Have you tried Google's new ai notebook? It's pretty amazing and way more than just another note app. It's free. [link] 38:13 Bob Heil has passed. I knew him well and have a lot of his products. [link] 40:57 Using LoopBack on a Mac Studio, I noticed some applications will fall quite unless I restart them. Example, scrubbing through RU-vid may require a stop/start of the player to re-sync to the output. 42:08 The Magewell Director Mini looks like a very powerful box! Could it be a viable ATEM Mini substitute (if it had a USB webcam output?) 45:40 Will a synology nas connected to a Win 11 server run a virtual Centos Linux LAMP (linux, apache, mysql, php) web server in synch with another dedicated LAMP server at a colo facility? 46:16 Should Stream Decks be used in Production, and if not, what are good alternatives? 51:19 I've been revisiting vMix from the cloud, on AWS, using vMix 27's new Zoom integration. What's the minimum instance type I should use? 53:03 When using mix effect pro for super sources for Grey Matter, do you use the iPad or companion to make the Mimo switches? 58:10 what would be a good alternative to NDI studio monitor to monitor a livefeed in real time at different spots throughout a building?
00:06 IK Multimedia released the ARC Studio room-correction system for monitors. For those that can't treat their rooms, would products like it be beneficial? ([link]) 05:07 Did Google do this $60 mil ai/Reddit deal to stop MSFT from doing it? [link] 06:23 I need to delay a zoom call going into vMix by 2 minutes for legal readactions when required. Any suggestions on how to do this? A basic For-A unit costs 9.5 K USD and it only does 80 seconds of HD video. 13:04 Can someone explain why the same RU-vid video is so remarkably different between my wife’s iPhone12 mini and 6-7 yr old iPad. Both have brightness set to max. Both running the latest iOS.Thank you. 15:10 When connecting two PCs via USB to the two USB-Cs of the same Atem Mini Extreme Iso, will both PCs recognize the Atem as a webcam and receive the same Program feed? Can this work to get into two different meetings simultaneously with the same feed? 16:30 As I traverse India with my iPhone 15 Max many opportunities arise. Suggestions on the deeper settings on IPhone to capture memories. I am simply framing and shooting right now. 20:54 On the Dylan Scott tour, the monitor engineer also runs Resolume for video. What has your experience been with one person doing multiple roles? ([link]) 26:57 How can I create my own 3rd person (2D) videos with the Vision Pro and an iPhone - showing the perspective of the person wearing the VP and including the digital content they are interacting with (like the Apple pro-mo videos of the AVP). 31:10 Are quality spinning hard drives still considered best for backups or have SSD’s become so cheap those are now the go 2’s ? 38:10 Cutting sound: I had a big problem with noise coming into my mic from the boom springs. A pool noodle cured that. 41:31 Aaton went into receivership on the 15th of feb - so now bankrupt and closed down. Gone for ever or will anyone pick them up like Sony, BMD, Shure? 44:13 What is the smallest power conditioner for a portable rack you would recommend for a travel? 46:44 Monday was iSafe! Day & huge for TV, Film, Media creation industry. Asked Tuesday how people commemorated it. Not sure what lessons were learned about RU-vid but what lessons did you inspire in others on the 10th Anniversary of Sarah Jones tragedy? 51:59 Google Play has a feature that lists, tracks and remote updates all your android devices (phones, tablets, tvs etc). How do you do this similarly with ios devices? 54:06 Can you expand on why plugging a power strip into another power strip is a poor idea? Thank you 56:45 In your communal experience, what projection mapping software are you seeing most used for large corporate events? I’ve seen Resolume used and wanted to know what others are used at the highest level of productions 57:30 VICE Media will be transitioning to a "studio" model (aka content-for-hire) and no longer distributing their content on their own. Is this the death knell for investigative journalism online? ([link])
01:13:42 Any updated recommendations for real-time captioning services? 01:18:59 I’m very confused by the answers to my second try asking about HDR problems with apps like Disney, RU-vid, Prime, etc on AppleTV. Good to stand by your answers but already said had tried those things before I asked & it didn’t work. Please help? 01:20:20 Broadcom has ended free licenses for VMware ESXi and many talk of a "skills gap" in the future as fewer are able to learn the VMware stack. Thoughts? ([link]) 01:22:18 OH convinced me to order a SpyderX Elite Colorimeter for calibrating my monitors. It arrives today. Recommendations for getting started? 01:23:27 I use Authy as a 2FA for all of my accounts. Authy Desktop app is being sunsetted after March 24th. Only apps on a pjone will work. Anyone know why this is? 01:24:50 Google released Gemini 1.5 Pro with a 1M+ context text length. Where does this put them in the AI wars? Is it a worthy ChatGPT competitor? 01:27:45 Lenovo just leaked a transparent laptop. Extra cool kid factor: [link] 01:29:30 Our event production typically utilizes 1080p 29.97. However, this coming year we have been experimenting with 1080p 59.94 but when we switch, we lose camera control with the constellation HD 4 M/E. Everything seems to be set to 59.94. Any thoughts? 01:31:26 Many FOH and monitor engineers that tour with classic consoles (like the Midas XL4) mention the "hands-on experience" of analog mixing as an advantage. Are there any vendors offering a similar "knob-per-function" experience in the digital world? 01:37:55 Should an earlier edition M1 Mac mini provide different significant performance from a newer model? Looking at some pre owned gear. 01:38:47 Can you show me something new in Keynote? 01:45:58 Many are returning their Vision Pro because of it being uncomfortable to wear. Would the in-store demo be a good enough judge of user comfort? ([link]) 01:54:22 I have some old computers (Macs nd PCs) sitting around that could possibly be given new life using Linux OS in production like livestream monitoring, typing in Zoom chats, NDI studio monitor... any other ideas? 01:56:24 what has your experienced been like in using Wacom tablet for annotating and drawing? I am looking to purchaing Wacom pro for math faculty who annotates his power points using the Windows touch screen on the laptop, which is now broken 01:59:11 Is anyone using no-code databases for inventory, staff management, project management, or the like? Airtable, Monday, Notion, Smartsuite, etc.
00:07 How do you determine when an Eneloop rechargeable battery needs to be retired 01:25 Do the panelists know of any channels or blogs that focus on setting up the Cloud for media production? Setting up Vlans, configuring streams and compute machines, etc? One person that I know of is Seth Goldin [link] 03:59 Can I use my existing NegGear switches with UniFi? 05:39 Obviously every situation is different, but what are the basic steps that you take to troubleshoot equipment? I’m always surprised how quickly people cry “help” before trying what I think are basic troubleshooting steps. Maybe a 2nd hour topic? 11:09 Watched show with friends later & saw the Shorts pop up. They all look super super creepy & didn’t really give enough info except to promote watch part 2 in main video. Rather just see a Supersource & voiceover. Can this be fixed in editing & framer? 17:09 Experiencing excessive wobble in the Vive Mars CamTrack system due to base station fan speed and building vibrations despite everything being securely locked in place. Any tips to improve tracking for virtual production? 18:41 What bot is being used to get the pronunciations for people’s names in the show? It doesn’t seem to get a lot of them right. Ex. My name is said exactly how it is spelled, with each letter said, soft H, no combo sounds. [MAR-shal] 20:29 One argument for supporting older technologies like AM radio is that "cellular networks can overload easily under stress." For large event coordination, would private 5G networks sidestep this risk by providing dedicated spectrum and infrastructure? 21:55 Is there a FCPx keyboard shortcut that would select ALL clips at the current playhead? 23:39 What disk cleaning tools for mac would the panel reccomend? 24:58 just noticed I could hear Bill's mute switch. How can that be resolved? 27:29 We’re looking for some software to help with inventory. We’re not looking for sales software but check-in/check-out for internal production and rentals. Any suggestions? 29:19 Answer to my question about AppleTV didn’t help me as much since I had already said in the question that I had done those things to get HDR working from the box to the TV & it was only certain apps that didn’t send HDR when they should. Please help? 32:21 Has anyone seen the new product from brilliant labs?, what is your opinion? 35:51 I've heard some live sound engineers like Midas consoles because they sound "better" for rock and similar genres (especially for guitars/drums and synths.) What specific characteristics might they be talking about? 39:04 When doing multi-cam edits in Davinci Resolve, when I switch camera angles, the cut made only affects the video, not the audio. If I need to delete a section, I have to split the audio separately which is another step that slows me down. Solution? 40:13 actually, do you want to see an AWS vMix VPC? 47:38 How do I log out of the Discord app on my phone?After the recent update, option for this isn’t where it was & this seems to be the only way to really turn off all notifications without deleting the app or going into phone settings every day. Thanks 49:29 Comment on the Beatles "Then and Now" video (their last) and how they mixed the song using software called "Fab Filter Pro-Q" or at least that's what it shows at this point in the video. [link] 51:52 anyone ever tried to import zoom vtt captioning files in davinci resolve 17? can import into media pool but won't go into timeline 54:02 We are getting ready for NAB caoverage. What learnings from the past do we want to consider?
