Setup for “Live To Tape” in Wirecast: 1) Open WC with your normal settings / inputs / etc. 2) Go to OUTPUT in top menu. 3) DO NOT start virtual camera out. 4) Choose Output Settings > Select an Output Destination > (dropdown) Record To Disk – MP4 5) Another window will appear – choose Encoding: Default 720p30 (4Mbps) x264 H.264 6) Choose audio track(s) 7) File Location (set to secondary drive if you have one, […]
Month: April 2020
Live Show Suggested Guidelines
1) 5-120 second graphic / animation titling or “open” for show or event displayed prior to live video. 2) 3 distinct video sources displayed in each event (2 cameras – 1 video replay, 3 cameras, 1 camera – 2 remote feeds, etc.) 3) Planned production length of 20 minutes. 4) 2 planned insertion points during webcast (ad pods). 5) 1280×720 30 fps final output to CamSlicer. 6) No backlit “available light” sources. Faces must be […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Computer Check
Computers: 1) Use one laptop to stream the webcast, use another to monitor the playback – this is essential if you want the actual user experience. 2) Do not run encoding / webcasting laptops on battery power. 3) While webcasting, run only the webcasting & associated software. Close everything else. Do not visit websites via a browser on your encoding / webcasting system when active. 4) Do not upload, download, update or otherwise modify your […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Equipment Check
Pre-Event Equipment Check: NOTE: It is important to setup and test ALL the equipment prior to the event in a controlled environment in the exact sequence / configuration that will be used for the event. Cameras: 1) How many cameras will be used? 2) For each camera: tripod or stand, power supply, correct HDMI connection cables, carrying bag. 3) Are cameras going to to be used to record while webcasting? – TEST: some cameras will […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Location Check
Pre-Event Location Check: Power / Electricity: 1) Is there sufficient power available? 2) Power reliability – are there switches, breakers on power source? 3) Power logistics – distance from power to webcasting location, number of outlets required? 4) Power safety – will there be people walking across power cords? Are there water issues? Internet: 1) Is there PRIVATE internet availability? 2) Is internet source shared via WiFi? 3) Is hard-wired (Cat 5 router) service available? […]
Big System (4K ready)
ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K – $3000 Canon XF405 (4K) – $3200 (x4) Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar MVVL2LL/A 2019 16″ Laptop Computer – Silver – $2200 (x2) Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder – $145 (x2) Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3 Sections Tripod – $180 (x2) Manfrotto – 290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head – Black – $180 (x2) Sony UWP-D11 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System – $500 (x4) Sony UWP-D22 Camera-Mount Wireless Cardioid […]