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by Steve Nathans-Kelly | The case for moving from ubiquitous older video codecs like H.264 to newer codecs like AV1 or HEVC (H.265) is typically expressed in terms of encoding efficiency that translates to bandwidth and cost savings. For major content companies like Warner Bros. Discovery that have adopted H.265, how much has their experience borne out that hypothesis?
Streaming Media has announced that Evan Shapiro, self-described "media cartographer" whose incisive data presentation, analysis, and commentary is mapping out the future of the streaming media industry and overall entertainment sector, has signed on as host and MC of the next Streaming Media Connect virtual event, which runs August 22-24.
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Posted 19 Jul 2023
Streaming Media announced today that Evan Shapiro, self-described "media cartographer" whose incisive data presentation, analysis, and commentary is mapping out the future of the streaming media industry and overall entertainment sector, has signed on as host and MC of the next Streaming Media Connect virtual event, which runs August 22-24.
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Posted 05 Jul 2023
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | Streaming Media West returns to Huntington Beach November 15-16, with Streaming Media University Workshops on November 14. Registration is open now.
by Jan Ozer | In this Premiere Pro-based remote production tutorial, Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer explains how to fix backlit webcam videos when editing interviews with remote guests.
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Posted 13 Jun 2022
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, I'll show you how to publish HDR videos from your iPhone to YouTube, with an intermediate step through Adobe Premiere Pro.
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Posted 28 Mar 2022
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial will walk you through setting up and producing a simple live event with easylive.io.
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Posted 26 Jan 2022
by Jan Ozer | In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said they weren't using per-title encoding, possibly because of the general perception that its challenges outweigh its benefits. In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate how simple it is to produce per-title output using AWS Elemental's Automated ABR (adaptive bitrate) function.
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Posted 27 Dec 2021
by Jan Ozer | There are many cloud-based editing solutions available, nearly too many to count. Who should consider using them and why? How can you tell them apart? That's what I'll cover in this article.
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Posted 11 Nov 2021
by Jan Ozer | In this article, I'll detail how to plan, configure, and produce a live event using Roland's two-input HDMI mixer, the V-O2HD MK II. I'll cover the high-level planning and execution issues generically, but show configuration options using the V-02HD.
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Posted 10 Nov 2021
The course teaches new sales and marketing hires the technology and market knowledge necessary to effectively market and sell streaming-related products and services
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Posted 06 Oct 2021
Webinar Highlights Three Remote Production Workflows to Enable Attendees to Choose the Best Alternative
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Posted 15 Sep 2021
by Jan Ozer | Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer explores the dazzling new Speech-to-Text feature in Adobe Premiere Pro, a powerful new tool that makes it remarkably quick and painless to create accurate transcriptions and burned-in or exported captions for your videos.
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Posted 24 Jul 2021
by Jan Ozer | Though the latest version of Premiere Pro introduced this week isn't a complete facelift, there are pretty dramatic changes during import and export, the bookends in every project. The changes are designed to simplify operation for new users and streamline workflows for all users.
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Posted 23 Jun 2021
by Jan Ozer | I produce most of my live training with a webcam because the quality delta between a webcam and other options is negligible when presented in postage-stamp-sized videos. But what setup should you use for a really important conference or a call that will be distributed to many viewers live or on demand? That's where things get interesting.
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Posted 19 May 2021
by Jan Ozer | Through its Rendezvous feature, Telestream's Wirecast was one of the first video mixers to enable completely customizable multiple-party conferencing in 2017. Telestream has upgraded the feature's functionality in several subtle but critical ways, which I'll discuss in this article.
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Posted 12 May 2021
by Jan Ozer | Epiphan's Pearl Nano ($1,495) provides an outstanding feature set in a polished hardware and software package, and it should be a strong candidate for those who are seeking a hardware encoder for lecture or interview capture or any of the other use cases the product supports.
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Posted 26 Apr 2021
by Jan Ozer | Your guide to the best gear, strategies, and techniques for creating video lessons for work or school
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Posted 14 Apr 2021
by Jan Ozer | Lighting is the single most important determinant of video quality. Fortunately, the cost of quality lighting gear has plummeted over the last few years. So with a little bit of knowledge, which I'll supply here, and a very modest budget, you can provide great lighting for your online conferences, webinars, and presentations.
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Posted 07 Apr 2021
by Jan Ozer | From inputs to outputs, everything you need to know to make the right choice
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Posted 05 Apr 2021
by Jan Ozer | This article will discuss how to "go manual" with a professional camcorder and DSLR. This means how to set shutter speed, gain, aperture for the camcorder, and shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for the DSLR. In both cases, your guiding light will be zebra stripes, so I'll describe what they are, how they work, and how you can use them to achieve accurate exposure.
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Posted 29 Mar 2021
by Jan Ozer | If you want to produce high-quality audio to go along with your video, you need to know how to connect a microphone or soundboard to your camcorder. This tutorial will show you, first for a traditional camcorder with XLR connectors and then for a DSLR with a 1/8" jack.
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Posted 03 Mar 2021
by Jan Ozer | I bought the FEELWORLD LIVEPRO L1 mixer for my own use, and the current state of operation is pretty exciting, not only for live streaming but for recorded tutorials. The ability to mix multiple cameras in real-time with a single audio overlay will speed many upcoming tutorials for different courses that I'm creating.
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Posted 19 Jan 2021
by Jan Ozer | LiveScrypt combines a hardware appliance for audio input and a cloud application for transcription to deliver a polished, inexpensive, easy-to-use real-time transcription solution
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Posted 27 Oct 2020
by Jan Ozer | In 4 days of testing with multiple severalhour productions, the Wirecast Gear 420 proved stable and responsive even when pushed to the edge.
