Aaron Parecki

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

March 31, 2024

Questions

(7:05) greetings from Argentina!

(7:10) Happy Easter from Northeast India

(7:14) A I just purchased an atem iso extreme and can only get 1 “program” mode recording. I am not getting all 3 camera recordings. Using a Samsung T7 ssd.

(8:58) I enabled “all cameras” but still won’t record all cameras

(10:10) It doesn’t show any folders on the drive just 1 file

(10:32) Q: How would you recommend which hard drive model to use with the ATEM Extreme ISO to avoid freezing with 4 cameras and 2 microphone inputs?

(13:08) Q -Hello! With many ATEM's in my work and many PTZ cameras in use via NDI, eager to combine those worlds. What do tou see?

(14:35) And will SRT be supported as an in?

(17:06) The Magewell ProConvert is rock solid

(17:16) Q: how would you connect a drone to an ATEM extreme to show live drone footage on a live-stream? Thanks

(19:53) Thinking of getting a 2 M/E constellation. What else do I need to be able to live broadcast. Unlike an Atem Extreme it does it all, do I need something else to do that?

(19:54) We do this for our track livestreams. Definitely gotta make sure that controller is compatible with your drone. And it's very finicky on HDMI cables lol

(20:04) I have used the Smart Controller. I haven't updated drones lately but it only works with Pro model drones.

(22:20) Ours with the Air 2S has full size HDMI.

(22:24) We use the Air 2s with the Smart Controller. Been pretty great so far

(22:27) The smart controller is the best clean feed - macic 2 pro and zoom

(22:33) Or just go full Inspire and get SDI out hahaha $$$$

(22:37) the RC Pro from DJI has a clean hdmi output as well

(23:26) Q: any speculation of where BM will go with the Atem? Especially in light of much more competition the last couple years?

(26:22) BMD needs a cellular portable encoder.

(26:36) Q: Did you enjoy the Yolobox live stream? Looks like it went well

(29:41) Q: So maybe that's why he posted the screenshot of adding mix minus on the Ultra..

(30:35) Q: Do you know how to get program audio on all the iso recordings from the yolo ultra, similar to how it works on the atem

(32:09) Hi from Edinburgh. DST confusion still abounds.

(32:33) Q. In companion using the presets for ATEM, in transitions, there’s no cut only auto?

(33:45) Hello Aaron, sorry this new time has been hard to make!

(33:56) Q so your saying that at this time the YOLO PRO cannot do proper audio guest because mix minus not operating correctly yet?

(34:49) Q: On a SLR camera using 2 SD slots why do some say it’s not a good idea to use micro SD cards in an adapter? They are much cheaper and some are just as fast supporting 4K recording.

(36:04) Q: Have you downloaded the Elgato Prompter v1.9 update?

(37:26) Nobody trust adapters (myself included).

(37:43) Q: Is it fair for the client to pay the livestream producer the same amount, regardless of whether they use hardware or software-based livestream production?0

(40:31) It just Hass to stream and deliver. Yeah they don’t care. You have to be the one to guarantee that it will.

(40:38) I think it would be the same. The investment is the same whether you have invested time in the software or money in the hardware

(40:46) What does "fair" have to do with anything? It is a marketplace which is competitive

(40:54) Q: Is it fair for the client to pay the livestream producer the same amount, regardless of whether they use hardware or software-based livestream production?0

(40:58) No pay rate is ever fair to everybody. Ask two people, get two opinions.

(41:17) Q why would the price be different based on how it's done? I'd charge for the quality and redundancy

(41:29) Q have reviewed the feel world L4 Switcher? Really like the 10"touch screen!

(42:18) I use LiveU, and clients seem happier that about using multiple connections.

(42:28) Q: I have been thinking of using Tha Yolobox Ultra for client work but heard it's not reliable, what would you recommend on a budget (4 hdmi an graphics capable with less extra equipment)

(43:47) The atomos Ninja Cast switcher is totally underrated. ITs portalble (with a dc usb cable and battery, and its rock solid. Its not got all the features of the yolobox, but its 100% reliable

(44:36) @Paris Musa Umaña the bniggest issue I've had with the yolobix is inconsistant frame rates (frame skipping)

(44:58) the frame skipping on yolo products drives me crazy, I feel like there's no reason the ultra shouldn't be stable at 1080p30 with its processing power

(45:25) Q have you heard any time line on the Yolobox Pro update?

(45:37) Q. Hi Adam. I run an Atem extreme ISO, and I’m wanting SSD recording in-camera on a button push for a 3 camera setup. Clincher is I want continuous autofocus. What are my options? 🤞 BM AF at NAB 🙏

(48:31) Q: I have missed your last weeks stream. Have you revealed the Rodes "secret" product yet?

