Production Tips and Tricks Amitrace

Why Student-Run Media Programs Are the Future of CTE

Student-run media programs are one of the most effective ways to modernize Career Technical Education (CTE) because they build communication, technical production, collaboration, and portfolio skills through real projects. This guide is for CTE directors and school leaders who want to launch or expand a student broadcast, journalism, or video production pathway. Below you’ll find…

Recording a MP4 video with Your TriCaster

Instead of creating a large MOV file from your TriCaster production, you can generate a MP4 file which is much lighter in terms of size and extremely easier to add to a non-linear editor like Davinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro.

What Comes First, The Sports or The School Year?

It seems like two things grow larger every year… the amount of time you are in the classroom and your school’s sports schedule. What used to be very defined seasons have now overlapped so much it’s hard to know when the spring sports end and the fall sports begin – not to mention that there is supposed to be a summer break in there. As you prepare for the school year, we wanted to share some simple reminders as well as some ways to upgrade your production.

What is POE?

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?…

LPOTM: Continual Continuity With Drew Kwederas

Drew Kwederas shares his lesson plan on film continuity as this month’s lesson plan of the month.

What is Down Stream Key and how do I use them to make my broadcasts excellent?

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…