FAQ – BROADFIELD NEWS https://news.broadfield.com Distributor of Live Production Equipment for Resellers Only Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:17:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://news.broadfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bdi-square-logo-150x150.png FAQ – BROADFIELD NEWS https://news.broadfield.com 32 32 Yolobox Pro Live Stream Test & FAQs Answered! https://news.broadfield.com/yolobox-pro-live-stream-test-faqs-answered/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:17:49 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=19501 Geeky Nerdy Techy has started producing content on the YoloBox Pro. Their videos are excellent resources on the latest and greatest streaming and video equipment, and their YoloBox Pro content is no exception.

Their recent FAQ on the YoloBox Pro both answers some of the most common YoloBox Pro questions, but is also streamed live with the YoloBox Pro to demo the power of the system.
Check out that video, below.

This video will help answer all of the FAQs I had regarding the YoloBox Pro live streaming and switching solution. Timestamps are below for all of the questions. This entire video was streamed live using the YoloBox Pro!

Geeky Nerdy Techy

Check out the video on YouTube HERE.

Learn more about YoloBox Pro HERE.

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Video Editing for YouTube – MASTERCLASS https://news.broadfield.com/video-editing-for-youtube-masterclass/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:01:54 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=18291

Mango Street has uploaded the beginnings of an amazing masterclass that could be used to help editors create a better workflow for themselves.

In this video, we cover our process for creating video editing templates to edit faster, window layout, keyboard shortcuts, motion graphics templates, audio, and more. Sponsors like Dell help us make videos like this for free to our lovely audience

While this video focuses on Adobe premiere, they admit that these workflow solutions could EASILY be transplanted over to an ALE like Avid Media Composer of Magix Vegas Pro.

Organization

These guys suggest using an SSD of some kind. We’d have to agree. In fact I’d suggest using something from LaCie, G-Technology, Glyph, or SanDisk. All of them offer a great variety of SSD drives (both portable and not) built specifically for NLE workflow.

Computer

Without a doubt, when editing you need a good computer. While Mango Street had a Dell spre-built and sent to them for promotion, I’d suggest simply custom building your own. This way if you need to upgrade something or replace a part, there no need to purchase a whole new computer.

Mango Steet doe reccomend using a Nvidia graphic card however, I’d I’d agree with them there.

Keyboard Shortcuts

These shortcuts can take loads of time off your workday just by knowing what key does what. For Media Composer, we offer the Avid Media Composer Keyboard which spells everything out for the editor.

Window Layout

This can be a pain for those who don’t know what they’re doing. We recommend at least 2 monitors to get the best our of your NLE. However, these guys make a decent layout with one window for those either just becoming an editor or someone in a tight workspace.

Editing

Mango Street gives a step by step instruction on wbest practices for recording vlogs for YouTube including audio practices and timeline setting to match your source material. In this case they shoot in 4K 24fps.

B-Roll & Graphics

Mango Street shows some simply tricks of using B-roll and graphics to help improve content being released online. These can also help create a personal stamp on content and branding.

Audio

Audio is often more important than video.

If the audio is bad, no one will pay attention. But if the audio is stellar, and the video isn’t overly great, the audience is more likely to pay attention. Mango Street includes some tricks for creating more seamless audio transition that can be used in Premiere, Avid, or most NLEs.

Exporting

Exporting can ruin a video. Its important to know where to look. Mango Street presents some great settings for ANY render settings for YouTube videos especially.

Make sure to check out Mango Video here!

Learn more about Avid here

Learn more about storage solutions here!

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Live remote streaming and control with the AG-CX10 4K Handheld Camcorder https://news.broadfield.com/live-remote-streaming-and-control-with-the-ag-cx10-4k-handheld-camcorder-2/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:39:17 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=16173 With many of us currently in quarantine, our cameras have become essential tools that let us connect with friends, business colleagues, or even mass global audiences. Whether you’re using a webcam to chat with friends on Zoom, or broadcasting content via live streaming platforms like YouTube Live, having a capable camera with professional features is essential. Let’s face it, a webcam won’t make the grade in capturing professional images and sound. You also need a professional camera with good manual control if you want to develop a unique look.

The AG-CX10 4K Compact Handheld Camcorder is a versatile tool for live remote streaming.

The new AG-CX10 4K Compact Handheld Camcorder is an ideal tool for live remote production. With a 25mm wide-angle lens, 24x optical zoom and precision Auto Focus, you can capture a variety of shots. And unlike a DSLR, the CX10 contains professional XLR audio inputs, built-in ND filters and LED light with great connectivity, including built-in Wi-Fi and separate Ethernet connectivity, remote camera operation apps, live-streaming directly to social platforms, available NDI|HX (license required) capability and more.

