Zephan Moses Blaxberg is the owner of ZMBmedia serving the Washington DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia areas. He has worked with top Fortune-500 Executives, NFL/NBA/MLB athletes and more. He is a best-selling author and TEDx speaker.
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This feature should be illegal
how can i recod on 4k instead of full hd?
The atem is not a 4K switcher. You’d need to buy one of the 4K constellation switchers and record 4k in a hyperdeck.
@@zephanmoses thank you for your comment, do u have recommendations for 4k switcher for podcasting?
Blackmagic offers the atem 4k8 and the atem constellation 4K series. I’m not as familiar with others but 4K will typically cost a premium as most people are not streaming or switching in 4K.
Did you see that problem with atem mini? kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5WOwbVmerDPpMo.html I can't fix it
Is that in the livestream or in the recording. My suspicion would be you’re using a non-approved SSD for recording or you are streaming over a poor internet connection at too high of a bitrate
@@zephanmoses Both. I'm recording and doing livestream in the same time. I record also into the camera using Sam disk Extreme Pro 64gb 200 mb/s. But i just use atem mini to see the multiview and sending via USB-C for my laptop/obs. I can see the same problem in the atem multiview and because of that i believe the problem wasn't poor conection
If you’re seeing it in the multiview you are most likely using unreliable cables. If the image flickers on the multiview that’s between the camera and the switcher. Are you using hdmi cables that are too long?
Maybe if it was 4k. Two cam used cam links would allow you to reframe your shot in post.
Thanks for sharing. But that "Disable FTB" option in my ATEM Software Control is grey/unavailable. Using an ATEM Mini Extreme ISO. Any thoughts?
Are you on 9.5 or a different version? What model atem are you using?
So i have no issues when I plug a camera into input one... however, when I plug my computer into input one, this is what happens to my computer... whats going on? Can you help?
It’s the same problem as what occurs with cameras. Typically I run a computer through a decimator Md-hx and never see issues.
J5create have a more versatile version of a dual hdmi capture card that has the very unique feature of chroma key to. Also include PD passthrough
I actually did a review of that a long time ago 😅
I have the J5Create switcher and love it. It also lets you select which audio source to use, which seems to be lacking on this.
Good to know I was wondering because of how you phrased it in the beginning as a two input capture card whether you could actually add input signals separately to obs. I'm going to go look for your review on the J5.
@@fightflyers As with any streaming device or capture device that has one USB cable, there's only ever going to be one video signal. If you're trying to capture multiple individual video signals, you'd have to look into the Blackmagic Decklink cards or similar items.
What is the color system (8 or 10 bit)?
Full tech specs available on their website here: osee-tech.com/products/m2
Thanks for this video. I see myself having this as a usefull tool to be more flexible during projects. The pricepoint is also very affordable.
Yep that was my thinking too. It’s a step above a Camlink and a good addition as a quick backup or something that can just be ready in your bag.
I didn't know about this product. Weird that they wouldn't have a UI for adjusting frame rate or mic input volume. Overall nice looking product for maybe an extreme travel situation
Just released about a week ago.
It's a dual converter, but not a dual scaler?
One single scaler yes.
Is that the BM tv studio or whatever? That switcher made me double down on preferring the Roland v160 for general work horse use, which was a surprise but hey 🤷🏼
Atem hd8
Definitely need those
Hey Zephan I saw that TC 40 Im an old tricaster repair tech and operator I love it.
@@brokecitizen4934 yea man that was my first learning lesson! Ultimately got into the TC1 and TC2 Elite which are awesome.
@@zephanmoses I use to work for a elite dealer in Houston so I went to newtek/vizrt for training and know just about everyone there well I did before they changed to vizrt
I still repair some old units for people like the 460 and 8000 tricaster are great not many available companies use it I’m surprised
Especially with the augmented reality feature
I’m really surprised we haven’t met av is so small in dc
what a click bait, there is literally no info in this video, just some random guy talking about himself... not worth a watch
Hey, I’m really sorry to hear you felt that way. I know my content isn't for everyone, but I genuinely want to help other videographers succeed. I’ve been in this industry for 15 years, running my own video production business for 11 of those. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and I’m passionate about sharing that experience with others who want to grow their own businesses. In this video, I was sharing my personal story and some strategies that have helped me and many others earn a steady income without relying on editing. It’s important to me that I also encourage fellow creators who might be feeling stuck or burned out. I understand if it didn’t hit the mark for you, but I hope you find value in some of the other content on my channel. Here are a few actionable steps that I covered in the video: 1) Diversify Your Services: Consider offering live streaming services to your clients-it’s a growing market with a lot of potential. 2) Network with Local Videographers: Building connections with others in your industry can help you find more work and collaborate on bigger projects. 3) Focus on Inbound Marketing: Create a strong online presence so clients come to you, reducing the need to chase leads. 4) Simplify Your Pricing: Develop a clear pricing structure that accounts for all aspects of a project, from pre-production to delivery. 5) Keep Learning and Adapting: The industry is always evolving, and staying ahead means continually improving your skills and services. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I genuinely hope you have a great week!
