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How to Use the SlingStudio Streaming Hub for YouTube, Vlogging, and Live Events

By Adam Noyes 0 Comment August 30, 2018

The SlingStudio Hub is getting a lot of attention from live streamers of all kinds.  Intermediate and novice users to industry professionals are becoming more aware of what this system can bring to them.

NewTek NDI in AVID Media Composer

By Adam Noyes 0 Comment August 29, 2018

The more NDI becomes a stable IP workflow for video production the more innovations we will see therein.  Now that we can send video and embedded audio over IP, the question is “Where do we go now?”

Avid Supports New Content Initiatives and Monetization Strategies for Miami HEAT

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 29, 2018

The Miami HEAT are on a mission to maximize revenue for digital content. The professional basketball team, based in Miami, Florida, employs 18 full-and-part-time employees in its Media Production Department.

LaCie DJI Copilot Hard Drive!

By Adam Noyes 0 Comment August 28, 2018

The LaCie DJI Copilot is turning heads everywhere.  For drone videographers this device has been a much needed advancement in on-site and in the field recording.

A new era begins: 10-bit 4K N-Log with Nikon Z mirrorless and Atomos Ninja V

By Adam Noyes 0 Comment August 28, 2018

Using mirrorless cameras provide a lot of benefits for photographers and videographers.  They can be lighter and more compact and in general better for video.

Why Shoot With ProRes Raw?

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 24, 2018

In this video I attempt to show why I like shooting with ProRes Raw. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what ProRes raw brings to the Sony PXW-FS5. It isn’t more dynamic range, more colour or better low light performance. What you get is more tonal values, more data, so your skin tones and other textures look more true to life and grade better.

A Simple Guide to Multi-Cam Live Streaming with Live:Air Action

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 24, 2018

Live streaming doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, live streaming is being used more and more every year by individuals, businesses, organizations, and even governments for many purposes. Not only is it easier than ever before to go live (smartphones can do this with a click of a button), but there are a ton of tools out there to help you do it. All you need is content! Teradek’s Live:Air Action is one of those tools. In contrast to traditional hardware switchers, Live:Air Action is a software switcher for iPads that allows you to do things like add custom graphics, transitions, scoreboards, roll pre-recorded video and much more. Most importantly, this can all be done while live streaming directly from the iPad! It gives your live video a professional touch, similar to traditional live TV programs (news, sports, etc.).

SlingStudio Hub Fries n’ Shake Add-On Sales Opportunities Video

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 23, 2018

The Fries n’ Shake accessory videos are back! And this week we did a special live presentation of it despite our hiatus for the rest of the summer. The SlingStudio Hub is a remarkable system especially when used in conjunction with it’s accessories. This video lays out what these accessories are, their price points and how they can benefit your customers and sales team.
As always please like our content and share the knowledge with your salespeople. And if you or anyone you work with wants to know more about a certain product, let us know! We’d love suggestions for what other products we can show you in more detail with these Fries n’ Shake Add-On Sales Opportunities Videos.

Atomos Ninja V records 4K 10-bit full-frame video from new Nikon Z 6 & Z 7 mirrorless camera

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 23, 2018

Today, the holy grail of video on mirrorless cameras has been unveiled: the new Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras output a full-frame 10-bit 4K N-Log signal which the new Atomos Ninja V 4k HDR monitor/recorder can record and display in HDR.
This combination raises the bar for filmmakers and photographers shooting video everywhere. The Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 have state-of-the-art sensors that output pristine 4k images over HDMI, ready for conversion to HDR by Atomos. The Atomos Ninja V records the output to production-ready 10-bit Apple ProRes or Avid DNx formats. Atomos is proud to be the first to support Nikon Log, Apple ProRes recording and HDR monitoring from the Z series cameras. The tiny Ninja V 5-inch device is the perfect partner for these full-frame mirrorless cameras, making the setup ideal for weddings, corporate, news, documentary, nature films or b-roll for Hollywood productions.

Live API Best Practices

By Jim Bask 0 Comment August 23, 2018

It is important to note the following specs for Facebook’s live video streaming product and API. This documentation will be actively updated to reflect developments of the product.
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