(49:07) Heartily agree Aaron. please keep letting them know

(49:19) I think it has got to be difficult relying on a general purpose OS like Android (or MacOS or Windows or Linux) as your foundation for your product. So many things going on under the hood.

(50:55) I'm starting to wish I got the Director Mini over the YoloBox Ultra, 2 big things that pushed me to the YoloBox was Web URL which Director Mini didn't have but after getting the Ultra doesn't work.

(51:28) Apologies Aaron and thank you for the answer. Currentlyntly recovering from heart issues and that’s my only excuse for typingg Adam. Appreciate you 🙏

(51:49) Q: Even Magewell ProConverts are an embedded Linux OS. A general purpose OS doesn't mean you can't have hardware assist...

(52:12) Rodecaster Pro runs on lunix?!?! Didn't know that, yeah the rodecaster pro 2 is a solid device,

(53:01) @iDJMic I'm swaying towards the magewell but AFIK its just a 2 hdmi input?

(53:21) I check every boxes an nothing is as stable as the Epiphany video line Pearl and Pearl nano

(53:31) It isn't that hard to make a customised linux with lots of cruft stripped out.

(53:37) I wonder if they are ripping out stuff of Linux, where YoloBox has to keep that stuff to run the instagram app etc.

(53:56) The fact that they use a linux kernel does not mean it's a general purpose OS. That's one of the upsides of having an opensource OS.

(54:18) Q: Do you use a timecode at all in your setup?

(56:28) I LOVE the (concept) of the yolo ultra, if they fix the frame rate issue I'll shout from the rooftoops how great it is

(57:22) Good morning/afternoon or evening all. Late today ☹️

(57:30) Just about everything comes out with bugs or issues, but what we really need as live streamers or videography is reliability. I just started up my RodecasterPro 2 and it's not detecting my SD card.

(57:50) Q. Might employing the Rodcastor Pro 2 as the audio device potentially resolve the mix-minus issue in the YOLO guest scenario?

(58:36) Don’t forget to hit the like button for this stream.

(58:45) sling abandoned their hardware a few years back, right?

(1:02:10) Q: How did Frank from YoloLiv manage to have you as a remote guest on his show recently? was there any delay?

(1:03:38) I think Franks words (second hand) were it was "torture"

(1:03:48) @Jimmy Talks Tech - I have been really critical of YoloLiv, Last week (just before Aaron on the Livestream) Ma and frank had a 30 minute chat and I think he get it. 1 of 2

(1:03:59) @Jimmy Talks Tech 2 of 2 Especially after his livestream with Aaron and didn't have mix-minus

(1:04:05) Frank recently shared a post in the Facebook group that Yolobox will getting the mix minus very soon!!

(1:04:15) @MattWRuff sometimes the owner of the company has to suffer at his own hands/life choices to make a change. 👍

(1:04:32) Q: with the yololive ultra ? now i can i bring my production window output for example from Ecamm or OBS to Yololiv ?

(1:07:07) @Aaron Parecki do you have a TailAir link (affiliate link) I got an unexpected refund (do to overpayment) so I think I getting one...(Power Combo)

(1:07:49) @MattWRuff just remember Tail Air not great for long range view. More of an up close and personal camera. I would also look at the AVKANS which has 20x and comes with NDI no extra charge!

(1:08:25) Q Do you have a suggestion on how to transmit a livestream from the main location to a second location in the Blackmagic system? And record the stream at the second location and then play it back as a

(1:08:39) Q recording with a time delay, for example via proPresenter? The transmission has to happen via WAN, is there a possibility that the staff at the second location only has to record and press play?

(1:12:05) @Aaron Parecki (B&H because I get it at a nice discount because how much I buy)

(1:12:26) which streaming software do you use here?

(1:13:38) Q: can u show me which declink that you said affordable i found many on there website

(1:15:48) Q: Lots of people had issues with web presenter and ATEMs filling buffer and stalling out even with good network connectivity. Has this been fixed?

(1:16:44) @Aaron Parecki 800K last year (company) even though I'm retired as a consultant we buy the equipment we put in

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(1:17:23) Q: Is there a way to add markers using atem in a live stream or multi-cam recordings so you can remove swear words or other mess ups after

(1:18:20) @Christopher Wichura My ATEM was struggling on a reasonably good network until I switched to using RTMP for YouTube rather than RTMPS

(1:18:37) Q: About Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 biggest challange have been remote controlling over network for me. Even there is REST api,there is not SW that could control it, exept ATEM mini. Ideas?

