Hive Studio Allows for Remote PTZ Control
PTZOptics introduced Hive Studio: a way for a PTZ camera operator to work remotely controlling cameras around the world.
Video technology for capture, mixdown, and production. Cameras, switchers, editing software, and much more will be in this area.
PTZOptics introduced Hive Studio: a way for a PTZ camera operator to work remotely controlling cameras around the world.
I had a conversation with Joe De Max and learned how X-Keys and Central Control are making devices for remote control of equipment.
RØDE has given content creators a new wireless microphone for interviews, podcasts, and more. The Rode Interview Pro Handheld microphone replaces the old system (the Go and a handle) to give creators a true handheld microphone. The Interview Pro is an omnidirectional microphone that can be paired with a Series IV Wireless Go, or Rodecaster Pro […]
Elgato has a great line of products for gamers and streamers. The Elgato Prompter keeps your eyes on the camera and your audience.
While at NABShow 2024, I talked with Kyle Gesuelli about the announcements Adobe made right before the show started. Adobe has always been at the forefront of video innovation, while millions use the software to create photos, video, presentations, and more. Their Generative AI feature in Photoshop alone has given creators the ability to build […]
I took the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R with me to CES to get content for Geekazine. I recorded several videos with this dual-transmitter camera microphone. Here are my thoughts. What is the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R? This is an over the camera wireless microphone system that uses 2.4 GHz wireless to capture the […]
The PTZOptics Studio Pro Camera is an all-in-one content creation and livestreaming solution. It features 12x optical zoom, up to 1080p60 video capture, a 72.5° field of view, and a portrait and landscape toggle switch, empowering users to connect with their audiences however they watch. Key Features of the PTZOptics Studio Pro Camera: Pros and […]
If you use a green screen or have limited space in your studio, then this trick will not only allow you to make studios look bigger, but also give you options to make your videos pop more. All with using AI. What is Generative Fill Adobe has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. […]
I talked with Joe Di Max at Central Control. Last year he added Triggers to a sequence. This year, it’s all about Timeline Macro Editing with Flex Macros. The idea is simple: if you want to run a sequence of files, videos, photos, and more, you can add it to the trigger timeline. When ready, […]
I had a great sit-down with Ryan from RØDE at NAB 2023. If you’re serious about podcasting, YouTube, or Livestreaming, then getting the right gear is important. And no three pieces of gear are more important than the RØDECasterDUO, the RØDE Streamer X, and the RØDE Wireless ME. The RØDECasterDUO The RØDECasterDUO is a smaller […]
I got to see all the new Viewsonic Monitors fo 2023 at CES. We went down the line to check what is available, what is coming, and one prototype monitor. ELITE XG341C-2K The XG341C-2K is a 34-inch, mini-LED curved gaming monitor with native UWQHD (3440×1440) resolution. 2000Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. AMD […]
It was great to see Neewer at CES 2023, because they’ve been working hard at getting lighting for any need. Whether a videographer, photographer, or just a person that wants to light up their house, Neewer lights can give you the function and versatility. Best part of Neewer is they have brought a lot of […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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/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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]