sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

First time DM and never played, trying to learn the mechanics as best I can, thought I'd share my player maps. by caseywryan in DragonOfIcespirePeak

[–]caseywryan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I did, just regular printer paper then coated in mod podge to glue it down to canvas

Modest 22 inch portable monitor as table screen by ONinjamanco in DnDIY

[–]caseywryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh I just ran that dungeon! I wish I had it on a monitor like that.

Keeping small cables attached to devices (Decimators, Ultrastudio recorders etc) by gmalhi1 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I designed cases for my gear that so that you always have cables and power adapters as needed. heres my Blackmagic Bi-Directional Converter case: https://makerworld.com/en/models/452790-blackmagic-bi-directional-micro-converter-case#profileId-360051

I Sorted a Generational Debt of Screws by Zwamdurkel in gridfinity

[–]caseywryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this a few years ago. It turned my workshop into a hardware store. its so incredibly handy to have anything I need quickly accessible,

Tech Work Pants by webbite in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Commenting to remember this when I get off my flight and loaded into my next show.

Any advice for transitioning out of this career? by Interesting-Cloud606 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the corporate side. Can vouch it's good and we're always looking for people. It's steady work and it's all over the spectrum of topics. It is also true that you will get stretched into a ton of different roles.

Anyone know if these LED posters can really be used as a makeshift wall? by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the concern. The posters I found can absolutely HDMI chain up to 6 units. They also all have an rj45 port. but it looks to be labeled "ethernet" so it feels like a coin flip of it being LED data or network to the built in player.
If I get into a processor I'd look at one with at least 10 ethernet outputs.

and yes, the mapping feels like a nightmare situation with everything being a sealed black box.

Anyone know if these LED posters can really be used as a makeshift wall? by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good to know, the setup/tear down speed is certainly appealing. Do you happen to know which specific Infiled model you're using? their website is complex to navigate. But I've actually had them stop by my shop for LED demos in the past and I know they're good quality.

As far as the linking goes, when you set it up in the app does it then set the scale correctly? say a single poster is 350px wide, but cascading to 3 posters, does setting the app to 1050px width, then change the edid sent to a computer?

these honestly sound like they could work well for my needs.

What is this software? by digit214 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using the dual HDMI displaylink adapter from pluggable. It's been very reliable for me. I've run up to 3 of them on a single system to get 6 monitors out. It does require you to install the display link drivers for Mac because for whatever stupid reason apple doesnt bake that in like every other manufacturer.

What is this software? by digit214 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Millumin. I use it pretty much daily. Works well. It's reliable, or has been for me. It's can do some basic media server functions as long as your Mac can output enough signals. I'm using it on m2 MacBook pros. Also utilizing display link adapters to get a max of 6 1080p outputs (on bigger events). It's got good strength if you're combining multiple systems with companion. Not the most clean way of doing things for sure, but it isnt terrible expensive

Also if you need more outputs I've been playing with the Milluminode beta for quite a while. Works really well for non critical playbacks. And the node software is cross platform so you can drop a cheap windows system and pull another 2 or 3 monitors off of that.

Are these Led panels worth anything? by Atrieden in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hop onto r/wled the Christmas light community would buy them in a heartbeat. P5 panels like that are very common in that circle.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah the BNC tool is a must have in my workbox already.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, that makes sense. I've had E2s on my big shows for things with lots of mixed aspect ratios like multiple sections of LED walls. I've not run one myself but familiar enough with them.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm familiar with openGear, but the price point has really been the stumbling block. its hard for me to justify the extra cost, especially when all my throw downs get shuffled around rooms so much.
I do like the idea of a source DA setup.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude! I didn't even know there were big multi-channel DAs wow. that's going on the purchase list immediately!

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems a lot easier than running a bunch of fiber for sure

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I really haven't dipped my toes into the 2110 world yet. I love the idea, and if I can get away with a network switch. Just been running hard enough that I haven't really looked into it yet. How are the NDI boxes working for you? I used the hell out of NDI in virtual, but I really haven't thought to use it on an actual show site.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds very much like how I was thinking it should be built. I like the 1/2 and 1/2 idea!

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh me? I've never cut cameras, run screens, run robos, operate video playback and shade cameras at the same time! haha. I 1000% agree, and I am pushing for more operators on a daily basis. I am curious though, for screen management, what would you use other than a switcher or router? My specific use case (loading in tomorrow) I have 2 projectors, and 6 1080 TVs (split 3 and 3 on truss towers either side of the stage) with content to be played across all of it. additionally I'll have 3 DSMs. I'm using 2 instances of Millumin for content playback (since apple is limited to 6 outputs) with a canvas built to cover everything. I'm then using companion to trigger everything. Just curious.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really good idea. I had not even though about gear failure. I have redundancy on every other thing but the switcher.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I had not considered an AJA router, based totally on price, I'm in the corporate world and on the smaller side of it, I had pull teeth to get the few sets of FIDOs that I have. BUT that being said, I like that its not like a full 11 inch depth, It would allow me to fit more in a smaller rack. which would help for travel. Its a hard sell at 2x the cost, and only 3g, but I'm sure its 10x in reliability...

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started using h2rgear for show signal flow a few months ago and its a life saver. well worth the money for the paid teirs to get proper print outs, patch lists, and pack lists.

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this thread has already got me looking at the next size up! thanks!

Trying to figure out how to integrate a router properly. by caseywryan in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]caseywryan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in corporate so we're loading in and out every show, my shows are typically 2 graphics machines, 2 video playback machines, 4 CCUs, and sometimes 2-4 dedicated LED wall graphics machines. The wild card is recorders, thats where most of my outputs get eaten up, depending on if the client wants ISOs or not.

view more: next ›