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Thanks for the tip!

InDesign doesn't support barcodes that I'm aware. There may be a plug in but it can't convert numbers to a barcode.

Build your table, drop data variable fields into the table cells, and apply styles to the fields. If you want new rows to appear or disappear based on your data you’ll need to find a different variable data tool. InDesign is too basic for that type of advanced functionality.

I've not had problems with spaces in the file path name entered into Excel. You should be able to use spaces just like any other character.

Yes this is doable. Your spreadsheet needs to have a row for each image file path. You'll end up with a PDF with a new image on each page.

Sadly, no.

Glad it was helpful!

Those reels are TecNec Jackreel Deluxe BNC Reel (Belden 1694A cable, 250') from B&H. URL below. We've learned that we can't use them with the Panasonic cameras we have because they require that we run 60 frames per second to get the SDI out feed. We get occasional signal drops if we try to run 250' at 60 frames per second. We use the 250" reels for are larger setups with our Blackmagic Mini Ursa cameras and we run at 30 frames per second. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1402906-REG/tecnec_mkr_1_1694a_250_jackreel_deluxe_1_channel_bnc.html

You are very welcome Erwin! It's stuff I had to learn the hard way. At least he hard way was fun. =+)

Both are good. Both have strengths and weaknesses. The biggest difference is that Sling requires wireless transmitters or phones for cameras. Yolo only takes HDMI or USB web cam.

You'll have to get some type of HDMI to USB adapter that converts the HDMI out signal from Sling into the type of signal that would come from a USB webcam. A video capture card in a desktop computer would do the same thing.

We sold our Sling unit over a year ago so this is by memory. We bought an audio cable that had 3.5mm on one end and split into RCA on the other end. We then had 2 RCA to 1/4" adapters to get them into our board. You're correct that the laptop running the Sling Console had to be connected to the Sling hub wireless signal. The hub was connected to the internet via ethernet so technically the laptop can still get through to the internet via the hub connection but we never wanted to choke up the bandwidth. If we needed internet on the controlling laptop (to monitor the public stream on Facebook for example) we would have the laptop connected to ethernet.

Just Google “photography light stand” and you’ll find a ton. We have a bunch of them laying around the studio. They are very standard although they come in different heights and are made from different materials. I’d avoid the cheapest since it’s holding up a pretty expensive piece of gear. Sorry I don’t know which particular cable you’re referring to. I don’t keep close track of where we get all our cables. We’ve accumulated them over the years go couldn’t say where we got any in particular. Many are from Amazon but we get them from monoprice and BandH as well.

Glad to hear it. I have bad vibes every time I'm reminded of this video. I wasn't feeling great that day and ended up having COVID-19. This was my last day in the office for a while. lol

B&H www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1545839-REG/odyssey_innovative_designs_fz1416wdlx_ii_combo_rack_14u_slant.html

You're welcome B-RAD. It's simpler than you might think. The Streamdeck comes with its own software that has many built in button functions for various software. Mostly it's centered around gaming. One of the button functions is that it can send a keyboard key stroke. From there, all you have to do is look up the keyboard shortcuts for the Sling Studio desktop app. Set each of your Streamdeck buttons to a shortcut key and name the button based on what the shortcut key triggers and you're good to go. It's the equivalent to running your stream from your computer keyboard using shortcuts. You can also have fun editing the style and background image of the buttons but that's not required.

@@chadpjackson Wow, great detailed response! I really appreciate this. Excited to see your future stream walkthroughs. Have a good one!

You're very welcome Silver Crane. I'm glad it was helpful! We have a LiveUSolo in our newsroom but we don't go mobile with it. I know it's a very popular solution for mobile streaming. Almost all our streams are on campus where we are always close to high speed ethernet ports. We stream through our AJA HELO via ethernet and it's 100% reliable. The LiveUSolo gives you the cellular bonding feature that makes your stream more reliable and "wider" when you don't have the reliable land line. I'm not sure exactly how you're trying to combine the ATEM Mini Pro, LiveU Solo, and OBS. Typically you wouldn't use all of those together. All three have the ability to stream via RTMP. I believe OBS can add graphics but it would be after you've mixed video on the ATEM which isn't ideal. I don't think the LiveU can add graphics. The best option for adding graphics is with one of your Downstream Keys. You can load graphics into the ATEM but it's a bit clunky to change them unless you set up macros to do that job. To play video you need a BM Hyperdeck. OR you can bring graphics and video in via a video source. Something like propresenter is a great option. You connect a laptop as a source with all your graphics and video and use that as your downstream key source and all your laptop graphics will sit on top of your program video feed. Honestly, this is an area we're still experimenting with and I want to learn more ways of doing it but hopefully this gives you an idea of what it might look like.

