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== Studio Setup == | == Studio Setup == | ||
[[File:ELS video studio 20200724 102319912.jpg|600px|thumb|The three monitors are (right-to-left): (1) monitor for mixer; (2) laptop screen; and (3) secondary monitor. Below each are (1) the BlackMagic ATEM video mixer; (2) an external keyboard (store in the drawer); and (3) Mako's digital pad of paper.]] | [[File:ELS video studio 20200724 102319912.jpg|600px|thumb|The three monitors are (right-to-left): (1) monitor for mixer; (2) laptop screen; and (3) secondary monitor. Below each are (1) the BlackMagic ATEM video mixer; (2) an external keyboard (store in the drawer); and (3) Mako's digital pad of paper.]] | ||
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# Ensure that whatever software you are choosing is using the right audio and video input. Both should show up as something like ''BlackMagic ATEM Mini''. | # Ensure that whatever software you are choosing is using the right audio and video input. Both should show up as something like ''BlackMagic ATEM Mini''. | ||
== Extra | == Extra things == | ||
The drawers contain a number of goodies including: | The drawers contain a number of goodies including: | ||
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=== Using the secondary screen === | === Using the secondary screen === | ||
The large monitor on the right side of the screen is setup just to be a second screen and is plugged into a USB-C/Thunderbolt dock which is to the right the of the laptop stand. Mako typically uses it for things like the brady-bunch view from video conferences, webpages, or other material that he does not want to share with others. You can use this by either using plugging in the USB-C cable labeled "Dock" by plugging in any of the items from the dock (like the HDMI cable from the monitor) into your computer. | |||
[[File:Arandr mako studio.png|400px|thumb|Setup for video chat with real-time screen-sharing where the laptop screen is also being piped into the mixer as input #2 and the right monitor is native resolution (2560x1440) and unshared as a secondary screen.]] | [[File:Arandr mako studio.png|400px|thumb|Setup for video chat with real-time screen-sharing where the laptop screen is also being piped into the mixer as input #2 and the right monitor is native resolution (2560x1440) and unshared as a secondary screen.]] | ||
[[File:Arandr mako studio-rec.png|400px|thumb|Setup for recording presentations where non-shared notes are shown in the middle/laptop screen and the slides being recorded are shown to the right.]] | [[File:Arandr mako studio-rec.png|400px|thumb|Setup for recording presentations where non-shared notes are shown in the middle/laptop screen and the slides being recorded are shown to the right.]] | ||
The images included here show two of Mako's different setups. | The images included here show two of Mako's different setups. | ||
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# Reduce sound in the room by (a) turning off the washing machine and/or dryer (make sure it turn it on before you leave) and (b) closing the door both to the studio and to the upstairs. | # Reduce sound in the room by (a) turning off the washing machine and/or dryer (make sure it turn it on before you leave) and (b) closing the door both to the studio and to the upstairs. | ||
# Make sure that you're on the <code>leastsquar.es</code> WiFi and not the <code>leastsquar.es- | # Make sure that you're on the <code>leastsquar.es</code> WiFi and not the <code>leastsquar.es-surnoom</code> which will have very bad performance. | ||
# You can plug extra things into the mixer (e.g., a laptop or another computer) but all input ''must'' be HD (1920x1080). | # You can plug extra things into the mixer (e.g., a laptop or another computer) but all input ''must'' be HD (1920x1080). | ||
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;Video Transitions: The default mode ("'''CUT'''") just switches directly between video. If you click "'''AUTO'''" you can then choose different transitions and the length of transitions using using the buttons on the mid/bottom left of the mixer. Once you have selected the transition you want, just hit #1, #2, etc. | ;Video Transitions: The default mode ("'''CUT'''") just switches directly between video. If you click "'''AUTO'''" you can then choose different transitions and the length of transitions using using the buttons on the mid/bottom left of the mixer. Once you have selected the transition you want, just hit #1, #2, etc. | ||
