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by Shawn Lam | On the show floor at NAB 2024, Shawn Lam of Streaming Media and SLV Live interviews Atomos CEO Jeromy Young about the new Atomos Ninja Phone, which turns an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max into a 1600nit, 10-bit, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 460ppi, HDR OLED, ProRes monitor-recorder for any pro HDMI camera.
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Posted 22 Apr 2024
by Shawn Lam | With the release of vMix 27, Windows producers can now get clean Zoom Meeting inputs in vMix. The best part is that there are no additional upfront or monthly subscription costs to vMix 27users with an HD, 4K, Pro, or Max license. All that is required is to download the Zoom Plugin for vMix. Here's how it works.
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Posted 10 Apr 2024
by Shawn Lam | The introduction of the Allen & Heath CQ line revolutionized my audio setup, providing a compact, all-in-one solution without compromising essential features.
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Posted 14 Feb 2024
by Shawn Lam | The Blackmagic Design Television Studio ATEM HD8 ($2,995) and HD8 ISO ($3,995) are all-in-one HD video switcher/broadcast control panels. On their own they are very capable HD video switchers suitable for studio installations and remote productions. The magic with these switchers is that when paired with other supported Blackmagic gear, they can unlock unique production workflow solutions that are easy to implement and go well beyond what you would expect a desktop video switcher to be able to do on its own.
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Posted 26 Jun 2023
by Shawn Lam | Dropping by the Blackmagic Design booth at NAB 2023, Shawn Lam of Streaming Media and SLV Live caught up with Bob Caniglia, Blackmagic's Director of Sales Operations, North America, to talk about the dynamic lineup of ATEM Television Studio switchers, highlighting, of course, the newest model that debuted at this year's show, the 4K8.
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Posted 07 Jun 2023
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | Atomos Senior VP Product Paul Scurrell discusses new developments at Atomos including NDI support and the Atomos Shogun Connect in this interview with Streaming Media contributing editor Shawn Lam in the Atomos booth at NAB 2023.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | BirdDog CEO & Co-Founder Dan Miall joins Streaming Media's Shawn Lam in the BirdDog booth at NAB 2023 to discuss the BirdDog X120, a new NDI|HX3 20X PTZ cam billed as "the world's first Wi-Fi production PTZ" that lists for $995.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | Datavideo's John Devries and Streaming Media's Shawn Lam discuss the iCAST 10 NDI, an NDI-based switcher in this interview from the Datavideo booth at NAB 2023.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | MVD Director of Product Development Ryan Brenneman discusses the USB Fusion multi-input USB video capture device with integrated source switching and layout control switcher with Streaming Media's Shawn Lam in this interview from the Magewell booth at NAB 2023.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | In this interview from the Sony booth at NAB 2023, Sony Senior Manager of Technology Mark Weir and Streaming Media's Shawn Lam take an up-close look at Sony's ZV-E1 full-frame, small form factor, mirrorless, vlog, E-mount camera with AI subject recognition.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | vMix Operations Manager Tim Vandenberg and Streaming Media's Shawn Lam discuss multistream encoding via GPU unlocking, SRT output, new mix effects and more in vMix 26 and more in the vMix booth at NAB 2023.
by Shawn Lam, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | AJA Director of Product Marketing Bryce Button and Streaming Media's Shawn Lam discuss the integration of AJA's OpenGear cards with Dante Audinate and the Dante A/V network and other news from AJA in this interview from NAB 2023.
by Shawn Lam | Today's professional PTZ cameras are nothing like their security camera predecessors. Now you can find models with all the professional features, technology, and hardware that you find on professional camcorders and digital cine cameras. In this PTZ buyers guide, I'll explain many of these features so you can make informed decisions when evaluating PTZ cameras in your own video production workflows.
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Posted 12 Apr 2023
by Shawn Lam | As streaming producers, we are already expected to provide expertise in video cameras, switchers, live streaming, audio, and wrapping cables using the over-under method. How are we now going to master the advanced network management requirements of NDI? Start with the Netgear M4250 AV line of switches.
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Posted 08 Feb 2023
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic has set a new standard for an affordable and professional all-in-one HD video switcher, and the biggest consideration is which model fits your workflows.
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Posted 28 Sep 2022
by Shawn Lam | At $5,399, the Canon N500 is a bargain compared to other 1" sensor PTZ video cameras. Featuring 4K/30P and NDI|HX2 support, it has a long 15x optical zoom lens and dual XLR audio inputs, and supports the low-power POE+ standard.