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Posted 07 Oct 2020
by Jan Ozer, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | Jan Ozer will be presenting two in-depth workshops on encoding for streaming and on-demand video, the first for novices and the second for advanced users, May 26-27 at Streaming Media East Connect 2020.
by Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen | Streaming Media East and the Content Delivery Summit are going virtual with a week full of free webinars as well as five deep-dive workshops. Here's how to attend, speak, and sponsor.
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | The second annual StreamingMediaProducer 25 is here! We chose the most innovative companies that enabled, enhanced, and streamlined the workflows of live video producers—particularly those who need the mobility, agility, and versatility to deliver great work, regardless of the venue or production conditions.
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen and Jan Ozer discuss Streaming Learning Center's new 8-hour eCourse, which covers the fundamental concepts and technologies of online video and includes hands-on exercises featuring some of the most commonly used tools in the industry
by Jan Ozer | Looking for live streaming services? Whether you're streaming church services, school events, enterprise meetings, entertainment content, or just about anything else, this buyers' guide has you covered.
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Posted 18 Mar 2020
by Jan Ozer | If you've been looking for a simple and efficient way to shoot and edit video on your phone or tablet, Rush definitely fills the bill. If you're looking to start on your phone or tablet and finish up on your workstation, Rush can't be beat.
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Posted 18 Feb 2020
by Jan Ozer | Modifying aspect ratios and resolutions for multiple social media platforms can be time-consuming, but Adobe Premiere Pro's new Auto Reframe tool can save you hours of manual adjustments.
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Posted 12 Nov 2019
by Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen | Our exclusive industry-defining list is back for 2019. Here are the 50 companies every Streaming Media reader must know, the ones leading us into the future. These are the most important, innovative, and interesting companies in the online video universe.
by Jan Ozer | With a small piece of hardware and the right service, streaming to Facebook Live is a cinch. Here's a step-by-step guide that makes the whole process easy.
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Posted 25 Jun 2019
by Jan Ozer | This is part two of the Roland VR-1HD review, where I'll focus on software functionality, audio mixing, and how the VR-1HD works with programs like OBS, Vmix, and Wirecast to stream to services like Facebook Live, YouTube, and others.
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Posted 24 Jun 2019
by Jan Ozer | In Part 1 of this 2-part review, Jan Ozer examines the essential hardware functionality, features, and usability of the Roland VR-1HD AV Streaming Mixer.
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Posted 19 Jun 2019
by Jan Ozer | If you missed the last few upgrades to Wirecast, Telestream's popular Windows/Mac multicam live video production and streaming platform, you've missed a lot, as Wirecast has gained significant functionality while retaining its high degree of usability.
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Posted 21 May 2019
by Jan Ozer | Data-driven title templates deployed in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 are a powerful tool that will help most editors in some small ways and some editors, particularly those who produce a lot of data-driven graphics, in very big ways. In this tutorial, you'll learn what data-driven templates are, where to find some, and how to apply and customize them.
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Posted 15 Apr 2019
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | The inaugural Streaming Media Producer 25 highlights companies that make gear that not only demonstrates promise or prowess in a single stage in the process, but fits well in a kit that makes your live production workflow work.
by Jan Ozer | The three audio problem areas I'll tackle in this entry-level tutorial are as follows: removing transient noises like pops and clicks, cleaning up pervasive background noises, punching up weak-sounding audio.
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Posted 02 Jan 2019
by Jan Ozer | The Sennheiser G4 wireless microphone system is easy to set up and use, delivers great audio quality, and helps avoid mistakes like overcooking your audio.
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Posted 03 Dec 2018
by Jan Ozer | It's never a good sign when the first thing you do after watching the footage you just shot is to buy another piece of audio/video gear.
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Posted 13 Nov 2018
by Jan Ozer | The addition of project themes and 60 fps editing makes the trusted screencam program more useful, and some will get rendering speed improvements.
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Posted 07 Nov 2018
Adds instruction on packaging with Bento 4, encoding and packaging HEVC for HLS, and Live H.264, HEVC, and VP9 transcoding
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Posted 10 Aug 2018
by Paul Schmutzler | Although the standards may come and go, with the right know-how, you can be ready to produce HDR when your clients ask for it.
by Jan Ozer | At NAB 2018, I shot 13 video interviews using my new iPhone X. In this article, I'll detail the ancillary gear that I used, and discuss the production and artistic lessons that I learned.
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Posted 01 May 2018
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | We walked hundreds of miles of conference floors and watched scores of demos to determine the best streaming video products from this year's show.
by Jan Ozer | Reaching multiple viewing platforms with a single live video stream used to be impossible, but not anymore. Here's how to do it with Switchboard Cloud.
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Posted 21 Mar 2018
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to publish a single video to multiple social media and other websites from Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder.
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Posted 21 Mar 2018
by Jan Ozer | The creativity behind immersive VR filmmaking is only matched by the software engineering creativity that makes this type of video possible.
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Posted 07 Mar 2018
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer discusses simultaneous streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously using Matrox Monarch HDX and Teradek T-Rax at Live Streaming Summit West.
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Posted 01 Mar 2018
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer discusses bandwidth, latency, and other issues associated with on-prem and cloud-based streaming solutions in this clip from Live Streaming Summit West.
