Remote Production & Streaming Workshop

REMOTE PRODUCTION &
STREAMING WORKSHOP
Gary Adcock, Doug Daulton, Richard Harrington

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

DAY ONE | PART TWO
3:45 PM & 5:15 PM
 

• 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
 
 

• The Remote Participant

• Lighting for remote participants

• Audio for remote participants

• Building remote capture kits

DAY TWO | PART ONE
FIRST SEGMENT

10:30 AM Overview of Day
 
10:45 AM & 11:45 AM
 

• Setting up a physical switcher
and

• Using software switchers

• Sync Issues and Delay
 
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH

 
 

• Using common hosting
platforms like Facebook,
YouTube, Vimeo & more

• Hosting the stream

• Simulcasting

DAY TWO | PART TWO
1:45 PM & 2:45 PM
 

• Directing and switching multi-
camera shoot

 
4:00 PM ALL GATHER

postproduction
 
 

• Using 4G LTE and 5G bonded
cellular technology

• Compliance (ASL & Captioning)
solutions for live events

 
4:30 PM LIVE SEGMENT

postproduction

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

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

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

• Educator

• Conference speaker

• Online educator

• 1:1 Training

• Consultant

• Frequent project “fixer”

• Production pipeline development

• Product & systems development
Doug Daulton

Rich Harrington
• Author 40+ Books

• Author 200+ Video Courses

• Conference Speaker

• Chair of Post|Production World

• Business Owner

• Director

• Photographer

• Software Developer

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

Hillary Shea
• Producer @ RHED Pixel

• Secretary, Women in Film and Video –
Washington DC

• Managing Editor Spotlight on
Screenwriters

• JMU Almuna

STANDARDS VARY
• Frame Rates

• Frame Rasters

• Bandwidth

• Location

• Connectivity

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

GET YOURSELF CONNECTED
1. Hardwired Ethernet
 
2. Wireless (WiFi)

GET YOURSELF CONNECTED
3. 4G Bonded Cellular
 
4. Via Satellite Uplink

MINIMIZING DATA
TRANSFER
• Turn off syncing software

• Cloud storage

• Photo streams

• Turn off data transfers

• Network copies

• Stop downloads/uploads

• 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

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

• Varies by platform

• Minimum bandwidth required for
Zoom

• For high-quality video: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down)

• For 720p HD video: 2.6Mbps/1.8Mbps (up/down)

• For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)

• For gallery view receiving: 2.0Mbps (25 views),
4.0Mbps (49 views)
CONNECTION SPEED

CONNECTION SPEED
• Minimum bandwidth required

• Outbound 15 mbps

• Inbound 15 mbps

• Ideal bandwidth

• Outbound 25+ mbps

• Inbound 25+ mbps

DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING
AN AUDIO STRATEGY
• Using existing audio at venue

• What is the right mix

• Capturing sound at the event

• Requirements for delivery

House sound
 
is di
ff
erent from
 
broadcast audio

๏ Authenticity

๏ Interaction

๏ Of The Moment
๏ Complexity

๏ Cost vs. Value

๏ Risk

Produce proven, timeless

content enhanced by

immediacy or interaction.
EVERGREEN
Evergreen, not ephemeral.

PLAN FOR POST
EDIT

๏ Asset Handoff

๏ Host/Guest Notes

๏ Motion Graphics

๏ Transcripts

๏ Host/Guest Review
VOD Uploads

๏ Own the URL

๏ Private/Public

๏ Show Notes

๏ Resource Links

๏ Social Promotion

COLLAB TOOLBOX
GET THINGS DONE

• Face to Face

• Zoom.

• Accountability

• Asana, Redbooth, Jira

• Supporting Documents

• gDocs, Apple or Office

COLLAB TOOLBOX
MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

• Scriptwriting

• gDocs, Apple or Office

• The Edit

• Adobe Teams, Resolve Cloud

• Media Review

• Frame.io, Wipster, etc.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING
AND LOCATION SCOUTING
• Walking through the venue

• Things to consider

• Connectivity requirements

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

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.

