Forecast Provides High Quality Live Video Streaming From Any Camera (video) via Geeky Gadgets

April 24, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Photographers looking for a simple system to send live streaming video from almost any available camera may be interested in a new piece of hardware called Freecast.

Freecast has been specifically designed to wirelessly cast live video to production monitors or iOS devices allowing you to share video footage in real time from a camera straight to social media or other sources.

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On YouTube: Phone on a gimbal? Mobile filmmaking feat. Smooth Q from Fenchel & Janisch

April 20, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

I have been looking at one of these gimbals for a long time, but haven’t found one that I really NEED. This Smooth q at only $139 could be a possibility, though. Watch below for a complete review with all the pros and cons. — Douglas

Watch Phone on a gimbal? Mobile filmmaking feat. Smooth Q from Fenchel & Janisch

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Minijam Studio Is a Set of Pocket-Sized Electronic Instruments via Hackster’s Blog – Medium

April 10, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Ok, this is just cool. (SMILE) Another way of making music for all your New Media projects and whatever else us happening in your life. Portable, too! I don’t normally link to Kickstart projects, as they often don’t come to fruition, but this was a cool enough idea, it made the cut to be included here. — Douglas

If you want to make electronic music, the tools to do so are just a quick search of your preferred app store for an appropriate sound program. Then again, as amazing and versatile as touchscreens are, it’s hard to match the feeling and control capabilities of an actual physical device.

Read Minijam Studio Is a Set of Pocket-Sized Electronic Instruments via Hackster’s Blog – Medium

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Noted: Elgato’s control pad is a livestreaming sidekick

April 1, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Live streaming is exploding in popularity and this the could help your live streams look as professional as possible while making it all bit easier on you. This is like having your own switcher like they have at traditional television stations. Punch up whatever video, slides webcams, you want with the touch of a button. Available May 15, 2017 — Douglas

Read Elgato’s control pad is a livestreaming sidekick via Engadget

Available May 15, but pre-orders available now

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Noted: The best USB audio interface

March 12, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Great overview of the various USB interfaces available for podcasters and musicians — Douglas

Read The best USB audio interface via Engadget

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On YouTube: PromptSmart – Intelligent Teleprompter for your iPhone and iPad

March 8, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

An interesting bit of software for those of us who produce our own videos without the benefits of a a large crew and a lot of money. Adding the voice recognition piece to the standard teleprompter could be a winning combination for this software. — Douglas

Watch YouTube: PromptSmart – Intelligent Teleprompter for your iPhone and iPad

Teleprompters help you stay on script and produce great, value-packed content. Try PrompSmart, the smart prompt app you can use from your phone or tablet. It works on any mobile device and integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Box. Make better, value-packed video with a little help from PromptSmart.

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On YouTube: Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers

March 2, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Watch YouTube: Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers

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Noted: Must-Have Tools to Keep Any Video Production Running Smoothly

February 25, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

A great overview for creating a basic kit for any production you might be launching. I am sure there will be other items you add over time, but this is a great place to start. — Douglas

Read Must-Have Tools to Keep Any Video Production Running Smoothly via The Beat: A Blog by PremiumBeat

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Noted: Improve Your Audio Recording Skills With This NPR Production Guide

February 16, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

An amazing guide including audio samples and great advice. A great introduction to recording or a reminder for those who have been doing it for a while. — Douglas

Read Improve Your Audio Recording Skills With This NPR Production Guide via Lifehacker

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On YouTube: Most versatile camera rig?

February 7, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Watch YouTube: Most versatile camera rig?

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On YouTube: Make a PVC Light Stand for Under $5

February 3, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Yet another easy-to-make and flexible to use homebuilt light stand. It might prove a bit lightweight for larger lights and tall lengths, but could prove useful to some. — Douglas

Watch YouTube: Make a PVC Light Stand for Under $5

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On YouTube: Which Audio Recorders for Filmmaking Do I Still Use?

January 27, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

Watch YouTube: Which Audio Recorders for Filmmaking Do I Still Use?

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Noted: $10 device lets your iPhone or Android take time-lapses and panoramas like you’ve never seen

January 18, 2017 by Douglas E. Welch

At the $10 price point, I ordered one of these immediately. I had been looking to make my own from a mechanical kitchen timer, but there is no way I could make a finished and functional device for this price. I’ll post more when I get this in-hand. In order to receive the $10 price, look in the righthand sidebar of the Amazon page under Other Sellers on Amazon and select the first entry, sold by Amazon.com— Douglas

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Noted: Best Indie Film Audio Setup with Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic via Tom Antos [Video]

July 12, 2016 by Douglas E. Welch

This great video showed up in my YouTube subscriptions and I wanted to pass it along for any New Media producers who might be looking for ways to improve their on-location audio. Tom Antos gives a great demo and run down the Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic and accessories.

Check out his channel for more, great, production advice.

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Seeing Differently 14: A Walk Through Van Nuys Timelapse [Video] (1:20)

May 16, 2016 by Douglas E. Welch

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Seeing Differently 14: Raindrop Ripples in Slow Motion

A walk through my neighborhood and to the local electronics shop.