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Posted 01 Aug 2022
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic Design calls its PxP feature SuperSource and it used to only be available on their highest-end switchers, the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, and ATEM Constellation 8K. While much of the workflow is the same as we will discuss here, in this tutorial, we will be discussing SuperSource on the newest and more budget friendly ATEM Mini Extreme and ATEM Mini Extreme ISO video switchers.
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Posted 08 Mar 2022
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | Two of the most innovative streaming producers in the business--LiveSports' Jef Kethley and LiveX's Corey Behnke--discuss their workflows and kits for live streaming production and explain why they do it the way they do and use what they use in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2021.
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | VideoRx's Robert Reinhardt, LiveX's Corey Behnke, and SLV Live's Shawn Lam discuss how live streaming producers can (and in many cases, must) educate their clients on how to make sure the right viewers see their streams in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2021.
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | SLVLive's Shawn Lam, LiveX's Corey Behnke, and LiveSports' Jef Kethley discuss how to choose which live production and streaming gear to use for the job at hand in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2021.
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | SLV Live's Shawn Lam, LiveX's Corey Behnke, LiveSports' Jef Kethley, andf videoRx's discuss best practices for meeting client expectations and bringing more fluidity to your live streaming productions in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2021.
by Shawn Lam | At present, Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business are the only two videoconferencing apps that support NDI. We have built our remote streaming solutions around Teams. Here's how it works.
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Posted 24 May 2021
by Anthony Burokas | You're here. The guests are there. The audience is everywhere else. Here is an article that's chock-full of tips, tricks, and links for making it all come together in your latest remote production.
by Shawn Lam | If you're looking for a way to elevate your livestreaming productions beyond what clients can do themselves, then you will want to take over more control in your productions, starting with the PxP and PiP looks, using external hardware and/or software. The benefit of this approach is that your recordings will generate a standard HD signal for later editing and on-demand viewing on different platforms.
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Posted 24 Feb 2021
by Shawn Lam | So what do you get if you stretch another $300 and move up from the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro to the ATEM Mini Pro ISO? The previous $300 stretch (from the ATEM Mini) got you a multiviewer, streaming, and program recording. For $300 more you get the ability to record each of the 4 inputs as an ISO recording and streaming to the ATEM Streaming Bridge.
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Posted 17 Nov 2020
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff, Shawn LamShawn Lam | Pandemic-era social distancing and the pivot to remote production have brought Zoom into the mix for many live producers who might have never used it before. Live X's Corey Behnke, SLV Live's Shawn Lam, and LiveSports LLC's Jef Kethley discuss how Zoom has entered their workflows in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2020.
by Shawn Lam | The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro is worth several times its $595 price tag. It has so many professional features that it is a tough act to compete with in the crowded compact switcher market.
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Posted 01 Jun 2020
by Shawn Lam | Mixing audio for a video recording or live stream involves many of the same techniques and equipment, but each has different production standards and you don't have to worry with live sound reinforcement using loudspeakers. In this article, I explain my approach to mixing audio for both of these environments at the same time.
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Posted 18 May 2020
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 Shawn Lam | With their new ATEM Mini video switcher, Blackmagic Design has packed thousands of dollars of value into a $295 appliance that costs less than buying many of its individual constituent parts.
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Posted 11 Mar 2020
by Anthony Burokas, Shawn LamShawn Lam | As the calendar flipped to 2020, we decided to review and select the best video production gear over the past decade. Partially, this is a list of the best of what we have used in our own productions, but it is also an opportunity to highlight some true pioneers and game-changers. Part 2 of a 2-part series.
by Anthony Burokas, Shawn LamShawn Lam | As the calendar flipped to 2020, we decided to review and select the best video production gear over the past decade. Partially, this is a list of the best of what we have used in our own productions, but it is also an opportunity to highlight some true pioneers and game-changers. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
by Shawn Lam | The Blackmagic Design Constellation 8K Ultra HD Live Production Switcher, with its support for up to 10 7680x4320/60p inputs isn't targeted at small live event producers as much as newsrooms and large-scale productions with complicated video routing needs.
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Posted 09 Dec 2019
by Shawn Lam | The Ninja V is a 1920x1080 HD monitor bright enough to reproduce 10 stops of exposure latitude and for outdoor use. It's small enough to be attached permanently to a live producer's video camera, and it makes shooting in HDR more predictable. As a recorder, it sees equal duty for higher-quality recordings that will be graded or keyed and also as a program recorder on live switches and webcasts.
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Posted 24 Sep 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 Shawn Lam | PTZOptics' Paul Richards wraps up Shawn Lam's Almost Live from NAB video series with a walkthrough of PTZOptics' multicast-ready NDI-PTZ offerings.