TECHNICAL
• How

• Gear needed

• Crew needed

• Special considerations

• Test shots

LOGISTICS
• Where

• Location to shoot

• Location to stage

• When

• Best time of day for light

• Best time of day for sound

• Location availability

CREATIVE
• What

• What needs to be captured

• What should be shown

• Why

• What does the location do the
accentuate the scene or story

WHAT TO ACCOMPLISH ON
YOUR SURVEY

TECHNICAL
• Find the main power box

• Identify power distribution throughout the
building

• Locate building engineer

• Identify necessary connectors for power

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUILDING RAPPORT
• Pre-interview chat

• Introduce crew

• Makeup artist can break the ice

• Be personal and interactive

• Have a conversation

• Smile!

• Remove performance pressure

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

RELEASE FORMS
• Get the right form

• Work with a lawyer

• Ensure you have written permission

• Always get hard copies

• Appearance releases

• Location releases

VR CAMERA OPTIONS TO COVER
LIVE EVENTS

VR CAMERA OPTIONS TO
COVER LIVE EVENTS
• Realtime stitching solutions

• Insta360

• Connectivity

• Power

• Using Mobile Apps

• Mounting Strategies

USING TRADITIONAL AND
 
VR CAMERAS TO COVER LIVE EVENTS

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

REDUCING AUDIO
INTERFERENCE
• Remove cellphone from area

• Disable cell reception

• Avoid microphones crossing power
cables

• Turn off connected drives and extra
devices

MOBILE
• DJI Osmo for mobile streaming

• MEVO for mobile streaming

• LumeCube

SETTING UP CAMERAS FOR
MULTIPLE ANGLES OF COVERAGE

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

THE PROCESS
• Plan for the shoot

• Address Timecode Issues

• Address Color Management

• Log & Digitize

• Synchronize

• Create Multi-clips

• Edit

PLANNING
• Map out coverage

• Use a floor plan

• Make sure you have enough power

• Plan for lighting

• Identify shooting format, codecs, frame
size, etc.

TIMECODE SOLUTIONS
• Studio cameras with house sync

• Time of Day timecode

• Slave cameras together

• Use a clapboard

• Audio sync point

• Visual sync point

Media Factory
Studios
Our Full-Service Studio

LIGHT & CAMERA
• The Low End

• The High End

• Resolution & Pipe

• Recurring Guest?

SOUND & RECORD
• The Low End

• The High End

• Local vs. Remote

• Asset Handoffs

REMOTE FLY KITS
• What is a fly kit?

• What is in one?

• When to lend one?

• When to buy one?

REVIEW OF DAY
& SCHEDULE
FOR TOMORROW

The Golden Tiki
 
FRIDAY
thegoldentiki.com

+1 (702) 222-3196

 
Address

3939 Spring Mountain Rd

Las Vegas, NV 89102

The Golden Tiki
thegoldentiki.com

+1 (702) 222-3196

 
Address


Las Vegas, NV 89102

DAY TWO | PART TWO
1:45 PM & 2:45 PM
 

• Directing and switching
 
multi-camera shoot

 
4:00 PM ALL GATHER

postproduction
 
 

• Using 4G LTE and 5G bonded
cellular technology

• Compliance (ASL & Captioning)
solutions for live events

 
4:30 PM LIVE SEGMENT

postproduction

SETTING UP A PHYSICAL SWITCHER
AND USING SOFTWARE SWITCHERS

HARDWARE SOLUTION
• Hardware options

• Connectivity

• Benefits of Hardware

• Operation Strategies

LIVE STREAMING TOOLS
• OBS Studio

• Mac, PC & Linux, Free, Open Source

• https://obsproject.com/

• Wirecast

• Mac & PC, from $495

• https://www.telestream.net/wirecast/

http://www.urlgoeshere.com
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• 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

• 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/

• 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

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.

FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION
• Companies like:

• AJA

• Ross

• Evertz

• Blackmagic Design

• Tektronics

• make hardware devices.

• Software tools have limited capabilities when you have multiple
streams

WIRELESS CONFIGURATIONS
AND ISSUES

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

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,


Omnidirectional antenna pattern: Correct antenna position:

Best Practices: Channel management
 
Spectrum Analyzers

Simple observation: NO LINK, dropped
frames

Identify Open Channels

HOSTING STRATEGIES
• Using common hosting platforms like
Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch

• Setting up private streaming with
additional prosumer & enterprise
platforms (Vimeo Account)

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?