00:01 Any updates to the ATEM MINI "grey screen" problem? Any suggestions on how to avoid this random issue? 01:24 I've been looking at the Tascam 12 which is an interesting immersion of a USB audio interface and a mixer. The mixer looks promising but a bit out of my budget right now. Can anyone possibly recommend an alternative mixer/audio interface with 4 or 5 03:48 NDI Buildout - Our next space will be NDI driven. Rather than going thru conversion to keep BMD, we're shopping for a switcher. NDI native - Tricaster, Panasonic AV-HSW10 or For-A HVS190I. Any thoughts? Tricaster I am leary of. The other two are Iron 05:34 This Atem alternative video switcher RGBlink mini Streaming HDMI Switcher has specs and pricing too good to be true. 4 HDMI ports, and LCD screen. [link] 06:34 Alex, I often find my self wanting to answer questions while watching OH. Do you think there could be a method for a non panelist to answer much like Mickey often does? 07:19 Medium to high quality headsets for conference use on Unity intercom on iphone lightning cable. And maybe a good USB-C for same situation. Any that should get a special mention? 09:25 The archivist has PCs, not Macs, so Pro Res is not an option. What is the best archival video codec for PC? 10:34 A venue i manage was struck by lighting. What checks would you run on your equipment after such a event? 12:00 Alex, how do you like your Sony FX30? Would you still purchase today? 15:01 Is this a great light bar? The price is right. Logitech G Litra Beam LX Premium Dual-Sided RGB LED Streaming Key Light With TrueSoft, for Streaming, Broadcasting, LIGHTSYNC, Bluetooth, USB, PC/Mac - Graphite [link] 18:22 Can you talk about micing the typical talkshow like Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel? Solely lavs, overhead booms as well? 20:38 My AppleTV doesn’t show HDR from some apps that are HDR capable & have HDR content that shows fine in other hardware. The box does pass an HDMI test & shows HDR from the menu page. Just not apps like RU-vid, Prime, Disney. Why is this and how to fix it? 22:15 Lately my Apple TV is selectively blanking some shows within paid apps like HBO Max. Some work and some don't. What could be causing this? 23:56 What is a good resource for a newbie trying to understand NDI and Dante networking and architecture specific to AV? It would be good for instance to understand how to set up VLANs with use case examples. 25:27 Cloudflare streaming and vod seams to work pretty well and be very cost effective opinions? [link] 25:56 I need to convert 8mm video cassettes to a digital format. Can a VHS-C to VHS tape converter achieve this or do I need to use a camcorder with an 8mm deck plugged into my computer to do this? I'd rather convert these myself than send them away. 29:19 Why is yesterday's show being blocked on the OH website for NFL content, yet it can still be viewed on RU-vid? 30:32 I'm using a camlink-4k to feed ATEM video to a Mac Studio. It runs 24/7 with no overheating nor resets required. Pros/cons to using that vs ATEM USB direct into Mac? 33:24 Alex says he records RU-vidTV. But his playback examples for the Super Bowl graphics was in QuickTime. What gives? 34:00 Since Facebook will disable API access for Livestreaming, and comments in groups, and RU-vid can be problematic for training content, I had a video blocked for doxing for having a fake contact list up. What's your goto for training? 36:17 Could this be the future of sports broadcasts (please)? [link] 39:30 The Insta360 Link is down to $249 and I'm considering a second unit. Current thoughts on that vs OBSBOT which has a UVC to HDMI adapter for direct ATEM input? 41:16 Just figured out I can run OBS on a Pi5 - great for graphics into an atem system under Companion control, any other neat pi applications? 41:46 Help my new room for streaming in the front of the house, all noise on the street can heard suggestion please low budget ? 42:59 Transferring old vhs tapes, theee is a lot of rainbow banding noise. Is this a sign of tape degradation, poor tracking or head wear? 43:43 I just discovered VDO.ninja via Dashmaster2k via Guy Cochran, thanks guy! Does anybody use VDO.ninja and/or WebRTC for recording interviews, or remote program/multiview? How do you integrate WebRTC into your workflow? 45:17 With Fourier Audio introducing the transform.engine (Dante-connected VST3 plugin server) where does that leave proprietary live plugin platforms like Waves SoundGrid? ([link]) 45:52 I have noticed that there are no new podcast feeds (Overcast and Apple podcast apps) since the end of last year; nothing new for 2024? I have deleted and resubmitted links in both apps, and they both show nothing new. Just wanted to let you know. 46:27 On Monday, Alex mentioned Sony is working on a camera with a similar form factor to the Blackmagic micro studio camera. Do you have any additional information on the camera and/or timeline? 49:08 Have you ever had to deal with impractical or "over-the-top" artist riders that you can't meet? What goes into diplomatically negotiating rider requirements as a venue or sound provider? 49:41 Why does the QR code webpage not accept my questions? It just sits there with the question in the box each time I hit the submit button and it doesn’t confirm being sent. Am I using it wrong? 50:34 Looking for an AWS AMI for Windows + vMix for cloud workflow... Trying to save dev time for a quick turnaround project. Ideas on acquiring a trusted image? 51:20 My Dante Virtual Soundcard software on Mac has become very unstable since upgrading to Sonoma. I'm using a separate, dedicated NIC into a netgear M4250 switch. Anyone else having issues? 52:50 In the streaming tech whats different in new system so its not keeping up well enough for audio & video streams to often start on time by 7am PST? No audio, video says Unavailable or is still a few minutes in countdown. Maybe Zoom Theatre was good 53:41 No audio again today. Is this part of the show now just broken and what makes it so difficult to start? Do I just need to upgrade the app? 54:07 What is the process for pitching a show for the OH network? We'd like to be running regular streaming labs with our team and feel like this would be a good environment to do exactly that. 55:43 Is this a record for the most questions answered? 56:22 What device would you use to get 8/16 channels of audio out of a Mac given the Sonoma Dante instability?
01:13:03 Did I miss the announcement by Zoom when tehy started cloud recording in 4096x2304p for Active Speaker? Yesterday I held the rehearsal for a ZOOM Webinar with cloud recordings - The files are very large. Am I reading something wrong? 01:14:20 What's the secret sauce that allows the host to skate over international names? It's the most impressive low-key parlor trick you do and I imagine a sign on the wall that says "It's been X days since we've had to apologize for a mispronunciation". 01:18:49 In a year where there were lots of industry union strikes. Did the Super Bowl adds have to rush to be finished? 01:20:06 What other camera might the panel suggest for CWTM now that I am unable to stand up and adjust it as easily? The key is stability and ease of user while still being high quality. 01:24:13 Looking for a reliable, wired mouse for production. What do you use? Thanks! 01:31:52 I am working to automate stream output and audio on a weekly livestream I do and am using Bitfocus Companion to do this. I have an x32, vMix, and PTZOptics cameras all interfacing on the network. is Companion the best way to do this? 01:34:23 When working with volume footage for the Vision, can you adjust the volume? My assumption is that Apple is generating a gradient depth map for the footage. If so, increasing the contrast of that map could perhaps increase the depth effect...? 01:40:28 Guy, you mentioned the [link] for outdoor multi camera PTZ work in chat the other day. Have you used it? How is the image quality and motion smoothness? 01:42:16 when using Zoom in a conference room setting with a 360 camera, and large screen display, I want to hide that local camera view from the local participants but have the far end viewers continue to see that camera feed. instruction please. 01:43:39 What does the panel think of the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 for a use case like Office Hours, or CWTM? Partially with a teleprompter for interetron? 01:46:38 Alex, it was interesting that you mentioned using ChatGPT as a pronunciation reference. Do you ever use a secondary source just in case ChatGPT hallucinates or is wrong? 01:48:44 Is ubiquity a true mesh network? 01:50:26 German customs is already stopping users at Berlin airport importing the Vision Pro. Do you think that will cause Apple to accelerate their launch plans? ([link]) 01:52:33 Spectrum spills the tea on its newest streaming platform, Xumo, and details its new distribution agreement with Disney. Comments? [link] 01:54:53 Apple clearly is seeing high demand and knows they can only make a limited quantity of Vision Pro headsets. The fact that they aren't available in Canada, is this because they don't want demand creating unreasonable wait times? 01:56:10 I’m new to the idea of using an Insta360 Link. Can you hook it up via HDMI into an ATEM and still control the PTZ during use? If not is there a way to do all this? 01:57:00 Discuss the Logitech "master series" (mx) of keyboards and mice and the multi computer capability. [link]
01:12:57 Is anyone using Arc browser from The Browser Company? 01:13:45 What are the options to add TikTok to a live stream (currently RU-vid and Instagram)? 01:17:11 Some years back, a webstreaming vendor we were using shared this tool with me - [link] Using the "quality levels" buttons mid page one can manually throttle your stream. A good resource to know.. Thought I'd share... 01:18:25 I have WiFi 6 in my home do I have to have wired Ethernet connection in my new room? 01:22:50 Has anyone tried the new keynote features in Apple Vision Pro? You can now rehearse your keynote in the apple conference center stage! 01:26:37 What are current recommendations for docks for Mac Mini or MBP to have more I/O? 01:27:16 can PTZ cameras still be controlled via Zoom if the partocipants enambles camera control? 01:28:12 Any recommendations for where to buy tactical fiber cables in Scandinavian? 01:28:56 I’ve reconnected my Sonos One and added RU-vid Music. Is there a tag or encoding the team can add to Office Hour videos so they can be played back from a RU-vid Music playlist on the Sonos? 01:29:52 I need to clear out my Google Drive, but want to save the files I have there on an external hard drive. I have Drive for Desktop set up, so if I copy over the files can I still access them later in Docs and Sheets? 01:30:39 Recommendation for long term slow access data storage in the cloud? 01:34:06 Funimation is shutting down, and users are losing their "permanent" anime libraries. Could you see regulators ever enforcing library portability? ([link]) 01:35:08 I have a laoptop with two external monitors. Where in Keynote can I adjust, which monitors are used for presentation and notes and which monitors not used for Keynote? 01:36:53 Birthday coming up. What chairs are you using? Need a new OH chair to be able to sit for more than three hours straight. 01:41:23 What is the best ai for sorting, classifying, organizing, and cleaning up google photos and apple photos? 01:43:09 For set and forget theatrical recording from the back of the house, in the case where the footage is overcorrected to be slightly too dim, what is your first tool and Final Cut Pro to increase brightness, while maintaining integrity of the image? 01:44:19 Any recommendations for software on windows that reformats xml files to a better xml or json format better suited for displaying in graphics? 01:45:08 How do I bring my bookcase in my new space, Atem Mini Pro? 01:46:35 Discuss Windows 11 22H2 (Windows 12?) and Copilot and what features it will include (chat, image creation, coding, etc). 01:55:32 How will AR/VR glasses be useful in life?