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Posted 21 May 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and BirdDog's Eamon Drew discuss BirdDog's new 4K Quad on the show floor at NAB 2019.
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Posted 08 May 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Magewell's Mike Nann discuss Magewell's new NDI ProConvert encoders and decoders in the Magewell booth at NAB 2019.
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Posted 07 May 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Blackmagic Design's Dan May discuss new features and workflow changes in DaVinci Resolve 16 in this interview from the show floor at NAB 2019.
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Posted 01 May 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Panasonic's Barry Green discuss the Panasonic AG-CX350, which Green contends is Panasonic's "best new camera in 15 years" in this interview from NAB 2019.
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Posted 23 Apr 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Martin Sinclair of vMix discuss the new GT Title Designer in vMix 22 in this interview from the show floor at NAB 2019.
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Posted 22 Apr 2019
by Shawn Lam | Last year, I wrote about some of the new interactivity features that I was starting to incorporate in my webcasts on the IBM platform. In this article, I'm going to discuss ongoing issues and opportunities with the polls and registration gate, plus two new features: slides and captions.
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Posted 22 Apr 2019
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and AJA's Bryce Button discuss AJA's new Ki Pro Go multichannel H.264 recorder/player at NAB 2019.
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Posted 17 Apr 2019
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam recaps the top trends, new gear, and cutting-edge tech from NAB 2019, featuring new offerings from Panasonic, AJA, BirdDog, Datavideo, vMix, and more. Stay tuned for Shawn's in-depth exhibit hall interviews in the weeks to come.
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Posted 10 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 Shawn Lam | Choosing a video host for your productions means considering a balance of features, cost, and ease of/restrictions on distribution. In my business, I have several solutions ready to go, depending on the needs of the project and client.
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Posted 26 Mar 2019
by Shawn Lam | In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Shawn Lam introduces the V-60HD and discusses its compact size, versatility, and AUX outputs.
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Posted 05 Oct 2018
by Shawn Lam | In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Shawn Lam discusses two key features of the V-60HD: Smart Tally and Auto Mixing.
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Posted 05 Oct 2018
by Shawn Lam | Titler Live Complete 4 is a very powerful on-air graphics solution that is surprisingly affordable, easy to use, and easy to connect with several video switchers and data sources.
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Posted 30 Aug 2018
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam reviews the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus video capture dongle for 4K cameras as part of a laptop-based webcast workflow
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Posted 02 Jul 2018
by Shawn Lam | In this article, we're going to take a first look at what it takes to work in 4K from acquisition to live webcast delivery, and everything in between.
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Posted 11 Jun 2018
by Shawn Lam | If you can get past the unimpressive low-light sensitivity, the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast 4K is a low-cost and capable video camera that can be configured for ENG or Studio work with natively mounted, powered, and controlled B4 lenses.
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Posted 29 May 2018
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Blackmagic Design's Dan May discuss Blackmagic new Television Studio Pro 4K switcher at NAB 2018.
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Posted 24 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Vimeo's Mark Kornfilt discuss Vimeo's acquisition of Livestream and implications for the Vimeo platform.
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Posted 23 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | BirdDog's Dan Miall and Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam discuss the benefits of NDI and BirdDog's implementation of the technology in its line of compact streaming solutions.
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Posted 23 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | Adobe's Steve Forde and Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam discuss the AI-enabled Adobe Sensei including its use in Premiere Pro's new shot-matching feature.
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Posted 17 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | Atomos' Mark Naidoo and Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam discuss the benefits of ProRes RAW and its implementation in the latest AtomOS update.
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Posted 13 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and vMix's Martin Sinclair discuss the new pro color correction and grading features in vMix 21 at NAB 2018.
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Posted 12 Apr 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 Shawn Lam | Sooner or later, you might be asked to produce a live event with an HDR viewing option, and this primer on Hybrid Log Gamma workflows is a good place to start.
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Posted 02 Apr 2018
by Shawn Lam | Traditionally, producing fully interactive webinars has required pricey dedicated services that offer Q & A, polling, participant management, external links, and other features unavailable on mainstream streaming platforms. This article looks at how to leverage new features in IBM Cloud Video to deliver a webinar-like experience.
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Posted 12 Mar 2018
by Shawn Lam | This is the first ATEM model that isn't a rackmount switcher but rather an all-in-one switcher with hardware control panel.