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Posted 28 Feb 2018
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer and Wowza's Anthony Lazaro discuss the development, strategy, current features, and product roadmap for the Wowza ClearCaster, including support for professional 1080p streaming to Facebook Live.
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Posted 25 Jan 2018
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer explores the new titling tools in Premiere Pro CC 2018, and explains how to create titles from scratch and work with title templates provided in Premiere Pro and imported from Adobe After Effects via the new Essential Graphics panel.
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Posted 17 Jan 2018
by Jan Ozer | If you absolutely, positively have to stream a successful live event on Facebook Live, ClearCaster is very definitely worth a very hard look.
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Posted 07 Dec 2017
by Jan Ozer | For this roundup, we tested three videoconferencing solutions: vMix Call, Telestream Wirecast Rendezvous, and NewTek TalkShow. In each mini-review, we cover the two critical steps—initiating the call, and then assembling the various host and guest inputs into a shot you can push out to any streaming endpoint.
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Posted 30 Oct 2017
by Jan Ozer | Blackmagic Web Presenter ($495) is a standalone, dual-input capture device that can make SDI or HDMI sources look like a webcam for input into Skype or any livestreaming software program.
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Posted 10 Oct 2017
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial details how to stream video conferences using the new Rendezvous feature introduced in Telestream Wirecast 8.
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Posted 27 Sep 2017
by Jan Ozer | To catch up on the past, present, and future of cellular bonding, we spoke with executives from four companies that manufacture and distribute cellular bonding products and services.
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Posted 08 Aug 2017
by Jan Ozer | With NDI version 3.0 NewTek extends the technology to cameras and converter/capture devices, where it will supplement or supplant technologies like 3G SDI and HDMI
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Posted 26 Jul 2017
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | Magewell's USB Capture Plus line of HDMI, SDI, and DVI USB 3.0 capture devices proved a reliable linchpin of mobile, laptop-based conference video switching and streaming to Facebook Live.
by Jan Ozer | If you're an accidental (or last-minute sub) videographer charged with a live production, have a seat, bring a notepad, and live and learn.
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Posted 23 May 2017
by Jan Ozer | Successfully using all of the desktop mixing features in Telestream Wirecast features requires a powerful, finely tuned computer. Telestream recently released its own series of bundled systems, Wirecast Gear. In this review, we put a test system through its paces.
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Posted 07 Mar 2017
by Jan Ozer | If you're looking for an iDevice-based video mixing solution, Switcher Studio should be on at the top of your short list.
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Posted 21 Feb 2017
by Jan Ozer | Over the course of this three-part tutorial series, we'll show you how to deliver Dolby Audio via HLS and play it back on any audio endpoint, including device speakers, headphones, or external sound systems via AirPlay or HDMI.
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Posted 16 Feb 2017
by Jan Ozer | Camtasia remains an indispensable tool for screencam producers. As an editor, it's ideal for beginners and even pros seeking to quickly produce simpler, business-oriented features that benefit from Camtasia's attention-grabbing effects.
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Posted 13 Feb 2017
by Jan Ozer | Where is Facebook Live one year in? We asked vendors with Facebook Live-compatible products to identify some users who would answer a short questionnaire that explored who's using it and why, how's it working out for them, and how do they see Facebook Live growing in the future.
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Posted 23 Jan 2017
by Jan Ozer | In these Facebook Live case studies, 15 publishers explain precisely how they're broadcasting to Facebook Live, and the technology they're using to do it.
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Posted 23 Jan 2017
by Anthony Burokas | No streaming solution will be 100% perfect or suited to all of your needs, and they're changing week by week as the streaming world grows and develops. But asking these questions should put you well on the way to picking the right streaming solution for you.
by Jan Ozer | The Matrox Monarch LCS is an inexpensive dual-input lecture capture solution with two output channels that can be independently set for recording and/or streaming.
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Posted 04 Oct 2016
by Jan Ozer | To determine how powerful a system it takes to produce and deliver live event streams, we tested a range of computers (old and new), capture devices, and multiple live streaming software programs, streaming to one or more streaming services, recording archive/ISO files in various formats, and measuring CPU utilization. Read on for the results.
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Posted 03 Oct 2016
by Jan Ozer | If you frequently produce live or on-demand videos for social media sites, Livestream Mevo can help you produce more polished and engaging videos. While there are some rough edges in version 1.0, and there is a learning curve for operation, Mevo is an essential tool for any organization seeking to leverage the power of video in its social media marketing.
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Posted 06 Sep 2016
by Jan Ozer | Anyone can broadcast live on Facebook, but if you want to deliver live video from via a computer with streaming or encoding software, read on.
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Posted 29 Aug 2016
by Jan Ozer | Offering live streaming accessible from any location, EasyLive promises no-fuss live streaming to multiple platforms. Here's how it performed in our testing.
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Posted 26 Jul 2016
by Jan Ozer | If you haven't been watching the live titling space, you've missed the NDI revolution, and your productions may be falling behind in terms of graphics quality. In this article I'll explain what NDI is and how it works, and I'll explore how it enhances the titling capabilities of the NewTek TriCaster, Telestream Wirecast, and vMix GO. I'll also look at the base capabilities of each system and discuss when it's time to consider third-party offerings.
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Posted 12 Jul 2016
by Jan Ozer | If you're making the jump to 4K editing and find yourself needing a jolt of capacity and speed, don't expect external SSD drives to come close to the performance of internal drives on your Mac Pro (or most computers). Read on for some alternative solutions.
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Posted 11 Jul 2016
Streaming Media Contributing Editor Jan Ozer explains how to choose data rates and resolutions for adaptive bitrate streaming to most effectively meet client expectations and end-user needs in this excerpt from his presentation at Streaming Media East 2016.