Panasonic Product Engineer Yusuke Ota (IG: @youski_labs) has produced three short guides in setting up your CX10 for live remote streaming. He covers the HC ROP control app for remote control, streaming live on YouTube Live and using the CX10 as a replacement to your webcam.

1. Using the control app HC ROP app to control your CX10 wirelessly

Remote control setup of the CX10 with the HC ROP app

Setup for CX10

  1. MENU>NETWORK>
  2. DEVICE SEL>WLAN
  3. WLAN PROPERTY>TYPE>INFRA(SELECT)
  4. Select appropriate SSID
  5. WLAN IPv4 SETTING>DHCP>CLIENT
  6. IP REMOTE>ENABLE
  7. Set USER ACCOUNT (Account name & Password)
  8. Close MENU

Setup for HC ROP

  1. Tap the gear icon
  2. Type in IP address which was assigned to CX10 by DHCP (step 5 above)
  3. Type in User ID & Password that you set for CX10 (step 7 above)

* You should see “R” mark; now HC ROP can control CX10

Download the HC ROP

2. Using your CX10 to live stream directly to YouTube or Facebook Live.

Using the CX10 to stream directly to YouTube Live or Facebook Live.

Stream destination setup

  1. Prepare a Windows machine and insert an SD card
  2. Download P2 Network Setting Software
  3. Open YouTube Studio and copy Stream URL & Stream key
  4. Open P2 Network Setting Software, and select Streaming & RTMP tabs
  5. Paste Stream URL, add “/“, then paste Stream key into STREAM DESTINATION URL box
  6. Tap Export; the URL is stored to the SD card

CX10 Setup

  1. Setup Wi-Fi connection & HC ROP (see section above)
  2. MENU>NETWORK>
  3. NETWORK FUNC>STREAMING
  4. MENU>NETWORK>STREAMING>
  5. Select STREAMING FORMAT
  6. START TRIGGER>CAMERA
  7. CONNECTION INFO.>SD CARD…RECEIVER URL is copied from the SD card. (step 6 above)
  8. MENU>CAMERA>USER SW>Assign STREAMING START to a user switch (e.g., USER1)
  9. Close MENU

Streaming & Internal Rec start

  1. Open HC ROP and confirm “R” mark shows up
  2. Tap REC S/S…Internal SD card recording starts
  3. Tap USER SW1 (step 8 above)

You should see the streaming mark; now CX10 is live streaming to YouTube. The same procedure can be applied to Facebook Live.

3. Using your CX10 as a webcam

Using the CX10 for meeting apps like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Setup for CX10

  1. Go to NewTek website and download NDI TOOLS 4.5
  2. Activate NDI|HX on CX10 (*Internet connection and license key are needed for activation)
  3. MENU>NETWORK (On CX10)
  4. DEVICE SEL>USB-LAN
  5. NETWORK FUNC>NDI|HX
  6. USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING>DHCP>OFF, Set appropriate IP address
  7. NDI|HX>STREAMING FORMAT>Select a format
  8. Close MENU
  9. Connect CX10 to your laptop via LAN cable
With the supplied VW-UEA1 adaptor cable and NDI Tools Virtual Input (license required), your CX10 can take the place of your webcam.

Setup for laptop

  1. Turn on NDI Virtual Input
  2. Right click NDI Virtual Input, then select AG-CX10
  3. Start a web meeting (e.g. Teams)

* You should see the video from CX10 on the web meeting; now CX10 is your webcam

Read the original article here!

Learn more about Panasonic here!

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Live Video Production with Pearl Mini: Tutorial and Q&A https://news.broadfield.com/live-video-production-with-pearl-mini-tutorial-and-qa/ Thu, 28 May 2020 21:02:54 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=15593 The Epiphan Pearl Mini is an extremely popular live streaming switcher and encoder, that will step up a stream to absolute powerhouse level. Check out this tutorial and Q&A from Epiphan to learn more about the Pearl Mini.

The Epiphan Pearl Mini hardware encoder gives organizations powerful tools for live video production. In this practical and interactive webinar, we’ll show you the ins and outs of Pearl Mini’s browser-based user interface, offering an in-depth look at its many advanced features – from custom layouts to network security.

Pearl Mini is the most reliable, all-in-one video production system that’s small in size and big on pro features. Record, stream and switch up to three full HD video inputs from HDMI™, SDI, and USB sources.

Pearl Mini HDMI encoder is ready to use out of the box. Connect video sources directly to the HDMI inputs and start recording those right away using the intuitive touch screen. Or dig into the control interface and create a truly custom video presentation experience for your viewers.

Watch this tutorial and learn how to take your video production to the next level!

Check out the video on YouTube HERE.

Learn more about Epiphan HERE.

