Aaron Parecki

🔴 Live Q&A! Answering your questions about livestreaming gear!

November 17, 2024

Questions

(7:06) Q: Is it connected to companion over the network?

(8:28) Why do you collect hotel keys?

(14:46) lol… “is Sunday” is set to “no” 😆

(17:33) I get the idea of every user having their own preset for example, but in general with just a few rfid tags why not put buttons on the panel you press instead of holding something up to the panel?

(19:13) Q: what are you planning to do with it?

(19:58) It's the adult version of collecting concert tickets. lol

(20:33) Q: How can i monitor my audio with my Atem television studio hd8 ?

(22:34) Q: You need a 5-pin headset

(22:45) Q: Is there a way to do “video follows audio” in DaVinci Resolve? For editing podcast recordings?

(23:19) Hello from Nashville, TN - running late I actually had to work last night

(23:30) Hmmm the Streandeck studio is cool, but wow is that thing pricey

(25:12) Did a boxing broadcast last night. Had 200,000 people tune in. Made the hashtag #noBuffering 😂

(25:29) Q: so you’re going to have a key chain of tags for actions?

(25:44) A lot of us do not throw away three buttons for page navigation, instead opting for a menu page approach with one button on each page that takes you back to the menu

(26:57) Q: any new updates with your chat plugin planned for spx or H2R Graphics?

(27:36) Q: with the new rode video how have you found the wireless mic integration?

(28:15) Q. Is it possible to use the raspberry pi used for companion to also use it to join a zoom room? I wanted to have an additional viewing monitor with the zoom gallery mode open. maybe a raspberry pi 5?

(29:07) q: what additional features are in the new software built specifically for the new streamdeck, compared to standard companion?

(31:19) Forget pi just get a new Mac mini...

(31:23) Or an Orange Pi 5+ ... the new RasPi 5 doesn't even have hardware encoding for HEVC !!

(31:30) Matt: or a used M1, they dropped in price recently somehow ;)

(31:34) @Sven Lakemeier but the m4 mini is so cute and small.

(31:53) @Sven Lakemeir RFID tag reading is new in the Stream Deck Studio.

(31:57) Andrew: but that also works in companion, as shown today with the new hardware

(32:48) MKBHD pronounced base model Mac Mini M4 a great deal. Not as much if you start adding upgrades like more memory.

(34:34) I got the new mini Pro M4 chip to replace my aging iMac Pro the last of my Intel Mac's

(34:46) The new mac mini isnt too hard to upgrade the storage after the fact, I put the money in the ramen instead

(35:12) q: AutoCut and AutoPod are two auto cutting programs that work on premiere and now resolve, both work pretty well

(35:30) Q; if you are going to expand storage and memory on the M4 mac mini the M4 Mac Mini Pro is a better option

(36:19) Q: You can upgrade the SSD on the new Mac mini but you need to get deep into the components.

(36:32) It's soldered in, but there's somebody that already replaced the chip. Serious solder skills needed.

(36:45) Q: Any wireless video transmitters that accept UVC input? To send OP3 video some distance/through walls with as little gear/batteries as possible. Can't set up a network & unreliable cell service

(37:22) Truth is, you want the large internal SSDs to keep you mobile system clean and easy to set up. And also, the peace of mind of knowing if you pull a drive you aren’t pulling the record drive

(42:20) Q: Speaking of the PK1 products, I tried to buy a few things but you only have options for USA cities though the site says that you ship Worldwide. How can I buy from another country that the US?

(43:02) @Emmanuel Francis We ship worldwide!

(43:09) 100% recommended products!

(43:20) Q: how do I make my livestream setup easier for volunteers to operate and use?

(49:40) Automation with Companion, Safety Shot (i.e. when in doubt...press this button), cover FTB button, Audio on and off button/indicator

(50:42) I just ordered a stream deck, currently we use a Roland V-60HD and PTZ optics cameras. The stream deck is compatible with both of those

(50:58) Q. I'm a bit on the fence between a normal sized streamdeck and an XL version hard to know exactly how many buttons I'd need because I'd probably add to it overtime, what are your thoughts?

(53:45) Good afternoon, I'm watching from Brazil. I follow your streaming tips and equipment reviews.

(53:53) Hey Aaron I got an original Atem Television Studio online. Is it still usable to live stream ?

(54:48) Yes !!

(55:07) okay, that's good to hear everyone's feedback. XL it is

(55:14) @Thubten Konchok GET the XL you will use it

(55:24) Q: Hi Aaron, Will this switcher support the USB-C to HDMI cameras without needing UVC Converters? If not, do you know of a switcher that does support USB-C to HDMI cameras? Thanks!

(56:54) I have an issue with my Atem Mini Extreme: when it powers on, the microphone 1 button stays lit permanently. I've tried resetting it multiple times and installing different software versions.

(57:02) Can you help me? I'm afraid Blackmagic support might not be willing to address this (in the past, they refused to repair output 1 on another Atem Mini Extreme unit).

(57:53) so is the regular stream deck better. or the studio?

(59:17) Q. I noticed you use the preview monitor as an output in itself, I like this idea for what I was planning because it's like having 2 switches in 1 but do you miss not having a preview?

(1:00:50) Q: off topic Question I want to play around with 3D printing next year so what printer for a total novice not all that concerned with price

(1:01:08) @MattWRuff regarding printers Bambu Lab have fast printers, if being closed source is not a concern

(1:03:42) I would not recommend the Bambu

(1:04:00) especailly for multi color printing

(1:04:21) we know a thing or two about 3d printing 🙂

(1:04:27) Q:Creality Ender 3

(1:04:46) Too much waste for multicolor prinitng

(1:06:00) I do like my Ender 3 but yeah your first like 5 prints will be tools and attachments to make it more usable haha

(1:06:16) Q: GoStream Osee Deck any Suggestions for Budget Audio Mixer-travel--Plus Wireless Mics-Best for the Money?

