This field workshop helps you master the complete workflow for two incredibly relevant production topics that complement each other.
Learn how to embrace Remote Production collaboration to promote safer and more efficient remote production solutions during the pandemic and into the future.
Additionally, you will learn how to deliver live content with both multiple and single-camera productions.
Join top experts Gary Adcock, Doug Daulton and Rich Harrington as they guide you through the process of capturing quality audio and video under a variety of production scenarios.
You’ll learn how to work in the field for covering everything from complex events to single-camera interviews.
This is an on-location workshop where you’ll get to observe a working set and see the equipment in use, at an event venue in Las Vegas.
This workshop allows attendees to try out a variety of equipment and get real-world experience.
The class contains multiple hands-on periods, where attendees can test the equipment used during the workshop and get customized questions answered.
Representatives from top equipment manufacturers will also be in attendance to answer questions.
4. • This field workshop helps you master the
complete workflow for two incredibly relevant
production topics that complement each other.
• Learn how to embrace Remote Production
collaboration to promote safer and more efficient
remote production solutions during the pandemic
and into the future.
• Additionally you will learn how to deliver live
content with both multiple and single camera
productions.
DESCRIPTION
5. • Join top experts Gary Adcock, Doug Daulton and
Rich Harrington as they guide you through the
process of capturing quality audio and video
under a variety of production scenarios.
• You’ll learn how to work in the field for covering
everything from complex events to single camera
interviews.
• This is an on-location workshop where you’ll get
to observe a working set and see equipment in
use, at an event venue in Las Vegas.
DESCRIPTION
6. • This workshop allows attendees to try out a
variety of equipment and get real-world
experience.
• The class contains multiple hands-on periods,
where attendees can test the equipment used
during the workshop and get customized
questions answered.
• Representatives from top equipment
manufacturers will also be in attendance to
answer questions.
DESCRIPTION
7. • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch provided and Partner Demos
• 1:00 pm
Workshop instruction begins.
• 7:00 pm:
Day One ends
DAY ONE
8. • 10:15 am
Doors open
• 10:30 am
Presentations begin
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch break
• 5:30 pm
Day two ends
• 7:30 pm
Optional, After Party at the Golden Tiki
3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
DAY TWO
17. DAY ONE | PART ONE
FIRST SEGMENT
1:00 PM Overview of Day
1:30 PM & 2:30 PM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Connectivity
• Production Standards
• Lighting & Audio Issues
3:30 - 3:45 PM | BREAK
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• Remote collaboration for
preproduction
• Pre-production planning
• Location scouting
• Vetting and prepping talent
18. DAY ONE | PART TWO
3:45 PM & 5:15 PM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Setting up cameras for multiple angles
of coverage
• Using traditional and VR cameras to
cover live events
6:40 PM ALL GATHER
• Large Studio
• Review of Day & Schedule for
tomorrow
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• The Remote Participant
• Lighting for remote participants
• Audio for remote participants
• Building remote capture kits
20. DAY TWO | PART ONE
FIRST SEGMENT
10:30 AM Overview of Day
10:45 AM & 11:45 AM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Setting up a physical switcher
and
• Using software switchers
• Sync Issues and Delay
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• Using common hosting
platforms like Facebook,
YouTube, Vimeo & more
• Hosting the stream
• Simulcasting
21. DAY TWO | PART TWO
1:45 PM & 2:45 PM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Directing and switching multi-
camera shoot
4:00 PM ALL GATHER
• Remote collaboration for
postproduction
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• Using 4G LTE and 5G bonded
cellular technology
• Compliance (ASL & Captioning)
solutions for live events
4:30 PM LIVE SEGMENT
• Remote collaboration for
postproduction
23. Gary Adcock
• Director, Producer, Cinematographer
• Production and Post Workflow Consultant
• Virtual Production Producer and Consultant
• Contributor and Tech Editor
ICG I/A 600 Standards and Practices
OnSet
• SMPTE Advanced Metadata Committee
• Co-Author of the Camera Comparison Chart
• Executive Director Filmscape Chicago
24. CONSULTANT
• 20+ Technology White papers for Adobe, Apple,
Arri, Autodesk, HP, Intel, Panasonic and Sony.
• Workflow Consultant for ABC, A&E, BTN, CNN,
Discovery, FOX, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, Antiques
Roadshow, National Geographic Inc.