Testing out my new GoPro Clamp attachment clipped to my the strap of my bag.
Worked pretty well for this time-lapse.

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Music: “Shiny Tech” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) under Creative Commons License

Noted: Review: Neat’s $99 Widget is a crazy-looking no-frills microphone, but it sounds awesome

February 26, 2016 by Douglas E. Welch

Review: Neat’s $99 Widget is a crazy-looking no-frills microphone, but it sounds awesome

With every passing generation, computers get better displays, processors, speakers, and more.

Microphones though? Not so much.

That means that if you have any interest in documenting anything involving sound – podcasting, vlogging, singing – you’ll need a serious upgrade. And while podcast mics exist aplenty, few are as immediately eye-catching as Neat Microphone’s Widget series, a set of vibrant condenser microphones.

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New Media Gear 25: Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone

January 21, 2016 by Douglas E. Welch

Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone

I discovered this microphone through, of all things, an advertisement on Instagram?!? What?!?! A useful social media advertisement. If all ads could be as targeted to me as this one, I might not complain about them so much. That said, the ad immediately made me want to check our the Shure MV88. I am always on the lookout for useful New Media Gear and this looks to be another device you might want to add to your arsenal. As I don’t have one in-hand, I have included some links below to give you an overview of how people are responding to this mic and some real world usage examples.

One dislike that crops up for me is the inability to use it with a cover. I know, making a device that works with any of the thousands of covered out there would be nearly impossible, but I hate having to pull my phone out of its cover to use it and I miss the protection it provides when working. I also worry about external devices plugged into the Lightning port, as I am always afraid I am going to break the port accidentally.

Beyond those fairly small quibbles though, the audio samples from the mic sound good and it can help to keep your recording kit a bit smaller. You’ll want an iPhone with a larger storage capacity in order to insure you aren’t constantly filling it up with audio. My 16 GB iPhone 6 already complains about being full much too often and I am sure I would run into even larger issues if I were recording audio to it regularly.

Check out the Shure MV88 and tell me what you think!

Amazon Reviews of the Shire MV88

Link: Shure Web Site

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Previously on New Media Gear:

Noted: 5 Simple Cinematography Hacks for Under $50

November 4, 2015 by Douglas E. Welch

Read 5 Simple Cinematography Hacks for Under $50 via The Beat: A Blog by PremiumBeat

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Noted: DJI Osmo review: A hand-held stabilized camera worthy of its price

October 31, 2015 by Douglas E. Welch

Read DJI Osmo review: A hand-held stabilized camera worthy of its price via Engadget

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New Media Interchange 19: YouTube Launches Its Gaming Specific live streaming site and Does autoplay video force gruesome content on new media users?

August 31, 2015 by Douglas E. Welch

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New Media Interchange 19: YouTube Launches Its Gaming Specific live streaming site and Does autoplay video force gruesome content on new media users?

This is New Media Interchange where we talk about the media world beyond mainstream television and radio, including podcasting, YouTube, live streaming, gaming and more. I’m your host, Douglas E. Welch, pioneer podcaster, blogger and writer.

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YouTube Launches Its Gaming Specific live streaming site and companion apps
Does autoplay video force gruesome content on new media users?
Followups from past shows
..the next entries in myHardware Hotlist and In the Classroom series.
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Category Archives: Gear/Equipment

Forecast Provides High Quality Live Video Streaming From Any Camera (video) via Geeky Gadgets

On YouTube: Phone on a gimbal? Mobile filmmaking feat. Smooth Q from Fenchel & Janisch

Minijam Studio Is a Set of Pocket-Sized Electronic Instruments via Hackster’s Blog – Medium

Noted: Elgato’s control pad is a livestreaming sidekick

Noted: The best USB audio interface

On YouTube: PromptSmart – Intelligent Teleprompter for your iPhone and iPad

On YouTube: Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers

Noted: Must-Have Tools to Keep Any Video Production Running Smoothly

Noted: Improve Your Audio Recording Skills With This NPR Production Guide

On YouTube: Most versatile camera rig?

On YouTube: Make a PVC Light Stand for Under $5

On YouTube: Which Audio Recorders for Filmmaking Do I Still Use?

Noted: $10 device lets your iPhone or Android take time-lapses and panoramas like you’ve never seen

Noted: Best Indie Film Audio Setup with Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic via Tom Antos [Video]

Seeing Differently 14: A Walk Through Van Nuys Timelapse [Video] (1:20)

Noted: Review: Neat’s $99 Widget is a crazy-looking no-frills microphone, but it sounds awesome

New Media Gear 25: Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone

Noted: 5 Simple Cinematography Hacks for Under $50

Noted: DJI Osmo review: A hand-held stabilized camera worthy of its price

New Media Interchange 19: YouTube Launches Its Gaming Specific live streaming site and Does autoplay video force gruesome content on new media users?

New Media Interchange 19: YouTube Launches Its Gaming Specific live streaming site and Does autoplay video force gruesome content on new media users?