My YouTube Live Setup Part-3: Switching, Capture, Streaming
Photo Moment - April 14, 2017
And now for part 3 of the live broadcast studio tour. It all comes together in the switching, and gets to you via streaming… let's look at how this all works!
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S PHOTO MOMENT (MANY ARE AFFILIATE LINKS… affiliate links make me a little bit of $ but cost you nothing more!):
•• Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2nQa1QW
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2oFQc2O
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2oeGq6Z
•• Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2kATmBP
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2of0xBR
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2oeLFn7
•• Panasonic LUMIX 12-35mm f/2.8 II ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2nomAUp
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2nFqSJ4
Adorama - http://amzn.to/2nFqSJ4
•• Panasonic LUMIX GH4 ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2lEblbN
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2mlXrJ2
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2l8ig93
•• Panasonic LUMIX GH5 ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2kQ9LT3
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2lE4X1U
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2lNYpQv
•• Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2oFTUcO
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2nIZ2rY
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2oeZ929
•• DECIMATOR MD-Cross V2 Miniature HDMI/SDI Cross Converter ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2nPYdyf
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2niduLV
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2oeRIYW
•• Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2nFyDPq
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2ni5RoS
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2oajnYr
•• Blackmagic Design SmartView Duo ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2nQ0Os8
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2oOGubl
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2of0juv
•• Strata Pro iOS ATEM Switcher ••
iTunes - http://jal.bz/2pbvzvy
•• Teradek VidiU Pro ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2kuIT8w
•• Atomos Ninja Inferno ••
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2otybDV
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2opnaS8
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2o73z7M
•• Telestream Wirecast ••
B&H - bhpho.to/2o6L6Ig
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2pudN2Q
Adorama - http://jal.bz/2o6XAQZ
1. Film using iPhone that is connected to a Lightning-To-HDMI adapter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H8YNJGK/?coliid=I34FI9J75DJ8PK&colid=56N5L03ZWOU2&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
2. This adapter is connected to a HDMI wireless transmitter (and receiver) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NC2LH2N/?coliid=I2V8NT1MO1OOT4&colid=56N5L03ZWOU2&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
3. The HDMI wireless receiver is connected to the ATEM
All this to achieve a roaming camera.
So that would mean that in the HDMI inputs, you could have 2 stationery cameras, and one roaming camera (with lavelier mic for better sound)
I would like to have 1 main audio source (as you do) But sync all cameras (4) in the ATEM switcher (I have the new Studio HD).
Let me start by saying that when I film I do everything by myself so anything I do must be manageable solely by me. I like that you are able to use your ipad as a remote to switch camera view as that is exactly what I need to do when I am filming live given that I need the overhead shot to show my hands doing a stitch/technique or whatever. If you want to see what I'm talking about please take a look at my channel at the videos I do :)
Just to recap what I have learned so far (and so you can tell me if I am correct or not), after watching the part 1 of this series I know that I need a HDMI to SDI converter attached to the cameras (correct? I need one for each camera?) and that converter(s) connects to the switcher...which means whatever switcher I use needs to have the capability of having at least the two cameras connected to it. But here is my first question....
1. My Cam A (face camera) is a LUMIX GH4 and has the YAGH Interface that has SDI outputs...do those take the place of a converter? I literally just use it to have my 2 lav mics plugged into it (for the same reasons you spoke about in the part 2 video) and to have a continuous power source, OH, and to have a full size HDMI connection (instead of the mini one on the camera) that I use to connect to my TV so I can monitor what the camera is seeing as I film. (I'm always afraid that mini one is going to break!)
Ok, this brings me to the switcher and which one is best for me...
2. Looking at BlackMagicDesign website I see there are so many options for ATEM. Given that I don't have $6k to spend on the same one you have, would the ATEM Television Studio HD work similarly to the way you showed/explained the the 4k one does in the part 1 video? Or, is there one that is even less expensive than $1k that would be a good option? And if I purchase a less expensive one than yours does the switcher control program (ATEM Software Control) you showed us in this video work just the same? If not, what is another software you recommend or does that always come as a program specifically for the given switcher?
Now, here is another question regarding the use of variety of devices...
3. You mentioned that blackmagic likes blackmagic devices (meaning they work well together), does that mean if I purchase a blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter I should also only purchase the ATEM by blackmagic?
I think that is it. Again, wonderful and informative videos. I am a new subscriber and can't wait to learn more from you.
Future Video Request: I have been doing a podcast since 2007 and this year I transitioned to a video podcast. Right now I am using the live streaming option via YouTube and Google Hangouts but I would like to make it a little nicer :) I would love to watch a video of you doing your podcast...maybe you already have one out there.
I'd really recommend that you totally switch to vMix, ton of stuff you said could be done a lot easier, simpler and more convenient with this piece of software. Sadly, only Windows.
Also, you can always switch from Wirecast to free OBS Studio on Mac, Windows or even on Linux and do the whole show with it too! :)
I must be not the only one who has some suggestions on how to
improve GH5 and I wonder if you can be used as a channel for
such suggestions to reach the right people within Panasonic.
If that's the case, here are my suggestions:
1. Besides 400mbps ALL-I mode, please introduce 400mbps IPB mode
Reasoning is simple - ALL-I encoding of an equivalent quality
requires much higher bandwidth compared to IPB as the interframe
part of MPEG is not used (only intraframe is) and every frame is
forced to be self-contained. In other words, 400mbps IPB would give
a higher quality video compared to 400mbps ALL-I. The cost for that
would be the processing power needed while editing.
I believe this can be done in firmware.
2. Allow separate channel level control for the mike
I have a lav mike that is actually a dual lav wired mike that has a
single "stereo" (dual mono in fact) TRS connector. That is a very
handy tool for a very low profile (gear wise) interviewing. The only
thing that is missing is the ability to adjust mike level in camera
separately for left and right channels. I know that can be done by
some external mixer, but that would make the setup much bulkier. Just
imagine a walking style interview with the camera mounted on a
handheld "glider" style stabilizer - any extra gear adds challenges.
I believe this can be done in firmware.
3. Allow assigning custom functions to record/play toggle button
As it is possible to assign the switching between record and play
modes to any custom button, it would be consistent to let people
using the default switching button for something else.
I believe this can be done in firmware.
If you would like to discuss this email on your show - please do so.
PS. Thanks for all your energy you are putting into your youtube channel!
PPS. One more suggestion for your personally - have you considered
creating a web forum for your community? Using youtube comments for
information exchange and discussions is less efficient compared to a web
forum.
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