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Posted 05 Jul 2016
Once you've decided on the bitrates that you want to deliver, it's time to determine the best resolution for each one, from 360p on up to 1080p. Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer shows you how in this excerpt from his presentation at Streaming Media East 2016.
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Posted 05 Jul 2016
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | Here's a look at how the Epiphan Pearl Production Switcher performed under pressure on live-switched keynotes at the Computers in Libraries 2016 conference in Washington, DC.
by Jan Ozer | The last 24 hours before any live-streamed event are probably more stressful than the event itself. We asked a range of experienced live event producers what they focused on during the last 24 hours, and to share some practices and techniques that allowed them to avoid, or workaround, problems that would otherwise derail an event.
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Posted 15 Mar 2016
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to boost your streaming throughput by sharing signals from up to four iPhones with the Teradek VidiU Pro via ShareLink
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Posted 05 Mar 2016
by Jan Ozer | One of the most commonly reported issues Adobe Premiere Pro editors experience when working with footage captured using iPhones, screencam tools, Wirecast, and Skype is a loss of A/V sync on clips that played fine outside Premiere Pro. Here is a simple fix using a freeware tool called HandBrake that will re-sync your audio so you're ready to edit.
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Posted 16 Feb 2016
by Jan Ozer | In the concluding segment of a series of articles about my first virtual reality (VR) project, which I produced using equipment supplied by, and assistance from Mobeon I describe the lessons learned during the project.
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Posted 20 Jan 2016
by Jan Ozer | In Part 2 of this 3-part series on VR streaming, I detail the workflow for producing VR video in Vahana VR, which is the software in charge of stitching together the video from the 6-camera GoPro rig I used to shoot the video.
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Posted 21 Dec 2015
by Jan Ozer | In this series of articles, I will discuss the tools and workflows that I used in a recent testing project to see how VR compares to 2D video and audio as an educational tool.
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Posted 16 Dec 2015
by Jan Ozer | The Blackmagic Video Assist serves two primary functions. As a monitor, it can supplement the preview capabilities provided by the LCD panels on most camcorders and DSLR cameras. As a recorder, it allows producers to record with higher-quality formats than H.264-based output from most of these cameras. In this review we'll explore both of these uses after running through the basics of the unit.
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Posted 16 Nov 2015
by Jan Ozer | The Monarch HDX is well featured, easy to use, and reasonably priced, and produced very good quality output. Those seeking a dual-channel hardware encoder should definitely include the product on their short list.
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Posted 20 Oct 2015
by Jan Ozer | The object of the exercise was to show how output quality was affected by the data rate of the incoming video in a cloud transcoding scenario.
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Posted 13 Oct 2015
by Jan Ozer | To choose the best capture card for mixing live events with PC-based software, you should pursue multi-part analysis. In this article, I'll get you up to speed on what features to look for, but you're going to have to carry the load on the critical subjective items.
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Posted 07 Oct 2015
by Jan Ozer | If you're looking for a portable and affordable way to add live streaming capabilities to one or more computers, the Wirecast AV.io bundle is a great option.
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Posted 28 Sep 2015
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer demonstrates how even the most non-technical user can pull off a live-switched stream with the Epiphan Pearl streaming appliance.
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Posted 15 Sep 2015
by Jan Ozer | The Sennheiser AVX wireless sound system records crisp, clear, noise-free sound, is simple to configure and operate, and runs for hours on a single battery charge.
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Posted 01 Sep 2015
by Jan Ozer | Don't think of Thunderbolt as an external connector like USB; think of it as another PCI Express expansion slot that you can access without opening your computer. You can choose external Thunderbolt capture devices, or you can purchase an external Thunderbolt expansion chassis and install internal PCIe cards in the chassis.
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Posted 19 Aug 2015
by Jan Ozer | With Adobe Premiere Clip, you can shoot your video with your iPhone or iPad, perform edits on that iDevice using Premiere Clip, then transfer the video and the project to the Creative Cloud and bring it into Adobe Premiere Pro on your workstation for finalization. Here's how.
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Posted 03 Aug 2015
by Jan Ozer | Tested on a recent live concert shoot and stream at Galax, Virginia's historic Rex Theater, the Teradek VidiU Mini and Ustream provided quick-and-easy setup, and nearly problem-free performance.
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Posted 27 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | In some scenes, particularly those with the static background, Adobe Premiere Pro CC's new Morph Cut transition will seamlessly eliminate jump cuts from your edit, but you may have to experiment to get there. This tutorial demonstrates how. Every editor who works with interviews will find this a great new tool that will make their footage look better and possibly eliminate the need to re-shoot.
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Posted 20 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | I perform three basic types of activities on my workstations: editing, encoding, and file analysis. With the Z840 in-house, I benchmarked performance in all three activities, comparing the results to my aging workhorse, the Z800. Part 2 presents the analysis results.
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Posted 13 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | So, you've decided to buy a streaming appliance for live event production. In this article, we'll start with a high-level history of the live streaming appliance market, then identify the factors you should consider when making your buying decision.
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Posted 13 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | I perform three basic types of activities on my workstations: editing, encoding, and file analysis. With the Z840 in-house, I benchmarked performance in all three activities, comparing the results to my aging workhorse, the Z800. Part 2 presents the encoding results.
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Posted 07 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | I perform three basic types of activities on my workstations: editing, encoding, and file analysis. With the Z840 in-house, I benchmarked performance in all three activities, comparing the results to my aging workhorse, the Z800. This 3-part article will present the results, starting with the editing tests.
