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Roland new switcher, streaming solutions & more Broadfield Liquid Lunch & Learn

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 27, 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 Roland’s new Switchers and streaming solutions including their new V-60HD production switcher, V-60HD simplifies your set-ups and combines the best of both worlds that includes SDI inputs for camera sources and scaled HDMI inputs for data, computer, tablet and other video sources.

Which RAID Level is Best? Give Us 2 Minutes

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 27, 2018

Got a storage enclosure with tons of capacity, but you’re unsure which RAID level is best for your workflow? We’ve got a fun animation that can show you the basics, including how easy it is to change RAID types on the fly.

Avid’s Latest Media Composer Includes New DNxUncompressed Format

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 26, 2018

Avid editors got a pre-IBC treat as Media Composer 2018.9 was released last week, on the eve of the show.
Notably, the new release introduces DNxUncompressed, a “visually lossless” DNx format with 32-bit float support for effects and color processing. This means you can pull 16-bit or higher-quality formats onto the timeline and maintain full quality through FX, color-correction, or media encoding.

Live Streaming a Fashion Show – With the Sling Studio

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 26, 2018

The team here are PTZOptics loves to get out of the office and live stream events. This week we were honored to be able to live stream the West Chester Fall Fashion Show and I thought it would be a great chance to test out the new “Entry-Level” video production gear from Sling Studio. I have to admit that I am spoiled when it comes to video production gear. I have access to the majority of live streaming technology available on the market, so for this blog post I am making an effort to step back and consider what a complete live streaming system starting at just $999 is capable of.

Grass Valley Launches T2 4K Series to Deliver Versatile Playout and Record Capability

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 25, 2018

Combining the look and feel of a traditional VTR with touchscreen and workstation operation, the T2 4K Series delivers a flexible, codec-agile 4K DCI/4K UHD/HD/SD platform for ingest, replay, transmission, editing and content management. A software application suite makes media clip selection, playlist creation and playout seamless, while integration with Grass Valley’s EDIUS solution enables users to edit and trim clips during recording for faster content turnaround.

When People Start Getting Real: IRL Live Streaming

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 24, 2018

When writing this article, I was reminded of the first time I heard the MTV Real World title sequence. That show ushered in the wave unscripted reality television that was recorded and edited for our viewing pleasure. But In Real Life (or IRL) takes this unscripted approach to the next level. These content creators are live streaming their daily lives and adventures for global audiences, any time, from anywhere. Many of these streamers were born out of Twitch, originally creating channels focused on video and tabletop gaming. But when Pokémon GO exploded in 2016 and players like aDrive, started to implement outdoor live streaming to engage with fans they go on the hunt, the IRL streaming movement was born.

NewTek @ IBC2018

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 24, 2018

Brian Olson, VP Product Management, Newtek, talks about the latest developments in the company’s IP production protocol NDI and more at IBC2018.

Review: NewTek Connect Spark Cuts the Cord for Wireless Video Transmission over NDI

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 20, 2018

The NewTek Connect Spark is a simple tool that does a whole heck of a lot. Not only will it transmit an HDMI or SDI signal wirelessly over existing network infrastructure to an NDI enabled switcher, but it will also loop record to an SD card or USB hard drive. Network Device Interface, or NDI, is an open standard that enables products to communicate, deliver and receive broadcast quality video with low latency and frame-accuracy for switching in a live production. What kind of video you transmit is up to you — the applications are near endless.

BirdDog News from IBC 2018 Broadfield Liquid Lunch & Learn

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 20, 2018

Are you ready for another Broadfield Liquid Lunch & Learn live webinar? 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 the new announcements from IBC from BirdDog. They have a lot of exciting news you’re going to want to tell your sales team about so be sure to check out this webinar!

G-technology G-Raid Review

By Jim Bask 0 Comment September 20, 2018

In this video Khaled Spiewak reviews G-Techology’s G-Raid drive system.