The Battle of Clash of Clans – 10 Years Later
In 2012, I was publishing the video podcast “IPad365” – reviewing an app a day. One app I remember talking about was the game Clash of Clans by Supercell. It just had it’s worldwide release, and it was a perfect fit for games Tuesday. I was on a 3rd generation iPad at the time of […]
GE Profile ClearView Air Conditioner Gives Your Window Back to You
It’s a ritual – In the Spring, you have to plan to put the AC into the window and lose your view. In the Fall you have to plan to take it out – which means you get your view back. If that’s the only view to the outside in your apartment or house, then […]
First Look: MOVO GM-5 Double Gooseneck USB Microphone
Taking a first look at the MOVO GM-5 Double Gooseneck microphone. I’ll be unboxing, and of course talking into the microphone so you can hear how it sounds. This is a podium style microphone meant to sit on a desktop with the cardoid microphone reaching to the mouth. This is meant for anyone who is […]
Prime Day Deals on July 12th and 13th, 2022
Every year, Amazon offers Prime Day – a day where you can get discounted deals on some of your favorite products. The first Prime Day happened on July 15, 2015 to commemorate their 20th anniversary of Amazon. The deals were to give Amazon Prime members (which started in 2005) a loyalty reward for their membership. […]
Wirecast Gear 3, Wirecast 15 for 4K Live Streaming
Telestream updated their systems to allow for live streaming up to 4K with their latest versions of the video streaming software and hardware. This will help productions up their streaming efforts and creating content for post-production. At NAB 2022, I talk with Mike to find out all the cool new features. Wirecast Gear 3 The […]
BirdDog P110 and P120 NDI PTZ Cameras
BirdDog came out with some new hardware at NAB 2022, bringing even more NDI inputs/outputs into the video arena. I stopped by during the show to check them out. BirdDog P110, P120 PTZ Camera With four output options, these cameras give you everything you need to record, stream, review, and more. Using the Sony Exmor […]
Using Central Control to Enhance Your Workflow
At NAB, I talked with Joe De Max of Central Control about any new updates. He showed me some cool ways to use Central Control as he went over the features. What is Central Control This is software that will work with custom control surfaces (X-Keys, Stream Deck, MIDI controllers) to help program buttons, faders, […]
Loupedeck CT and Loupedeck Live Customizable Controllers
Loupedeck is a customizable controller that gives you functionality at your fingertips. From creating hotkey buttons, giving you dial controls and jog wheels, and a lot more. While at NAB 2022, we look at the Loupedeck Live, and the Loupedeck Creative Tool (CT). Loupedeck CT Designed in Findland, this is a 20-static button, 12 LCD […]
Kiloview N60 4K Bi-Directional NDI Converter
Checking out the new Kiloview N60 – a 4K UHD box that is also a bi-directional converter. That means you can do Camera to NDI, then NDI to output source. The N60 gives you both High-bandwidth NDI and NDI|HX signals (HX2 for now). This box can be used in many different situations, from broadcasting to […]
PTZOptics/HuddlecamHD Lineup for 2022
PTZOptics/Huddlecam was at the NAB show to show how you can build up your studio for 2022. Many PTZ cameras, and a couple finds for your video production. Matthew Davis shows us around the booth. Simple Track Lite On the Huddlecam side of things, we saw the autotracking Simple Track Lite. This is a camera […]
New PIE Rack, Customizable Keyboards from X-Keys
If you are looking for a customizable keyboard for video, audio, or just to open your programs, X-Keys has been building configurable button racks for many years. I interviewed X-Keys over the years, and the products, while not stylish, are very functional and fully customizable. PIE Rack System Maggie showed us an updated PI Engineering […]
Yololiv Max Pro for Instagram Live Streams
Yololiv has been busy working off their original Yolobox idea, and for NAB have 2 new boxes ready for purchase, and a new concept idea that can change the way you do Instagram Live in the Yolobox Max Pro. Yololiv Yolobox Pro The Yolobox Pro expands on the original device with a 3rd camera input, […]
Adobe Premiere Pro with Film IO, Color Sensai A.I.
Francis Crossman said it was great to be back to in-person, it was good to see people have legs… I talked to Francis about the updates to Premiere Pro, including the integration of Frame.io into the system. We talked about that, and the new color tab and auto configuration. Frame.IO Integration The new workflow addition […]
Epiphan Interviews Me at NAB 2022
This last week I was at NAB 2022, getting interviews and first looks at products. I stopped by the Epiphan booth to learn more about their Unify system and Epiphan Pearl appliance. I was asked to do an interview, and so we made it into a dual interview. I’ve used Epiphan hardware before. The Webcaster […]
Amagami Ham Ham Bites Your Finger
A couple years ago, we met Qoobo – a furry stuffed device where the tail wags. Many think this is silly, but when you’re in a place where having pets is not conducive, this can be the next best thing. But now there is a companion to the Qooboo in the Amagami Ham Ham. I […]
Build a 3 Camera Studio with OBSBOT 4K Tiny PTZ Cameras
Last year I took 3 OBSBOT Tiny 1080p cameras and made a video studio around it. Since then, OBSBOT has come out with the OBSBOT 4K Tiny camera. As last time, I’ll be setting up the 3 cameras to do a recording, livestream, and more. The Gear: OBSBOT 4K Tiny Studio lights (NEEWER panel lights) […]
Keep Knight is a Security System in Your Cupholder
After getting his car broken into, Keep’s founder David Moeller decided to create a device that will help catch the people that break in. Knight is that item, and it fits right into the car’s cupholder – without losing the cupholder. What is Knight This is a security device complete with camera, audio, and sensors. […]
Matter Shows Innovative Connected IoT Devices
At CES, the Connectivity Standards Alliance continued to progress the IoT space. Along with Matter, I got to see some innovative devices that could set timers, turn on and off devices, and more. Best part is how these devices can integrate into the house so you don’t have a disc sitting on a table. What […]
InfiRay Thermal Imaging Cameras
It’s always fun to look at the thermal imaging cameras at CES, but this year, I was geeking out over seeing my breath via the mask I was wearing. InfiRay was at the event showing off devices for your phone, a measuring station for your front door, and thermal scopes for hunters. InfiRay T2L The […]
Snoppa Rover All Terrain Stabilization Dolly
While it wasn’t functional, Snoppa showed off their All-terrain electric stabilization cinema dolly at CES 2022. This is a 3-legged base you fit a tripod onto, then move around via remote control in many situations. The rover – which is still on Kickstarter – can drive and shoot content indoors or out. It can handle […]