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Posted 01 Dec 2017
by Shawn Lam | This article explores what it takes to produce an on-location 4K live stream webcast, from 4K camera selection to 4K video cables and how this impacts your camera selection and workflow, video switching in 4K, 4K capture cards, webcast encoder options, 4K webcast service providers, bandwidth requirements, and 4K viewer experience.
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Posted 14 Aug 2017
by Shawn Lam | AJA Product Marketing Manager Bryce Button gives Shawn Lam a first look at the AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus 4-Channel Apple ProRes Recorder.
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Posted 01 Jul 2017
by Shawn Lam | Vimeo's Anjali Sud gives Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam a look at Vimeo's new review and collaboration features and integration with Adobe Premiere Pro.
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Posted 01 Jun 2017
by Shawn Lam | NewTek's Will Waters gives Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam a close-up look at NewTek's new NDI-equipped, 4K/60p-capable, dual-streaming encoder TriCaster TC1.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 01 Jun 2017
by Shawn Lam | vMix CEO Martin Sinclair gives Shawn Lam a close-up look at vMix 19 and its signature new feature, vMix Call, which makes it simple and effective for webcasters to integrate remote callers into their live streams.
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Posted 16 May 2017
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Epiphan's Anthony Taroni discuss Epiphan's AV.io 4k and Webcaster X2 in the Epiphan booth at NAB 2017.
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Posted 09 May 2017
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Blackmagic Design President Dan May discuss the Streaming Media Best of NAB award-winning ATEM Television Studio Pro HD at NAB 2017
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Posted 01 May 2017
by Shawn Lam | In this interview from NAB 2017, Shawn Lam and Alden Fertig discuss how IBM's acquisition of Ustream a year ago has brought new capabilities to the streaming and cloud video platform now known as IBM Cloud Video.
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Posted 26 Apr 2017
by Shawn Lam | This article will discuss how to assemble the essential components of a 4K live-switched webcasting workflow packed with as many features as you can for under $5,000.
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Posted 14 Apr 2017
by Shawn Lam | This article explains what features to look for when choosing a capture card to incorporate into your live switching and streaming workflow.
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Posted 27 Mar 2017
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic Design unveiled 3 key new products at a press event on Monday, among them the Hyperdeck Studio Mini media player and recorder, an HD model of the entry-level ATEM Television Studio, and Blackmagic Web Presenter, a new device that converts UHD signals to streaming-ready 720p.
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Posted 08 Feb 2017
by Shawn Lam | Imagine the possibilities if you could get multicamera results from a single camera that you never need to touch. You don't need to imagine any longer: With vMix, you can get a single 4K video camera to act as multiple virtual HD video cameras.
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Posted 04 Jan 2017
by Shawn Lam | Roland punches above its weight class with the diminutive but feature-packed Roland V-1SDI all-in-one hardware audio and video switcher.
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Posted 05 Dec 2016
by Shawn Lam | The new Edelkrone JibPLUS is a new motion control device capable of tracking up to three targets at once
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Posted 18 May 2016
by Shawn Lam | The new Atomos Shogun Flame, along with other new entries in the Atomos monitor/recorder line, brings forth AtomHDR, which enables producers taking advantage of new HDR capabilities available in their cameras to reproduce it on their monitors as they do HDR work in the field.
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Posted 10 May 2016
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Blackmagic Design's Bob Caniglia about the URSA Studio Viewfinder, a Streaming Media Best of NAB 2016 award-winning accessory for Blackmagic's popular URSA camera line that contributes to a professional studio camera workflow that producers can build around the camera.
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Posted 04 May 2016
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Matrox's Wayne Andrews regarding the Matrox Monarch LCS, a Streaming Media Best of NAB 2016 award-winning new, dual-input, dual-encoder addition to the popular Matrox Monarch series of streaming and recording appliances.
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Posted 28 Apr 2016
by Shawn Lam | Recording a presentation that is delivered to a live audience for later on-demand viewing is nothing new. Neither is webcasting live presentations. But more and more the lines of what is considered the norm for presentations is getting blurred as online participants interaction is being incorporated with the live audience and presenters are delivering their talks remotely to both a live and an online audience. This article discusses the challenges producers face when managing both live and online audiences and presenters concurrently.
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Posted 26 Apr 2016
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Datavideo's Craig Moffat regarding the Datavideo KMU-100, a new device that enables 4K shooters to take up to 4 images from their camera's 4K output as discrete 1080 outputs in real-time and send them to a switcher or monitor. With support for two 4K inputs, the KMU-100 can output up to 8 separate images.
