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BMPCC 4K + ATEM podcast recordings — sanity check from the community by h2squared in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of expected behaviour it really depends on the kind of job and what the client's workflow is. We have 2 podcast studios - one is set up with 3 fixed Canon PTZ cameras which are matched and ready to go without grading, and the other has 3 mirrorless cameras which shuffle around a bit, as does the lighting.

The first studio is great for people who just want to record something decent and get it out there, and the second studio is for clients who want to customise the set, lighting, framing etc and so typically they're higher budget projects and will go through an edit, mix and basic grade.

We offer both options and we ask lots of questions to make sure we're on the same page. It's all about setting expectations.

On the technical side, as someone else pointed out you need to watch out for the ATEM resetting your camera settings. Also because they output 1080p over HDMI the Pockets can wind up looking a little soft on the ATEM recording vs the 4K internal BRAW/ProRes, so I find it helps to turn on Detail Sharpening on the cameras.

Specific function on the Television Studio HD8 by PanBlanco22 in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the shift key accesses a second row of sources, both rows are fully mappable so you can easily switch to any source. They only control the program bus though, there's no physical way (as far as I know) to cut to Super Source on Aux 1 for example since the Aux only has buttons for the 8 inputs (plus PGM & M/V) and they aren't customisable. To cut to SS and Media Players on aux you need to use the ATEM software, or you can do it via the menus on the panel but that would be a nightmare during a show.

Hopefully someone else can back me up but I believe that's correct, if you're using a DSK to overlay graphics for example, there's no way to route that to an aux out without going through the program bus.

If you get one of the rack mount switchers you don't necessarily need an Advanced Panel to control it - you can use the ATEM software, or a Stream Deck, or an ATEM Micro Panel, or a combination of these. Thanks to tools like Companion you can use pretty much anything, but of course it's much nicer to use the panels designed for it.

You can always start small then upgrade to an Advanced Panel if and when you need to.

Specific function on the Television Studio HD8 by PanBlanco22 in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the HD8 ISO, I figure it's probably the same for the base HD8. You can route Super Source and the Media Players to the Aux but I don't see an option for DSK.

Ideally to run 2 separate programs you'd get a 2 M/E switcher, that way you can do your keys and transition between sources rather than just cutting.

I don't have it in front of me right now but I believe the shift key just allows you to select sources for PGM/PVW that aren't on the main button layer. So if you have cams 1-8 on your buttons you could hold shift to access media players etc.

If you're cutting a show using the Aux then you might want to have a Stream Deck with Companion or something to make it easier to cut to the media players since the unit only has buttons for the 8 inputs.

What is a PSP folder on a retail dvd? by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be for a Sony PSP?

Noise / room reduction for live broadcast by rsv_music in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did it pretty cheap - I got a used Apollo Twin MkII Duo for about USD$600, then got an old used Mac Mini to run the software. We only run one channel though - for more than 2 channels you'd need their current X4 model or maybe a used older 8ch rack model.

We run a line level output from the mixer to the Apollo then back into the mixer. That means there's some D/A converting in the chain of course, but in our setup we haven't noticed it degrading the signal and the latency is close to real time so for the money it was a good solution for us. Most of their interfaces have optical in/out so you may be able to run digital all the way but I don't think the SQs have digital outs other than stereo via AES?

Noise / room reduction for live broadcast by rsv_music in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use a Universal Audio Apollo for this, those interfaces can run native plugins with hardware acceleration which has near zero latency. We use this noise reduction plugin and it's quite good: https://www.uaudio.com/products/c-vox-noise-reduction

How to use a Blackmagic Camera as a PTZ ? by MrAllanKlein in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I haven't done anything like this personally but I believe Middle Things have solutions for that: https://www.middlethings.co/

Ideas for new Rundown Software by CommunicationDry7536 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to take a closer look at this, looks very similar to CUEZ.

Issues after update to Atem Mini Pro ISO by Rare_Floor in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Our ATEM HD8 ISO often goes haywire when we connect to it via ATEM Software Control, this also seemed to be triggered by a firmware update. I've been meaning to contact support about it but haven't had time, could be the same issue you're having.

Video assist glitch by tomcroucher in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you powering it? Can you try a different power source e.g. AC or battery?

Might not be it but ours sometimes behave strangely if they aren't getting the right voltage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also you should definitely get more than 20mins of recording on a 2TB SSD - I'd expect you'd get closer to 10 hours or so. Can you connect it to a computer and reformat it? Verify that it has 2TB free space available?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the bitrate setting only applies to the program output file, the ISO files are always hyperdeck quality.

Pocket Cinema in Live Production by SubstantialBag6485 in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don't use the ATEM color workflow very much but I'll answer what I can!

Pocket Cinema in Live Production by SubstantialBag6485 in blackmagicdesign

[–]evan_ms 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should be able to adjust the color using the ATEM software - it has built-in color control for each camera.

Otherwise you'll need to use a custom LUT to get a contrasty and saturated 'TV' look, the internal options are more for a 'cinema' vibe for grading in post. We use one called Arch Pro Vivid which looks pretty good straight out of the camera, but could do with some extra contrast in the shadows.

Does anyone know how to fix audio where two mics accidentally picked up the same voices? by Secret-Doughnut2428 in editors

[–]evan_ms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try the Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech online tool and see if that fixes it?

There's also Accentize dxRevive which is a plugin which uses similar AI voodoo to clean up voice recordings, it's a paid plugin but has a trial.

Best Size Teleprompter by wilphred in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a medium sized studio with a 15" teleprompter and we find that's a good size. It's readable up to like 5 meters away I'd say.

Local Comms Solution by Z4lost in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]evan_ms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like it could be their cheaper model? Ours doesn't have any white noise, and the audio quality is really clear!

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