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Avid Knowledge Base Media Central | Editorial Management FAQ https://news.broadfield.com/avid-knowledge-base-media-central-editorial-management-faq/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:56:37 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=13366 What is MediaCentral | Editorial Management?
Avid MediaCentral | Editorial Management is an easy to use workflow management system that’s designed for small to mid-size creative teams using Avid NEXIS shared storage with Avid Media Composer.
Leveraging the collaborative power of Avid Media Composer’s shared bins and projects, users can search, view media, create sequences and pass these directly to Media Composer bins remotely using an intuitive browser-based interface.
Additionally, the Editorial Management panel in Media Composer expands search capabilities to all media stored on Avid NEXIS with an option for phonetic search.

What are the key features of MediaCentral | Editorial Management?
Key Features:

  • Simplify the Story Creation:
    • Editorial Management can create and manipulate Media Composer shared bins from an easy to use browser interface. This empowers Producers, PAs, Story Editors and others to find the right shot, create sub-clips, sequences and edit a shot list timeline and save this for immediate use in Media Composer | Ultimate.
  • Expanded Collaboration
    • Editorial Management manages media on Avid NEXIS and Avid NEXIS | PRO. This enables non-editors to start prepping bins and projects and adding content from Avid NEXIS directly to Media Composer | Ultimate bins for the editor.
  • Shot List Timeline Editing (New in 2019.5)
    • Ability for a Story Editor or Show Runner to create and refine a sequence on a timeline in the building or at a remote location. Sequences edited in Editorial Management are instantly available in Media Composer bins.
  • Group Clip Creation (New in 2019.5)
    • Ability to create group clips / multi-cam groups.
  •  MediaCentral Phonetic Index (New in 2019.5)
    • Option to use Phonetic Index to search for clips that contain certain spoken words or phrases. Phonetic Indexing automatically indexes all video and audio content across the whole Avid NEXIS.
      • Typing a word or phrase will locate every clip that contains the matching word or phrase
      • Dialog matches are displayed as color-coded indicators in clips
  • MediaCentral | Editorial Management Services Now Deployed in Docker Containers (New in 2019.5)
    • Dockers allow faster more reliable installation and updates
  • Sequence Creation
    • Ability to create a sequence from a selection of master clips or subclips in a bin in the Editorial Management Browse App. The resulting sequence is saved in the bin where the selected master clips and/or subclips reside.
  • Sequence Playback
    • Playback rendered Media Composer sequences enabling review and feedback using Media Composer Markers. 
  • Create & Play Subclips
    • Create and playback sub-clips for use in Media Composer bins and sequences
  • Share projects and media with everyone
    • If you use Media Composer | Ultimate, you already know the benefits of sharing projects and bins. Editorial Management takes this a big step further. Leveraging Avid’s new HyperBin technology, you can access shared projects, bins, and media —on practically any desktop or laptop
  • Find Files Fast
    • Editorial Management makes it easy to locate the assets you need. Its built-in search and browse capabilities enable you to locate, view, add markers and access video, audio, and images in a variety of ways across Avid NEXIS or Avid NEXIS | PRO storage. You can also play video and audio content, get a closer look at the asset details, and add Media Composer markers.
  • Accelerate Editing
    • For Media Composer | Ultimate editors, Editorial Management makes it easy to create, manage, and search through shared Media Composer | Ultimate projects and bins—even if they’re not open—and add Avid NEXIS-stored media to their own bins. In addition, Media Composer | Ultimate editors can browse through non-Avid media and link source files to their bins.
  • Integrate MediaCentral into your editing application
    • No need to leave the comforts of your Media Composer | Ultimate editing window to search for media in Avid NEXIS. Just add the MediaCentral | Panel for Media Composer and you can access all assets on your Avid NEXIS right inside your editing application.

What are the target audiences for Editorial Management?
Editorial Management is workflow management designed for small to mid-size post production and creative teams that use Media Composer | Ultimate with Avid NEXIS shared storage. Editors working on Media Composer can use the embedded MediaCentral | Panel to work with assets stored on an Avid NEXIS system, through shared projects and bins. Additionally, producers and others can use the MediaCentral | Cloud UX web client to work with these same assets without opening Media Composer.


First Time Installations: How do I setup / install Editorial Management?
Editorial Management is super easy to install and set up. Its configuration wizard walks you through all the steps needed to integrate Editorial Management services with your Avid NEXIS storage, and because its user management and permissions control piggyback onto your current Avid NEXIS user settings, it requires no additional configuration or maintenance. Each team member only sees the workspaces to which they have access to in Avid NEXIS.
*For step by step installation instructions please refer to: MediaCentral | Editorial Management Installation Guide


Do you have to be running on Avid NEXIS?
Yes. Avid Media Composer HyperBins enables collaboration between editors using shared bins and projects. Avid NEXIS is the only supported and tested shared storage compatible with HyperBins. When you sign in to an Editorial Management server (either through Media Composer or MediaCentral | Cloud UX), you use credentials that are managed in the associated Avid NEXIS shared-storage system. Your Avid NEXIS credentials determine what shared storage workspaces you can access and use.

