Tech Tips for Keeping Your Production Gear Updated
On today's Videoguys Live webinar, Adam discusses the best tech tips for keeping your production gear updated!
Videoguys Tech Tips for Updating Production Gear
- All equipment should be setup and tested a few days before the production.
- Updates should be done before you get to the set.
- Once you are on site you can always decline to accept the update and then do it later after the production
- MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FIRMWARE
Why is it Important to Update?
- Gain access to new features
- Increased compatibility and usability
- Bug fixes
- and more!
When Should You Update?
- Once you've reviewed the update and understand it
- When there is a new feature you want and/or need
- After you've read reviews and feedback on the update
When Should You Not Update?
- Do not update your equipment right before or during a project
- Do not update your equipment if you have not researched the update
- Do not update your equipment if you don't know what it will do to your workflow
- Tech Tip! Allow 3 - 4 days to restore or contact technical support
Every Update Process is Different!
- Follow the instructions given by the vendor
- Most vendors provide step by step instructions
Timeline:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:28 - Tech Tips and Tricks to Firmware Updates
- 7:40 - How to install the BirdDog Firmware Update
- 9:20 - PTZOptics PTZ Camera fimrware tutorial
- 14:11 - NewTek TriCaster firmware installation tutorial
- 16:14 - Atomos firmware installation tutorial
- 18:41 - Wirecast firmware update installation tutorial
- 20:38 - YoloBox family firmware installation tutorial
- 21:51 - Wrap Up
BirdDog Cameras Update
PTZOptics & HiddleCamHD Firmware Update
Download and install PTZOptics upgrade tool here!
Download PTZOptics camera firmware here!
NewTek TriCaster Firmware Update
Atomos Firmware Updates
YoloLiv YoloBox Family Update
YoloBox updates automatically when connected to the internet!
Upgrading Wirecast
Videoguys Tech Tips for Updating Production Gear
- All equipment should be setup and tested a few days before the production.
- Updates should be done before you get to the set.
- Once you are on site you can always decline to accept the update and then do it later after the production
- MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FIRMWARE
Learn more about the following here!
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