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Posted 30 Jun 2015
by Jan Ozer | The new Lumetri Color panel makes it simple to correct your footage and then creatively control the color with preset looks or your own adjustments. It's one of the best new additions in the Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 update.
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Posted 16 Jun 2015
by Jan Ozer | If you have Camtasia for Mac 2.9 or later, a Mac running OS 10.10 or later, and an iOS device running 8.0 and later with a Lighting connector, you can record screencams of operations on your iOS device. This tutorial will show you how.
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Posted 18 May 2015
by Jan Ozer | The Teradek Live:Air accepts multiple streams from different sources, and enables you mix an event, then send it to Livestream, Ustream, or any RTMP-compatible server, using only your iPad.
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Posted 11 May 2015
by Jan Ozer | This NAB's Adobe CC Reveal includes Lumetri Looks customization, a simplified 3 Way Color Corrector, and other feature updates in Premiere Pro, plus a new Time Tuner for Adobe Media Encoder, and a fun Character Animator companion app to After Effects.
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Posted 09 Apr 2015
by Jan Ozer | With version 6, Telestream has converted its premier live production software application to 64-bit operation, which should enhance performance and stability. Telestream also added several key features, including playlists, social media support, input from iOS devices, and instant replay.
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Posted 06 Apr 2015
by Jan Ozer | vMix GO is an affordable, portable, SDI-based live production and recording solution that showcases the vMix 4K live production software, which, in my view, is probably the best software in the space that you've never heard of, though it is Windows-only.
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Posted 06 Apr 2015
by Jan Ozer | Here's a look at the greenscreen and virtual set capabilities of the NewTek TriCaster Mini, which make it look like you spent a fortune on your production, while costing a fraction of what you'd spend if you built out a studio, bought multiple cameras, and hired operators to use them.
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Posted 23 Mar 2015
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, Jan Ozer demonstrates how the NewTek TriCaster Mini delivers portable, affordable, and full-featured live production to producers using HDMI cameras.
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Posted 16 Feb 2015
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial will explore the capabilities of vMix GO, an affordable, highly functional, and easy-to-use live production system.
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Posted 22 Jan 2015
New video compression course helps intermediate to advanced streaming producers efficiently encode and deliver to multiple platforms.
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Posted 21 Jan 2015
by Jan Ozer | Epiphan Pearl ($4,875 list) is a small, dual-input, touchscreen-driven video recording and streaming device for lecture or presentation capture. This tutorial details how to stream and capture a presentation with Pearl.
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Posted 06 Jan 2015
by Jan Ozer | Adorama's Flashpoint 1300 LED Panel light is powerful, flexible and well-featured as a standalone light and can be easily integrated into two- and four-light panels should the need arise.
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Posted 05 Nov 2014
by Tim Siglin | What if you need to transcode files when you're in the field, in between production shoots or as a way to push digital dailies out to local clients? Recognizing the need for portability in such a scenario, we ran a number of tests to determine the ideal balance of size and speed, and we share those results here.
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Posted 30 Sep 2014
industry consultant Jan Ozer, who writes for Streaming Media Magazine and Streaming Media Producer, will host the seminar, which will also feature guest speakers and interactive demonstrations
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Posted 24 Sep 2014
by Tim Siglin | Here we take a look under the hood of HP's new flagship workstation, the HP Z820, and examine both its design and performance advantages as a top-of-the-line system for video editing, graphics, effects, and other postproduction tasks.
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Posted 08 Sep 2014
Multi-city tour offers series of presentations to promote the live HD streaming capabilities built into its camcorders and related products, as well as to provide information about streaming technology for video professionals
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Posted 19 Aug 2014
by Jan Ozer | New After Effects features include additional keying effects, Kuler integration, and the ability to create live text templates and to share masks with Premiere Pro; Photoshop gets more powerful Smart Objects, Improved Layer Comps and Content-Aware technology, Blur Gallery motion effects, and a Focus Mask
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Posted 18 Jun 2014
by Jan Ozer | If you're looking for a tripod for tracking high-motion events and have only $150 to spend, you should check out the Adorama 3Pod V2AH.
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Posted 17 Jun 2014
New online training workshop helps Adobe Creative Cloud producers efficiently encode top-quality video for streaming, mobile and optical media
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Posted 28 May 2014
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use the Teradek StreamReader plug-in to stream directly to Telestream Wirecast and NewTek TriCaster.
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Posted 06 May 2014
by Jan Ozer | Now that Intel has launched Ivy Bridge-based CPUs that triple the core count of early Nehalem-based workstations from four to 12, can video editors expect significant performance gains? In this article we'll assess the performance gain from the 12-core HP Z800 to the 24-core HP Z820 with respect to both editing and streaming encoding.
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Posted 22 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Whether you're an independent production facility or a corporate or institutional outfit bringing professional online video production and webcasting in-house, what will it cost to create a flexible and functional studio? In this article, we'll spec out three different studios at three different price points—$5,000, $15,000, and $25,000.
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Posted 10 Apr 2014
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial provides a quick overview of how to mix multiple cameras, graphic overlays, and other media in the new version of Livestream Studio, as well as how to record isolated video program feeds, and configure your stream and send it out via Livestream or other RTMP-compatible streaming providers.
