Video technology for capture, mixdown, and production. Cameras, switchers, editing software, and much more will be in this area.
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 […]
Last year, J5Create brought out the 360 All Around webcam – a camera that could turn into a 360 degree conference tool. This year the company improved it with the additional speakerphone addition for an all-in-one conference unit. About the 360 All Around Webcam This is a 1080p-360 web camera that connects to your PC/Mac […]
Pivo has been making devices that allow you to move your phone or camera around using AI. I first met them at their start in 2018. Today, I learned how the company has grown, along with their newest product that adds tilt to the portfolio in Pivo Pod X. The Pivo Pod This device can […]
There were two things I was really excited to see in the Canon booth at CES 2022 – their newest PTZ camera with AMLOS technology, and the Stereoscopic lens to give content creators a 180 degree stereoscopic video. Of course, there is much more to these systems, which step up Canon’s game. Canon’s Plan for […]
At Infocomm, I check out some of the offerings at ATEN – an A/V company with camera switchers. ATEN has many different audio/visual solutions for businesses, including KVM switches, Video extenders, docking stations, and more. ATEN StreamLive Pro (UC 9040) The StreamLive Pro is a standalone video switcher that connects to an iPad to configure […]
Datavideo has come out with a table-top video switcher that uses a single 4K camera to make multiple shots for a band, panel discussion, and more. Best part is you can record or stream an event in a standard 16:9 landscape mode, or 9:16 portrait for social media. About the KMU-200 Touch Screen Switcher The […]
If you are building a stage that will rotate through presenters or simply making a hands-free media room, PresenterTek has a host of stands that allow you to adjust height from a distance. I saw them at Infocomm 2021 in Orlando, and had to find out more. About PresenterTek The company was formed to fulfill […]
What is OBSBOT Tiny OBSBOT is a company focusing on AI technologies for video production. I first learned of OBSBOT at CES when I used the OBSBOT Tail camera to follow me around. In all reality, the Tail was relatively small as well. But the Tiny had taken this AI ability and made it the […]
Normally, I’m trying to figure out the words to say. But I think I should let the transcription say it for me. This is Simon Says – it’s a transcription app that uses AI to not only transcribe, but also helps you figure out how to edit videos by looking at what was said. Assemble […]
I bought my first Android phone in a long time. I am building an “At home” kit – a video system that I send to people for one-on-one interviews. But for this video, I’ll be unboxing and setting up the phone for everyday use. Asus Zenfone 7 Specs The Zenfone 7 is an Android phone […]
Adobe Creative Cloud has updated their Caption support in the March Update of Premiere Pro. I talked with Francis Crossman, who shows us how to use the new Captions tab, and features an upcoming service for caption transcription. New Captions Workspace The new Captions Workspace will open up a Caption panel, and Graphics panel. This […]
Maonocaster Lite S1 is a low-cost solution for recording podcasts, streaming, Clubhouse, and more. The unit can be run by itself, or connected to a computer (becoming the sound card). From there, you can control the microphones (up to 2), music from a 3.5mm jack, music from a Bluetooth connection, or the sound cart on […]
VEGAS Creative Software has released VEGAS Stream for content creators. A tool that allows you record and stream yourself live, then take the videos into post production for longer-term viewing. Working with New Blue and Microsoft, VEGAS Live can be used as a solo creator, or bring in guests through Microsoft Teams and NDI to […]
Wireless microphones can add more to your show. MOVO wants to give creators options with wireless 2.4 Ghz microphones. The Edge DI is built for the smartphone, where you can do your livestreams, Youtube videos, podcasts, and more. MOVO EDGE DI Wireless The unit is a simple receiver dongle that attaches to the phone. Lightning […]
If you are a home producer trying to build up your plugins for your audio rigs, Nugen Audio has been creating more affordable plugins. Today, we talked about the Paragon Reverb, and Elements Stereoizer. Paragon Reverb This is a convolution reverb, using state of the art resynthesis – developed at the University of York. Change […]