• Virtual Production
25. Doug Daulton
• Producer
• High profile live & streaming events:
Keynotes, Conferences & Junkets
• Feature film with theatrical release
• Developing narrative & documentary
content for broadcast & streaming
• Writer
• Corporate & commercial audio/video
• Instructional content for various silos
26. • Educator
• Conference speaker
• Online educator
• 1:1 Training
• Consultant
• Frequent project “fixer”
• Production pipeline development
• Product & systems development
Doug Daulton
27. Rich Harrington
• Author 40+ Books
• Author 200+ Video Courses
• Conference Speaker
• Chair of Post|Production World
• Business Owner
• Director
• Photographer
• Software Developer
28. CONSULTANT
• Work with a variety of high-tech clients
• Consultant to television networks for
broadcast workflow
• Combine technical expertise with project
management knowledge
• Manage migration and audience growth
29. Hillary Shea
• Producer @ RHED Pixel
• Secretary, Women in Film and Video –
Washington DC
• Managing Editor Spotlight on
Screenwriters
• JMU Almuna
36. CONNECTION OPTIONS
• Ethernet
• Generally the fastest connection
• Less prone to interference
• Wi-Fi
• Ubiquitous, but has many potential
issues
• Cellular
• Should be seen as a backup
39. MINIMIZING DATA
TRANSFER
• Turn off syncing software
• Cloud storage
• Photo streams
• Turn off data transfers
• Network copies
• Stop downloads/uploads
40. • Check for activity on network
• Is a dedicated line an option?
• Reduce number of connected devices
• Check Activity Monitor on a Mac
• Check Resource Monitor and Task
Manager on a PC
MINIMIZING DATA
TRANSFER
41. REDUCING AUDIO
INTERFERENCE
• Remove cellphone from area
• Disable cell reception
• Avoid microphones crossing power
cables
• Turn off connected drives and extra
devices
• Fans/AC/mechanical
49. DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING
AN AUDIO STRATEGY
• Using existing audio at venue
• What is the right mix
• Capturing sound at the event
• Requirements for delivery
68. COLLAB TOOLBOX
GET THINGS DONE
• Face to Face
• Zoom.
• Accountability
• Asana, Redbooth, Jira
• Supporting Documents
• gDocs, Apple or Office
69. COLLAB TOOLBOX
MEDIA DEVELOPMENT
• Scriptwriting
• gDocs, Apple or Office
• The Edit
• Adobe Teams, Resolve Cloud
• Media Review
• Frame.io, Wipster, etc.
72. WHAT IS LOCATION
SCOUTING?
• A thorough review of locations to
determine the best fit for the production
• An opportunity to discover potential risks
and opportunities
• A chance to improve creative inspiration
• Vital to the preproduction process
• Your first talent
73. URBAN LOCATION 03
THE PURPOSE
• Productions are expensive ventures, you
want to maximize productivity
• Find the location that meets your target
demographic and goal of the project
• Takes the concept from paper to life
• Allows the ability to have a game plan in
advance, schedule, shot list, etc.
78. TECHNICAL
• Find the main power box
• Identify power distribution throughout the
building
• Locate building engineer
• Identify necessary connectors for power
79. TECHNICAL
• Examine fuses & identify maximum load for
circuits
• Check if wall sockets are grounded
• Check wall outlets with circuit testers
• Determine cable runs and amount of cable
needed
80. SUN
• Determine sunpath for given shoot day
• Determine shadow heights
(if needed) for specific times of day
• Identify sunrise, twilight,
dusk, and sunset
• Use software or application
81. WEATHER
• Weather forecasts
• Backup location if shooting outdoors
• Staging area for gear and crew
• Facilities for crew
• Rain gear
• Pop-up tents for protecting gear and
crew
82. SOUND
• Listen for extraneous sounds that may
be present on shoot day
• Fire Station / Hospital / Train Tracks /
Flight Path
• Record room tone for analysis
• Determine if HVAC can be controlled
• Evaluate control via scheduling
time of day
83. LOCATION
• Where will you park vehicles?
• Is a permit required?