00:41 I've tested MediaMTX (an open-source media proxy) and was successfully able to transcode an RTMP stream from mimoLive to SRT and WebRTC. What use cases could a proxy like this have in production? ([link]) 01:57 I want to move my ZoomISO + Isadora application, Vivoh Wallflower, to AWS. Any tricks needed to make this work? 03:25 Is it safe/recommended to plug a Furman power conditioner into a UPS? 05:28 Facebook has announced that they are discontinuing all third-party access to Groups on April 22 of this year. For those of us with clients locked in what does this really mean will they likely relax their stance on third party site video posting? 07:58 Has an Office Hours GPT been created? If not, might that happen? Collating the transcripts of the years of content would be a great resource. 14:34 Have you guys noticed E tv's Glambot slow motion shots... Any ideas how we can simulate that effect with way less resources than they do? Video at timestamp 5:15 he explains 13 ppl etc and a robot arm [link] 21:33 A Finnish group created an open-source intercom system. Could something like this work for low-budget productions that can't afford Unity? ([link]) 23:10 I've finally started listening to Office Hours over the past few months; what a wealth of knowledge! Where does LTO fit into anyone's storage workflow? What LTO software are you using? Thanks 28:04 What is your favorite payment processing service for your clients in terms of fees, availability, online transactions? 31:09 Has anyone used Tascam streaming encoders and can speak to the quality? I don't know how many they sell, but they're not the first company that comes to mind for this type of product. [link] 33:17 Someone asked me for a streaming software option that would allow the viewers to private message the host and also has an RSVP option for the event that would automatically add the event to the user's calendar on their computer. Suggestions? 33:48 What is the easyest workflow/software to GEO-lock an AR 3D model? I want all my viewers to see the same model at the same place 36:30 Can you further specifically explain the Facebook third party question? What, specifically, will you not be able to do in groups? Thanks! 38:41 This may be a low-tech question for this audience, but Da-Lite has discontinued their tripod projector screens. Any recommendations for suitable replacements that hold up to repeated use as well as the Picture King models do? 41:03 I am sending my iPhone 13 Pro Max back to my provider today and will be setting up my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Is slow motion video greatly improved? On my 13 the video always looked choppy at 240fps. 44:52 When mounting LED panels in odd locations (in a floor, in a bowling lane) how do you keep the panels from overheating and how do you route the data cables? 46:50 Adobe Firefly has changed the way I edit images. What cool video AI services in the same branch can the panel reccomend? 49:14 Will OH NAB production be the same as last year? 51:59 Will there be an eclipse OH gathering in Ingram Texas on April 8? 54:15 We are working with a major client on Sustainable archive solutions. LTO actually seems to be one of the more sustainable methods for longterm storage. Here's a company who is leading the charge on this. [link] 56:19 How can I add a skin (png file) to a 3d sphere in Keynote (Sanoma version with 3D support)? 57:40 What do the panel see as the most sought after skills in media production in 2024?
00:04 What are your preferred network monitoring tools (hardware or software) that check internet uplink stability and performance? 03:16 What are the most common causes of NDI transmission issues during live events in hotel ballrooms? 08:00 Morning Everyone! I want to record while streaming in BM Broadcasts and 6K Pros to then upload to Synology NAS. What SSDs/NVMes as well as Hub ecosystem should I look at to achieve this? OWC? Samsung? Not more than an Alex too please. 11:02 I have a need to generate monthly reports on YT/FB pages for that Sunday place. What is the easiest, script based way of harvesting the 1's and 0's into easy to manipulate data? 12:20 For Super Bowl LVII, Fox Sports transcoded 2110 to SDI to "improve IT security." How would it do so? ([link]) 14:35 I'm rewatching Northern Exposure and the radio DJ uses a SM7 with no windscreen. In the real world is there practical reason to not use a windscreen on a mic like that. 18:52 How do you measure acoustic quality and provide presenter guidance on Zoom? 22:02 There are a few videos circulating showing people driving Teslas wearing Apple Vision Pro. Maybe not a great idea? [link] 24:22 New multi function room control booth - integrator is specing out a Mackie Big Knob Studio + for selecting from multiple sources to monitor. Curious if there are similar products in this space? Seems a bit excessive for a simple task. 26:28 What streaming pipeline would you use to stream live spatial video content to the Vision Pro or Meta Quest? Could mimoLive or a similar product handle it? 28:28 Wanting to create a 'Zoom Room' appliance using a Mac Mini. Can I connect a 'Touch monitor' for control using Mac ios? 29:55 If you had the oportunity to design an optimal Live-stream / Green screen studio, what aspects would you focus on the most? 39:21 With OS X - is there a way to set the copy/paste function of text to "plain text" by default? 40:50 Curious if the panel has any recommendations on a cloud service that helps with collaboration during the video editing process. An example would be showing the client the rough-cut video and allowing for comments on changes they would like to see. 41:44 I learned in OH when Alex L. and Chris F. used transparent shapes for Keynote graphics. Can this be done with a camera feed in a Zoom Meeting behind a trans. shape if you have 2 Macs and an ATEM. 1 Mac for the Keynote & 1 Mac in a Zoom meeting? 43:16 Vision Pro: What feature about the Vision Pro is the sleeper hit, what feature has surprised you with it's utility? 44:59 I'm rebuilding my Stream Deck pages in Companion and have just hit a snag. Using Keyboard Maestro to run keyboard shortcuts and launch apps, but trying to launch MixEffect Pro it launches Fantastical instead. Everything else works fine. Any ideas? 46:17 Meant Saturdays show having no audio stream when I asked &Mukana RU-vid showing Video Not Available. Included as weekend issue because Sunday doesn’t have audio &video streams troubled too. Answering only about Sunday didn’t help me with the hows? 47:34 Can you use the Vision Pro Virtual mac display feature on Mac studios / Mac Mini or just the laptops? 48:05 Can the Vision Pro playback HDR/Dolby Vision videos? If so, how does it look? 52:08 If I decide to get a Vision Pro, will buying the smallest HD space option be a problem in the future or should I just get the one with biggest hard drive option 53:26 Disney is investing US$1.5B in Epic Games. Could this mean Unreal Engine gets paywalled in the future? ([link]) 54:56 What does it mean when the external display of the Vision Pro pulses white? 55:32 We all know presentors are notorious for handing in their keynotes at the very last minute. How do you politely refuse to accept them when it is actually too late to implement them into the production?
00:03 Is there a standard naming convention for media files my high school level students should use as they create content? 10:03 When an international tour travels outside its home country, how do they handle wireless approval? (From what I've seen with products like Wi-Fi devices, there are specific SKUs for each country/region that are locked to frequencies for that region.) 14:09 Seeking knowledge on systems for hearing impaired users (i.e. hearing loops). A solution for large spaces. Are there any new solutions in the market? Trying to get away from taped-floor induction loops as they regularly get sliced by carpet fitters. 22:17 I am using Apple notes and noticed that when Apple corrects spelling the word is underlined in red. That always meant a misspelled word for me. Can the color be changed? Any reason why they did this? I am a wildlife photographer who loves your show. 22:49 I am trying to build a 360 degree classroom with 4 projector and 4 walls. Is there a way to use Vision Pro to project what I am seeing in Vision Pro on to the 4 walls? If not Vision Pro, how about any of the other VR headsets? Thanks! 26:04 Advice on live streaming IP connectivity options for success in Africa (Livingstone)? LiveU cellular miux reliable? Thanks! 29:22 How do folks like the Proaim Soundchief CV5 or other carts like this by Proaim? I'm looking for a cart to have my recording equipment and mount a camera to for interviews. [link] 33:30 Will Zoom ever output live captions as xml, etc. for use in other apps? I put in an FR for this years ago with Zoom. Frustrating. 34:17 Is there a microphone foot pedal that will work for push to talk as well as muting? 35:06 What is your opinion on the Golden Age Pre-73 mkiii mic preamp? 36:42 Bluesky (decentralized Twitter competitor) has dropped its invite codes and opened to everyone. Could this finally dethrone X? ([link]) 38:22 The Behringer Shark DSP110 is out of production and it's been a great performer for me on my hf rig. What would be the replacement for this unit? 40:00 Is there a reliable chart that allows you to lookup legal UHF frequencies you can use in countries outside of North America? 41:30 A post house has adopted Resolve Studio as their main platform for audio post work. Wouldn't a dedicated DAW be a lot more versatile? ([link]) 45:02 Has anyone seen RU-vidr Potato Jet interview of Claudio Miranda bts using Tilta rig on iPhone commercial very interesting interview 45:46 What is the best use of AI you have seen for normal people to use? I use Grammarly and some Chat GPT for my marketing business Thanks 49:22 What mic are you using? 52:41 I use the Mackie MDB-USB DI box to get audio out of macminis via a USB port to XLR. What do members of the panel use to get audio out of laptops and PCs? 54:52 Haven't heard much buzz about drones lately. Does the requirement of a license to fly make drones less desirable for individuals and small Production companies? 57:36 What proportion of the time does Courtney use copilot and how does it rank among all the other ai tools?
00:00 Panel, has the Tilta Cage become the official next step for mobile production over SmallRig? 05:52 The NBA revealed their interactive LED court floor. What are the panelists' initial thoughts? Is this future 2nd hour material? [link] 12:09 Apple have just announced their ‘embeddable configuration language’ pkl. Thoughts on the reason for developing it and how it fits into their own development pipelines -Vision Pro or something else? 13:25 Panel, what brand make/models would you recommend for an on-prem Interpretation system? Looking for at least two options. Thanks. 18:02 SkyF1 hosted the Stake F1 team launch - how can a team that's been in F1 for 30+ years and a major broadcaster of the series get the launch so wrong? [link] 22:53 I have, what I consider, tons of infrastructure in place. I can handle pretty large scale events. How do I let the world know about my infrastructure and do they really even care? 26:17 What are some things most people forget or dont think about charging the client for during productions, that should absolutely be charged? 30:23 Have a small control room buildout with the one wall - the desk is against - is glass. Need the most dense monitor setup and considering the LG Dual Up model# 28MQ780-B for its clamp mount and low profile. Any feedback/experience? 31:35 What rig would you put together if you wanted to create immersive scuba diving footage for the Apple Vision Pro or other AR/VR platforms? Do 3D cameras have any underwater housings? Could this even work? 37:44 What is your goto for general online file storage dropbox used to be the goto then adoble cloud took over our minor storyboard/small asset storage. What is everyone using now that adobe closed that door? 41:06 Morning Everyone! Chris, its that time on Tuesday! Alex, can you share with us a random Keynote tip/trick to up our presentations? 46:10 I would like to branch out of my genre of events. What are the titles of the individuals that do the hiring for event streaming, event production, etc? 51:35 I was cleaning out my closet and found a couple of old sennheiser EW wireless kits. What frequencies are still legal in the US? Thanks 53:33 Does anyone have recommendations for ready-made ceiling mounting solutions for KRK GoAux 4 nearfield monitors? I have a 3 Point Truss system installed and would prefer to explore existing options before considering DIY solutions. Any suggestions? 55:45 With no audio stream & RU-vid in Mukana still saying Video Not Availabile is the live show now cancelled for the audience because they are testing days &private philosophical days?How does this kind of broadcast plan help expand content audience? 56:41 Which service performs very well in securely generating an AI voice model? Thank you very much. 57:11 Do you think one day a single coat of paint on walls, ceilings and floors will act as a combined lighting rig, light field camera and screen?