@@chadpjackson Yeah I'm based in a rural town surrounded by other rural towns so yeah lol. What would you recommend I look into for on screen graphics when using the LiveU and an ATEM switcher?

@@silvercranestudios6259 Depends on how many graphics you need. If it's under 10, I'd just use the built in graphics support of the ATEM. If you need a lot or you need to make changes on the fly then I'd like at something like propresenter. So far the built in media bank the ATEM software has been enough for us.

@@chadpjackson i'LL Check it out. Thank you so much for your quick and very insightful response. You have no idea how many hours and days/weeks I have been trying to learn about this kind of stuff and here you go just dropping value bombs. Sooooo nice!

@@silvercranestudios6259 I'm happy to help. =+) If you find another solution I'd love to hear.

With Sling it depended on how much interferences ran into. They are supposed to reach 300’ but we found it was more like 200’. With a big crowd of mobile devices crowding the wireless band it could quickly drop to 50’ or less. For our Blackmagic set up we’re only limited by our cable length. We use our 100’ SDI cables a lot as well as our 250’ spools. When we have to go really far we use our 1000’ fiber cables. The fiber has a booster so we can technically put a 250’ SDI cable on both ends of the fiber and get 1500’ total.

Thanks for the reply! I rented the system to shoot our kickball game with three cameras but it wasn’t as clean as I hoped. I dread having to run cables to 3-4 different cameras like I did in the 90’s. I would love to talk offline for your advice for a very mobile system. If you have time my email is Butch@goombay.net.

@@Goombaybutch Unfortunately a wired connection is still the most reliable. Wireless systems tend to be less reliable due to bandwidth and interference issues. There are more expensive wireless transmission systems that claim to be more reliable. We're considering the Teradek Ace 500 for situations where a cable isn't realistic. My videographers tell me Teradek is the way to go. There are good reviews of the Hollyland Mars system. It's half the cost of Teradek but the brand isn't as well established.

GREAT questions Pete! I struggled to find a solution for that. The only option I found is made by Markertek. They call them EZ-EARS-3U Variable Angle Mounting Brackets. They aren't built for a monitor as large as mine so it's not perfect. The locking knob and set screws are always needing adjusted and the flat part along the rail will easily bend just above the join if I'm not careful. I wouldn't consider it worth $70 but it's the only option out there that I could find. I'd love to find a better solution but it doesn't look like anyone makes it. Let me know if you find a better alternative. Here's a link www.markertek.com/product/ez-ears-3u/my-custom-shop-ez-ears-3u-variable-angle-mounting-brackets-for-3ru-rackmount-monitors-devices

@@chadpjackson brilliant item, thanks for the tip. I just ordered the mid atlantic 3 RU tilt to give me a little more flexibility on the size and models of monitors I can put on. I'll let you know my thoughts on it once it arrives. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/747863-REG/Middle_Atlantic_RM_LCD_PNLK_RM_LCD_PNLK_3_Space_5_25.html. I really like the Markertek you sent though. I'm going to order the Markertek as well. Has a really clean and custom look to it. There's another rack mount monitor mount I saw that had a detachable VESA mount. I'll share once I find it again.

@@mellangestudio I'm having a hard time understanding how those mid atlantic parts come together. I'm curious to see it once you have it installed. The challenge with vesa mounts is that they pivot from the center of the monitor which drops the bottom of the screen down into the flight case and out of view. Plus, they don't typically tilt enough to get it vertical. Even the Markertek mounts don't tilt as much as I want them to. They are perfect for when I stand at the console. Sitting on a stool is okay. Sitting in a chair isn't an option. Someone really needs to make a larger rack mount hinge pivot for applications like this. I'd certainly buy it. I've considered ways to manufacture it myself but haven't had the time to tinker. Plus, I don't want it to look like I made it in my garage.

Thanks! Yep. It has it's place for sure but it's not for every situation.

We don't have tally with these cameras unfortunately. The headset is Eartec. I direct outside the room so the camera operators know who is live.

I just used the Sling console graphics panel for the lower 3rd. Just drop in PNGs with transparent background and you're good to go. The PC goes directly into the HDMI input of the Sling hub. No capture card needed.

If they are questions that others would benefit from hearing answers just post them here. If they are too specific then you can email me through the contact link on my University's website: www.cedarville.edu/offices/creative-services/contact-us

Thanks! Doing a software solution like Vmix run by an onboard computer would be a very similar solution to what we've got here but probably cheaper. We've just put our focus on using Blackmagic switchers so that's the direction we went with this cart.

No feelings at all. =+) I've never used it.