• Additional permissions needed
• Preservation steps needed
• Where will gear be staged
• Identify food or craft services options
• Identify power sources
85. WHAT MAKES A GOOD HOST?
• Credible about subject
• Relatable and approachable
• Clear-speaking
• Organized and detailed
• Able to adjust style or presentation in real-time based upon the
reaction of the audience
• Concerned about the success of others
86. PRE-INTERVIEWS & RESEARCH
• Conduct a pre-interview by phone if possible
• Use multiple background sources to familiarize yourself with the
talent
• Talk to “validators”
• Look at previous videos
87. BUILDING RAPPORT
• Pre-interview chat
• Introduce crew
• Makeup artist can break the ice
• Be personal and interactive
• Have a conversation
• Smile!
• Remove performance pressure
88. BUILDING RAPPORT
• Build confidence in early questions
• Warm them up with a few throw-aways
• Save critical questions for mid-interview
• Older subjects are exception
• Be friendly and professional
89. RELEASE FORMS
• Get the right form
• Work with a lawyer
• Ensure you have written permission
• Always get hard copies
• Appearance releases
• Location releases
98. SINGLE CAMERA SOLUTION
• Ideal for small crew/single operator
• Gear
• Camera
• Tripod
• Encoder
• Laptop
• Internet Connection
• Two source switch if needed
• Streaming via FB Live or YouTube
99. REDUCING AUDIO
INTERFERENCE
• Remove cellphone from area
• Disable cell reception
• Avoid microphones crossing power
cables
• Turn off connected drives and extra
devices
103. SETTING UP CAMERAS FOR
MULTIPLE ANGLES OF COVERAGE
• Getting adequate coverage
• How much is too much?
• Chasing the action
• Dealing with crowds/IRL attendees
• Camera considerations
• Lighting for multi-camera events
105. THE PROCESS
• Plan for the shoot
• Address Timecode Issues
• Address Color Management
• Log & Digitize
• Synchronize
• Create Multi-clips
• Edit
106. PLANNING
• Map out coverage
• Use a floor plan
• Make sure you have enough power
• Plan for lighting
• Identify shooting format, codecs, frame
size, etc.
107.
108. TIMECODE SOLUTIONS
• Studio cameras with house sync
• Time of Day timecode
• Slave cameras together
• Use a clapboard
• Audio sync point
• Visual sync point
136. • 10:15 am
Doors open
• 10:30 am
Presentations begin
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch break
• 5:30 pm
Day two ends
• 7:30 pm
Optional, After Party at the Golden Tiki
3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
DAY TWO
144. • 10:15 am
Doors open
• 10:30 am
Presentations begin
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch break
• 5:30 pm
Day two ends
• 7:30 pm
Optional, After Party at the Golden Tiki
3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
DAY TWO
147. DAY TWO | PART ONE
FIRST SEGMENT
10:30 AM Overview of Day
10:45 AM & 11:45 AM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Setting up a physical switcher
and
• Using software switchers
• Sync Issues and Delay
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• Using common hosting
platforms like Facebook,
YouTube, Vimeo & more
• Hosting the stream
• Simulcasting
148. DAY TWO | PART TWO
1:45 PM & 2:45 PM
STATION ONE (Large Studio)
• Directing and switching
multi-camera shoot
4:00 PM ALL GATHER
• Remote collaboration for
postproduction
STATION TWO (Small Studio)
• Using 4G LTE and 5G bonded
cellular technology
• Compliance (ASL & Captioning)
solutions for live events
4:30 PM LIVE SEGMENT
• Remote collaboration for
postproduction
151. Gary Adcock
• Director, Producer, Cinematographer
• Production and Post Workflow Consultant
• Virtual Production Producer and Consultant
• Contributor and Tech Editor
ICG I/A 600 Standards and Practices
OnSet
• SMPTE Advanced Metadata Committee
• Co-Author of the Camera Comparison Chart
• Executive Director Filmscape Chicago
152. CONSULTANT
• 20+ Technology White papers for Adobe, Apple,
Arri, Autodesk, HP, Intel, Panasonic and Sony.
• Workflow Consultant for ABC, A&E, BTN, CNN,
Discovery, FOX, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, Antiques
Roadshow, National Geographic Inc.