01:10:41 For Super Bowl LVIII, CBS Sports will be using 49 replay machines, 165 cameras, and 600 record/playback channels. With so much I/O, how do you keep it all straight? ([link]) 01:19:49 LED Screens: The key with LED screens for theatre work, is that they have a deep dynamic range. We ran into jerky fades in a recent show. What options exist past 255 bits of dynamic range 01:22:10 Is the Artesia Pro Ultra portable MIDI pad controller high, low, or mid, quality for various typical recordings? 01:23:04 Has anyone received their Apple Vision Pro yet? 01:26:08 I'm planning to use MADI for the first time. ZoomISO } Decklink } Videohub } Constellation 4 M/E } Behringer X32 w/ MADI card. Any advice? Any 'gotchas' I should look out for? 01:28:04 What is the panels prediction for Disney's VR Treadmill coming to market? [link] 01:32:40 Hi Guys, a couple things: I listen every day and have been using pocketcast. The last episode available is 1351 from December 11. What is After Hours? How can I quickly find answers to questions I submitted? Great work I have learned so much from you 01:33:56 I read an interesting article in SVG that mentioned broadcasters using UPSes instead of traditional redundant generators to increase sustainability. Do you think "Belfasting" larger-scale productions would significantly reduce environmental impact? 01:38:19 What do the panelists think of the new Niji v6 dropped by Midjourney this week? The results I'm seeing on Twitter seem pretty spectacular. 01:39:36 Opinions! What do you do with power strips at tech tables when you don’t have tech drape to hide behind? Try and keep it cleaner behind the table skirt on floor or the mess on top of the table? 01:43:24 Elgato just launched the 4K X that can capture up to 144 fps at 4K. Are there any live pipelines to distribute high frame rates like this? 01:45:03 What are some recommendations for monitoring the health and updates of multiple production machines? I have used Atera in the past. 01:45:53 For events where an in-person presenter and multiple remote sister stages are presenting from a shared PowerPoint, do you use Zoom screen sharing and control features or run a dedicated PowerPoint machine at each site? 01:49:02 In ear audio monitors; can you speak to benefits / options (incredibly grateful to panel for the work you do on this program) 01:53:19 Howdy Pannelist! Any recommendations for having a 60" TV for video village? Planning on using a Matthew Rolling Stand with a VESA adapter with only 200mm. But Most TVs have a 300mmx300mm vesa mount. Would a adapter to 200mm to 300mm work? 01:57:46 Another SVG article mentioned a RED Camera that will have video "immediately imported directly into After Effects" for "follow work." Not being familiar with AE, isn't AE designed for detailed studio VFX work not real-time delivery?
00:48 I’m building a 3 camera podcast studio in a small room using BM Studio Camera 4k’s. I’m looking to wall mount them on some sort of arm that will allow a small range of movement to reframe camera angles depending on the number of guests. Thoughts? 03:03 Mixhalo (an L'Acoustics partner) has released AI-based tools that stream real-time interpretation to the user's device at a live event. What does that mean for interpreters in the future? ([link]) 10:39 dpreview bit the dust, or did it? What news sources are focused like a laser beam on the topics of interest to folks on Office Hours? I'm talking lighting, audio, video, streaming, the stuff we talk about every day. 13:20 2110 and Blackmagic Design. They have conversion and capture. When can we expect a 2110 capable Switcher/Vision Mixer 15:31 If AI is going to do all kinds of metadata tagging of video clips, wouldn’t FCP with its advanced tagging features be the best NLE for all this "new" AI metadata? 18:55 Yesterday, just as Alex was throwing shade on classroom lectures being repurposed as online content, Epiphan introduced their new appliance, the Pearl Nexus, optimized for that exact purpose. Comments? [link] 32:24 Will OH explore streaming beyond RU-vid? We find LinkedIn quite fruitful: last week’s Mozilla two person live panel added 4300 views 👍 34:01 I've heard that many broadcasters and distributors (Discovery and Netflix for example) have specific approved cameras you must use when producing content for them. How rigidly do they enforce that requirement? 39:20 Do you use an electronic to-do list? Suggestion for one that shares between Mac and iOS? 44:21 Does each camera lens have its own unique properties that need to be replicated in VP for believable results? - [link] 46:25 DJI launched Modify 3D editing platform for creating of model from flight data. Thoughts? [link] 47:33 In the past, I have noticed on Conversation with Tony Mobley that if I post a bunch of shorts on the same subject in a row. That only the first short gets a large number of views. Do you think it is a coincidence/content, or because of the algorithm? 49:38 Any chance of getting a big streamer on to talk about how they manage their livestreams? single person or minimal staff streams have some innovative tools for stream managements I'd love to hear use cases 51:13 What are some pros/cons of running a Bitfocus Companion Server on a RaspberryPi 5? 51:50 What's your best guess on when the M3 chip will come to Mac Studio? 53:03 Many jurisdictions require venue employees to have crowd management training (planning and responding to emergencies in places of assembly.) Anyone had experience with such a requirement? ([link]) 56:28 I have an NVIDIA card that sends video signal to my monitors, but is not seen in Device Manager and the NVIDIA control says there is no card installed. There may be a power issue with the PCIE slot. Has anyone else seen this happen? 57:58 PBS has posted its Standards for Generative AI that includes Accuracy, Transparency, and Inclusiveness. Is this deserving of a deeper discussion? - [link]
01:06 Shorts... how do they work... (In comic Cochran) 20:28 To use a Countryman H6 mic with a powered loudspeaker that doesn’t have phantom power, which phantom power supply would the panel would recommend? 22:19 Hi Panelists, I was asked to help a teacher taking a mind training over Zoom. How to get rid of noises of chldrn outside and occasional barking dogs. Treat the room or invest in gears, shure sm58 or Sennheiser ew100 g3 lav mics? Thx! 27:24 Thoughts about the new Sony REA-C1000 PTZ camera tracking appliance? This unit does all the subject auto-tracking and more for a variety of cameras. Sony demo slides: [link] 35:25 Need a simple "Starting Soon" splash page for livestream, but just using a camera into LiveU Solo. Thoughts on how to approach? 38:34 I’m looking for an audio interface for my MacBook Pro M2. I’m seeing a lot of discussion about audio glitches and driver problems with various interfaces. I’m considering the Motu M2, Rodecaster Duo and Arturia Minifuse. Any recommendations? 40:09 Looking for recommendations on a USB Cellular Modem for use with a mobile encoder such as a yolo box, cerevo liveshell x or magewell director mini 42:30 Is it possible to password protect a livestream on youtube? Not a paywall, but limited viewership... 43:34 According to the Verge's review of the Apple Vision Pro you can only launch ONE Mac OS window in the environment which is a let down for me at least, thoughts? 45:16 Has anyone ever had to deal with assistive listening systems in a venue? What audio mix do you usually feed them? (The venue mostly hosts concerts, but also the occasional theatrical play and film showing.) 46:32 If I record my song vocals on my MV7 Shure mic through XLR as compared to the USB, will my vocals sound much different, based on the wire going into my MixPre 3 connected to my M2 Mac Mini? 47:33 Which one do you recommend to upgrade a naive user’s feed to us (EASY over good) - camera: Canon M50m2/Sony/webcam/other? 48:24 Lto drives what is the current best value lto 7? I need more long term space but am really debating on the value proposition of larger tape. 50:20 As a group, we have talked about health strategies for the way we work, What will those using Vision or other AR goggles be doing for eye health, especially since your eyes never change from a very short focal distance inside the goggles 53:17 The panel recently recommended a omni pickup pattern for the Countryman ISOMAX. Why is this the best choice for a semi-treated environment over a cardioid? It seems that it would be more likely to pick up unwanted room noise. 54:15 How many in the panel or the OH community are getting a Vision Pro Friday? 55:01 What headset is this? It sounds really good. Announcer at Chiefs game. [link] 56:08 Qr codes on signs don’t seem to generate much traffic, what’s your goto for signage to drive traffic , from a physical location to your socials or websites? we're looking at getting a portable digital billboard truck
01:20 Can you please suggest a shelf extension for Sonnett enclosures for video capture device support? See [link] 04:27 Mr. Cioni mentioned that greenlit productions for 2024 are half of what was greenlit for 2019, so how might this affect other parts of the production industry? Does corporate/education video draft off of larger productions and their purchasing power? 18:26 was last saturday's snl monologue mic sound problem in only the live feed? i didnt hear an issue, though i am in nevada 23:35 I want to play around with custom video gallery layouts that change dynamically with the participants count. Last step is a graphic designer, but I want to do quick and dirty experiments first. Anyone have a process/suggestions/AI tools/websites? 26:25 Morning Everyone! Using a Companion Pi only, what modules do you use to control apps on your other computers (ex. photoshop, loopback, downie, etc.)? 28:44 I'm using Logic Pro X and looking for a plug-in recommendation for mixing Ambisonic audio, specifically for Apple Music and Apple Vision Pro. Any suggestions? 30:09 Any idea when the MimoLive lab in AH might be taking place? I don't want to miss it. 31:22 Suggestions please... If you had to purchase a pair of camcorders for filming presentations at a 250+ attendee conferences. Currently looking at Canon XF605. Thank you! 37:36 Thoughts on Google's new image A.I.; Lumiere? [link] 40:18 in the ironman trilogy of marvel films was any of the software real or just various cgi tricks? 41:16 Do we think "UtilityAI" will be specific to the user as it learns our individual workflows or might we be able to buy, rent, or train on someone else's specifically trained AI tools? As in I might want access to say Mr. Spielberg's AI tools... 42:25 A ‘Radio show’ written in ChatGPT, voiced in Eleven Labs. What do we think.. [link] 49:12 Michael Cioni mentioned the joy of creation yesterday. What is the part of this industry that gives you the most joy? 51:55 In Omnigraffle, is there a way to have parallel lines snap to the same distance apart the way other objects do? Drawings that have lines slightly off-spaced give me a headache. 55:04 If doomsday comes for Google Drive (it's been known to happen eg. Google Hangouts, Google Plus) where do you migrate and continue with your worksheets, documents, files and databases? 56:24 What do you think about the EU-mandated changes to the iOS App Store? Do you think that we'll see similar "open market" rules in the US?
