Live web streaming ranges from the very simple to the highly complex. The key factor is audio. Here’s a summary of options, plus a ton of links to help you do your own research.
This is a table of updated file sizes for all iPhone video formats, based on frame size and frame rate. Use these to plan your storage needs.
DPP today released a new research report exploring how production companies are now using the Cloud as a key production tool. Here are the details of what they found.
An introduction to Drylab, which makes tools to help scripted production teams make better film and TV, while reducing costs and overhead. Plus an interview with founder, John Christian Rosenlund.
A review of “The Filmmaker’s Handbook” by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus.
Survey of applications and web services providing automated speech-to-text transcription focused on media creators.
An explanation of why iPhones don’t shoot 25 or 50 frames per second video.
A user-writeup of a custom shooting rig for the Blackmagic Design 6K Pocket Cinema Camera.
This provides an overview of what High Dynamic Range (HDR) media is, where we are now, where we are going, how it works in video editing systems and links to learn more. Written for a video editor, not an engineer.
The Vuze+ VR Camera, developed and manufactured by HumanEyes, is an eight-camera, four-mic unit for recording stereoscopic (3D) or monoscopic (2D) 360/VR video images, accompanied by either stereo or surround audio. Here’s a review of my experience using it.
Every day 3 billion images are uploaded & shared in the internet – 80% are stolen. CopyTrack provides a way for photographers to recover lost royalties. This interview with CEO Marcus Schmitt explains how this free service works.
Reflector 3, from Squirrels, displays an iPhone screen live to your computer, which is great for streaming and webinars. Here’s a review.
Our eyes don’t see all elements in an image equally. Here’s a clear example of the power of “right-handedness” and how you can use it in your own photography.
Join Larry Jordan as he illustrates basic camera framing techniques you can use immediately to make your still and video images more compelling and powerful.
An illustrated guide to using the new Punch and Roll feature to record audio ranges in Adobe Audition CC (2019).
An illustrated and detailed tour of how the Digital Production Buzz will produce and webcast 27 live shows in 3.5 days direct from the 2019 NAB trade show floor.
Convergent Design’s Apollo multicamera recorder has a special feature that allows easy transfer of multicam files from the Apollo to Apple Final Cut Pro X.
A detailed, illustrated guide to the technical hardware and workflow of producing the Digital Production Buzz, a weekly audio podcast directed at the independent filmmaker, hosted by Larry Jordan.
A FREE 85-page Handbook on how to stage, produce and direct dance for television or video. Written in 1978 by Larry Jordan, based on his experiences at the American Dance Festival. Updated in 2018.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to create a disk image to preserve and protect media files recorded to a camera card.
A collection of new products for media creators announced at the 2018 NAB Show from companies you may not have heard about.
If you are struggling to understand how audio works, this session is for you. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains what double-system sound is and how to sync and edit clips in Final Cut Pro X.
Multicam editing allows us to see multiple cameras at the same time as we edit a show. This allows us to quickly compare shots and pick the best one for our story. In this short, video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create and configure a multicam sequence in Premiere.
An illustrated tutorial on how to shoot slow-motion video on an iPhone, import it into Final Cut Pro X, and play it back with extremely high quality.
In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates with examples and diagrams what the term “3-point Lighting” refers to and the impact adding different lights at different angles has on creating a specific look or mood for your talent.
A behind-the-scenes look at the setup and gear the Digital Production Buzz is using for its NAB 2016 live coverage.
In this short video demo, Larry Jordan shows how to shoot a green-screen in studio, then how to create a green-screen effect using Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
In this short video excerpt, Zach Bloom gives Larry Jordan an orientation to flying a drone.
In this short video excerpt from a longer webinar, Larry Jordan and Zach Bloom provide an overview of drone regulations.
In this short video, Larry Jordan explains what digital audio recorders are, how to select the right audio recording format and where to set recording levels.
This short video illustrates how to use a short shotgun microphone.
This short, video tutorial explains the microphones (mics) we listened to before deciding which ones to use for an interview, as well as where lavaliere mics should be placed.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains a speaking technique used by experienced interview guests to derail your questions and take control of your interview. It’s called “bridging.”
A product review of how the 1 Beyond StreamMachine 17 (Pro) was used in live webcast production at the 2015 NAB Show for the Digital Production Buzz.
A review of the new Unity Intercom, an intercom system for iOS devices useful in broadcast, production, houses of worship and live events.
A behind-the-scenes look at Larry Jordan’s interview for TV Bay at BVE Expo 2015.
Video highlights from a recent webinar by Larry Jordan looking at how to position and frame the camera to improve story-telling with your actors.
A commentary on the issues surrounding analog to digital audio conversion and the problems with using a Mackie Onyx mixer in a digital environment.
This afternoon, at the 2013 Adobe MAX, Jacob Rosenberg, Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Bandito Brothers gave a presentation showcasing the history and projects of his full-service media company. Founded by two men, Scott Waugh and Mouse McCoy, with a …
A look back at The Buzz coverage of the 2012 NAB Show – what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d change.
Regardless of the video format we edit, understanding storage speeds and capacity, along with the data requirements of video can prevent a lot of problems. This is a detailed explanation of storage types, bandwidth, capacity and video codecs. You don’t need to memorize this, but you do need to keep it handy.
Making your talent look good is critical in any production – however, not all productions can afford a hair/makeup person. Here’s a tip I learned years ago that will make all your on-camera people look great – with almost no work.
