Author Archives: Mark

StudioTech Interview – David Kirk of Epiphan Video

StudioTech Interview – David Kirk of Epiphan Video

Mark talks with David Kirk, VP of Product Marketing from Epiphan Systems about the Pearl (see StudioTech episode 120) and AV.io HD. Pearl – Live video production, switching, streaming and recording device. AV.io HD – a video capture device that doesn’t require drivers to be installed on your computer. Ideal for Skype and Blab! Continue Reading

StudioTech Workshop: Series 1 – Episode 3: YouTube

StudioTech Workshop: Series 1 – Episode 3: YouTube

In this third episode of StudioTech Workshop we talk about YouTube and using it for video on demand and live streaming. We also demonstrate how easy it is to stream live to YouTube with Teradek’s VidiU. Series 1 will be 12 episodes and focus on how you get content to your audience. Continue Reading

StudioTech NAB 2015 Special

StudioTech NAB 2015 Special

Mark and Vance are joined by Colin Sandy to discuss the latest news from the NAB Show 2015 in Las Vegas. Blackmagic, NewTek,vMix, 3D Robotics and more! Colin joined from the press room at NAB – and journalists are a noisy bunch so please excuse the noise! Continue Reading

vMix announce Control Surface and demo 4 camera Instant Replay

vMix announce Control Surface and demo 4 camera Instant Replay

vMix continue to add features and this year at NAB have a putting green on their stand to demonstrate their vMix instant replay system with four camera continuous instant replay system built right into vMix. Announced at the show was the vMix Control Surface, available late May/early June for $1995: vMix are also demoing  vMix GO with… Continue Reading

Matrox announces Monarch HDX Broadcast H.264 Encoder

Matrox announces Monarch HDX Broadcast H.264 Encoder

Matrox today announced another H.264 encoder, but this time with dual channels which can either provide redundancy or stream to two destinations. Will be available during 2Q and priced at $1995.   Press release: Matrox Unveils Monarch HDX Broadcast H.264 Encoder at 2015 NAB Show Dual-channel H.264 encoding device provides the quality, versatility and robustness needed in… Continue Reading

Apple updates  Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor

Despite not being at NAB Apple today announced updates for FCP X, Motion and Compressor – all available now in the app store. Key additions are 3D Titles, Advanced effects and additional native camera support (including Sony XDCAM and JVC H.264 Long Gop – AT LAST!). Details from the App Store update – click for… Continue Reading

3D Robotics announce Solo – a ‘smart’ drone

3D Robotics announce Solo – a ‘smart’ drone

Drones are apparently everywhere at NAB this year. One company that is getting a lot of attention is 3DR with their new Solo, powered by twin 1GHz computers,  starting at $999 and available at the end of May. A lot of thought has gone into the operation and safety aspects (including a pause button to… Continue Reading

Livestream announce  new products

Livestream announce new products

In a live streamed (what else would you expect!) Livestream announced several new products today at NAB. They have really stepped up their game and we will see more Livestream products in use over the next year.   The Studio HD 550 switcher – a 5 input HDMI/SDI 1 output, portable production unit at $7999. This includes… Continue Reading