Hollyland’s COSMO C1 is a Game Changer for Wireless Video Live Streaming
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Hollyland’s COSMO C1 is a Game Changer for Wireless Video Live Streaming

COSMO C1’s boosted signal strength and superior anti-interference capability in the 5.1GHz-5.8GHz spectrum guarantee buttery-smooth video transmission, even in complex environments. The COSMO C1 is also the first in its field to integrate UVC (USB Video Capture) technology, COSMO C1 offers a whole simplified solution to stream and cloud-share your video works.

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Introducing The Unofficial Guide to NDI
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Introducing The Unofficial Guide to NDI

The Unofficial Guide to NDI is the perfect book for anyone interested in the future of video production. NDI (Network Device Interface) is quickly changing the world of video. With the potential to eliminate the need for custom cabling, interfaces, capture cards, and other additional hardware, NDI provides a versatile solution for sharing, recording, displaying, and broadcasting video over standard ethernet networks.

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What You Need In Your Portfolio To Get Into Film School
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What You Need In Your Portfolio To Get Into Film School

University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts only accepts roughly 3% of applicants into the program. So, we took a look at their application requirements to give you a list of what the most prestigious schools expect from their film school applicants. If you create your portfolio around the best, you’ll be prepared for any other application.

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The Best New Wireless Mic for Small Crews
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The Best New Wireless Mic for Small Crews

No matter what you’re filming, having a wireless microphone makes it way more efficient. However, finding a wireless mic with professional sound quality, a reliable signal, and an affordable price point is not an easy feat. That is until Hollyland dropped the LARK 150 Wireless Microphone System.

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Did We Just Find The Best Free Daw?
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Did We Just Find The Best Free Daw?

We have been on the search to find the perfect Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for beginning audio engineers, musicians, filmmakers, and enthusiasts. The search is finally over. The software is called Waveform Free by Tracktion. This software has blown us away on so many levels. Let’s dive in and discover what makes this DAW our favorite program for recording and editing audio. 

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How To Make the Fake Blood From The Evil Dead!</em>
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How To Make the Fake Blood From The Evil Dead!

The Evil Dead is one of the best horror films of the 20th century. It is iconic, campy, and filled with blood. The 1981 American supernatural classic was written and directed by Sam Raimi and it stars the most famous B movie actor of all time --Bruce Campbell. If you are interested in making a short horror movie this is a great place to start. Bruce Campbell spills it all and shows us how to make his infamous fake blood that actually shows up well on camera.

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Learn Easy Video Production and Streaming With This Free Book: The Unofficial Guide to vMix
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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!

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7 Ways to Hide a Lav Microphone
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7 Ways to Hide a Lav Microphone

In this article, we’ll explore how to capture audio with a lav mic cleverly placed on the human body, just outside the camera’s view. You’ll learn how to use a special mic that is great for hiding because it is super small.

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Jon Pratchett Talks Esports in Education
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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.

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Why School Newsrooms Are Moving To PTZ Workflows
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Why School Newsrooms Are Moving To PTZ Workflows

A school tv-station needs to reflect and emulate real-world studios in an effort to realistically prepare students for the workforce. Since the late 1990s, there has been an upswing of PTZ camera-based newsrooms popping up all over the world. Following suit, schools have also been switching to PTZ workflows. PTZ-based school newsrooms offer high-quality video, use the same technology as the professionals, and increase consistency and efficiency.

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Top Free Browser-Based Audio Editors and DAWs
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Top Free Browser-Based Audio Editors and DAWs

If you are new to the world of audio editing and want to get your feet wet, here are four free browser-based digital audio workstations (DAWS) and four simple audio editors to try. If you are working on a video project that needs music or you want to further manipulate audio for an effect, these editors will make the process super easy. The benefit of using a browser-based editor is that you can edit a project on the go, at home, at school, and with a Mac, a Windows computer, or a Chromebook. There aren't too many limitations, and it is a great way to learn the basics so you can later choose a more professional DAW later.

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