Category Archives: StudioTech

Product reviews for video producers.

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 120: The Epiphan Pearl

StudioTech 120: The Epiphan Pearl

The Epiphan Pearl allows you to send 4 HD streams to different locations plus a lot more! With SDI, HDMI and VGA inputs the Pearl can take almost any signal you want to send to and also includes many additional features from picture in picture to watermarking. Continue Reading

StudioTech 118: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 3 of 3

StudioTech 118: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 3 of 3

In this final part we discuss NewTek’s virtual set technology and then produce a simple show, with the process automated! In this 3 part series Mark talks with Chris Waddington of NewTek about the new TriCaster Mini – an HDMI multi channel live video production system. Part 1 – Introduction and a look at the… Continue Reading

StudioTech 117: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 2 of 3

StudioTech 117: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 2 of 3

Chris talks to Mark about connecting the TriCaster Mini up and gives a tour of the graphical interface. In this 3 part series Mark talks with Chris Waddington of NewTek about the new TriCaster Mini – an HDMI multi channel live video production system. Part 1 – Introduction and a look at the TriCaster Mini… Continue Reading

StudioTech 116: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 1 of 3

StudioTech 116: NewTek TriCaster Mini Part 1 of 3

Following on from the StudioTech special on 7th October 2014 we welcome Chris Waddington back to take a much closer look at the new Mini. In this part we look at the hardware, talk about HDMI and HDMI cable lengths, and look at the connections on this small system. In this 3 part series Mark… Continue Reading

StudioTech 115 – The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and YAGHE SDI Adapter

StudioTech 115 – The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and YAGHE SDI Adapter

Richard Payne (from Holdan in the UK) visits the studio and gives us an in-depth look at the Panasonic GH4 and its accessory the YAGHE (for SDI, audio and power connection). With a focus on using the camera for video rather than stills, and especially in the studio, Richard goes through many of the camera… Continue Reading

StudioTech 113 – 3DStorm LiveCG Broadcast Graphics System

StudioTech 113 – 3DStorm LiveCG Broadcast Graphics System

We take a look at the new LiveCG Broadcast system and the Social Hub software from 3DStorm. This is an attractively priced graphics system that allows you to add professional broadcast graphics to your video production. Available in two models, one for NewTek TriCasters using a network connection, and the SDI model for other switchers… Continue Reading