00:56 Alex has discussed filming spatial video with the iPhone 15 and being able to "jump" between cameras in the Vision Pro. How would the placement of spatial camera angles differ than a traditional 3 camera set up? 08:03 Updating a multifunction space and leaning towards NDI. Many of our other spaces are Blackmagic, so debate is on if we go tricaster in this one room, or convert NDI back to SDI in the "final mile". Pros/Cons/Opinions? 11:02 I have an ATEM ISO record project in Davinci Resolve. I have colour coded all camera angles. I need to batch select a specific group of clips in the timeline and apply EQ. Select clips in timeline by colour has greyed out inspector audio tab. 12:35 I'm upgrading my Zoom studio to a music recording setup and tackling room treatment. Could anyone share foundational advice or first steps for this transformation amidst the diverse opinions available? 22:20 It seems Plantronics doesn't play well with others in the wireless space. If the only wireless device in my home office is a Plantronics wireless headset which I connect to my computer w/ dongle and thru my cellphone's BT settings, should I worry? 23:32 When aligning delay speakers (like in a balcony) in a venue to FOH, how is that typically done? Do you use SMAART or a similar product, or do you do so by ear? 24:23 I've got a 4:1 speaker setup 2 front KRK Rokit 5, Sub S8.2, 2 rear GoAux & 2 extra Rokit GoAux speakers. I'm exploring surround sound mixing. Micky (or anyone with expertise), where would you advise placing the extra speakers? 27:05 Recording an artist’s performance singing outside, where mic should preferrably be out of frame. Inside i would choose a good large diaphragm or overhead shotgun, but what would be perfect outside? 30:31 Aiming to create audio-visual experiences for Apple Vision Pro (should've mentioned that initially!). With a substantial budget allocated, what additional speakers or hardware would best complement my project? Vision Pro already budgeted for. 32:57 Hi Office Hours Team, How much does an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) help reduce moiré while shooting an LED wall? Trying to determine if upgrading to the URSA OLPF is worth it for our broadcasts, or if it’s not a noticeable difference. Thanks! 36:08 Big fan of you all. You’re like the mentors I’ve always wanted. I’m going to be doing several interviews (around 40). Can you recommend an external storage solution for doing the editing on? I do have a Mac Studio with 780 GB of storage available 41:34 Is there any HDMI Audio-DeEmbedder that spits out balanced audio? All the models I can find, only provide unbalanced mini-jack, which isn't very useful. 42:57 In my home studio when I am online not all my lights match up in colour and brightness even tho they are the same model lamps. They also flicker in the camera. Should I fix this with phase or polarity? Where is my problem getting this right? 44:06 For a small venue, would a monitor split using a Dante network be acceptable or must there be an analog snake? 44:49 Thank you very much for sharing your important knowledge from experience with us! What strategy do you suggest for color editing and color consistency between various devices (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android,TV etc.) 48:24 Are there any manufacturers that make Display Port (full size) cables WITHOUT the annoying locking teeth. Those things are annoying! 49:18 Is the OLPF filter on available as a modification inside the camera or is there a solution that can be placed at the entry point to the lense? 49:54 Can we take a look at the new Portrait and Studio Light adjustments that Apple provides for your camera? 51:53 Looking at the top tours of 2023, they all seem to use either DiGiCo SD/Quantum or Avid S6L consoles (with two using Yamaha RIVAGE.) Why do you think these three platforms dominate the touring market? 53:25 What is lens backfocus, and why is that important? 54:45 Solar. Are you using it? Grid tie or self contained closed system?
01:16:16 Any recommendations on decently priced audio routing apps on macOS for FaceTime/Skype/Webex etc running a MixPre, DAC, mic, speakers, headphones? 01:17:52 Short of Dante in my zoom setup, what are the options to feed stereo PC audio into my Flow 8 TRS ports? Already using the 4 Flow USB channels from Loopback on the Mac. 01:20:14 within a ZoomISO and Dante environment, am I able to send each Zoom participants audio to their own channel on an x32 that has a Dante card installed? 01:21:04 I'm testing Spanish-language text to speech solutions. I've tried Eleven Labs and want to try some others. Which others should I try? 01:26:35 Is there an encoder that will allow two different video inputs and encode to RTMP to two different locations each of those individual streams? Currently, utilize 2 separate encoders for this purpose. 01:28:37 I use DaVinci Resolve with an external drive that holds my media and projects. I am out of space and want to replace it. I have already done a carbon copy of the old drive. But I can't figure out how to tell Resolve use the new drive. 01:29:46 What would be the best (or second best) software for a multicorder? I need to capture video and audio from multiple external devices. 01:32:19 My questions don’t seem to be taken in the QR code page. They just sit in the window when I hit the submit button and there is no confirmation they are sent. Am I using the page wrong? 01:33:06 Which would be a better webcam An iPhone 15 Pro or an Insta 360 camera? 01:34:15 What mixer/recorder with 6 or more xlr inputs, stereo outputs and internal multitrack recorder is available on the market except zoom and mixpre? 01:36:20 vMix has released a new version, vMix 27. What are your opinions on the latest update? The addition of Zoom connections is quite an interesting move. 01:37:29 FYI the repair was by an Apple Authorised Service Centre, that has been there for 20 years plus. Historically I would rather use a local long standing business than some spotty teenage "genius" in the store. Am I wrong? 2017 intel good spec MBP 01:40:01 How does Spacial Video differ? Can current tools like FCP/Premier/Resolve edit? Can one post to social media like RU-vid and get the full effect with the VP? 01:44:14 Now everyone's order is in, what do people think of the external battery pack and cable thats needed for Apple Vision Pro? Will it change the way you work or play? 01:49:39 I video cabaret shows and use two Audio-Technica AT875R microphones via xlr to my Canon XA70. Is the Tascam DR-700 a good choice to patch directly into the soundboard through XLR? 01:51:45 Greetings Panel, I have tried some of the online suggestions for an alternative to Dreeamweaver without joy. Anything out there that is similar to the way Dreamweaver works? Not interested in WIX or it's competitors. 01:53:00 Trying to keep my brain up to date, so RU-vid offered multi language , however, I don't see too many content creators utilizing this feature . What is a rough how-to this chain and could it be a easy lift for creators that might speak Spanish ? 01:54:09 What suggestions do the panelists have in terms of video screens for an in-room audience to see content? 85' TV or LED Panel wall? Hoping to send NDI to this as well. Thanks! 01:59:45 Need new tripods for our URSA broadcasts with Fujnon lens with both zoom and focus demand. Not the cheapest, but not the most expenisve either. What is a good budget tripod for this weight class, with smooth pan/tilt for conference and concert use? 02:05:37 What’s the tech workflow for the OH folks speaking (remotely) at the SVG event tomorrow? 02:06:54 Running OBS and Zoom on linux works great with the OBS virtual camera feature. Can I now bring in NDI on linux for Zoom and OBS? 02:07:17 What are your thoughts on artists using tools like Nightshade and Glaze to discourage AI tools from using their artwork for training? [link]
01:15:44 Sonoma. Safe to update to 14.2.1? 01:16:43 What's the best utility van for mobile productions? 01:21:51 What are the panel's favorite non-velcro cable ties and why? 01:23:25 How can you ensure that as a community grows and reaches a wider audience, it still retains its core values and positive atmosphere? 01:28:00 Suggestion for middle of the road cost effective lav mic for rode go ii with better bass response? rode lav sounds thin. for local recording. 01:29:28 Would there be an equivalent to Rogue Amoeba SoundSource that can handle multichannel audio devices? I've seen Ginger Audio's Sphere, but it is very expensive. ([link]) 01:30:06 Enjoyed the Fireside Chat with Colleen Henry this week. Noticed she had a mic on her cheek which her hair was rubbing much of show. No noise ! Was this the 'on air' mic used? 01:31:06 Alex you’ve shown a little 3 or 4 button USB keypad. Did you have to download their proprietary software to program the buttons? 01:32:30 The espresso pro 17 4K portable monitor has 450 nits of peak brightness. Are nits mostly an issue for HDR, or can they matter for other use cases? ([link]) 01:33:04 Alex, what´s the "spiral-style" thing in your back, above the iMac? Looks interesting 01:34:22 Who was subscriber 5,000 on the OH RU-vid channel and winner of the FX3? 01:34:53 Opinions of using Blackmagic Proxy Generator vs Apple Compressor for generating proxy files 01:35:44 Does anyone use the sounddesk companion apps Sonic Atom or Fluctus? 01:38:13 Sony just changed photography forever by releasing the Sony a9 III, the world's first global shutter camera. Agree? 01:41:05 Has anyone ordered cameras directly from PTZOptics or do they only use 3rd party sellers like B&H? 01:42:12 what program should I learn to generate custom animated lower thirds? 01:44:25 Is anyone on the panel using the Trigger function in Companion in their workflow? I use it to launch vMix, toggle audio channels on my x32, and pish the stream out, but sometimes the triggers dont fire. Any ideas? 01:45:30 Is there a way to get rid of vignetting on older / wider lenses on the Ursa Broadcasts? It seems that anything wider than 8mm creates vignetting. Maybe shimming, etc. 01:46:39 i recently went back into my dvd collection to celebrate the new year and i chose to watch coneheads and i want to point out the firework seen, and how they tell the story by showing less as opposed to more theatrics 01:47:34 Any camera suggestions for wide shot and permanent installation in a church environment? Thx