FREE & SOCIAL CDNS
• Pros

• No subscription fees = FREE

• Built-in Audience

• Robust and stable global networks

• Automated marketing options

• Built in on-demand features

FREE & SOCIAL CDNS
• Cons

• Geared toward consumers

• Higher risk of being blocked by IT

• Resolution & recording constraints

• Limited backend support

Max Resolution of 3840 x 2160 – 60fps

Max Resolution of 1920 x 1080 – 60fps

SUBSCRIPTION/ENTERPRISE CDNS
• Pros

• Provide maximum control

• Ideal when limiting viewer access

• Work well in restrictive IT environments

• Feature live backend support

• Cons

• Subscription / License = NOT FREE

• Less user-friendly for beginners

• On-Demand hosting comes at a price
SUBSCRIPTION/ENTERPRISE CDNS

VIMEO
• Must have Vimeo Premium account

• $75 per month / billed annually

• Unlimited live streaming

• Customizable Vimeo Player

• Powerful analytics tools

LIVESTREAM
• Now paired with Vimeo

• $75 per month / billed annually

• $199 month to month

• Enterprise solutions – no pricing

AKAMAI MEDIA SERVICES LIVE
• Used by broadcast entities

• Ideal for high volume

• Sold via resellers

• Serious Investment

• Live custom support

• The Cadillac CDN plan

CAN I PUSH TO
MULTIPLE

CDNS AT ONCE?

COMPARING ZOOM,
YOUTUBE, AND
FACEBOOK FOR
WEBINARS &
EVENTS

SCORING
Excellent

Fair

Not o
ff
ered/poor

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

Facebook

Before
Signup pages

Social promotion

Reminders &
noti
fi
cations

Lead capture


Zoom
 
During
YouTube

During
Slide-& Screen sharing

Polls & surveys

Upload content in
advance

Video streaming

Ability to add panelists

Multiple platform
support

Polls & surveys

Upload content in
advance

Video streaming


Multiple platform
support
Facebook

During

Polls & surveys

Upload content in
advance

Video streaming


Multiple platform
support

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

and survey data
Facebook

After
Recordings made
available

Ability to repeat
session

Option to contact
registrants

Downloadable leads

and survey data

๏ Interactive sessions with more
audience participation.

๏ 2-1000 participants.

๏ Many to many.

๏ Hosts & attendees.

๏ Participant-centered.

๏ Breakout Rooms

๏ Polling, Surveys & Simulcast

๏ Closed Caption & Record
MEETING
๏ Virtual lecture hall, ideal for large
events open to the public.

๏ 500-50,000 participants.

๏ Few to many.

๏ Hosts, panelists & attendees.

๏ Host/panel centered.

๏ No Breakout rooms.

๏ Polling, Surveys & Simulcast

๏ Closed Caption & Record
WEBINAR

Bonded Solutions
• Broadcast using cellular connection

• DataBridge or encoding solutions

• Signal spread across multiple networks

• Highly portable

• Data Plan / cloud platform needed

๏ 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

DIRECTING AND SWITCHING
MULTI-CAMERA SHOOTS

DIRECTING YOUR MULTI-CAMERA,
LIGHT AND SOUND TEAM
• Strategies for direction

• Crew communication options

• Rehearsal strategies

POSITIONS
• Best angle

• Shot variety

• Safety of crew

• Safety of gear

• Not obstructing the location

• Disposable cameras

LENS SELECTION
• Fixed lens camera

• Zoom lens

• Prime lenses

• Wide angle

• Special housing

LIGHTING
• Determine existing and practicals

• Budget for additional lights and crew

• Style of shooting

• Multi-camera

• Mood

RIGGING
• Preservation of location

• Safety of crew and talent

• Safety equipment

STAGE
C
a
m
3
C
a
m
4
Cam
6
Cam
2
Cam
1
Cam
7
Wide
Shot
Hand-
Held
CUs
MS
Lead
Singer
2-Shot
Stage
Right
2-Shot
Stage
Left
Cam
5
Hand-
Held
CUs
AUDIO
BOOTH
HOUSE
AUDIO
Jib
Shot

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

REMOTE COLLABORATION FOR
POSTPRODUCTION

The Golden Tiki

7:30 pm
thegoldentiki.com

+1 (702) 222-3196

 
Address


Las Vegas, NV 89102

Remote Production & Streaming Workshop

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