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Posted 02 Apr 2014
by Jan Ozer | Today Adobe announced updates to all Creative Cloud video apps that will debut at NAB. Here are details on the updates, plus a video tutorial on four key new features in Premiere Pro CC: Master Clips, Live Text, Masking and Tracking, and new 4K format support.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 02 Apr 2014
by Mark Alamares | Looking for practical, hands-on advice on to how to create a cost-effective, portable, multi-camera streaming system that you can use even when on location with limited internet and power options? Here, Mobeon's Mark Alamares describes a range of solutions that can bring greater agility and portability to your live streaming kit at a manageable cost.
by Jan Ozer | Livestream Studio HD51, the latest production switcher from Livestream, adds HDMI as an available input, and packs several key features recently added to Livestream's Studio software including PiP and the ability to input remote desktops from other Windows computers and live Livestream feeds as video sources.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 19 Mar 2014
New video compression course helps novice to intermediate streaming producers optimize quality and encoding efficiency when producing for multiple target platforms
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Posted 05 Mar 2014
by Jan Ozer | Here are three quick tips that will streamline your titling workflow in Premiere Pro when you create styles you like and want to use them consistently without reinventing them each time.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 04 Mar 2014
by Tim Siglin, Paul SchmutzlerPaul Schmutzler | We brave the "third rail" by testing two popular NLEs and their companion transcoding tools.
by Jan Ozer | Squeeze offers great single- and multiple-file encoding performance, excellent quality, and a range of features that other encoders in its class simply can't match. Here's a look at how Squeeze works and how to leverage some of its key features.
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Posted 19 Feb 2014
by Jan Ozer | We've all had the misfortune of recording clipped, distorted audio from a signal that's too hot, resulting in time-consuming retakes or total disaster if the audio is from a live event. The Declip feature in iZotope RX3 can reduce that disaster to a quick and easy fix.
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Posted 18 Feb 2014
by Jan Ozer | Are pro video cameras overkill for single-speaker webinars? What's the best type of camera these ever-more popular productions, and what kind and how much lighting do you need to pull them off? We set up some common scenarios, ran some tests, and here's what we found out.
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Posted 04 Feb 2014
by Jan Ozer | This video tutorial demonstrates how to restore muffled sections of spoken audio using the Multiband Compressor in Adobe Premiere Pro CC or Adobe Audition.
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Posted 28 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | This video tutorial demonstrates how to use and leverage 3 key new features in Adobe Media Encoder CC: Lumetri Looks support, and image, text, and timecode overlay.
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Posted 16 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | StreamVu is a simple, inexpensive and well-featured service, and Matrox Monarch HD is the only hardware encoder that can produce one stream for live distribution and the other for archiving. In combination, they make an ideal solution for your live and on-demand video production requirements.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 06 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to apply an effect to a portion of a video image while leaving the rest of the clip untouched, and how to track that portion of the image throughout the duration of the clip, using the Track Matte effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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Posted 26 Dec 2013
by Jan Ozer | With Wirecast 5, Telestream has significantly improved usability with a redesigned interface, beneficially expanded the product's input capabilities, and upgraded the product's plumbing with features like x.264 encoding and HD-SDI output via Blackmagic Design Intensity or DeckLink cards. Learn more in this video tutorial that guides you through the new release.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 17 Dec 2013
by Jan Ozer | The dual-stream use case--one for streaming, one for archive or other production--is very common in live production, and Matrox Monarch HD, a $995 compact standalone streaming/recording unit, appears to be the lowest-cost solution--and a highly competent one at that.
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Posted 16 Nov 2013
by Jan Ozer | Matrox's new Monarch HD is a portable live encoder that can send a stream to your streaming server and also record a master-quality copy to a network drive, or local USB or SD storage.
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Posted 15 Nov 2013
by Jan Ozer | Adobe has end-of-lifed Adobe Encore, which is bad news if you need to burn DVDs or Blu-ray Discs or build Flash DVDs. This article will discuss how to install Encore if you're a CC subscriber and don't have Encore CS6 already installed on your computer; the terms and implications of Encore's end-of-life status; and how to work around the lack of Dynamic Link transfers from Premiere Pro CC to Encore CS6.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 06 Nov 2013
by Jan Ozer | Repetitive tasks are part of video editing, but they don't have to be tedious in Adobe Premiere Pro CC if you use one of the multiple techniques described in this tutorial.
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Posted 23 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this final round between audio editing champs iZotope RX 3 and Adobe Audition CC, we compare the two audio editors in noise reduction and reverb/echo reduction.
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Posted 14 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this first installment of a two-part series, Jan Ozer compares the declipping and crackle and pop-removal features in iZotope's new RX 3 pro audio editor to the parallel features in Adobe Audition CC.
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Posted 12 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial explores the workflow and application of the DVEO Magnus Anytime family of products, which combine high-density H.264 encoding and an integrated streaming server for multiple screen delivery both inside and outside your firewall.
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Posted 09 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | Free webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2013; 2:00-2:30 PM EST, features encoding and streaming expert and Streaming Media contributing editor Jan Ozer and focuses on what HTML5 can do for you and how to implement it
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Posted 06 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | Any time you produce a webinar that's got PowerPoint and a talking-head video, it's helpful to present them in the same video frame. This tutorial explains how to composite these two sources in Telestream Wirecast.
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Posted 02 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | In the final installment of our two-part series on how to create broadcast-quality live productions with the NewTek TriCaster TC40, Jan Ozer demonstrates how to mix and stream your show.
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Posted 30 Sep 2013
by Jan Ozer | In performance testing, the JVC GY-HM650 produced exceptionally sharp quality. It offers very good manual controls and outstanding auto-mode performance, and shoots very well-balanced pictures in a range of lighting conditions.
