Media Signals
A Blog on Media
Welcome to our blog. Here you’ll find in-depth articles and tutorials on video production and content creation, along with thoughts on media today.
Next Level Live Streaming – The Impressive ATEM Mini Extreme, Web Presenter HD and BMPCC 6K Pro
A full breakdown of all the new features in the ATEM Mini Extreme plus Blackmagic’s update to the Web Presenter HD and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro.
5 Best Alternatives to the Flip Video Camera
It’s been more than 10 years since the beloved Flip video camera shut down. If you’re looking for a pocket sized video recording device, we’ve got you covered with these 5 great alternatives to Flip.
Hopin Buys StreamYard, Making High Quality Virtual Events Even Easier to Create
Hopin buys StreamYard, Sony launches a new drone, and insight for content creators from the magazine industry are covered in this week’s Video Signals.
How NTWRK Made $100,000 in a 24 Hour Live Stream
NTWRK blends entertainment and commerce to create an event around selling limited products, Chinese mutual fund managers take to live streaming, and more.
YouTube for News, Hopin and Hybrid Events, 10-bit iPhone Video and More
YouTube continues to increase as people’s main news source, Hopin expands their options for hybrid events, and live streaming for brand building are covered in this week’s signals.
Fixing Video Flicker with the Flicker Free Plug-in
Testing out Digital Anarchy’s Flicker Free plug-in to fix flickering timelapse, slow motion, and mixed lighting shots.
Tastemade’s Branded Content, Apple ProRAW, Super, Squad and more
Tastemade takes branded content to the next level, Facebook creates their own Cameo competitor called Super, Apple releases ProRAW photos, and more in this Video Signal.
A Look at YouTube’s Premieres 2.0 Updates
A look at the new updates to YouTube Premieres, including pairing live streams with premieres and premiere trailers.
Freefly’s Wave Camera, MagSafe Filmmaking Tools, YouTube Soundtracks and More
Enjoy this week's roundup of links from Video: Explored and tune in this Thursday for a new live show. https://youtu.be/1ii-FPzfcTw A Deep Dive Into the Development of Freefly's 4K Wave Camera and Astro Drone https://twitter.com/moment/status/1323313527709294592...
Apple’s M1 Chip, DaVinci Resolve 17, and Owning Your Audience
Apple’s new computers with the M1 chip make it even easier to edit 4K footage. DaVinci Resolve has 100s of updates for editing and color correcting, as well as some new hardware. Plus insight into audience building and YouTube SEO. All covered in this weeks’ Video: Explored.
Panasonic’s Hybrid Live Camera, YouTube Shopping, and More
A look at the new Panasonic BGH1 and Nikon cameras, shopping with YouTube Live, Zoom gets into the virtual events game, and connecting your camera to your computer with Atomos.
How to Record Your Slides from Any Presentation Program
Create perfect recordings of your presentation no matter what software you used.
The Best Webcams to Instantly Improve Your Virtual Events, Webinars & Zoom Calls
When you’re ready for your video to stand out from the streaming crowd, you’ll need to up your webcam game. We found the two best options, both from Logitech.