01:13:14 I lost my Aphex channel mic processor during a power outage. Where could I get it repaired or replaced? 01:14:50 Following a Speaker take 2 - Do you prefer the look using a camera with a long lens in the back to the look when using a small PTZ up front with a wide angle lens? And do you always want to shoot from the talent's eye level? 01:19:43 have we discussed a LOCATION to cover the Eclipse? or has all the prep talk been about what lens and ND to shoot an eclipse with? 01:23:49 I need to mount or set my teleprompter on my desk as I don't have space for a tripod behind the desk. I want the base of the prompter to sit just 8" above my desk. Do you have a recommendation for the best way to do this? 01:29:31 Hi Panelists, can you suggest a solution to pull off a virtual line on the screen for doing video referral for off sides during a soccer match? Thanks! 01:32:55 Can Alex do a quick overview of his remote system he sends to clients for remote interviews? 01:37:40 Hi heard you guys speaking of mapping keystrokes to the Streamdeck. I would like a way to have mine within my atem/mini pc rack to trigger keystrokes for the mini pc to shutdown by itself or trigger something 01:38:31 Done 6 orientation meetings 4 upcoming medical event. T&C's includes compulsory attendance 4 orientation. Cover LMS, Discord and Zoom. Zoom includes network, audio, lighting, framing, no virtual background. Can we share how we prep for events? 01:49:24 I have custom IEMs that need a new cable. They are IPX cables. I'm seeing a lot of variation in price. This is for meetings versus stage performance. I have the Linsol IEMs but thought it might be worth using the custom ones. Any guidance? 01:51:05 Maybe a question for a different day but...Is there a plan to bring back the ZoomISO test Breakout Room? 01:52:30 Budgeting for a new Zoom camera/lens combo. What's a good lens to pair with a Sony ZV-E10 that will provide some depth of field? Front of lens will be approx. 30" from face and background is 5'-7' away receding at an angle. 01:56:36 I had a problem viewing a youtube video from B&H on my Ipad 9 using the RU-vid app. It was giving me a severe crop. Is there something I'm missing? 01:57:15 Any recommendations for a high end PC laptop to run OBS
00:54 Sony FR7 firmware update released with 709tone Base. What is 709tone Base? [link] 02:21 Mitchell mentioned the Sony FX3/30 firmware updates can transmit SRT/RTMP. What would be the use case for SRT/RTMP from the camera via WiFi as opposed to a software switcher or hardware encoder connected to Ethernet? 05:40 Where have you gotten the best feedback (pun intended) on how your mic sounds? Can you trust a recording after the fact or are a separate set of ears the best help? 11:53 DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $349 What are the pros and cons? [link] 24:45 When live switching super source presets (built in companion) on an ATEM Extreme SDI switcher I always see a frame or two that’s messy looking and not a clean switch. Is this just a limitation of the ATEM’s processor? 26:16 Now that Jeffrey Powers has returned from CES what company had the most interesting new product? 30:07 Thoughts on the small Mackie DLZ Creator XS? NDI audio I/O, 2 ch. automix, etc. [link] 34:31 I have many HDDs and SSDs with hundreds of terabytes of files, mostly FCP libraries. Does anybody have a good way of dealing with such a large amount of files and what naming conventions/software do you use to help find archive material? 42:25 For those that can't afford the higher-end mics, would the Logitech Blue Sona be a solid entry-level mic that passes OH 2.0 standards? ([link]) 45:49 I teach in a videography program at a high school, and we have 50 Mac Studio's available to us equipped with Final Cut and Logic. Is teaching with these tools instead of iMovie and GarageBand to beginniners considered best practice? 51:07 Shiftcam maker of iphone lenses announced a probe lens at CES. Anyone have experience using one of these? [link] 55:08 regarding yesterday's Flow 8 and 2 Mac mini question, the Flow8 is running digital sound from the M2 trying to run digital sound out from the M1 to the Flow 8 where my headphones are? 56:03 Is Alex back on the Neumann? 57:49 For medical event next week I have installed ZoomISO 2.1.2. Previous rev was used in June 2023 when recording access was needed. What changes if any do I need to be aware of.
02:18 Will you pay 20 bucks for copilot pro from Microsoft, which just passed Apple as the most valuable company at $2.887 trillion vs Apple at $2.874 trillion. 06:17 Blue Cat Audio has introduced "FaderHub" which is a software-based mixer with integrated network audio transport. Could this be a SoundDesk replacement? ([link]) 07:29 I have an Omnigraffle file of a system layout that I'd like to send to the client as a pdf. I believe that the pdf format can do layers. How do I create a layered pdf so that it's easier for the client to follow the diagram more easily. Mac {$Better 08:59 Zoom records to a computer. Is there a way to remove the host name from the lower left when recording? 10:27 What USB PTZ camera has the Best image quality? (Must have USB/UVC for Zoom Far End control) 12:08 EcoFlow versus Jackery, does one clearly dominate in performance? 12:36 I've been looking at the Yamaha DM3D as a small mixer for my system, but it still seems to be difficult to find. What audio interfaces would have a similar I/O count but also an internal mixing engine? 14:04 How often do you restart your computers and ISP modems? What are best practices? 16:39 I realised looking around my setup I've become the next gen version of my grandfather with a ham radio... What do you think our kids will end up doing? 24:19 This week I have been using a Mac Pro (intel cheese grater edition) for projection design with Isadora at Pittsburgh Opera it has been a lovely experience so far. Has anyone tried the M series Mac Pros? Any performance reports? 25:41 is there a good way to send audio from a m1 mac mini and a m2 mac mini into a behringer flow8, do i need to squeeze my mix pre 3 in there somewhere, (not for live but for mixing sounds and songs) 27:13 Hello all. I am looking to improve a live presentation of software use in an iMag situation. Currently I use AJA ROI scaling features and Mouseposé to highlight the cursor. Any other tools I should be considering? 29:15 Can you disable the status LED light on the Insta360 Link? Don’t see any controls for it in the camera’s software. 30:12 The Yamaha SEQTRAK groovebox includes reactive 3D graphics in its companion app. What would be the most effective choice for creating 3D graphics that respond to MIDI or OSC on macOS? ([link]) 32:09 I have a radio host that connects via Zoom from various remote locations. Please recommend a microphone that can be easily transported and set up on-site. 37:15 is there anyone in or on officehours.global that zooms in on a houseboat? what would those typical issues or problems be to watch out for? 37:54 Would a Mac Mini be a good machine to incorporate into a mobile rack that is being used to produce Zoom hybrid meetings? this would be paired with an x32 and a PTZ cam. 39:22 Business question: What are some good ideas for getting clients for a One person company providing corporate video? 41:06 I've been following the discussion of kits for remote guests on livestreams. What does the panel think of Apogee's HypeMiC, which seems ideal in size, plus contains a built-in analog compressor? 42:13 algoriddim is bringing djay (their DJing app) to the Vision Pro. Could you see visionOS becoming a performance and production platform in the future? ([link]) 45:57 I want to use my iPhone this weekend to film my nieces wedding with my iPhone 15 pro max is there an adaptor you recommend so I can charge, connect audio and have my solid state drive connected while recording? 48:14 Will WiFi 7's deterministic latency help audio/video apps (Dante, etc.)? 49:14 Have any of you used third-party touchscreens on macOS? 50:33 Samsung to hold Galaxy Unpacked event Wednesday Jan 17 at 10 am PT. Will you go to live event in SF or watch the stream, and what do you expect will happen? 55:37 When Sending proxies from the Blackmagic Camera app to the cloud, then down to Resolve for editing, can the proxies be used in a Zoom show or is the quality too poor? 56:24 For very large (1TB), decades long retention of catalogs, what Digital Asset Management system should be considered? Boinx (mimoLive) Fotomagico supports Peakto, which looks interesting. [link] 01:03:01 The logo is not very 'colourful' - was this a conscious decision or just expedient?
00:41 What are some useful applications that can be selfhosted on a home server? 01:49 In the past the ATEMs would get "upset" when more than 5 computers are talking to it over the network at the same time (controlling the audio, media pool, etc), sometime to the point of completely locking up. Is there still this limitation. 03:33 Suggestion for a portable 5-8 port managed switch for NDI and Dante for a small travel kit? 06:15 I am trying to find a solution where on my Streamdeck with Companion that I can push a button to create timecode stamp in a text file. Is it possible to pull the recording timecode from the ATEM via the API while recording? That would be amazing. 10:51 Apple is shutting down the 121-person artificial intelligence operations in San Diego and moving it to Austin. This group runs siri. What does siri need? 12:41 When you set an M3 MBP to low-power mode, it locks the display at 60Hz. Considering the internal LCD normally runs up to 120Hz, would the transition to a fixed 60Hz be noticeable for most use cases (especially audio work and video editing?) 14:40 Are there generative art AI tools that don’t require Discord where I can upload my own images and have it manipulate them? 21:10 The Rabbit R1 AI powered companion device seems to have generated a stir at CES. Why would makers pursue a hardware implementation in this space rather than an app to reside on your existing pocket device (phone)? 22:12 A new MeLe Overclock4C mini PC keeps powering off when idle. Windows 11 is set to never sleep. Nothing in BSOD logs. What could be causing this? 22:51 With a Netgear 4250 8 port POE+ switch, any issue to daisy chain a small unmanaged switch to a port just for internet to odd machines? 24:15 TJ, you mentioned that Plex is a useful app to self-host. Would there be any value in Plex if all my purchased media content is from Apple's own store? 25:24 Any comments on last night's Critics Choice Awards? [link] 27:58 X keeps reminding me to pay a steep price of $30/month. Is anyone finding it valuable? Do we think X is going to survive over the next few years under current management? 32:02 I'm finding Dante Virtual Soundcard on a Mac Studio to be very flakey. I have to restart it every few days and have to reboot the computer every couple of weeks just to keep it working. Anyone else having issues? 36:30 I have read that MOV (metal oxide varister) helps in protecting your appliances against surge. Can panelists advise how to solder the MOV in your electrical socket board? Thanks! 37:38 Guy, now that you are back from CES and have had time to decompress, what are your thoughts? Breakout moments for you? What should we keep our eyes on? 50:15 Are there any good alternatives to the Inovativ production carts? 56:11 What format are you streaming audio in Mukana? I get frequent dropouts in Safari on mobile. Cell connectivity is good here on the Space Coast (T-Mobile 5G). 56:49 What are you connecting to your iPhone/Android phone for a audio source for a mobile rig? (capture video via Pixel/Samsung , and iPhone 14 Pro).... What do you connect for the audio part of this ? 58:08 Update for prev dante question, have a second dedicated ethernet adapter on the studio and have X32 with dante card along with avio on the dedicated network.