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Posted 21 Apr 2016
by Shawn Lam | I've waited 5 years to write this review, about a new camera model that delivers everything I'm looking for in a professional video camera: Sony's large-sensor, interchangeable-lens, 4K-capable PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super35.
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Posted 12 Apr 2016
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 Shawn Lam | On February 3, Sony announced a new camera, three new lenses, and two teleconverters. The media jumped all over the specs on the new Sony a6300 mirrorless camera, but the big news for live producers concerns the lenses.
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Posted 03 Feb 2016
by Shawn Lam | Signal conversion is required in most live HD video productions, and this article will discuss how to convert modern and legacy video signals to the most common outputs required in modern HD and 4K broadcasts.
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Posted 02 Nov 2015
by Shawn Lam | Unlike most camcorders in its price range (MSRP $1,999) and compact form fact, the Sony PXW-X70 boasts solid sensor size (1") and a host of other pro features, including dual XLR audio inputs, dual recording slots, 3 ND filters, a full-size HDMI output, 3G HD-SDI output, and NFC and wireless LAN control, along with future upgrading to 4K UHD internal recording.
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Posted 26 May 2015
by Shawn Lam | In this interview from NAB 2015, Shawn Lam and Matrox's Dan Maloney discuss the Monarch HDX, which ships in June and builds on the success of the Monarch HD streaming and recording appliances by adding more flexibility in the 2 existing encoders, and adds a third encoder for preview.
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Posted 04 May 2015
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Litepanels' Alan Ipachian atthe VITEC booth at NAB 2015 regarding the Litepanels Caliber, a new 3-light kit featuring Caliber fresnel fixtures
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Posted 04 May 2015
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Topher Delancy discuss the Teradek VidiU Pro in the Teradek booth at NAB 2015
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Posted 28 Apr 2015
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic Design president Dan May gives Streaming Media Producer editor Shawn Lam an early look at two new Micro cameras in the Blackmagic booth at NAB 2015
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Posted 22 Apr 2015
by Shawn Lam | Marshall Electronics director of sales Devan Cress gives Streaming Media Producer editor Shawn Lam an up-close look at two Streaming Media Best of NAB-winning USB 3.0 converters, the VAC-11SU3 and VAC-11HU3 and discusses viable applications for streaming producers.
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Posted 22 Apr 2015
by Anthony Burokas, Shawn LamShawn Lam, Tim SiglinTim Siglin, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | The 12 products and technologies described in this article reflect what four of our writers found when they unraveled the industry developments of the past 12 months and picked Streaming Media's Gear of the Year.
by Shawn Lam | The requirements of a professional video camera for live-switching and webcasting can be different than in other markets, but ultimately I am looking for a video camera that both outperforms other camcorders in its class and costs less than you would expect it to.
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Posted 23 Feb 2015
by Shawn Lam | Whether you need to connect multiple workstations together with shared storage or multiple storage devices to a single workstation, the ProMAX Platform Portable series has you covered.
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Posted 12 Feb 2015
by Shawn Lam | Two big issues that concern almost everyone making the jump to 4K and UltraHD are throughput and storage. How are you going to manage and transfer all those additional bits?
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Posted 12 Jan 2015
by Shawn Lam | In part 2 of our 3-part series on gearing up for 4K live production, we'll explore the cameras and lenses available today for professional 4K production.
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Posted 29 Dec 2014
by Shawn Lam | We'll begin this 3-part series with a look at the two 4K formats and a discussion of why you'd want to shoot in 4K today even though most viewers and potential clients aren't demanding it, and start to examine the links in the 4K live production chain with an eye to connectivity, codecs, and capture.
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Posted 22 Dec 2014
by Shawn Lam | Viewers interacting with a second screen while consuming content is not something that we, as producers, have much control over, but by integrating real-time social media with streaming video we can try to maintain viewer engagement and encourage them to use their second screens to interact with the content producers and other viewers, instead of with their wider social media network.
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Posted 07 Oct 2014
by Shawn Lam | In the last two articles in this 3-part series on the Sony a7S, we covered a lot of ground discussing what to look for in video lenses and lens adapters for the Sony e-mount that is native to the Sony a7S. Now it is time to take a deeper look at the Sony a7S as a video camera, with comparisons to the Canon 5D MKIII and Panasonic DMC-GH4.
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Posted 23 Sep 2014
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam of Shawn Lam Video presents a video trailer for his Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 Technical Track session, "Choosing Cameras for Live Video Switching and Webcasting."
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Posted 22 Sep 2014
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam of Shawn Lam Video presents a video trailer for his Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 Technical Track session, "Gearing Up for 4K Live Production."