• Virtual Production
153. Doug Daulton
• Producer
• High profile live & streaming events:
Keynotes, Conferences & Junkets
• Feature film with theatrical release
• Developing narrative & documentary
content for broadcast & streaming
• Writer
• Corporate & commercial audio/video
• Instructional content for various silos
154. • Educator
• Conference speaker
• Online educator
• 1:1 Training
• Consultant
• Frequent project “fixer”
• Production pipeline development
• Product & systems development
Doug Daulton
155. Rich Harrington
• Author 40+ Books
• Author 200+ Video Courses
• Conference Speaker
• Chair of Post|Production World
• Business Owner
• Director
• Photographer
• Software Developer
156. CONSULTANT
• Work with a variety of high-tech clients
• Consultant to television networks for
broadcast workflow
• Combine technical expertise with project
management knowledge
• Manage migration and audience growth
157. Hillary Shea
• Producer @ RHED Pixel
• Secretary, Women in Film and Video –
Washington DC
• Managing Editor Spotlight on
Screenwriters
• JMU Almuna
166. LIVE STREAMING TOOLS
• OBS Studio
• Mac, PC & Linux, Free, Open Source
• https://obsproject.com/
• Wirecast
• Mac & PC, from $495
• https://www.telestream.net/wirecast/
170. LIVE STREAMING TOOLS
• Ecamm Live
• Mac only, Standard: $16/mo or Pro: $32/mo
• http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive
• BeLive
• FREE, web app with guests and multiple camera angles
• https://belive.tv
171. LIVE STREAMING TOOLS
• mimoLive
• Mac only - $199/year for personal use, from $699/year for
commercial
• https://boinx.com/mimolive/
• Lightstream
• web app, currently free
• https://www.golightstream.com/facebook/
172. LIVE STREAMING TOOLS
• Zoom
• Mac & PC - Facebook integration on paid version with Webinar
bolt-on - from $14.99+$40/month upwards
• www.zoom.us
• ManyCam
• Mac, Windows, from $20
• https://www.manycam.com
174. TIMING ISSUES
• They are going to happen.
• Learn how to “Slew” Audio to Match
Video
• Hardware is your friend for this issue
• A Frame Synchronizer is used to adjust
signal timing and to stablizes signal
strength.
175. FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION
• Companies like:
• AJA
• Ross
• Evertz
• Blackmagic Design
• Tektronics
• make hardware devices.
• Software tools have limited capabilities when you have multiple
streams
180. Best Practices: Antenna Position / Mounting
Optimize unit location
“Above the fray”
Minimal obstruction (humans, foliage, or fish tanks)
Position antennas orthogonally
Separate from other devices
Consider panel antenna w/ directional pattern
181. Traditional Vertical Vertical & Horizontal
Excellent for Short Ranges Exceptional at greater Distance
Teradek’s new Antenna Config uses MiMO (Multiple In / Multiple Out)
addition to adopting the new “H” antennas to increase the wireless signal propagation,
Best Practices: Antenna Position / Mounting
184. Best Practices: Channel management
Spectrum Analyzers
Simple observation: NO LINK, dropped
frames
Identify Open Channels
185. MINIMIZING DATA
TRANSFER
• Turn off syncing software
• Cloud storage
• Photo streams
• Turn off data transfers
• Network copies
• Stop downloads/uploads
186. • Check for activity on network
• Is a dedicated line an option?
• Reduce number of connected devices
• Check Activity Monitor on a Mac
• Check Resource Monitor and Task
Manager on a PC
MINIMIZING DATA
TRANSFER
189. HOSTING STRATEGIES
• Using common hosting platforms like
Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch
• Setting up private streaming with
additional prosumer & enterprise
platforms (Vimeo Account)
190. CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLATFORM
• Who’s the target audience?
• Is the content for public consumption?
• Do you need to control access?
• What are the analytics requirements?