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Posted 16 Sep 2013
by Jan Ozer | JVC's GY-HM650 is a new three-chip CMOS camcorder with computer-like functionality that enables Internet connectivity and a second encoder that enables shooting and storing two different formats to SD card, or storing one format and transmitting live streaming video. Part 1 of this 2-part review details the mechanics of the online and dual-codec capabilities. In the second, we'll look at the GY-HM650 as a traditional camera and test quality and usability.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 25 Aug 2013
by Jan Ozer | In two tutorials Jan Ozer will show you how to create broadcast-quality live productions with the NewTek TriCaster TC40. In this first installment, you'll learn how to select and configure the inputs. In the second, you'll learn how to mix and stream the show itself.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 25 Aug 2013
Series to help novice and intermediate website owners learn to add streaming video to their websites and perfect their streaming offerings
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Posted 30 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | NewTek's TriCaster 8000 is an extraordinarily capable live production and streaming solution that supports 8 simultaneous feeds and should be sufficient for all but the most complex live events, with a range of intriguing new features including powerful social media capabilities.
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Posted 25 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | Here's a quick tutorial for Premiere Pro CC users on how to migrate encoding presets that you created to customize and streamline encodes in Adobe Media Encoder CS5/6 into Adobe Media Encoder CC so you can pick up right where you left off.
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Posted 08 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | If you ever find yourself having to render multiple sequences from Premiere Pro, there's an easier way to do it than by using the Premiere Pro Export control. This tutorial will explain the easier and more efficient way using Adobe Media Encoder.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 08 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial you'll learn how to create and edit industry-standard closed captions for video using the new closed-captioning capabilities in the just-released Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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Posted 03 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | Whether you're capturing lectures, presentations, or multiple camera concerts, Cbox is a simple, affordable, and flexible solution that's definitely worth a look.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 18 Jun 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this article we'll walk through the process of connecting a camcorder to an external microphone or soundboard for optimum, clean, balanced audio capture--critical skills for any videographer or online video producer doing corporate video or live events.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 03 Apr 2013
by Jan Ozer | Running Telestream Wirecast with the Matrox VS4, a powerful, well-integrated capture card, handling most of the input/encoding/previewing load, yields impressive results that catapulte Wirecast into the TriCaster/Livestream Studio class of product when it comes to responsiveness.
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Posted 26 Mar 2013
by Jan Ozer | With the introduction of its Studio software, Livestream set out to compete with more established live switchers like NewTek's TriCaster 40. So how does the newcomer stack up against the old pro?
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Posted 11 Mar 2013
by Jan Ozer | Background noise and pops and clicks in audio are an unfortunate fact of life for many productions. In this tutorial we'll explore some fixes you can try in Final Cut Pro X.
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Posted 13 Feb 2013
by Jan Ozer | Two types of noises degrade the audio you shoot with your video: random noises like microphone clicks and pops, and consistent noises like white noise or air conditioning hum. This tutorial demonstrates how to remove both of them in Adobe Audition CS6.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 04 Feb 2013
by Jan Ozer | One of the most convenient new features in Final Cut Pro 10.0.6 is the ability to quickly and easily export to a single destination, or a bundle of destinations, that contain multiple outputs. In this tutorial, you learn how to create a single destination and a bundle of destinations.
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Posted 18 Jan 2013
by Jan Ozer | JVC's new GY-HM600U ProHD camera incorporates very high-quality components, has a range of useful features, and in my tests captured very sharp video. If you're in the market for a sub $5,000 camcorder, the HM600U should be on your shortlist.
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Posted 16 Jan 2013
by Jan Ozer | With only 250 incandescent or daylight-balanced lights, the Adorama Flashpoint 500C feels like a niche product suitable primarily for producers who need to support both incandescent and daylight-balanced light in single light. Given the improved mounting options and fit and finish, Jan Ozer reports that he'd buy it in a heartbeat if it offered all daylight-balanced bulbs.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 12 Dec 2012
by Jan Ozer | If you're in the market for a portable video encoder/transmitter, you should consider the LiveGear Airstream from Vislink. It's mobile and easy to use, and it employs predictive forward error correction and adaptive bitrate H.264 encoding to reliably deliver top-quality video over broadband cellular networks.
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Posted 07 Dec 2012
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer sits down with Bill Roberts to discuss the trends impacting the future direction of Adobe Creative Suite for video pros, including the decline of 3D, the rise of 4K, and second-screen viewing. Other topics included the growth of Creative Cloud, and the development arc of Apple Final Cut Pro X.
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Posted 05 Dec 2012
by Jan Ozer | You can use Logitech Broadcaster ($199) to record video on your iOS device or Mac, or to serve as a webcam for Skype, FaceTime, Livestream ProCaster, or Telestream Wirecast, or broadcast directly to Ustream. This review will focus primarily on using the unit to connect to Ustream.
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Posted 20 Nov 2012
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, Jan Ozer demonstrates how you can use the Neat Video plug-in to remove noise from video, improving output quality for all outputs.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 13 Nov 2012
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | Sitting down with contributing Jan Ozer on the red carpet at Streaming Media West to review the highlights and key takeaways of the show, including live streaming using the cloud, the exploding market for live stream applications, the Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam, Livestream's Studio HD500, and the ongoing reality/perception divide on Flash and HTML5.
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial you'll learn how to maximize the brightness and contrast of your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 using the Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma Correction controls for effective and balanced adjustments.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 23 Oct 2012
by Jan Ozer | The histogram and the waveform in Apple Final Cut Pro X are effective, easy-to-master tools that provide the clear input you need to diagnose and fix the contrast issues in your video simply and intelligently. In this video tutorial, video editing and encoding expert Jan Ozer explains how they work.
