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Ricky DB  
#1 Posted : Saturday, July 23, 2016 6:57:17 AM(UTC)
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Hello.

Here is a part of my first work with vMix and 2 Webcam (C920 HD Pro).
I know it's not perfect as it could be, sorry...
It was what i got for my budget and experience until know.
I'll be thank for advices

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#2 Posted : Saturday, July 23, 2016 4:47:19 PM(UTC)
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@ Ricky DB

Actually it's quite impressive for a first timer!
I think you did very well with what you had. Obviously there are limitations with fixed lens web cams, but when capturing a performance, you pretty much want to have a medium to wide shot to see the action anyway, and I think you accomplished that for the most part (even though it might have been a little too wide). If you are looking to make some improvements as your budget permits, I would look into adding another camera, preferably an actual video camera with an optical zoom. The advantage to having a camera with a zoom lens (whether manned or PTZ) is it gives your viewer a better connection to the 'characters' on screen if you can zoom into them periodically to see them close up, it also diversifies your content a little more for an overall better viewing experience. Web cams and GoPro's are great as auxiliary cameras and/or Blog and Skype cameras, but can fall out of their element if used as the primary production camera in some instances, but hey, we can't always have everything.

Keep up the great work and let us know how you make out on future projects.


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Ricky DB  
#3 Posted : Sunday, July 24, 2016 8:57:00 AM(UTC)
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@IceStream

Thanks for your answer.
In fact, I'm thinking the best way to use my Sony Vg 10 (HDMI) that has a good optical zoom. I'm considering buying a HDMI to USB 3.0 converter.
That would be fine if I can have the camera near to the PC, but I'm thinking how I'm gonna do when transmitting from a greater distance from the PC. I've never tried, but they say it does not fit with HDMI.
I also have a Nikon D800 and Gopro, so I'm studying the best way, and even more economical to use what I have.
It is not easy to assemble a good set with little budget ... but this is the game! ;-)

If you have some works, please let me see.

Ricky
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#4 Posted : Sunday, July 24, 2016 7:23:03 PM(UTC)
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Hi @Ricky DB

Get a cheap Ebay HDMI2SDI converter
Run a Coax cable to length required with BNC type connections.
Then have a SDI2HDMI at the other end or if can afford SDI Capture device.
(Length of signal can be up to 100m with HD before needing a booster)

The converters are only about $40 dollars on Ebay. But Blackmagic has now come to party
with cheaper converters at about $85 US from memory that have SDI loop through.

But the cheap Ebay models do the job great and have not had any issues.

Regards

James
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Ricky DB  
#5 Posted : Sunday, July 24, 2016 7:45:55 PM(UTC)
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Hello James.

Thanks for your advice! It's sound an good idea. I'll look for that.
This forum is really good, many experts people helping!
Regards
Ricky
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, August 3, 2016 2:18:14 AM(UTC)
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Ricky DB wrote:
@corporatejames

Hello James.

Thanks for your advice! It's sound an good idea. I'll look for that.
This forum is really good, many experts people helping!
Regards
Ricky


@Ricky DB No worries.

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