191. FREE & SOCIAL CDNS
• Pros
• No subscription fees = FREE
• Built-in Audience
• Robust and stable global networks
• Automated marketing options
• Built in on-demand features
192. FREE & SOCIAL CDNS
• Cons
• Geared toward consumers
• Higher risk of being blocked by IT
• Resolution & recording constraints
• Limited backend support
195. SUBSCRIPTION/ENTERPRISE CDNS
• Pros
• Provide maximum control
• Ideal when limiting viewer access
• Work well in restrictive IT environments
• Feature live backend support
196. • Cons
• Subscription / License = NOT FREE
• Less user-friendly for beginners
• On-Demand hosting comes at a price
SUBSCRIPTION/ENTERPRISE CDNS
197. VIMEO
• Must have Vimeo Premium account
• $75 per month / billed annually
• Unlimited live streaming
• Customizable Vimeo Player
• Powerful analytics tools
198. LIVESTREAM
• Now paired with Vimeo
• $75 per month / billed annually
• $199 month to month
• Enterprise solutions – no pricing
199. AKAMAI MEDIA SERVICES LIVE
• Used by broadcast entities
• Ideal for high volume
• Sold via resellers
• Serious Investment
• Live custom support
• The Cadillac CDN plan
212. Zoom
Before
YouTube
Before
Signup pages
Social promotion
Reminders &
noti
fi
cations
Lead capture
End-user tech support
Signup pages
Social promotion
Reminders &
noti
fi
cations
Lead capture
End-user tech support
Facebook
Before
Signup pages
Social promotion
Reminders &
noti
fi
cations
Lead capture
End-user tech support
213. Zoom
During
YouTube
During
Slide-& Screen sharing
Polls & surveys
Upload content in
advance
Video streaming
Ability to add panelists
Multiple platform
support
Slide-& Screen sharing
Polls & surveys
Upload content in
advance
Video streaming
Ability to add panelists
Multiple platform
support
Facebook
During
Slide-& Screen sharing
Polls & surveys
Upload content in
advance
Video streaming
Ability to add panelists
Multiple platform
support
214. Zoom
After
YouTube
After
Recordings made
available
Ability to repeat
session
Option to contact
registrants
Downloadable leads
Downloadable viewing
and survey data
Recordings made
available
Ability to repeat
session
Option to contact
registrants
Downloadable leads
Downloadable viewing
and survey data
Facebook
After
Recordings made
available
Ability to repeat
session
Option to contact
registrants
Downloadable leads
Downloadable viewing
and survey data
223. Bonded Solutions
• Broadcast using cellular connection
• DataBridge or encoding solutions
• Signal spread across multiple networks
• Highly portable
• Data Plan / cloud platform needed
227. ๏ Done live.
๏ Multiple ASL translators
๏ Depends on program length.
๏ Zoom: Need Pin Strategy.
๏ Switcher: Set as an inset.
๏ Capture an ISO if possible.
VENDOR
๏ Partners in Communications
ASL
๏ Done live.
๏ Creates a rough transcript.
๏ Final video edit delivered.
๏ Final, time-coded transcript.
๏ Delivered as .SRT sidecar file.
๏ Native to Zoom.
VENDOR
๏ Caption First
CAPTIONS
240. HOLDING A REHEARSAL EVENT
• Plays and musicals hold rehearsals
• A rehearsal fulfills multiple needs
• Content issues
• Technical issues
• Host issues
• Experienced presenters can simply do a walk-through
• Avoid sounding over-rehearsed
242. TESTING PICTURE AND
SOUND
• Check all cables
• Ensure adequate lighting
• Do a test recording
• Perform a test stream
• Watch test on a second computer
• Watch test on a mobile device
243. MONITORING ON A
SECOND COMPUTER
• Never watch on same computer as
presenting
• Load a stream to see what audience sees
• Be sure to mute the volume to avoid an
echo loop
• Have headphones plugged in so you can
do a test listen
245. A CHECKLIST BEFORE
GOING LIVE
• Make sure content is organized
• Send out last-minute reminders and
social media posts
• Check your Internet connection
• Verify a Plan B connection
• Remove any distractions
246. • Check your cables
• Clean lens of camera
• Run through slides and demo assets
• Setup a monitoring station
• Create a document with all links needed
• Have a backup computer standing by
A CHECKLIST BEFORE
GOING LIVE
247. • Have a glass of water nearby
• Eat a small meal
• Take any bio steps needed
• Relax for 15 minutes before starting
• Login 15-30 minutes early
• Start a backup recording
A CHECKLIST BEFORE
GOING LIVE
253. • 10:15 am
Doors open
• 10:30 am
Presentations begin
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch break
• 5:30 pm
Day two ends
• 7:30 pm
Optional, After Party at the Golden Tiki
3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
DAY TWO
254. The Golden Tiki
7:30 pm
thegoldentiki.com
+1 (702) 222-3196
Address
3939 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102