Aputure F10 Fresnel & 2 bay Battery Power Station

In this episode, we take a look at the new Aputure F10 Fresnel lens mount as well as the 2-bay Battery Power Station which can power the Aputure Nova P300C and the Amaran 100 and 200 series lights.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure F10 Fresnel - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure F10 Barn Doors - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure 2-bay Battery Power Station - Aputure

- Aputure Nova P300C RGBWW panel light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure 600D Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H

- Aputure 300X Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 300D II Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 120D II Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Amaran 100D Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Amaran 200D Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome II - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome SE - Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sigma 24-70mm EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft filter - B&H

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd

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Live Sound for Video Session: Livestream Setup Tour & Q&A

In this week's session, by popular demand, we have a behind-the-scenes tour of the evolving livestream setup. We've had several requests for this and sort of glossed over it the past few weeks, but I think we're finally at a point where we can make this happen. We also cover your questions!

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Neon Jungle” by Virgil Arles. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks Icon Pro small diaphragm condenser microphone for livestreaming and podcasting - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixing Board - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K switcher - B&H, DVEStore

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Hollyland MARS 400S PRO Review From Perspective of a Livestreamer

In today’s episode, we have a detailed look at the new Hollyland MARS 400S PRO HDMI & SDI wireless video transmitter system. If you need to wirelessly transmit video, the MARS 400S Pro is a good option at the high-end of the consumer range. It also allows you to transmit video to your mobile devices in addition to traditional monitors.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Hollyland MARS 400S PRO Wireless HDMI/SDI Video Transmission System - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

- Canon C200 camera - B&H, Pictureline

- Canon 24-105m f/4 L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR-314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- ATEM Mini Pro livestream switcher - B&H. Pictureline, DVEStore, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Live Sound for Video Session: Tentacle Sync Track E Demo and Q&A

In this week's session, we have a look at and listen to the new Tentacle Sync Track E recorder. This little recorder can be worn by talent like a wireless transmitter but instead of sending wireless audio, it is a 32-bit float wide dynamic range recorder. You'll get to hear some samples and have a walkthrough of the control app. Then we answer your sound for video questions.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Neon Jungle” by Virgil Arles. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Tentacle Sync Track E 32-bit Float bodypack recorder - B&H

- ZOOM F8n audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Aputure B7c Accent Practical LED Light Bulb

In today’s episode, we have a look at an innovative new smart bulb purpose built for filmmaking: The Aputure B7c Accent. This RGBWW LED bulb screws into standard E26/E27 household light fixtures so it is perfectly suited to use as a practical light - a regular light fixture within your scene. Why not just use a regular smart bulb? We cover how the B7c has some distinct advantages over other LED smart bulbs, especially suited to filmmakers.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure B7c Accent LED Bulb - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure 300 series LED Lights - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome II Soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Fresnel 2x - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Barn Doors - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Lantern - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure MC Mini LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Softbox for Nova P300C - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light and rolling hardcase kit - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer for measuring light output and color quality - B&H, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands for holding scrims and lights and more - B&H

- Sennheiser MKH-8050 Microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

OSEE G7 On-Camera 3000 Nit 7" Monitor

In today’s episode, we review the OSEE G7 on-camera 7” 3000 nit monitor. This mid-tier monitor is the brightest I’ve ever worked with and has some great features not available in the budget monitors from brands like Feelworld and Portkeys.

#OSEE #G7 #Monitor

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at https://school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- OSEE G7 on-camera 3000 nit 7” monitor with HDMI and SDI in/out - OSEE Direct

- OSEE T7 on-camera 3000 nit 7” monitor with HDMI in/out - OSEE Direct

- DPA 4017b shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 audio mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the main talking head shots - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for most of the B-roll - B&H, Pictureline

- Olymus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera used in some of the b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline

- Canon 24-105 f/4L IS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- NP-F970 Battery - Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

FEELWORLD LUT7S 7" HDMI/SDI 2,200 nit Monitor for Live-streaming and On-Camera

In today’s episode we review a 2,200 nit 7” monitor I use for my livestreams from FEELWORLD. They make the LUT7 in both HDMI only and HDMI + SDI models at an affordable price. The monitors support all of the best exposure, color, and focus tools like waveform, RGB parade, vector scope, RGB histograms, false color (in two varieties), zebras, and focus peaking.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at https://school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- LUT7 7” HDMI 2200 nit Monitor - Amazon, B&H

- LUT7S 7” HDMI SDI 2200 nit Monitor - B&H FEELWORLD Direct (non affiliate link)

- FEELWORLD Amazon Store including cables and accessories - Amazon

- Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80ohm Headphones - Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Boom Microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure 300x bi-color LED light - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the talking head and b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera for demonstration shots and live-streaming - B&H, Pictureline

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

My Livestream Setup for YouTube - 2020

In today’s episode I run through all of the gear and the app I use for live-streaming on YouTube. I also mention some alternatives to the gear and apps I use covering a wide range of price options.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Shure SM7B Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, better suited for brighter or sibilant voices - B&H Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder, this is the audio recorder/mixer to which I connect the Shure SM7B - B&H Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera, This is my main camera - B&H

- Panasonic GH5, this is my overhead camera for product demonstrations - B&H Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - this lens is super versatile and stays on my camera almost all the time - B&H Amazon

- HDMI Cables - I get mine at Monoprice.com

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini, my switcher and capture card combined into one device. This can take up to 4 cameras and two microphones via inputs on the back and outputs via USB to your computer. It also has an HDMI output so you can connect a screen to show the program - B&H

- RODE NT-USB Mini USB microphone. This is a good, reasonably priced microphone to improve the overall technical quality of your livestream - way better than in-built computer and webcam microphones: B&H

- D&O 180W LED Light Panel - D&O Direct https://bit.ly/37dNQeo see my review:

- AJA U-Tap HDMI, capture card for cameras with HDMI output. Sends the video to your computer via USB - B&H

- AJA U-Tap SDI, capture card for cameras with SDI output. Sends the video to your computer via USB - B&H

- Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Mini Recorder, capture card for cameras with HDMI or SDI output. Sends the video to your computer via thunderbolt. Check at the Blackmagic Design site to make sure it will work with your computer - B&H

- Sennheiser Culture SC 60 Headset with Microphone, send audio to you computer via USB. Better sound than most webcam and in-built computer microphones - B&H Amazon

Streaming apps:

- OBS Open Broadcaster (PC, Mac, Linux)

- Streamlabs OBS (PC, Mac beta)

- Ecamm Live (Mac only)

- vMix (PC only)

If you’re a gamer and want more details on how to stream gaming, check out EposVox’s YouTube channel.

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Sound for Video Session: Live Streaming Hardware/Software Overview

A high level walkthrough of my livestream hardware and software setup.

Gear discussed in this session:

Panasonic GH5S - B&H

AJA U-Tap HDMI - B&H

Sound Devices MixPre-3 II - B&H

RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone - B&H

Zoom F6 Audio Recorder - B&H

Shure SM7B Microphone - B&H

Copyright 2019 by Curtis Judd. Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.