I'm currently 19 and work for a minor league baseball team as a camera / replay op. My question for anyone willing to answer is how or what would I have to do to get a chance to be a camera op for any big teams or any events like a concert. I'm trying to get experience with gear many high live productions use, but I don't even know where to start or who I should ask for help. Thanks for reading.

Hello again, my neighborhood summer swim team is looking to start broadcasting their games, as a freshmen RTF student I volunteered too help. However I am fairly unknowingly when it comes to broadcasting equipment, so I wanted to ask for help. I am looking for a few things.

• I need an overhead static shot of the pool, I will edit the lane numbers in OBS. I don’t think a drone is in my budget but even if it was I’d need one with no less than 8 hour battery life. I would also like it to be quiet because these will be hosted in residential areas until the final tournament. I was thinking on using a mombo stand to put my camera rig but I think it might not be the best fit. I don’t need a super tall overhead shot however it needs to see above the coaches who will at the tallest be 6’2” and still have visibility over the pool. Any suggestions would really help.

• I need a wireless HDMI transmitter I was looking at hollyland transmitters for the cameras. I can’t use wired for the stand because I run the risk of kids running around and tripping on cords. Again this event is for neighborhoods so kids from 8 and up will be competing.

• I don’t know what camera I should use. I have multiple Sony cameras, I have the ZVE10 MK1 and the A7V, I wanted to keep the A7V for handheld sections kinda like an interview for the older groups after they get a heat win. I have a variable ND filter but my worry is that if I put a camera only the stand I will not be able to adjust through out the competition. The weather and clouds are super unpredictable where I am so I would like to be able to adjust it through the event if needed. I was planning on using a Tamron 28-200mm lens on the overhead shot, they have the Tamron Link, so I can adjust focus and aperture remotely. I did see this Sony E mount to Sony E mount adapter that has a variable Nd filter and I’m pretty sure it had a gear so I could attach a focus motor and have it spinning that? Or maybe even a PTZ camera with a mount that can attach to a mombo stand or a stand that can stand above 6’2”.

Any help will be greatly appreciated, and I would greatly appreciate if you could provide links with any items should look into. My total budget is hopefully under $3000, but I may be able to go a little above.

Working as an engineer on large (and I mean both scope and footprint) shows, there’s tons of walking back and forth to diagnose, hand things off, and confirm signals. I normally run around with a screwdriver, Leatherman, test monitor, sometimes a signal generator, sharpies, and assorted barrels. In the past I’ve carried everything but the monitor and TPG in a chalk bag style pouch, but then I’m carrying by hand and setting down the monitor everywhere. Has anyone found a solution other than a chest rig?

Hey yall, here’s the situation:

I got hired as a media teacher at a local high school starting this fall. Super excited, I feel confident about the majority of it- the exception being the broadcasting equipment.

There isn’t a broadcasting class, it’s all used by the media club to run a student run show. The software is easy enough for me to wrap my head around, the hardware is another story.

The program has been on a downward trend the last few years, mostly due to a high staff turnover resulting in a lower enrollment in the courses and clubs. It seems like the stuff hasn’t been touched since a year or so, I have no idea what stuff is usable and what is considered outdated and the cable management is nonexistent. The whole set up seems really bloated and I’m hoping to pair it down.

Im not looking for a full write up of each piece of equipment (unless your feeling incredibly generous) but if you can take a look at some of the hardware mentioned and just give me a sense of what I’m dealing with I’d be hugely grateful.

Or, if you have any resources to better learn this stuff. Manuals, YouTube channels, whatever- I’d love to take a look. I really just have no idea where to even start.

Here’s a list of the stuff on the wrack for all the network stuff (I think, anyway)
- 2 TeleVue B100 Hypercasters
- TeleVue Telecast Multirate HD encoder
- Extron Video/ Audio distribution amplifier
- Cisco 28 port Gagabit Managed Switch

There are a few PZT cameras also connected to these in an absolute rats nets of cables.

And from the looks of it, all of it runs into a LiveStream Studio 550HD, attached to a Tricaster Switcher. This unfortunately doesn’t seem to be working. I found it with a note attached which reads “Lag and overheating issues,” I have no idea what year that was written so for all I know this thing has been bricked for at least a year.

I also found what appears to be a brand new Black Magic ATEM Television studio. It’s not hooked up to anything, nobody ever took it out of its box. Is that something I could swap out with the Livestream studio 550HD?

Literally any words of wisdoms are appreciated. I just need a place to start. If any of this gear seems redundant please let me know. Again, I’d love to simplify and streamline this set up as much as possible. Thanks!

So the thing is the 4K capture utility and elgato studio does not recognize my hd60x

Unlesssssssss I plugged it in with a usb2.0 cable
I know that it’s required 3.0 too run but I don’t u der stand why after switching to 2.0 the softwares both recognize the capture card

Next thing is I run multiple analyses and all of them saying my capture card is perfectly fine

Pls help meeeee ASAP

Hello family,
Not sure if this is the best spot but figured I’d give it a shot.

I’m looking to get into Disguise.
I’m happy to work and shadow on my own dime but I know I have the skills and talents to learn this role, just wondering the best way to get started?

I’m a video tech with 12+ years of strong experience.

I’m having a tough time due to the physicality of some video roles I’ve been in and I’m looking for a change in those types of roles.

Thank you in advance!

If it helps I’m in central Florida.