What are the minimum server hardware requirements?
Editorial Management requires the following hardware components:
Minimum Hardware:
The Editorial Management server must meet the following minimum specifications:

  • CPU: Intel Xeon class, 12 logical CPUs
  • RAM: 48 GB
  • Storage: 200 GB SSD (solid state drive) for operating system and applications
  • Network adapters: One adapter minimum. The adapter must meet the requirements specified in the Avid NEXIS documentation.

What are the Software Requirements?
Editorial Management requires the following software components:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 – Standard Edition

What version of Avid NEXIS and Avid Media Composer does MediaCentral | Editorial Management require?
MediaCentral | Editorial Management supports connecting to the following Avid solutions:

  • Avid NEXIS v2018.6 (server and client) or later. *Recommended version is NEXIS 2019.2 – NEXIS 2019.4.0 (Do not use NEXIS 2019.4.1, NEXIS 2019.4.2 and NEXIS 2019.5)
  • Avid Media Composer v2018.9 or later

Looking for the latest information on Editorial Management, or have a tip to share or need assistance?
The Avid MediaCentral for Post Facebook group is for all users of Avid MediaCentral | Editorial Management. This group is for peer-to-peer discussions of Avid products from: How To’s to installing and upgrades, getting started, and troubleshooting for what gear to buy. See the following link to get started and get connected: Avid MediaCentral for Post


How does Locked Bins work?
Users of shared projects in Media Composer are most likely familiar with the concept of locked bins.
If you open a bin that is located on shared storage in Media Composer, you get exclusive write access to that bin. Any other user that attempts to access that same bin sees a lock icon to alert them to the fact that the bin is currently owned by another user. When the original user closes the bin, the lock is released and another user can obtain write access

Editorial Management users can lock a bin by right-clicking on the bin and selecting “Lock Bin”.  This prevents Media Composer users from changing the contents of that locked bin until the lock is removed.


How do you open and use MediaCentral | Panel?
Before you can open and work with the MediaCentral | Panel, you need to sign in to a MediaCentral | Cloud UX server that is configured for your Avid NEXIS shared-storage system. Your username and password are managed by the shared-storage system, and your access to particular workspaces is controlled by these credentials.
When opening Media Composer you can login to the MediaCentral | Editorial Management server directly from Media Composer | Ultimate.
When working in Media Composer, you can open a panel that lets you view the contents of your
Avid NEXIS shared-storage system. You can use the MediaCentral | Panel to browse and search folders on your shared-storage system. When you find new assets that you want to use, you can copy them from a shared-storage folder into a bin and use them to edit a sequence



How do Opened Bins Work in the MediaCentral | Panel?
When you double-click a bin asset in the MediaCentral | Panel or drag an asset to a monitor from the MediaCentral | Panel, the asset’s bin is automatically opened and displayed in Media Composer. In Editorial Management, you can put the first bin in a convenient location, and subsequent bins that open will be added as tabs to the first bin.


What criteria is needed to playback sequences in the Browse App?
Sequences must have the following criteria to be played:

  • In order for the sequence to play, all effects must be rendered, including dissolve.
  • The sequence can support up to sixteen audio tracks.
  • AMA media is supported.
  • Cross-rate sequences are not supported (i.e., the sequence is in a different edit rate than the master clips). However, cross-rate sequences can be played if they are rendered.
  • Audio pan/vol is not supported.

How do I create sequences in the Editorial Management Browse App?
To create sequences in the Browse App

  • Open a bin that has the master clips and/or subclips you want to use to create a sequence.
  • Select the master clips and/or subclips that you want to use to create the sequence, right-click and select Create Sequence. The Create Sequence dialog box opens. The clips you selected will appear in the Clip order field (in the order you selected them).
  • (Option) Rename the sequence by clicking on the “New sequence” name and typing a new name for the sequence in the Sequence name field. 
  • (Option) The order of the master clips/subclips can be changed by selecting one and moving it up or down in the list.
  • Click the Submit button. A new sequence will be created using the selected master clips and/or subclips.
  • The sequence will be created in the bin where the selected master clips and/or subclips reside. A default name is supplied.
  • The Editorial Management shot list edit Timeline can be used to edit the sequence including
    • Add clips
    • Remove clips
    • Trim
    • Add and edit markers
  • The bin may need to be refreshed after a few seconds to see the new sequence in the Browse App.

Check out the full FAQ Here

Learn more about Avid HERE

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