Great video Zephen, your marketing skill all makes sense when you did work for those guys in the early days. I was also exposed to the gurus in the early 2000’s before launching into video in 2009. I moved into live streaming at the start of COVID and am loving the whole done on the day thing.
That's awesome! Glad you were able to pivot.
And what aborto for the "atem mini pro"? The list changes? I can recors with the sandisk extreme?
@@GustavoOio the list is for all atem switchers. Please check the Blackmagic website for the most up to date list.
@@zephanmoses thanks friend!
So 'This' is basically offering a live streaming and/or recording of live editing events?
@@therandomgnome9459 correct. It’s offering live streaming and recording. Saving all of the editing time that you’d normally put in after a conference or event by doing it live.
Does this update mean you can now record Program feed to disk via USB and view Multiview from the HDMI out and use Ethernet for network connection? How would you control the ATEM during streaming if recording to disk via USB? Is that a 2-way channel?
@@nakipila1318 this was always the case on the atem mini pro and up. This update doesn’t change that. You were always able to record program to SSD, multiview over hdmi and encode over Ethernet. If you wanted to control the atem, you’d connect it to an Ethernet switch and connect a computer to the same switch. If they’re on the same network they can see each other. This is all documented in the atem manual.
@@zephanmoses Thank you !!
Excellent video! Thank you for the clarity!!
Thanks for all you do.. I would love to learn from you?
@@adinreid9912 I’d love to teach more! Feel free to check out the links below the video for some helpful resources.
Thanks a lot bro for ur time making this video.
Thanks for watching
Love #macros #atem
Solid feedback. Been following you fb group for a while. Always dropping gems!
Thanks for sharing man. Would love to connect
Hi! I was wondering if you found any latency difference when going over 50ft with these cables?. I’m kinda new to live event streaming and I’m doing sport events so latency is super important to me. Thank you so much for the video!
@@chillitz3667 nope. They’re fiber optic. No layency.
@@zephanmoses Thank you!
I would love to work with you for sure. Going to send this to my team.
Happy to chat offline too if there's ways I can help outside of what my current offerings include!
Thank you Zephan! You’re charitable! ♥️
Thanks for watching! Let me know if any questions came up - I've got more like this on the way.
If you ever wondered my story and how I got into live streaming - this video explains how it's been the most profitable shift in my video business over the last few years. What would you say is your niche?
@@zephanmoses I’m in a new city again but I’m old school boots on the ground I’ve been calling hotels schools churches to get on there vender list
I think schools are an in tapped market they all need video services these days I helped one school get a tricaster and digital signage to display tricaster content throughout the campus
@@brokecitizen4934 old school worked then and it works now! So long as you're not calling saying, "hey wanna buy something from me! I know we haven't met before!" It's important to just ask for a connection - a zoom call, a coffee, a chat over the phone, etc. and to show up from a place of wanting to help/connect.
@@brokecitizen4934 I have worked with both private schools and entire county school systems and there are plenty of opportunities to livestream graduations and other events.
Hey Zephan, thanks so much for your insights. I have an HDMI to HDMI mini converter cable connecting my obsbot and my atem switcher. I switch between 3 cameras. I have a similar delay running the feed from the Obsbot Tail Air into OBS. I use the bluetooth obsbot remote control. I'm getting good results. Is there a reason to utilize the obsbot uvc to hdmi converter?
@@kingofthecampus so it sounds like you have devices going into an atem switcher and then additionally you’re switching in an Obsbot that’s directly connected to the computer? I don’t see why that wouldn’t work out just fine it’s just pulling your attention in a lot of directions between managing an atem, OBS and the camera feed but if it works for you that’s great.
These are such a great idea I find I’m stuffing everything in them now. Where will it end.
@@andyp7787 I found they were really good for making a wireless transmitter kit that houses my two transmitters and two receivers with all the various cables and extras.
@@zephanmoses That sounds great. As there are such a good selection of sizes and importantly depths, you can store most of your accessories in these whether it’s camera related, lights, batteries and on and on. I also use similar bags from Peak Design and Vanguard. I must say the Nanuk are really nice, but the Vanguard BIB series takes the podium. They also have the feature of putting the soft cases into the backpacks and hard cases. Though, I have not used the latter two. For hard cases I won’t get anything but Nanuk and it not just because I’m Canadian. 😆
Do I understand correctly that this is a stand alone communicator that does not require a cell phone app or other equipment?
@@danielreeve3973 correct. No base station or anything it’s built into the headset.