01:19:05 In two weeks, the ATIA Assistive Technology industry Association is going to be in Orlando , what would you as panelists want to learn about or how would you like to deliver a message to the members there ? What should we take to the show , for thos 01:21:26 Can you make a 2ME switcher out of 2 1ME switchers? Using 2 Blackmagic ATEM Mini's 01:25:55 In After Hours, Harshid made a great point that advances in tech for accessibility are actually benefiting everyone. It feels similar to "Benefits of going to space"? Thoughts? 01:29:05 There have been some good suggestions to convert XLR mics to USB. Any suggestions for converting a USB mic to XLR? 01:30:13 what´s the proper audio sample rate in ZoomISO, when outputting to vMix via NDI? 32 or 48k? 01:31:40 Whisper is a very potent transcribing api service. How can we help whisper transcribing the audio by using EQ? Are there other tools that would help getting a better transcription? 01:32:10 It's been a while since I've made it on panel on a regular schedule, however, I see new options in Audio settings in Zoom. Can you fill me in on the headset option? I hear it's giving you the best of both worlds, with noise reduction True/False?
00:50 using Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus devices into M2 Mac Mini's. The Mac Mini's have USB 3.0 (Type A) connectors and the Magewell devices are also USB 3.0 (Type A) connectors. Should I use Apple USB 3.0 (Type A) to USB-C (T-4) adapters for speed? 02:24 Veeo and LG partner to put a camera behind a T-OLED screen for video conferencing. Is this the way of the future? [link] 08:15 Alex mentioned ICC profile LUTs for computer monitors on yesterday's show. How are these profiles built and adjusted? Can Resolve be used in this process? 09:33 I've been mixing my latest track, and I found a string sound that anchors the mix perfectly. But, the sound almost "collapses" when I check for mono compatibility. How can I ensure mono compatibility even when creating a "rich-sounding" mix? 11:12 From CES, Why would a sensor covering a wider spectrum (visible + near infrared) be desirable in a camera? Are today's phones colorblind? - [link] 12:32 At one time I was able to use ScreenFlow on the Mac to record short clips from streaming sources like Netflix. Now that seems to be blocked. Is there another way to record short clips like that for use in Keynote? 19:47 I am concerned that my ATEM or Pocket Cinema may have broken, I lost control of the camera from the ATEM software control, I seem to remember other having this issue at some point. Does the panel have anything they would test for troubleshooting? 21:36 Our Apple Business account manager for my company informed us that “company managed” Apple IDs are limited to 5GB of iCloud storage and aren’t upgradable at all. That said, how do most companies utilize shared Keynote docs which require iCloud? 24:56 With the virtual display feature of the Vision Pro, could you see it becoming a useful solution for mobile workers that want lots of screen real estate in a portable package? (I could see it useful on planes, for example.) 29:01 Sony announced this VR headset for industrial and 3D content-creation markets. Is the flip-up design a significant improvement for all-day use and for eyeglass wearers? [link] 32:10 I have completed my Best in Show for CES 2024... 35:36 I have been asked to play Star Wars: Main Title for a funeral that will be live-streamed to Facebook and RU-vid. Will this cause any copyright issues? 37:24 HETMA’s Prism Scholarship is now out. As a new person to this kind of job I’m very excited about it. how do I apply? How do I make my application stand out so can get this scholarship? 38:59 Trying the OH radio app on my way home, and every so often notice the stream drops. United blocks video streaming, so is this the in air WiFi handing off between access points or something 40:29 For last 4 days the radio stream has failed to start at door opening time for the event & no Zoom option anymore.Ok ok we get the hint, this isn’t for a live audience anymore after Qs & it’s just for VOD.What live stream should we watch instead? 42:11 Foldable tablets or phones use Forced perspective to output 3D content device specific makes Vision Pro content available on foldable devices ie Simulator in stereoscopic 42:55 I just heard about Krisp from my daughter in law who has been using it with great success. I haven’t tried it myself, and hadn’t heard it mentioned on office hours so I thought I would point it out. My only concern is the privacy statement. [link] 48:13 How about some brain scanning headphones from CES to help us focus and concentrate? - [link] 51:50 Any great robots at CES? 56:29 Are you using a hardware device like loupedeck or tourbox to help with video editing while using FCP or Resolve? Better device?
00:48 For those using Sony cameras as webcams, do you use any specific Picture Profile, Creative Style, or D-Range Optimizer setting to improve the look? 05:02 Google cut hundreds of core engineers last night. Sign of wider tech sector layoffs? 15:55 What is the best Broadcast Style Clock for Mac OS? 19:16 Good morning OH, Alex, did you hear about OmniScope's new feature? It is called "the Skin Tone Scope." [link] 22:05 Any way to access the transcript search on Vimeo videos on a web interface? I want to search transcripts for a word from multiple Vimeo videos and be able to link the results on a Wordpress site. 27:49 Looking for a buy once, cry once option for a wireless HDMI set that is 0 latency, 400ft range, out of sight (through walls + floors in crowded environments). My Hollyland 400S aren't cutting it - it's producing Kungfu movies now. Help! Thanks... 30:00 Is anyone using the Zoom plugin in for vMix v27 to get ISO audio into a vMix project? I get solid video but audio from the call isn't working. 31:23 I am looking at purchasing the new PLAY model from Birddog for a broadcast viewing room. has anyone had any experience with these? [link] 32:50 Alex, you mentioned Blackmagic themselves fixing the ATEM crush. Was a firmware update released, or are you referring to the Zoom update? 34:14 As per Twitch's CES announcement, it looks like they have given up on WebRTC Simulcast and are adopting Enhanced RTMP to send AV1 with multiple resolutions. Ditto RU-vid. What is wrong with WebRTC for ingest? 38:54 When you use Bitfocus Companion to control the Unity Intercom client app, is there a way to copy the settings from the Unity Client app to another computer? I couldn't find any export or save settings on Unity Client. 40:39 Hi guys. I may have a streaming gig for a small concert on Jan 20th. I remember we spoke about using Vimeo as a platform but is it an easy enough option to setup by next week? Also have does it have Geo blocking and Pay Per View? 42:09 Would there be any iOS development tutorials that would have content about the Vision Pro yet? 42:46 With John Pretto’s extensive background in Crypto as a VP, executive and global representative for both OneCoin and DasCoin, what does he think of being able to get coin now on NYSE? 43:28 Alex, you've mentioned not connecting smart TVs to the Internet. If one opts out of automatic content recognition, would you be more reassured? ([link]) 46:29 Hollyland Lark M2 announced. Wireless mic pendant seems like a bad idea? [link] 48:08 Morning Everyone! Right now, my budget wont allow for a dedicated illustrator + animator, but for this project, animating my MJ prompts into a storyline would generate huge momentum forward. What is the panel's recommendations? Thanks. 49:03 Replacing a foldable 5x7 green screen with a monitor. Calculations suggest an 85” display to maintain existing framing. A smaller one would be easier to manage. Any thoughts on monitor type (less than $1K) moveable stands and general gotchas? 53:37 How does one subscribe to receive After Hours discord Alerts so that you know when something cool is happening (like live CES floor coverage today ;) 56:44 I am considering using the Panasonic GH5 to film a single shot talking head for RU-vid and zoom, will the kit lens be adequate for that? Keep up the awesome work ! 57:35 We speak of "disruptive" technologies, and have seen spectacular collapses in business models. Has the panel witnessed crossovers to the dark side? I suspect one particular corporation of acquiring failing broadcasters for data mining. [see Chat]
01:17:00 2020-21 were years of online events with poor quality. 2022-2023 were years of hybrid meetings. My pipeline for 2024 seems to be building up with high quality online events with tech support at the speakers’ multi locations. Comments? 01:20:28 What business threats are you protecting against in 2024? Anything new this year? What threats are beyond your control? 01:25:13 My expectancy for 2024 is more AI based interpretation automation for live events. For post production work, the role of Interpreters will move to copywriting of translated voice overs and closed captions for quality videos. Any thoughts or comments? 01:31:10 Though, I like this microphone arm, I do think it might be a little short. What do you think? [link] 01:34:40 I would love to see more use of Discord for collaboration over voice and video. Great community that interacts often that might lead to a better experience for AH. 01:37:31 Any thoughts on what the trends in video shorts for business clients in 2024 will be? 01:43:03 CapCut was mentioned the other day as a popular vid editor. I check it out and read the Privacy Policy. I would never use it after reading it. Thought? 01:51:36 Is 4K video work going to become a streaming standard in 2024? My Business Clients are budging events in 2024 at the same levels as in 2023. How do we producers balance our capex investments for 4K kit vs the revenues for services in 2024? 01:55:55 Has anyone had experience with VirtualHere (USB-over-network software)? I could see USB stick emulation being useful for centralizing storage for devices that don't have network support. ([link]) 01:57:58 As growth increases the volume of OH questions, do you envision focusing more on day/topic relevant questions? (graphics Tue, audio Wed, etc) As a panelist, I want to be as helpful as possible. 01:59:21 Any resolutions to do LESS of some things in 2024?
