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Broadfield Distributing, Inc. adds RED Digital Cinema Cameras to its Product Portfolio of High-Quality Solutions

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 17, 2018

Mineola, NY – Broadfield Distributing, Inc. is proud to announce it is now a distributor of RED’s entire DSMC2 camera line – MONSTRO 8K VV, HELIUM 8K S35, and GEMINI […]

Stand-Out Video Switchers for Churches

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 15, 2018

The best thing about new technology is how it can free up a leader’s time and headspace, allowing directors to focus more on the mission and less on the tools. One of the most exciting areas of recent tech arts innovation is in the world of video switchers, which continue to pack new features and to promise more value than ever before. As tech directors consider the benefits a new switcher could bring to their ministry, here are some of the features they should be on the lookout for.

A Photographer’s Nightmare: Hard Drive Failure Is Not a Joke, Back Up Your Photos

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 12, 2018

The day I’ve been preparing for arrived unexpectedly this past Saturday as I went to my Mac to export photos for a client, just like it was any other day. But I quickly found out it wasn’t going to be like other days when I found my photo and video files had disappeared from my Lightroom catalog. I calmly checked my drive to see why my catalog claimed that there were missing images, and Lightroom was not lying. Five terabytes of my hard work had disappeared. I’d like to believe that I take great caution and care when dealing with my drives and files. I still don’t know why — it may have been a terrible glitch — but that’s not the point of this article.

PHOTOKINA 2018: Atomos Ninja V 5” 4K monitor/recorder transforms the latest mirrorless cameras into pro film and video machines

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 12, 2018

Atomos 4k HDMI monitor/recorders like the Ninja V transform the latest photo cameras into awesome video shooting machines by recording 4k video directly from the camera in extremely high quality. Depending on the camera used, frame rates of up to 60fps can be recorded in industry standard Apple ProRes or Avid DNx codecs for easy editing. The Ninja V combines this with professional grade monitoring on a calibrated HDR 1000nit high brightness screen that allow users to perfectly compose and focus, using these amazing sensors’ full dynamic range, even outdoors.

Telestream Wirecast NDI Streaming Bundles Broadfield Liquid Lunch & Learn with Jim

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 11, 2018

Are you ready for another Broadfield Liquid Lunch & Learn live webinar? We are and this week along with Jim’s beer choice we’re going to discuss out new Telestream Wirecast NDI bundles! These bundles have everything a house of worship needs to start livestreaming. Enter for a chance to win a $15,000 live production system from PTZOptics.

Which Avid Artist I/O interface is right for you?

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 11, 2018

From Avid Get the bandwidth, versatility, and efficiency you need to capture, monitor, and output high-res media. Avid® Artist™ I/O interfaces offer extensive format support, enabling you to respond quickly […]

Teradek Core & Link – Overview & Test

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 10, 2018

This is my look at Teradek’s Link Pro Backpack & online Core service for streaming management of both inbound streams and distribution of those streams to various online public and private CDNs.
The Link Pro Backpack is a wearable WiFi access Point, Router that connects to, powers, and bonds data across multiple Node cellular modems, USB modems, and wired ethernet.

Portable Streaming Encoders Shrink and Grow

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 9, 2018

Almost every device we tested also has an HDMI output connector. Some need this connector for device setup, while others offer local monitoring through the HDMI connector. Audio can be output over the same HDMI connector and, in some cases, via the analog audio connectors.
But not every connector on the devices is functional. For instance, on the Epiphan Webcaster X2 (Figure 1, field-tested on Streaming Media Producer), the company’s site notes that “the AV, TF (SD card), and optical audio ports on Webcaster X2 are not used.”

SlingStudio Tests and Certifies ProGrade SD cards for High-Speed Storage

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 8, 2018

SlingStudio Tests and Certifies ProGrade SD cards for High-Speed Storage

NewTek NDI® Tools

By Jim Bask 0 Comment October 8, 2018

View or display any number of NDI video sources across your network. Incredibly powerful and versatile, NDI Studio Monitor runs on any compatible laptop or workstation, and allows you to see any available NDI channel in real time, arrange multiple NDI channels for live monitoring, and deploy instances for a range of professional signage and display applications.