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Posted 15 Sep 2014
by Shawn Lam | Some video switchers have built-in scan converters for converting VGA signals to an internal standard that you can use in your live production workflow. If you don't have that, then you're going to need a converter like the Grass Valley ADVC-G1 that can convert that VGA to your output. In this tutorial we'll explore how the ADVC-G1 works and how you can incorporate it into your workflow.
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Posted 02 Sep 2014
by Shawn Lam | Now that we have covered some of the important characteristics of lenses from a videographer's perspective, we'll discuss several of the lens-and-adapter combinations for E-Mount cameras, like the Sony a7S, that are also relevant for the Sony FS100 and FS700/R.
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Posted 01 Aug 2014
by Shawn Lam | The Canon XF205 pro camcorder resembles the acclaimed XA25 consumer model introduced last year in several respects, but adds welcome features such as individual rings for iris, zoom, and focus; 2 additional channels of internal microphone recording; 1080/30P HD-SDI output in the XF205, and more. As such, the XF205 comes highly recommended as a camcorder well-suited to webcasting workflows.
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Posted 25 Jul 2014
by Shawn Lam | In this tutorial we'll explore the robust audio and video mixing, switching, and live-delivery feature set of Roland's versatile next-generation 4-input VR-3EX, HDMI-capable A/V mixer.
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Posted 17 Jul 2014
by Shawn Lam | People are buzzing about the Sony a7S, so Streaming Media Producer is launching a comprehensive three-part review. In this first part, we'll examine lens options for the Sony a7S and related cameras, as well as what to look for in a video lens.
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Posted 10 Jul 2014
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam guides readers/viewers through a simple, powerful, and versatile live-switched production and streaming workflow with Roland's VR-50HD all-in-one multi-format AV mixer.
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Posted 24 Jun 2014
by Shawn Lam | 4K content is here today and here to stay. Content acquisition is much easier than the rest of the workflow, led by consumer devices such as the millions of 4K cell phones, 4K POV cameras, and soon 4K Interchangeable Lens cameras that will lead the way for wider professional 4K adoption. 4K screen adoption is increasing rapidly too, and this just leaves some workflow issues for editing and distribution to be solved and adopted before 4K will be viable across a wide range of video production markets.
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Posted 17 Jun 2014
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and NewTek CMO Carter Holland discuss the latest developments with NewTek's 3Play professional instant replay and slo-mo server.
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Posted 02 May 2014
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer contributing editor Shawn Lam and Blackmagic Design Senior Regional Manager Bob Caniglia discuss Blackmagic's new HD and 4K Studio Cameras, introduced at NAB 2014, and touted as "the world's smallest studio camera with the world's largest viewfinder."
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Posted 25 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Streaming Media Producer's Shawn Lam and Blackmagic Designs' Bob Caniglia discuss the new Blackmagic URSA camera, which features a Super 35mm UltraHD sensor, comes in multiple lens mounts, and features an innovative dual-sided touchscreen to enable on-camera collaboration for multiple crew members.
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Posted 25 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Roland's Doug Schouten discuss key features of Roland's VR-50HD an audio/video mixer/switcher with a multi-viewer touchscreen and integrated USB 3.0 output for live streaming.
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Posted 25 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | vMix developer Martin Sinclair discusses the latest developments with the live production software application, including vMix 4K and vMix Social, and offers users some device about choosing the proper hardware to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
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Posted 25 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Almost Live with Streaming Media reports from NAB 2014 with a discussion of a recently introduced 200-400mm professional Canon lens designed with a built-in extender to serve the needs of sports photographers and videographers.
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Posted 21 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Almost Live with Streaming Media reports from NAB 2014 with an up-close look at the new Canon XF205 Pro Camcorder.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 17 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Almost Live with Streaming Media reports from NAB 2014 with an up-close look and live-action demo of the Edelkrone SliderPLUS Pro, an innovative and newly enhanced slider that can cover twice its length when mounted on a tripod thanks to an ingenious retraction-rails design.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 17 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Almost Live with Streaming Media reports from NAB 2014 with the latest on the Sony NEX-FS700R and new developments in the E-Mount lens ecosystem.
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Posted 14 Apr 2014
by Shawn Lam | Almost Live with Streaming Media reports from NAB 2014 with a first look at Teradek's Serv, a new HD/SD, multi-feed, low-latency monitoring device.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 14 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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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 10 Apr 2014
by Anthony Burokas, Shawn LamShawn Lam, Tim SiglinTim Siglin, Steve Nathans-KellySteve Nathans-Kelly | Rather than tempt you with the Next Big Thing, in this "Gear of the Year" feature we invited three contributing writers—and producers in their own right—to choose four products each, all released in the last year, that have proven themselves indispensable to professional online video production and webcasting workflows, or represent the best currently available choices in their particular category.
