Streaming Media’s Trendsetting Products and Services of 2023
13 Jun 2023
A detailed guide to Streaming Media's Trendsetting Products and Services of 2023.
Buyers' Guide: PTZ Cameras
16 May 2023
Today's professional PTZ cameras are nothing like their security camera predecessors. Now you can find models with all the professional features, technology, and hardware that you find on professional camcorders and digital cine cameras. In this PTZ buyers guide, I'll explain many of these features so you can make informed decisions when evaluating PTZ cameras in your own video production workflows.
Buyers’ Guide: Cellular Bonding Solutions
27 Mar 2023
Thanks to bonding and some of the other technologies discussed in this guide, the days of sending glitchy, buffering video to viewers should be behind us. Read on to learn about the many options available, at a wide variety of price points, to ensure that streaming professionals can deliver the best video possible.
Buyers’ Guide: Podcast Mixers for Live Streaming Production
14 Mar 2023
Today's video producers are now able to leverage new technologies that can really help with the live streaming production—especially on-location. By utilising what are commonly called "podcast mixers," streaming producers can deliver a bit more polish, while also gaining better flexibility in production.
Review: Netgear M4250 Network Switch
13 Feb 2023
As streaming producers, we are already expected to provide expertise in video cameras, switchers, live streaming, audio, and wrapping cables using the over-under method. How are we now going to master the advanced network management requirements of NDI? Start with the Netgear M4250 AV line of switches.
Review: Videon EdgeCaster EZ (w/ LiveEdge Core 8.5)
24 Jan 2023
This review will highlight Videon's EdgeCaster video encoding appliance and explore its unique LiveEdge Compute technology for encoding and delivery, as well as how it works with popular video streaming platforms. I'll also discuss why many video production and remote production teams will likely move to a tool such as this in the future for streaming delivery.
Review: Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Extreme ISO and ATEM Mini Extreme ISO
03 Jan 2023
Blackmagic has set a new standard for an affordable and professional all-in-one HD video switcher, and the biggest consideration is which model fits your workflows.
Review: YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
22 Aug 2022
The YoloBox Mini is a compact, single-source streaming encoder and recorder with the ability to do some audio mixing, overlay a sports scoreboard, social media content, logos, and lower-thirds. It's not a multi-camera live-switching tool like the original YoloBox or the YoloBox Pro. I consider it more of a YoloStream than a YoloBox, but this 5" screen device is so compact and light, it certainly is "Mini."
Pros and Cons of On-Prem, Cloud, and Hybrid Workflows
22 Aug 2022
Where you host your workflows can make all of the difference. Experts from Signiant, Warner Bros., TV 2, and CNN break down the pros and cons of on-prem, cloud, and hybrid.
Integrating NDI Sources From Conferencing Platforms
04 Jul 2022
Live-event video production during COVID has rapidly accelerated the use of NDI output from popular conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, particularly for one-to-many broadcasts in which remote contributors are the norm. This article will explain how to enable NDI in Zoom and Microsoft Teams for higher-quality input sources into your live-streaming workflow.
Announcing the 2022 Streaming Media European Innovation Awards
09 Jun 2022
We've renamed our annual readers' choice awards, but it's still the only awards programme in the industry that gives a voice to the people who matter most—the ones who actually use these products and services every day. We're now accepting nominations in 16 categories, until 24 June.
Video Editing in the Cloud
01 Dec 2021
There are many cloud-based editing solutions available, nearly too many to count. Who should consider using them and why? How can you tell them apart? That's what we'll cover in this article.
Review: The Roland V-160HD Hybrid Event Video Switcher
01 Dec 2021
While detailing every feature of this switcher is beyond the scope of the article, we'll present the top 10 features we fully appreciate on the Roland V-160HD, peppered with some constructive criticism for good measure.
Blockchain and NFTs: Power to the Creators
13 Dec 2021
Some say NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are a novelty, a status symbol for the crypto rich, and a bubble that's bound to burst. Others argue that NFTs will fundamentally change business models in the creative industries. It's early days, but there's plenty of momentum behind NFTs and blockchain. Here's what you need to know.
Moving Streaming Production to the Cloud
11 Oct 2021
The first thing to think about when considering a move to cloud production as an alternative to traditional, centralized, on-prem production workflows is, why the cloud? It's because it has specific advantages for certain applications. Whenever you're thinking about the cloud, you need to be thinking about how it will benefit you and your productions.
IBC Show Moves to December
25 May 2021
Citing vendor and attendee reluctance to attend a September event, and the need to guarantee health and safety, IBC announced that this year's event will take place December 3-6 in Amsterdam
ttconv Simplifies Subtitling and Captioning
26 Apr 2021
Thanks to ttconv, a new format converter, adding timed text to video is becoming simpler and more efficient, and Facebook is already embracing it
Take the State of Enterprise Video Survey
12 Apr 2021
New survey offers you a chance to tell us how your use of video for work has changed, and what you think the next few months will bring
How to Create a Screencam-Based Video Lesson
10 Mar 2021
Your guide to the best gear, strategies, and techniques for creating video lessons for work or school
The Streaming Media Europe 101
07 Jan 2021
Our annual list of the most innovative, influential, and interesting companies in the European online video market.