(1:07:21) Q:Rodecaster Duo for the mixer

(1:08:14) Colored SD card holders could also be used on a long shoot to designate which cards you've used/not used

(1:08:23) I just deployed the Hollyland Lark Max for a client and I was super impressed

(1:08:40) q: I did notice on your autocut demo video that there was one point where the rodecaster video stayed on the wide shot for more then 15 seconds, how long do you think a wide shot should be

(1:09:09) Q: director mini vs rode caster video for quick setups and portable streaming. I really think the mic integration gives the rode an edge up

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(1:11:42) I usuallly do timing of cuts by ear depending on vibe of the event, what's happening on stage, etc. Some shows/acts I cut every less than a second and others at much longer intervals

(1:11:58) Q: Are the Video Follows Audio plug-ins you mentioned for Resolve designed for post-production (i.e. post-processing an ISO project) or is it for live switching use (or both)?

(1:12:34) Q What setup would you recommend for livestreaming Football (Soccer) as one person walking around the edge of the pitch? With the ability to expand to more cameras in the future. Thanks.

(1:14:52) Q: Clarification, I thought about buying an ATEM Mini Pro to run my 4 Insta360 Link 2 using USB-C to HDMI cables. But a UVC Converter is needed for each camera since it doesn't support USB webcams.

(1:15:57) Aaron, do you know if, in a large auditorium, the audio can reach the control room with some delay? For example, 3 or 4 frames. Could this delay occur when using the analog input on the ATEM 2 M/E HD?

(1:17:36) The DJI wireless system that was recently released is a great option

(1:18:40) When using Zoom to stream via USB c output on the ATEM mini Pro. PowerPoint slides look pixelated

(1:27:02) Q:Precisely. It is still low frame rate. So using the screen share as a source for playing video will not be useful.

(1:28:14) Q:Even with a business account you are not always 1080p on the receiving end.

(1:28:46) FYI. The issue for international purchases was fixed through chat by your team and I just made my first purchase of 3 stands. Osee Duet, Atem Mini pro and ProstreamX Stands. Can't wait to use them.

(1:29:08) Q: What the cheapest good quality PTZ camera the OBS TailAir isn't good enough I have a country church to install and it's a one man band

(1:29:39) @MattWRuff I like this sub $400 PTZ camera for inexpensive deployments - AVKANS NDI Camera, 20X Zoom 3G-SDI HDMI PTZ Camera - Has HDMi, SDI, UVC, and NDI plus 20x optical PTZ

(1:30:22) @Aaron Parecki I rewatched the 4 friends and pearl broadcast you photoJoesph Curtis Judd did a while back as I think I may have to set one up and all of us have the nano to make it work...

(1:30:39) @IT Never Gets Old seem to cheap to be any good...but I'll check it out

(1:30:48) CRN300 and 500

(1:31:28) I got Canon CR-N500 and it's great. I personally find CR-N300's image a little mushy.

(1:31:35) My $4000 PTZ is good but $4000

(1:31:43) CR-N500 is like $4500 new though

(1:31:46) Also big and heavy

(1:31:49) I have deployed dozens of them in churches... they work well

(1:33:06) Also, my use cases are often low light. In bright light, most cameras will probably do fine.

(1:33:18) Too Many Buttons!!!!!!!

(1:33:26) The Accsoon Cineview SE is actually better than the DJI SDR. The DJI Transmission would be better but is mostly overkill.

(1:33:35) The DJI SDR Transmission Combo is $549

(1:34:12) With a name like AVKANS it's got to be good 👍

(1:34:16) The ATEM switcher screen sharing issue!

(1:34:42) It obviously is not going to compare to a $4000 camera.... but it truly is good enough for most church deployments..and Gwen is right, lighting is always a key

(1:36:39) Q Can you do a 10-20-30-40 and 50 ft test recording to show us during the stream too? It's probably fine up close.

(1:36:55) It has *a* megapixel. Cute!

(1:36:58) Hopefully you got the power supply for that little guy.

(1:38:15) if possible digital transfer is a must

(1:38:45) there are agencies that will do it if you send them the tapes

(1:38:55) I do think the video of your box cameras will be better quality for your fixed studio work... but doing churches on a budget is a different application

(1:39:12) @araron parecki It is worth the effort to look for coputer with firewire.

(1:39:46) I say analog all the way. Digitize whole tapes and the edit out the unused spaces AFTER it's all done.

(1:40:10) What microphone are you using with the RØDECaster, and are you processing the audio solely on the RØDECaster, or are you using additional software?

(1:43:40) My Rodecaster Video is coming tomorrow :)

(1:43:50) And these AVKANS units are POE as well... makes the deployments much eaiser

(1:44:00) Q:Only if we had a 1080p streaming platform but with invitations generated for attending individuals. i.e. a private stream with individualized access credentials for attendees.

(1:44:27) Q. how do I connect my android phone to osee gostream deck? Any app or software Thank you.

(1:46:01) Blackmagic has the android version out

(1:46:10) Q: 100 Minutes Check.

(1:46:44) Q A while ago you mentioned having an Android phone or tablet to try stuff out. Have you been able to?

(1:47:21) Larix Broadcaster for Android

(1:47:24) Q: FilMiC Pro

(1:47:28) @Gwen Park confusing name + difficult to the find on their website

(144:29:06) Bye!