(1:19:36) David Joshua Ford had a live stream on howto do that.

(1:19:49) If you are only using HDMI inputs on your ATEM then you could add something on MIC2 and see that in your DaVinci timeline

(1:20:37) Your audio is crackling suddenly

(1:20:52) Q: How do I save my stream key in the Atem software control so that its available when the Atem is powered back up?

(1:22:07) Not for me

(1:22:08) Not here.

(1:22:11) @Emmanuel Francis I think his desk is rubbing against his mic pole.

(1:22:45) "Q"what happen with the Input 1 of the ATEM mini pro, its true that is different

(1:24:58) Definitely not audio interference here

(1:24:59) No crackle here 👍

(1:25:02) O. Slight noise when you're typing or touching the desk. Not a real issue though.

(1:25:06) I restarted the stream on YT and now it's fine. This is strange, but it is working fine again.

(1:25:27) Q: If you are using a Macbook Air and you want more than 2 displays I know you can use a Thunderbolt hub with Displaylink drivers and issues with this for video production?

(1:26:57) Q: Is your network 1G, 2.5G or 10G I'm in the process of setting up pfsense with 10G LAN and 2.5G WAN. Good thing I don't have hair - I'd pull it all out working with compatibility.

(1:28:33) Thanks for putting up with all my questions, I'm an old man learning new things 🤣😂

(1:28:54) AA: Be sure to get backwards compatible then there are some 10G that will not support 2.5G.

(1:29:05) @IT Never Gets Old displaylink is compressed so not ideal for critical viewing applications.

(1:29:38) Q: I want to use the back cameras on the iPhone so I need a monitor to see myself and possibly record. or on GH6

(1:30:20) Q: I am looking for a way to have a monitor while filming with an iPhone 15. I was considering the Ninja V. Is there such a thing as using CFExpress cards with Ninja V or is there a Dif monitor

(1:31:11) Or use a mirror 😀

(1:31:16) If you are on the same network as a Smart TV you can Mirror your iPhone to the TV using ChromeCast or something like that

(1:32:30) Hi. Question. How could you add lower third banners on a podcast? Not live. I’m using the atem mini extreme iso

(1:35:52) @David Henz If you're live cutting for a final recording and not editing the cuts later, treat it as live.

(1:35:58) Live cutting

(1:36:28) @Graham Rule @Christopher Wichura @Aaron Parecki That why we install the epiphany video Nano instead because of the 30+ we have install actually no issues! (Expensive and overkill) But it saves me $$

(1:36:47) @Aaron Parecki I about to buy 25 of the Amaran 60X like you have for a 25 remote install's - (funny one install is in Timbuktu, Mali)

(1:37:31) I’ve run a bunch of experiments using PowerPoint animations and keying out the green. What I’d like to understand is what the cheapest method would be to achieve an overlayed alpha transparency.

(1:37:38) * I am specifically referring to overlaying a video with an transparent alpha channel

(1:38:36) * I am specifically referring to overlaying a video with an transparent alpha channel

(1:44:17) I’ve run a bunch of experiments using PowerPoint animations and keying out the green. What I’d like to understand is what the cheapest method would be to achieve an overlayed alpha transparency.

(1:46:11) @ can use 2 ultrastudio 3Gs?

(1:47:16) Q Hi all! How much is latency atem mini pro with Bridge stream deck?

(1:47:51) There’s a way to do it using only OBS in studio mode, H2Record youtube channels has a video about it

(1:48:41) Q Ah. So the 'key' is generated by the device, not OBS?

(1:49:16) @Aaron Parecki - It for a large non-profit to upgrade there country directors video for (remote guest on people shows 25 Streamer-X, cameras, mic) basically 25 basic studio installs

(1:49:30) Q: Over/Under on Magewell releasing and new ProConvert units at NAB? Would really like to see a 12G SDI decoder...

(1:49:41) Q: Hey Aaron quick question on the Director Mini, are there any limitations to the number of scenes you can create?

(1:50:08) Q - is it somehow possible to get a iPad show on a Screen in full screen?

(1:51:51) I am jealous of all of Aaron's multi-views

(1:52:00) Q. NAB Rumors? for streamings

(1:52:18) NAB is a bit too far away

(1:52:23) I'll be at NAB again this year.

(1:53:16) Always new and interesting questions, and so much learning or remembering what you forgot.

(24:28:37) Thanks @Aaron Parecki

(24:28:52) Thanks @Aaron Parecki

(24:34:30) Thanks @Aaron Parecki

(29:34:55) Thank you

(29:35:20) Thank you