Teaching To The Test Pattern: Roundtable #2
Adam, Josh, and Tom talk about what’s going on in their lives including Josh learning to use the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme, Adam’s VHS collection, and Tom’s hat.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: Tim Loreman Central High School - Phenix City, Alabama
This episode of Teaching To The Test Pattern gives you an introduction to Tim Loreman from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. Tim and his students production over 100 live productions each year including massive football productions. Tim shares how he keeps the quality up and what it takes to get his students involved.
the Biggest production of my live (part 2)
A part of my job that I rarely talk about but I really love is the opportunity to give tours of our facility. Students, community members, alumni, and more all come into our space to see what we have going on. A quick look at the newsroom then the “ooh”s and “ahhs of the control room and the mezmerization (yeah, I just made up a word!) of the studio - specifically the application of chromakey and virtual sets. I love showing off what we do but recently something that was said set me back.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: EP1: Live Event Audio
This episode of Teaching To The Test Pattern gives you the basics on what's needed to get started on the way to making great sounding audio at live events. Learn the most basic audio set up to the need for backline communication.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: EP106: End Your Semester Strong
Tom discusses how you can end your semester strong and efficiently in order to start the spring semester better prepared.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: EP107 - I was Scared
Tom discusses the UGA Election Show Coverage and his fears and the result of doing such a large show and how doing something outside of your comfort zone can really boost your confidence as well as that of your students.
Guide to Live Streaming on Twitch
Streamlining processes has become a priority for more brands as the live streaming business continues to grow. For marketers looking in on this arena, there are plenty of other live streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
Building a Live Video Workflow with Blackmagic Gear
I was so excited when Blackmagic Design reached out to let us try a live video workflow with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio 4K Pro, Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K, and Blackmagic ATEM Mini.
Blackmagic Design Web Presenter 4K Review
Video marketing and video conferencing are taking the digital world by storm, and simply participating isn’t enough anymore. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of video technology, your live streams need to be dynamic, engaging, and high quality. That’s exactly what you get with the Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K.
Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus Review
When Blackmagic Design released their new cameras - Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus and Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro - I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. As the owner of a marketing agency, I’m familiar with my DSLR, and I wanted to see if the Blackmagic Studio Camera was really so easy to operate for someone with virtually no studio experience. Spoiler alert: it was.
How to Write a Live Stream People Actually Want to Watch
Based on Find Stack, 67% of viewers say that quality is the most important factor when choosing which live stream. 87% also admit to watching live streams because they like to get a behind-the-scenes insight about their favorite content creators. Writing a live stream script that people will want to watch is a matter of practice and know who you want to become as a streamer.
3 Work-From-Home Opportunities for Entertainers and Content Creators
Around 71 percent of Americans who say their job responsibilities can be done from home are doing so, according to a Pew Research Center report. And even after the pandemic is in our rearview, many foresee maintaining that trend going forward. If you’ve been affected by the pandemic and have been looking for work, here are some remote opportunities for people in the entertainment and content creation industries.
Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme… I don’t even know where to start with it. I really do feel a sense of separation since I packed it up to send back to Blackmagic Design. I got to test the new device for two weeks and due to rain and other cancellations, I was only able to use it for two live broadcasts but I was in love well before that!
Streaming is Now a Felony
Sunday, Congress passed the newest stimulus package and I’ll admit my understanding of politics isn’t much than being a bill on capitol hill and the research I do about 2 weeks before I vote. I do know that with every “package” there are things you don’t want… unless it’s bubble wrap.
Coffee, Tea, or Earbuds?
Half the job of an editor is working with sound. If you have students editing in a computer lab, you are probably having them use headphones when they are at their computer. We decided to eliminate the over-the-ear cans that students were sharing (yuck) and opted for earbuds.
What Does 5G Mean for Your Stream?
Overall, 5G is set to enhance the way students and teachers interact online regardless of the industry. What with the pandemic bringing everyone online, educators need to find ways to easily engage with their students.
Learn Easy Video Production and Streaming With This Free Book: The Unofficial Guide to vMix
Video production can have a steep learning curve for someone just getting started. With back-to-school in full swing, we know that teachers don’t have time to read a full guide to video production and streaming. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a concise solution to streamline your video production and streaming efforts so you can quickly get up and running creating content? Well, we have found it!
Keeping Track of Camera Gear for Your Video Classes
During my first year of teaching, I sent a camera back to Sony for repair. When it was shipped back to the school, it was delivered to the main office. The principal called me to let me know it had arrived. I said I would send a student down to pick it up and bring it back to the studio. The principal replied, “Are you sure you trust a student to do that?” True story.
10 Tips for Telling a Story Without Video
With radio, however, there’s an entire spectrum of opportunity which eliminates the need for—and expense of—costumes, makeup, props, backdrops, lighting, and special effects. In fact, you could launch an entire podcast series with a few friends in your kitchen or basement and your listeners would be none the wiser.
Jon Pratchett Talks Esports in Education
Stream Semester's sports editor, Tom White, sat down with prominent esports announcer Jon Pratchett to discuss the evolution of esports in education. This video is filled with helpful tips for starting an esports club in your school, how esports benefits students, and what technology you need to be successful in the industry.