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam of Vancouver video production company Shawn Lam Video discusses his full-day workshop at Streaming Media West, "Shoot, Switch, Stream: Live-Switched Webcast Production," November 18, 2013 in Huntington Beach, California. Article now updated with the complete video of Shawn's advanced session, "Producing Synchronized Webcasts from Multiple Locations."
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 15 Jan 2014
by Shawn Lam | In this ongoing Streaming Media Producer series on webcast video production, Shawn Lam covers the video format converters he uses in his own HD webcast workflows, and one new converter that just might be the video converter, scaler, and distribution amplifier to rule them all.
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Posted 11 Dec 2013
by Shawn Lam | All of the items Adorama's Flashpoint product line are priced in the $200-$400 range, but quality-wise they're very good. They're not the most refined and precision instruments available, but they get the job done, and this 7-inch, 1280x800-resolution LCD monitor, which lists for $400, is no exception.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 01 Dec 2013
by Shawn Lam | In this review we're going to look at the Adorama Flashpoint line of Cinema DSLR Gear. We're going to start off with a broadly compatible and modular system including the Mattebox, the Shoulder Rig, and the Follow Focus, and finish off (in a separate review) with Adorama's 7-inch LCD monitor.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 25 Nov 2013
by Shawn Lam | Although it's possible to webcast with a webcam or smartphone and a streaming service provider, a professional live-switched webcast has more in common with a live TV broadcast than it does a kid with a smartphone. This article discusses the roles that must be filled in a live-switched webcast, the various features and types of video switchers, and a lot of the small details that are important considerations in the larger video switching and webcasting workflow.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 25 Jul 2013
by Shawn Lam | Go behind the scenes at Streaming Media East 2013's 4-track, 3-day, live-switched conference and 1-day webcast with producer and crew chief Shawn Lam and see the process and the gear and how it all fits together in live-switched webcast production.
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Posted 28 May 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Al Mooney of Adobe discuss new features in Adobe Premiere Pro, including improved multicam and expanded GPU support, and new keyboard-driven editing enhancements.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 23 Apr 2013
Shawn Lam and Tal Tzuk of PetrolBags discuss Petrol's new Deca Airflow Camera Backpack (PC306) for cameras and camcorders up to the size of a Sony PMW-200, plus accessories and and lenses and a 17" laptop.
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Posted 23 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Atomos' Jeremy Young discuss the Samurai Blade, Atomos' new field recorder that features an improved 16:9 preview screen, waveform functionality, and enhanced Canon 5D Mark III support.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 23 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Dave Walton discuss the JVC GY-HM650 2.0, JVC's newly updated dual-card/dual-codec ProHD camcorder with built-in FTP and live-output capability and a 23:1 Fujinon lens.
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Posted 23 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Matrox marketing manager Dan Maloney regarding the Streaming Media Innovation Award-winning MonarchHD, a new professional streaming and recording appliance.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 23 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Infinite counterbalance control is what differentiates the Vinten Vision blue line of tripods from its competitors. Here's a look at the latest additions to the line, with tips on balancing, counterbalancing, and choosing the right-payload tripod for your camera and accessories.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 16 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Now featuring a new interview from NAB 2013 on the Sound Devices Pix240i, this article looks at a handful of portable and rackmount external video recorders for live HD production, specifically in the role of recording the master program feed from a live switch.
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Posted 16 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam discusses the new ATEM Production Studio 4K and 6Gb SDI with Blackmagic Design's Stuart Ashton an NAB 2013.
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Posted 16 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam and Doug Jensen discuss two new models in Sony's PMW camcorder line (that previously brought you the popular EX1 and EX3), the PMW-160 and its larger stablemate the PMW-200, and discuss the cameras' new 4:2:2 codec, recording media, and noise-handling features.
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Posted 16 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | In the first installment of Streaming Media's NAB 2013 Interviews, Shawn Lam and Jon Sagud discuss the Canon XA25, the new $2700 compact pro camcorder unveiled by Canon at this year's show.
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Posted 10 Apr 2013
by Shawn Lam | It's all about finding the right technologies and creating the best workflow, especially when streaming live video.
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Posted 03 Mar 2013
by Shawn Lam | Spend a little or spend a lot -- there's a tremendous price range -- but be sure to ask these questions before you buy a production switcher.
