ATEM Mini Pro is the Best Intro Switcher for Educators
Streaming Guest Contributor Streaming Guest Contributor

ATEM Mini Pro is the Best Intro Switcher for Educators

The ATEM Mini Pro is as close to plug-n-play as you can get. It has two buttons to get the video content you create out of the switcher. The ATEM Mini Pro is the first hardware switcher that I know of that has both recording and streaming capabilities built into the unit. This device is earthshaking and anyone who live streams is scrambling to get their hands on one.

Read More
Perfect Live Production Setup for Mixing, Switching, and Streaming
Production Kreativ Alchemy Production Kreativ Alchemy

Perfect Live Production Setup for Mixing, Switching, and Streaming

When your students are creating a live production, whether it’s your regular newscast or a special sports game for social media, you need an end-to-end IP solution that’s flexible, portable, and affordable. That’s exactly what you get with the Switchblade M7, Kiloview E2 encoder, and Skaarhoj Air Fly controller. Take a look at how each piece of gear works in the system.

Read More
Free Video Editing Software for Students 
Teaching Resources, Filmmaking, Production Kreativ Alchemy Teaching Resources, Filmmaking, Production Kreativ Alchemy

Free Video Editing Software for Students 

While your school computers might have the same video editing software like the pros, students don’t have the same access at home. Some students don’t even have computers. But that shouldn’t stop you from editing your films and newscasts remotely. We gathered our favorite free video editing programs for your computers and phones.

Read More
The Gateway to Streaming: ATEM Mini
Production Tom White Production Tom White

The Gateway to Streaming: ATEM Mini

The following statement is not hyperbole…. The ATEM Mini is as close to a perfect switcher for someone who is just starting to stream as you will get. There. I said it…. As close to perfect as you can get. FOR SOMEONE NEW TO STREAMING! If you are new to streaming or have never streamed and your administration is forcing their hand a bit on you starting to stream, keep reading.

Read More
Hands on Review of the New IDX VL-4X Charger
Production Guest Contributor Production Guest Contributor

Hands on Review of the New IDX VL-4X Charger

Our student work force operates at a very high level of production that actually competes with most local production companies in terms of quality. In order to get many hands on gear at the same time, we search for budget friendly products that can stand up to any expected abuse in the field. The VL-4X is a slim, lightweight 4-channel charger that is portable and affordable, making it a perfect fit for our needs.

Read More
Canon FS200 Review
Teaching Resources Kreativ Alchemy Teaching Resources Kreativ Alchemy

Canon FS200 Review

I just purchased our first flash memory camcorder, the Canon FS200. I've briefly tried it out this weekend and here are some of my initial reactions. First let me tell you that we have been using Canon ZR series miniDV camcorders for many years. I usually try to keep about 10 of them operational and in stock for checkout and use daily. On average they've lasted only a couple years under pretty heavy use.

Read More