01:30 I have several of the older BM UltraStuio Mini Recorders (w/T1 connectors). Is there any way to get those to work with the current macOS? Thanks! 02:19 What combination of technologies is in play to have this person walk around the map? Does the effect work for you? - [link] - and - [link] 05:10 I have a 2 day show coming up. Need 2 large monitors for IMAG and renting is as expensive as buying 2 (cheaper ones). Recommendations for (55' - 77") sub $1k monitors? 13:33 As a media production company in LA, we can _do_ the job but we're having trouble getting the job... We have a bit of a budget to hire a producer/sales agent in 2024. What are your tips? Sourcing talent... Salary/commission... WFH/in-office... 16:45 We're going to be giving Unity coms a try for the first time next month on a remote production with remote cam ops. Any tips? Settings? Headsets? 20:48 In some US news weather segments, forecasters compare the US and European weather models. Would the EU weather agencies send raw visual content to stations, or would the visuals be locally generated? (Could SPX or a similar product do it?) 22:06 My OH radio app tells me the beta has expired. Where in Discord or another resource can we obtain a current build? 23:55 The new Canon R5C seems to be an interesting camera - beside a micro-HDMI out and only a 3.5 mm mic input. Thoughts? 28:10 SmartShow is extending their December holiday sale into January due to huge popular demand. With 15% or more off their award Pro-ONE. Should I buy one? Should I buy more? What else do I need? 30:36 I demo'd the new Saramonic "WiTalk" comms headsets. Having never used anything like this, it was jarring not hearing my own voice when talking. Is this typical? 36:12 Alex what is your opinion of the new James Burke connections? 39:54 I am on the fence between a 1080 monitor vs 4k monitor for my teleprompter. I want it to look good but wonder if the difference is noticeable. If it’s not, I’d rather not be taxing my PC as hard pushing extra pixels. Is this sound logic? 42:19 Alex, you mentioned that Unreal Engine is used for virtual weather displays. How do you build the Unreal scene automatically? (From my limited Unreal experience, dragging each element to its place can take a long time for complex scenes.) 43:41 I have an HP ink jet printer. Looking at Epson EcoTank printer. What has been your experience from ink jet to eco tank printers? 48:28 Do the people reporting the weather on TV use a teleprompter? If so, how can they be so conversational? 51:16 I was watching David Coulier's Full House Rewind on RU-vid and noticed that he and John Stamos were wearing lavs, however they also had SM7Bs. Thoughts? [link] 53:09 Confused. New MacMini Pro with Sonoma. Downloaded zoom desktop Version 5.17.1 (27701). After installation and launching, Mac asks to install Rosetta. Is that real? 54:39 I am attempting to join the discord server and have adjusted my display name according to the server, but am still in restricted mode. Is there a step i am missing? 55:20 Currently, I use both Logic and Bitwig for my personal electronic music projects. I have my Bitwig upgrade plan paid until 2026, but is it worth switching to Ableton and learning it as it is the industry standard? 56:42 Started using Unity Cloud for comms this year. Love it. What are your recommendations on PLs for 3-5 camera live sport production 58:09 Alex, what app was running on the iPad the camera was shooting the slate, and what was the Yamaha unit below the iPad?
00:53 Are there recommended test videos for assessing streams, ideally with high motion, vivid colors, tight shots for lip sync, dark/light contrasts, textures, patterns, and varying volumes? Or am I dreaming that a single video has it all? 05:01 Recommendations on Mac Video converters for M1pro Mac OS 12? 10:28 Can you explain the workflow for creating the pre-TV commercial highlight clips that are used in sports broadcasts. Usually 3 or 4 clips are shown in slow mo w/effects before cutting to commercial. Are the editors getting those clips via a server? 12:25 On the André Rieu tour, Rieu wears two lavalier mics. Why could that be, and would there be any risks with two mics on the same person? ([link]) 13:36 What's the best way to create a bootable flash drive? I'm troubleshooting recovering an old iMac. 16:02 Discussions abound at work as to what our AVoIP solution should be in a rebuild of a multifunction space. Tradionaly Evertz Nucleus, but leaning more standards based. Should it be 2110 or NDI? 17:38 Any recommendation for a non headphone based mic to use with a Mac mini. I have external speakers connected to it and would like a recommendation for a usb microphone for zoom calls. 20:05 Since we are in the 12th Month of OH aka “The Upgrade Month” might we do a review of this now classic Christmas song and see what swap outs or upgrades the panel might have for 2024? 23:02 Is there any way of getting Apple compressor on Mac OS 12 without upgrading Mac OS? 25:01 Having a physical stream deck on a kvm cable. Any mid to long term concerns? 28:03 Many years ago (pre OH) Adam Christianson from Maccast suggested the Audio Technica AT2020 USB mic. Knowing what I know now (post OH) is there a place for this mic or which instances could I find it useful? 29:23 I want to experiment with 2.39:1 aspect video recording. Is an anamorphic lens worth the hassle or is cropping full frame 4K just as good? Thanks! 31:44 Are there any clever ways to stretch all kinds of cords other than pulling them and running them through your hands? 34:59 On the topic of compression, can multiple machines be networked to create a small render farm with Compressor, or Resolve? 40:58 I got a new switch , I am thinks of adding back in my raspberry pi to my setup any suggestions from the panel, do I need to add to the ATEM mini? 41:30 About once every two weeks, my APC UPSs click onto battery but my house has not lost power. Do they do this to keep "fresh?" 43:03 Brian, welcome back what have you been up to that you can talk about? 45:00 I'm playing with vMix to stream both horizontal and vertical formats at the same time. What is the best compromise in overall resolution to achieve good results in both streams? 46:23 Any suggestions for a techie gift for the non-tech people in our lives? 51:05 Interviewing an executive who wants to be interviewed in their office, I need at least 30 minutes to setup, but I'm probably not going to get it, what tips and tricks do you have for setting up quickly solo. 54:02 Are Mac Minis the preferred Zoom computer or are MB pros, or MB airs the co-to for building kits? 55:21 Has anyone done an aftermarket autofocus for BlackMagic cameras? Is that even possible? 56:37 Is Brian using Airrpod Pros, what is his audio interface? 57:31 ESPN did a "Toy Story football" special that was synchronized in real-time with the actual game. Could you use Unreal Engine for such a workflow with custom plugins to take in the tracking data?
01:00 With Andy spearheading a workaround for the "ATEM Crush" in the Zoom client, do you think we'll see a general macOS "filter" tool to implement this fix for other apps? 04:06 How does the role of a DP in a broadcast/live production compare to their role in a traditional film/TV production? 09:47 What's the value proposition of link an ATEM Mini SDI vs. ATEM SDI Pro to complement the HDMI version of the ATEM Extreme ISO? The Mini adds 2 outputs + SDI input capability for $345 Besides the ISO recording, what reasons to go with the $795 Pro? 14:22 I have 50 people in a room and I want them to be able to vote A or B to a question and see the live votes. I need them to be able to click multiple times to compete against the other side, so each side tries to win. Any ideas how to do this? 15:37 When might we expect the MidJourney web version to launch? 16:56 Any thoughts/sources of creative design inspiration when creating lower thirds and other graphics? 26:51 A panelist mentioned permanently installed cameras "connected via SRT." Wouldn't NDI be the protocol you'd want for a venue installation because of the high latency of SRT? 27:30 The AH crew recommended the Dell 3930 rack for a media server a few years back and I loved them. Now that they are discontinued, do you have new recommendations for a rack-mount server with a graphics card for around $2500? 29:03 One of my show hosts now employs Bluetooth hearing airs. Any recommendations for a Bluetooth transmitter I can connect to the headphone output of the studio mix console? 30:51 Examples from Mike Verta’s Star Wars “Legacy Restoration” show FAR better black levels when projected than even the letterbox bars on other files I’ve tested. How might I use his examples as a model to improve baseline projection of all other files? 32:57 Samsung is likely to have new phones in Feb. Any rumors on new features and is the camera likely to be the best ever on any phone? 37:39 Our setups have evolved so much since pandemic is there a use case for raspberry pi? 38:25 Is there any diff between Dodge Grand Caravan and Plymoth Voyager and Chrysler Pacifica for gear hauling. Discuss seat stowing. 41:27 Rather than modern or anime effects with insta360 ai warp I want to show obsolete tech while discussing subjects prior to 1994 with obsolete hardware 9600 baud modem, rotary phone, punchcard computer, typewriter in background 43:48 Another Auto Question... Is touting ATSC 3.0 growth this past year like saying they are selling more radar detectors to Model T owners? Or will it save broadcasters? - [link] 50:37 With VMware shifting to a subscription-based licensing model, have you investigated other virtualization platforms? 52:38 There’s been a recurring & increasing problem with HDCP blocking on Samsung TVs & a few others when connected to a Roku box & some AppleTVs after updates in past months. How do we legally fix this the right way so we can go back to using these boxes? 55:26 What BMD adapters or other products have the capability to apply LUTs directly to them and what is the process of importing LUTs? 56:44 Alex likes to site the generational use different between iphone and android . Put the current world market is a seventy percent favor of androids. Does he really believe that the generational usage will overcome That large of a difference
01:16:46 Best “creative pen tablet” to use w/ Mac/Adobe/Affinity? I’ve done graphics/photo work for years using only mice & trackpads. Wanna learn a tool like Wacom for these tasks, but B&H reviews are disconcerting (“Don’t buy if you’re on a Mac!” etc.) 01:18:49 What PC laptop would you consider to be the equivalent of an MBP in design and build? 01:23:37 Has anyone shot video with Phillips Hue lights in the picture? Any interference or issues? 01:28:10 What is the recommended way to clean your monitor and laptop screens? 01:32:33 During the X32 mixer show, there was a mention of a preference for Yamaha mixers over Allen & Heath. Could you elaborate on the reasons behind this? I’m considering an A&H CQ-18T for my studio for multiple synthesisers and would value your insights 01:35:50 What does the panel think of musician Steven Wilson's (Porcupine Tree, Blackfield) use of AI to write a Christmas song after he was challenged by a friend to write one, saying it wasn't his thing. [link] 01:40:30 What is the most commonly used product for running complex visuals at concerts and events? I've heard the name "disguise" mentioned, but I've heard it's also a difficult product to learn. 01:43:21 I'm looking for a Samsung SSD T5 replacement. Any recommendations. 01:44:15 Is the Flipper Zero the perfect stocking stuffer? Dubbed a "multi-tool device for geeks", it can hack radio protocols, debug hardware, and has a neat interface. [link] 01:47:23 The last two weeks we had our laptop do an auto restart in the middle of the broadcast for a system error. Auto updates where disabled. Lenovo-OBS. I've done 100 programs without an issue. 01:50:36 Thanks for reassuring me re: Wacom Intuos Mac compatibility! You mentioned iPad; I;ve never had one. As someone brand new to working w/graphics with a tool like this, would you recommend a “unitasker” (Wacom for graphics) or a “multitasker” (iPad)? 01:52:10 For under $1K, what key light + soft box do you recommend for in door interviews?
