Tech Advice and Top Tech Tips from Videoguys
On this episode of Videoguys Live, James goes over some frequently asked questions by our viewers and gives you his advice and best tech tips for your live production! Topics for this week include, which NETGEAR Pro AV Switch is right for you, options for wireless production, and what you should consider when building a new production studio.
Watch the full video below:
What NETGEAR Switch is Right For Me?
- Engineered for AV over IP
- Netgear is committed to ProAV
- Easy to Configure (GUI)
- Presets for NDI HX & NDI 5
- Recommended by all of our partners: PTZOptics, Vizrt, Birddog etc
Terms to Know
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- PoE - 15.4 Watts
- PoE+ - 30 Watts
- PoE++ - 60-100 Watts depending on version
TPD (Total Power Delivery)
- The maximum amount of power a switch can deliver
- A PoE+ switch with 60 watts TPD can only power 2 PoE+ cameras, no matter how many ports it has
SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceiver)
- Commonly used for optical network connection, but can be copper
- Allows for port flexibility
- SFP - operates @ 1Gbps
- SFP+ - operates @ 10Gbps
NETGEAR M4250 Series Network Switches built for NDI
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What Options Are There For Productions Using NDI Over Wi-Fi?
Kiloview Wireless NDI Encoders with Enhanced Wi-Fi
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1080p60 HDMI Wireless NDI|HX Encoder |
1080p60 3G-SDI Wireless NDI|HX Encoder |
Atomos Connect
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Atomos Connect shares your creative vision with your team worldwide and upgrades your Ninja’s I/O with 12G-SDI to HDMI cross-conversion, Wi-Fi 6 (6E for Ninja Ultra) and 1GbE Ethernet, wireless NDI networking and timecode synchronization. Atomos Connect includes a 12G SDI interface for a wide range of professional SDI-equipped cameras, adding to the already huge range of HDMI-supported by the Ninja and Ninja Ultra. The SDI input can also cross convert a signal to the HDMI output, for additional workflow options. |
Atomos Connect is compatible with...
JVC Pro GY-HC500SPCU 4K Connected Camcorder with Sports Overlays with NDI|HX
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BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra PTZ Cameras
X1 Features:
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X1 Ultra Features:
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Things We Learned While Redesigning Our Studio
Typically, We talk about Lighting and Video gear. Let's talk about Floors and Walls today!
Why we choose LVP Vinyl Flooring
- No Static Electricity
- Good sound absorption
- Padding under feet
- Easy to clean
- Scratch Resistant
- Bonus – Looks Great!
For Walls Not on Camera:
- Get sound absorbing Padds/Curtains
- Help absorb sound and reduce echo
- Use dark colors to reduce light bounce
For Green Screen:
- Get chroma Key Green Paint
- High Saturation helps with Keying
- Matte finish reduces Reflection/ Spill
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