Hey all! Quick note after upload I realized that the Blackmagic Bi-Directional Converters which function the same way and are used interchangeably in my kit with the MD-LX are the ones that actually have the inputs and outputs arranged in an X pattern. Thank you to those who pointed it out to me - it was a small oversight before the upload. That doesn't change the functionality of the device. It converts HDMI to SDI and SDI to HDMI with the addition of being able to convert both simultaneously. Of course be certain to make sure you check that the right connections are plugged into inputs and outputs accordingly.
I have 2 and almost bought a third recently but had other purchases to make.
Thats wild i ordered 2 of these a few hours before seeing this video. Heads up for any viewers get these now at zephans link they are on sale!
I use SDI Cable myself and i am doing an install for a church and they ran HDMI to there projectors and they have a lot of issues with their projectors working. So i am rerunning sdi for them
@@aaronwerner830 curious if it was hdmi fiber optic cable or just long hdmi cables. Lots of times people cheap out and get regular hdmi cables at whatever length and don’t realize it was never designed to be run that far.
@@zephanmoses Regular HDMi, so when i do the install the cables are getting replaced with 3g sdi to prevent furture issues
@@aaronwerner830 I’d still go SDI too so that makes sense.
Great review! Thank you! How would you compare it to Shimoda bags?
@@ivotodorov7069 I’ve never heard of Shimoda 😅 so I can’t compare.
Whoa! Mate, check out the Shimoda Action x v2 and Explore v2! 😅
@@ivotodorov7069 ha I’ve mostly used cinebags up until now.
Z: You did not address house audio.
@@stopandthinknow what questions do you have about house audio? Most of my gigs I hire an audio engineer and outsource that because I like to focus on what I know best and I bring on some of the best audio engineers I’ve ever worked with.
@@zephanmoses I was only referring to the source of house audio feeding into ATEM setup ,since you did not make reference to “audio” in your otherwise easily understood diagram. I always enjoy following your tutorials. Hank
@@stopandthinknow ah I see Hank. Typically with any atem setup like this it’s just a simple xlr cable to 3.5mm going into the atem.
@@zephanmoses Thanks for completing the story, Hank
Great video! But what if the audience also need to listen to the remote speaker? In that case you can use something like automix or manually ride the faders so that when the remote person is speaking, the talent's mics are low enough to avoid picking the loudspeakers sound. Any skilled sound technicisn can do that , although in a fast paced conversation it is challenging.
If the audience needs to hear, you simply use your audio mixer to route the audio to the speakers in the room. The IFB is used more in scenarios like the news station where you can't see the audience so it's great if someone is doing a livestream from a studio and needs to see/hear virtual guests who are calling in.
Thank you so much. I come from the live band world, so I'm familiar with IEMs, but not IFBs. This was a concise and informative way for me to understand exactly what my client's needs are. You are the best. Headed to Harbor Freight now.
Glad you liked it! Note the case came from Harbor Freight (and I use tons of these for other gear too) and the IFB itself is from Amazon/B&H
Ironic that with even more enthousiasme Zephan is now saying fiber cables are crap while keeping this video on-line :)
@@computerjantje as my workflow has evolved I share what’s working for me. There’s nothing wrong with adjusting how you operate and improving. Hence why the video is about why I don’t use HDMI fiber anymore.
hi, is there any template for Instagram and tiktok ?
@@TheBadicker template for what?
I use sdi and cheap fiber optic cables on the gigs. I have never had one fiber cable break yet even though I thought and calculated that would happen. The argument of sending the cable to repair is hilarious. Repairing a optical-fiber cable is for sure much more expensive then just replacing it. SDI cable can just as well break at gigs. Especially with the examples you gave. But an new sdi cable is about 4 times more expensive. Yes hdmi was never meant for pro use in the first place and the two way communication it needs to start working can be a bit of a pain. But as the majority of atem mini users are working with hdmi versions, you are bringing this way too unbalanced in this video. A hdmi to sdi converter and then back + a hdmi cable costs about the same as 4 fiber-optic hdmi cables. This was the reason I started trying fiber-optic hdmi in the first place. I am amazed at how many times I am using these cables and never has gone out yet. So I just have to completely disagree with you on this video. Keep up the good work :)
I stream on Hyperdeck Low, personally.
Big thanks for your price breakdown. It seems so many are not willing to be transparent and this helps us all make plans for the future. Enjoyed it was broken down as per the cost of the positions and not just one hourly rate.
Glad you enjoyed that! I've got a pricing calculator (linked below the video) with a training you can download if you're interested. Hope that helps!
I didn't know this existed. Thanks!
Makes life easier! Affordable and small to travel with too. Most of the time when I hire an audio person they'll provide something similar but it comes in handy if you're doing your own audio.
So u don’t need an external mixer for atem (podcast)
It completely depends on what you're doing. I would say since the ATEM only has 2 audio inputs, anything greater than that should involve an audio mixer. Although the ATEM does have built in audio mixing capabilities. There's no right or wrong - it's going to come down to preference.