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Posted 03 Oct 2012
by Jan Ozer | Video encoding and editing expert Jan Ozer provides three useful tips that will enhance your workflow and get you out of some editing jams in your Adobe Premiere Pro projects: editing audio without unlinking; Fill Left and Fill Right to create stereo audio; and creating nested sequences for smoother edits and creating reusable set pieces in your projects.
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Posted 26 Sep 2012
New user-friendly, high-powered version of the gold-standard Squeeze video encoding software optimized to run in a server environment
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Posted 19 Sep 2012
by Jan Ozer | In Part 1 of this article, we looked at how to set up a live webcast over 4G with the Teradek Cube and the Bond 4G Cellular Transmitter. Now we'll look at the results of the testing with the setup we assembled.
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Posted 15 Aug 2012
by Jan Ozer | With the rise and increased penetration of 4G networks, live streaming over cellular is becoming more and more accessible. For this review, we tested the Teradek Cube encoder and Bond 4G cellular transmitter
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 13 Aug 2012
by Anthony Burokas | Streaming Media Producer kicks off its "What Is...?" series tackling essential topics in the streaming media production world with a look at live switching, touching on the differences between switching and mixing, assembling the components and crew of a live switch, and the basics of "punching" a multi-camera show or event for live delivery.
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial describes how to install and configure ViewCast's dual-channel Osprey 820e card ($1,795 MSRP; as low as $1,400 street) into a Windows system for driving two cameras within Telestream Wirecast, and discusses the board's highly functional set of utilities and SimulStream feature, which allows it to feed audio and video streams to more than one encoding application.
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Posted 18 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | This is the first of a three-part tutorial on using Wirecast to mix two streams of video and other disk-based content. In this first tutorial, I'll describe how to install and configure two Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro cards into an HP Z600 for switching with Wirecast.
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Posted 11 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | The new version of Adobe Media Encoder, included in the just-released CS6 collection as well as as a standalone product, offers significant improvements in usability and performance, as well as new features. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Posted 06 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | For scopes and DVR functionality, Divergent's ScopeBox 3.0 outdoes Adobe's late, lamented OnLocation, particularly because it works with a range of cameras, not just those with FireWire outputs. If you've been wondering what you were going to do for DVR/scope functionality on the Mac now that Adobe has exited the market, you should definitely give ScopeBox a try.
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Posted 01 May 2012
by Jan Ozer | When Apple originally released Final Cut Pro 10, the biggest deficit for Pro users was the lack of multicam. With the 10.0.3 release, Apple has addressed this with a highly functional and easy-to-use multicam feature, which Jan Ozer explains in this tutorial.
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Posted 24 Apr 2012
by Jan Ozer | In this final segment of this series on the JStreet Making History convention webcast, we'll examine one aspect of webcast production that too often gets ignored: monitoring and controlling audio volume, which becomes a complex issue as speakers change, audio techs and shooters adjust their own levels, and the webcaster is left to make sure the signal sent over the web remains audible and consistent.
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Posted 22 Apr 2012
by Jan Ozer | HP's Z1 is the first all-in-one computer with workstation components and field serviceability. Here, encoding expert Jan Ozer takes a look at how this workstation-class portable PC fared in a live production and webcast environment, with testing emphasis in 3 areas: rendering, streaming encoding, and live encoding.
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Posted 11 Apr 2012
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer passes on several key tips on framing panels and applying the rule of thirds (and when to break it) gleaned from his recent gig webcasting the national J Street conference on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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Posted 04 Apr 2012
by Jan Ozer | During a 3-day gig as webcaster for J Street's Making History conference on Israeli-Palestinian relations, Jan Ozer learned a lot about the challenges of streaming events where you don't control critical factors like the set background and lighting. In part 1 of 3 on this project, Jan details the planning process and streaming setup.
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Posted 28 Mar 2012
by Jan Ozer | Video production and encoding expert Jan Ozer describes the workflow and challenges of a Livestream webcast he produced for marimba player Larissa Venzie using the Roland VR-3 and Next Computer's Radius portable workstation.
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Posted 20 Mar 2012
by Jan Ozer | Recently I had to shoot two greenscreen intros for some screencam tutorials, and it took three hours to produce them. So, just to have ammunition for higher fees next time, I figured I would detail the gear I had to set up and configure to get the job done.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | If you're a streaming producer you have to know how to produce H.264 for both Flash distribution and for mobile devices. Fortunately, Adobe Media Encoder makes this simple with multiple presets for desktop and mobile players which I'll show you how to find and customize in this tutorial.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | When you compress video for the web, the video can darken and colors can become muted. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to correct color and adjust brightness and color saturation with Adobe Premiere Pro's Fast Color Corrector.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | The Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder (FMLE) works on both Windows and Mac computers and is free. Though you'll need a bit heftier of a computer to run FMLE than some other software encoders, you'll be rewarded by a high-quality, consistent video stream. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the steps of producing a live event with FMLE.
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Posted 13 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | With a competitive price of $3,995, the ViewCast's portable, multistream Niagara 2120 should be on the short list of any company or service bureau producing high volumes of on-location live H.264 webcasts.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer produced his first live webcast on May 8, 2010. As with anything else, he learned some huge lessons that didn't become obvious until he was there in the chair, broadcasting live. If you've got your first live webcast coming up, perhaps you'll find them useful.
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Posted 16 Jan 2012
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