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Posted 03 Mar 2013
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam compares key models in Sony's large-sensor camcorder line--the new shouldermount NEX-EA50, and the comparatively venerable handheld FS100 and FS700--with an eye to light sensitivity, image quality, and effectiveness with power zoom lenses, and reports on his epic, ongoing search for a viable parfocal 3x+ servo zoom lens.
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Posted 21 Nov 2012
by Shawn Lam | This article is the fourth in a series on webcast video production and discusses video switchers, including the cost and features that differentiate several popular models.
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
by Shawn Lam | The Sony NEX-FS700 has much to recommend it as a top-flight large-sensor, interchangeable-lens camcorder and as a worth-the-upgrade successor to the Sony FS100. And it's 4k support and 10x slo-mo are nothing to sneeze at. But what makes it the best camera in the market for webcast producers?
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 23 Jul 2012
by Shawn Lam | Part 2 of this series on webcast video production focuses on Sony's NEX-FS100 large-sensor camcorder and new capabilities added via a firmware upgrade that (among other things) makes it compatible with Sony's LA-EA2 lens adapter. While it's not as strong a webcast camera as the FS700 (review coming soon), it still has much to recommend it.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 07 Jul 2012
by Shawn Lam | This article will be the first in a series of articles on webcasting and will cover a wide range of topics including video cameras, video switchers, converters, computer inputs, audio, reference monitors, webcast hardware, webcast software, live streaming services providers, and some additional hardware that is important in order to produce a professional live webcast.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 15 Jun 2012
by Shawn Lam | In the final installment of the NAB Interviews with Shawn Lam, Shawn talks with Adobe's Al Mooney about key new features in Premiere Pro CS6 and Adobe Media Encoder.
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Posted 17 May 2012
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Blackmagic Design president Dan May on UltraStudio Express, Blackmagic's new Thunderbolt-powered SDI/HDMI capture and playback solution.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 01 May 2012
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam interviews Boston-area DP Tom Guilmette on Vinten's new Blue5 DSLR and 12-28 lb. camcorder-ready fluid-head and tripod system.
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Posted 01 May 2012
by Shawn Lam | In Episode 2, Shawn discusses the MC100, the new SDI-to-HDMI mini converter from Matrox Video with Matrox product manager Charles Amyot.
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Posted 24 Apr 2012
by Shawn Lam | An in-depth interview on Sony's new 4K-capable large-sensor camcorder that generated tremendous buzz at NAB 2012 in Las Vegas this week.
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Posted 19 Apr 2012
by Shawn Lam | If you're in the market for an all-in-one video mixer for webcasting 4:3 NTSC video, Roland's compact new VR-3 fits the bill nicely. If you need widescreen video output, you may need to add some steps to your workflow when you pair NTSC widescreen video with many of the popular streaming services.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 07 Mar 2012
by Anthony Burokas | Adapting servo zoom ENG lenses to your DSLR rig with suitable rails and power makes for a smooth transition from prosumer camcorder to large-sensor video camera.
by Shawn Lam | Sony's NEX-FS100 presents challenges shooters never encounter with traditional camcorders, as well as different lens-mounting choices and caveats than DSLR shooters face. In this article we'll discuss the abilities and limitations of the FS100 for live event production work.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012
by Shawn Lam | Award-winning producer Shawn Lam looks at the art and science of stage lighting and the challenges of making lighting designed for performance work for video. He also discusses the meat-and-potatoes things you need to know for microphone selection and successful live-recorded conference audio.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 16 Jan 2012
by Shawn Lam | Award-winning producer Shawn Lam looks at two key elements of the process: capturing multimedia presentations effectively for both live-switched productions and post-produced edits, and how to become a successful technical director of a live-switched shoot, whether for IMAG delivery or providing a live feed for broadcast or webcast.
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Posted 16 Jan 2012
by Shawn Lam | What happens when you deliver your event live? This is nothing new for live TV broadcasters, but more and more event video producers are being asked to perform their postproduction activities in real-time—that is, live as the event is occurring.
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Posted 16 Jan 2012
by Shawn Lam | Whether you're shooting a conference, a convention, or an AGM, the setup of the shoot is one of the most important parts of the production process. It's the step where you select the equipment, establish your camera positions, lay your cables, and check and recheck your audio and lighting.
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Posted 15 Jan 2012
by Shawn Lam | It takes time and money to replace acquisition, editing, and delivery equipment to conform to new and ever-changing standards, and often there are elements of our production gear or workflow that get upgraded while others get left behind. Here Shawn Lam provides some tips to combat these issues.
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Posted 09 Jan 2012
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