;Picture-in-Picture: If you switch from #1 and to #2 and then press the "'''ON'''" button and then one of the area buttons in the the PIP area in the top-middle of mixer, you should see a little version of the video show up over your screen. If you want to move the PIP box to a different corner, just press the corresponding button on the mixer. To turn it off, just press "'''OFF'''" or switch back to #1. | ;Picture-in-Picture: If you switch from #1 and to #2 and then press the "'''ON'''" button and then one of the area buttons in the the PIP area in the top-middle of mixer, you should see a little version of the video show up over your screen. If you want to move the PIP box to a different corner, just press the corresponding button on the mixer. To turn it off, just press "'''OFF'''" or switch back to #1. | ||
; | ;Fate-To-Black: Just press the "'''FTB'''" button. | ||
== Basement Studio Schedule == | == Basement Studio Schedule == | ||
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For folks interested in replicating our setup, we're using the following the equipment: | For folks interested in replicating our setup, we're using the following the equipment: | ||
* Camera (DSLR): Sony A6000 — Bought on eBay | * Camera (DSLR): Sony A6000 — Bought on eBay w/o a lens. The A6000 has no ability to take external audio into the camera and this is a pretty big limitation because you have to mix in the computer and things might get out of sync. Getting newer versions (e.g., the A6500 or A6600 or maybe even lower) would "solve" this but the pre-amp isn't great so you might want a mixer anyway. | ||
* Lens: [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369132-REG/sigma_402965_16mm_f_1_4_dc_dn.html Sigma 16mm F/1.4] — It seems like everybody loves this lens. It works with lots of cameras so you have to get the right one. Sony E- is the right one for the A-series | * Lens: [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369132-REG/sigma_402965_16mm_f_1_4_dc_dn.html Sigma 16mm F/1.4] — It seems like everybody loves this lens. It works with lots of cameras so you have to get the right one. Sony E- is the right one for the A-series cameras. Great with shallow depth of field. It look great. | ||
* Capture card/device: [https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-ATEM-Mini-Switcher/dp/B07XZKRDLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=atem+mini&qid=1594948839&sr=8-1 Blackmagic ATEM Mini] — You will need something to turn HDMI → Webcam. Streamers seem to love the ATEM Mini. The configuration/management software is not available for Linux but seems to work though through Wine and Windows running in a virtual machine. If you don't need the mixer, the Elgato Camlink is a good non-interactive option that just does the conversion but you might need to get an audio embedder in addition to the Camlink so the total cost will be similar ($100+ for each). | |||
* Capture card/device: [https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-ATEM-Mini-Switcher/dp/B07XZKRDLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=atem+mini&qid=1594948839&sr=8-1 Blackmagic ATEM Mini] — You will need something to turn HDMI → Webcam. Streamers seem to love the ATEM Mini. The configuration/management software is not available for Linux but seems to work though through Wine and Windows running in a virtual machine | |||
* Primary light: [https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Lighting-Portrait-Shooting/dp/B0784SSRZS Neewer Ring Light] — This comes with a tripod that we can also use to mount the camera. | * Primary light: [https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Lighting-Portrait-Shooting/dp/B0784SSRZS Neewer Ring Light] — This comes with a tripod that we can also use to mount the camera. | ||
* Secondary lights: [https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Adjustable-Tabletop-Photography/dp/B07T8FBZC2/ Neewer dimmable USB lights] — Pair of dinky secondary lights w/ tripods. Both charge from USB. These are super cheap. | * Secondary lights: [https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Adjustable-Tabletop-Photography/dp/B07T8FBZC2/ Neewer dimmable USB lights] — Pair of dinky secondary lights w/ tripods. Both charge from USB. These are super cheap. | ||
* AC adapter for camera: [https://www.amazon.com/AC-PW20-Adapter-Decoded-Coupler-Replacement/dp/B07144X7MC AC-PW20] — This plugs into the camera right in the | * Shotgun Mic: [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1183909-REG/rode_videomicro_compact_on_camera.html RØDE VideoMicro] — Streamers basically all ''love*'' this one and it's cheap. | ||
* AC adapter for camera: [https://www.amazon.com/AC-PW20-Adapter-Decoded-Coupler-Replacement/dp/B07144X7MC AC-PW20] — This plugs into the camera right in the batter slot. | |||
These are more generic stuff that we needed to have: | These are more generic stuff that we needed to have: | ||
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* External mouse | * External mouse | ||
* Clicker for presentations | * Clicker for presentations | ||