As stated, I am most likely to become a freelance technician in the near future, and would appreciate some advice. I don't think getting work, and making money will be my problem. I'm mostly just clueless about rates, finding health insurance, should I create an LLC, how much should I set aside for taxes and the best way to go about that. Can I write off gear like pelicans, decimators, test monitors?

I have over 20 years experience in the industry and almost 10 years as a Video Tech (specialize in LED). I am pretty sure I know enough people to get work, I just need some advice on how to set myself up for success in the long run

I worked in live conference production for almost 4 years as a Jr. Producer. My experience included production coordination, networking/IT, Speaker Ready, digital signage, AV, vendors, and on-site show operations.

I’ve been out of the industry for about 8 years and am interested in getting back in, specifically learning GFX/presentation operations for live shows.

For those working in GFX ops today, where would you recommend I start? What software, equipment, training, or resources should I focus on? Is it realistic to learn enough at home to start picking up entry-level opportunities? How did you get started, and what would you recommend someone in my position do to get into it today?

I’d really appreciate any advice on getting back into the industry and building the right skills.

Hi! I have a question about video wall controllers.
I’m looking for a video wall controller that can work with 4:3 monitors. I have quite a few older monitors lying around and I’d like to use them for a small audiovisual project.
Most video wall controllers I’ve found list outputs like 1080p, which seems to be aimed at 16:9 displays. Would a controller like that also work with older 4:3 monitors, or would I need something specifically designed to support 4:3 resolutions/aspect ratios?
Unfortunately, I have a fairly limited budget — around €250–400 for a 3×4 or 4×4 video wall controller.
If anyone could recommend a specific model or setup that might work, I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks!

Curious - for those of you working in a sizable ST2110 facility - are you statically assigning all Media and Control interfaces on all of your devices? Or are you running a DHCP server and allowing that to either hand out a pool or using DHCP Reservations?

I’d love more detail how you’re doing this and how it’s been going.

Thanks!

Been trying to set up a computer to playback interlaced footage to a CRT. Getting an interlaced signal from the computer isn’t hard, but I can’t find a video player that will actually pass interlaced fields to the frame-buffer.

Everything I try just stutters and has tearing. VLC, MPV, M-player, Kodi, FFplay, etc.

If I enable deinterlacing it looks ok, but in that case you are converting it to progressive then back to interlaced, so I’m not sure if it’s ideal. Like let’s say if the field order isn’t standard bottom first, then I’d assume there would be other issues.

I’m using linux and an older Radeon video card. Something like a deck link card is out of the question for other reasons.

Anyone have any ideas?

My Situation

My best mate owns a stage hire business, and I plan to work alongside him at many of his events. His work is roughly:

• 60% outdoor events
• 40% indoor events

Most events are held in the evening or at night, whether they are indoors or outdoors.

Because of this mix, I'm trying to determine whether I should invest in indoor panels or outdoor panels that can be used in both environments.

Questions About Indoor vs Outdoor Panels

I'm particularly interested in 2.6mm pixel pitch LED panels.

I've heard the following from various suppliers:

1. Indoor panels generally have black-face LEDs, which provide better contrast and image quality.
2. Outdoor panels often use white-face SMD LEDs, which may not look as good indoors due to lower contrast.
3. Some suppliers have told me that outdoor rental panels with pixel pitches below 3.9mm can be more fragile, particularly around the panel edges where LED lamps may be easier to damage during frequent setup and pack-down.

Can anyone confirm whether this is true based on real-world rental experience?

Using Indoor Panels Outdoors

Most outdoor events I attend will have marquee or roof cover.

Would indoor rental panels be suitable for these types of outdoor events, or is this still too risky due to moisture, humidity, dust, and other environmental factors?

In general, is it practical to use indoor panels outdoors under cover, or would I eventually regret not purchasing outdoor-rated screens?

Supplier Recommendations

The challenge is budget.

I've received quotes from premium brands such as:

• Absen
• Leyard/LianTronics

However, they are currently beyond my budget.

I'm therefore considering manufacturers such as:

• Canbest
• LEDER
• HongkingLED
• RX Vision
• Gloshine

Does anyone have experience with these companies, particularly for the Australian rental market?

I've noticed Canbest has some presence in the US market, but I'd love to hear feedback from anyone using these brands for rental applications.

Current Quotes

Option 1

Gloshine Outdoor 3.91mm

• Black-face LEDs
• Refresh rate: 3,840Hz to 7,680Hz
• Can reportedly be used both indoors and outdoors
• Significantly cheaper

Option 2

2.97mm Panels

• Approximately USD 10,000 more expensive than the 3.91mm option

Option 3

2.6mm Panels

• My preferred pitch for image quality
• Higher cost and potentially more fragile

Most of the complete system quotations I'm receiving are around USD 30,000.

What Would You Do?

If you were starting from scratch today with a budget of around USD 30,000, would you:

1. Buy a 3.91mm outdoor rental system and use it for both indoor and outdoor work?
2. Spend the extra money on 2.97mm outdoor panels?
3. Focus purely on 2.6mm indoor panels and avoid outdoor work initially?
4. Choose a different approach altogether?

Also, what factors should I be considering that a newcomer might overlook? For example:

• Brightness
• Contrast ratio
• Refresh rate
• Black-face vs white-face LEDs
• Corner protection
• Spare parts availability
• Calibration
• Weight
• Processor compatibility
• Resale value
• Local support in Australia

Any advice, lessons learned, or supplier recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!