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00:50 Can you sum up advances in Video Walls and MicroLED Displays in general and at NAB. (e.g. companies like Absenicon X Series and Worre Studios 360 wall folks from OH posed with?
02:40 In the past month I have found my atem mini extreme freezing (like the old gray screen issue) multiple times a day, even when joining backtoback meetings in Teams (no adjustments to camera). Anyone else seeing more issues?
04:52 Would any of the cloud production platforms (TriCaster Vectar, for example) have costeffective "lab" licenses available for noncommercial experimentation and learning? (I have a Proxmox server at home.)
05:51 Are the costs of getting a carnet based on value of gear or set fees?
14:18 If I wanted to add Dante I/O expansion to my Yamaha DM3, is it best to stick with a Yamaha Tio1608D2 unit or would any Dante I/O device work if I patched it to the DM3 via Dante Controller?
15:04 If a computer only has a single Thunderbolt 4 port and I'm using a Decklink Quad 2 Duo, would it be a bad idea to plug anything else into the Sonnet box's second port, like an external ssd for recording?
16:26 Is there a machine learning solution that could look at a pdf, excel doc, word doc or the like and propogate your calendar? And on the flip side could have a conversational prompt for your cal? ie ask: “What i am i doing at the end of April 2025?
18:30 Good morning OH, Jason Bache showed a keynote tip about a website that offers a subscription to unlimited vector graphics that can be imported to keynote. What was the name of the website? Thanks.
20:30 How good is DJI's Focus Pro?
24:51 I have two Sony cameras passing through HDMI to SDI 12G micro converters to a Hyperdeck Extreme 8k. I want to record both camera feeds within the 8k but I cant find documentation explaining how to do it. The first camera records beautifully.
25:46 Is there any way to force a TV to always show a specific input (i.e. HDMI 1) if it doesn't have an autodetect setting?
28:13 BMD once again took another step by utilizing USBC for power and DP to their new EVF. Fragile perhaps but space saving. Will this lead the way for less expansive systems?
30:14 Have you gotten your hands on the DJI Pocket 3? If so, what are your thoughts on using this for recording/live streaming?
32:27 I have a replacement mechanical valve, and whilst not audible all the time, on a bad day my valve click is broadcast like a chewing sound on my podcasting vocal. Do you have any tips to negate the issue I’m having?
34:28 Is there a 10GBe network storage drive that you would recommend that will use nvme storage? I'm looking to add an 8TB drive to my grading suite to use for program cache (e.g. Resolve / Adobe Suite / Maxon One / etc.).
35:32 NAB Coverage was fantastic, The Head Held Mics should have mic flags with office hours global and QR codes for questions and qr codes for contributors to scan after their contribution they could go and watch themself.
38:47 What are your impressions of the PTZ Optics HIVE PTZ controller software, which comes with cloud capabilities? It highlights integrated AutoTracking and color correction functionalities and is compatible with over 400 PTZ cameras.
40:01 within apple finder is it better to drag and drop items or copy and paste?
41:11 Gary Clark released JPEG RAW that’s a new direction from what they were doing. What does this mean for the imaging and video communities? How does it impact the creative world?
42:10 I'm been looking for a desk mounted and low profile swivel mic boom arm for my SM7B. Any recommendations?
45:24 During the OH Broadcast, is it OK to switch the Camera in ZoomOSC Video Source selector to cut to another USB / UVC camera source, or is it ATEM only switching? Thinking of sync changing in the Constellation?
46:54 how big does my 3d printer need to be to print a new motorcycle helmet, only using it fun and show, i dont own a motorcycle?
47:50 OK this is a gaming tower but would it make a great video editing system? What would be the alternatives for a video editing tower system? [link]
49:12 I am going to use my setup later this year. What are the things I should address to make I'm stable? I have 2 Mac Mini M1s, Stream Deck, ATEM Mini Pro... Update software and what else?
50:00 Last Thurs a new 98" Samsung DU9000 Crystal 4K TV rolled Compare with the previously discussed 98" TCL for gaming and for an LED wall. [link]
53:06 I have a LG UHD AI thing 4K TV to add to my setup 43UR80, panel please give ?me suggestions for this in my setup
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