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POE, power over ethernet, is not new but it is seeing a growth like few other areas in production. The expansion of IP protocols in video production has caused the expansion of POE products and capabilities. POE describes the ability to power, and often control, a device via an ethernet cable. Why is that important? Like mentioned earlier, IP workflows are becoming the norm in professional realms so network switches are commonplace in control rooms which allows for a variety of tools that were not possible before. Let’s use a PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera for example. A PTZ cameras doesn’t…
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Drew Kwederas shares his lesson plan on film continuity as this month’s lesson plan of the month.
Read MoreAmitrace has supported video production programs around the southeast for decades and it is always rewarding to see the programs we support do well. We were able to support the State Leadership And Skills Conference (SLSC) for Georgia, Tennesee, and Alabama this year with a variety of things including judging contests, advising the tech chairs, and providing the equipment for the Video News Production contest in Georgia. (More Below Photo) Amitrace is proud to have supported the SkillsUSA A/V contests in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. We served a variety of roles during these events including providing the production equipment, judging…
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ProPresenter has taken over as a go-to for graphics in live broadcasts because of it’s robust tool set. More schools and churches are discovering the power of NDI and using ProPresenter as the graphics and playback option for your broadcast is a natural progression as the broadcast expectations continue to grow. Setting up ProPresenter for NDI is a simple process that requires a couple of clicks. Go To “Screens” in the main menu at the top of the application. Click “Configure Screens” In the box that opens, you will see “audience” and “stage,” make sure you are working in the…
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DaVinci Resolve 18.6.4 Released This week Blackmagic Design released 18.6.4 adds transcription control to the media bins. The update allows you to add transcriptions to the content in the bin and search for key works from the audio. This means, you no longer have to watch every clip to get to a clip that has an impactful quote – you just search for the text to get the clip that has that content. (Read as: No more watching tons of footage to find one single clip…) The update is available now here: http://bmd.link/MktKVF Video Assist 3.14 Released This update is…
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Down Stream Keys (DSK) allow you to build additional layers of content on your broadcast. Unlike an Upstream Key which typically is used as a background, down stream keys are used to place additional content “on top” of your talent or main element. Lower thirds are a great example of a down stream key but they aren’t the only thing. You can use down stream keys to play out full screen graphics, or to do an OTS box or to showcase multiple video elements at once. The only limit is your creativity! How to use DSKs in a TriCaster: The…
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NewTek™ has unveiled its latest addition to the TriCaster family, the TriCaster 2 Elite. As the most trans-formative digital media production solution in the industry, the TriCaster 2 Elite is designed for content creators that require a future-ready production ecosystem that grows with their business. The TriCaster 2 Elite provides media input-output flexibility to address the needs of media content producers beyond just broadcast video. Complete Digital Media Production Produce digital media content with multi-channel recording multi-channel remote guest conferencing. Upload of clips, utitlize multi-angle instant replay functionality, and packaging of media content including multi-cam acquisition. Make use of compositing…
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The TriCaster Mini has undergone a major update to bring in new features that you would have to see to believe!
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Take a closer look into the Bird-Dog Cloud and how it can benefit you and your production!
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NewTek has announced some new products ideal for live productions, streaming, corporate communications and more. Here’s what you can now look forward to from the NewTek™ family! The NewTek™ PTZUHD Camera Continuing in the tradition of creating innovative digital media production components, NewTek™ PTZUHD is the first IP-based camera that delivers full UHD video at up to 60 frames per second directly to NDI-compatible systems. As a software driven component with application integration, PTZUHD enhances live production requirements including lecture capture, videoconferencing, and more for today and tomorrow. NewTek™ SparkTM Plus I/O Converters – 4K and I/O Both of the…
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