Mark talks about his visit to Broadcast Video Expo 2012 this week in London. StudioTech shot 9 videos at the show and in this episode Mark and Vance talk about them and play a short piece from each. Atomos Samurai and Ninja Garland Partner StreamAppliance Media Encoder Go Pro HD Hero 2 LiveU LU-60 and… Continue Reading
This ‘Retake’ edition was recorded using clips from the original show as due to some technical problems the full original recording was not of sufficient quality to release (see the ttfn.tv blog for more info). We were joined by Stephen Heywood from The Techbuzz. Steve has used Wirecast for his shows for many years and… Continue Reading
Using chroma keying (or green screen) in your video allows you to enhance your videos with effects from simple backgrounds to more complex virtual studios. Mark and Vance discuss some basic tips on how to setup a video shoot and demonstrate a range of effects that can be achieved. StudioTech TV Top Tips: 1 –… Continue Reading
Many thanks to Josh Mellicker from DVCreators.net. and Robert Rozack from JuicedLink.com for permission to use some of their excellent videos in this show. Please check out their websites! Our special guest this week was ‘Mr Microphone’ (our description, not his!) – Mike Phillips @mcphillips. Topics covered: History – Both Thomas Alva Edison and Emile… Continue Reading
Our guest was Ray Cronise about.me/raycronise @raycronise In this program we look at the different types of camera you can use for internet video production and talk about five areas to consider when buying a camera: 1 – Interface 2 – Manual controls (Focus / Aperture / Shutter / Colour Balance / Audio) 3 –… Continue Reading
We talk about the advantages of using an audio mixer, give an overview of how they work and focus on the controls of a mid range analogue mixer and then show the PreSonus 16.4.2 mixer in use at the TTFN TV studio. 5 Reasons to use a mixer: 1/ Quick control/fix of audio levels 2/… Continue Reading
In this episode we talk about what free, or low cost, products you can use to get started in video podcasting. We also talk about a great microphone from Audo Technica that can be bought for around $40 (not available in Europe though 🙁 ). Thanks to our guests Jo de Max (@joedemax) and Mike… Continue Reading
In this last episode of 2011 we: Look back at the highlights of 2011 including some clips from early episodes of StudioTech Live! Talk and play clips from this weeks test skype call in show Look forward to 2012 Play clips sent in from viewers Continue Reading
Vance, Mark and guest Dave Thackeray (@ThePodcastGuy) enter into the Christmas spirit but still find time to discuss the news and their Christmas wish lists. Links mentioned in the show: YouTube Creator Playbook Introduction to Live Streaming Webinar with Alex Lindsay Sources of templates/videoclips: Revostock VideoHive Things for $5, inc voiceovers etc: Fiverr Continue Reading
Not much news this week but we manage to overrun our normal hour show by talking about several Blackmagic design products – The Television Studio, Ultrastudio 3D and the Studio Videohub. Vance also paints a wall! Vance and Mark were joined by Colin Sandy later in the show and discussed amongst other things the ProTek… Continue Reading
