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The highest quality video you can record from the Rodecaster Video is 1080p. Zoom will normally output at 360 or 540p by default, however it will output 720p only when you request it through their support, or the whole 1080p if you have an enterprise account. Of course this also depends upon all the users bandwidth that they can handle the resolution. The black box sounds weird. Alot can depend on your setup. What device are you using? As I know an iPad will change the resolution, as they are not 16:9, therefore causing a black box. Lastly, if you have 2 monitors, be sure your outputing using dual screens. That way, one monitor will be full screen speaker view, and the other can be your view/slides/or gallery.. Hope this helps!

@@dfwlivestream Thank you sir. Very kind of you to share the knowledge!

Yes, you can output your Rodecaster Video feed to Zoom Webinars, and really have a professional production.

With this setup, what I am aware of, it would not be possible. You would need to run the individual zoom windows into a recorder of somesort, and then into the switcher. Something without adding latency, like a hyperdeck, or BMD Video Assist. The switcher can only record PGM audio, not ISO audio.

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Thanks for the question. I take it you are trying to use the Rodecaster as a webcam, for Zoom/Teams etc? If this is the case, and not knowing your exact setup, as long as you are plugged into it via the USB-C cable provided, you should be able to see the options for Audio & Video.. As once this is plugged in, it recognizes it as a 'webcam", and you have the full capabilities. Have you also installed Rode Central?

@@dfwlivestream Thanks, Yes I got that working, However I couldn't hear the sound from the zoom call, looking for output seeings through zoom, but it didn't work. I wanted it to go through the computer speakers, not a roadcaster video monitoring source. Any tips?

@@DJJackson-w6y If your getting the zoom audio to the rodecaster video, you could listen through the headphone jack. If you want to to just come through the computer speakers, and not the rodecaster video, you shoult be able to select the output in zoom, to your speakers. Also, make sure your system output is the same. If you want it to go to both your computer speakers and the rodecaster video, you could use a cheap app like Loopback Audio, and you can fully customize and route your audio to any destination.

@@dfwlivestream Thanks a million!

Great setup, I have the exact same Hub. Love all the I/O. There are several ways of getting the desktop as a source, easiest would be to use the HDMI out, and into the RodeCaster. I am currently in the middle of making a video about this exact topic. Stay tuned!

@@dfwlivestream oh nice, yes please no one has talked about this at all. i look forward to the video man. yes the ivanky has great IO indeed. I also use streamyard to stream, need to connect a ipad/tablet to display for live annotations and also just added a streamdeck XL - just trying to 'find my feet' as they say in how the workflow could go.

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay Tuned..

Do you already have all the gear? Or are you looking to alter it? Practice always makes perfect..

@@dfwlivestream I have all the gear you mentioned, I just can’t figure out the decklink part. I have 3 presenters in an upcoming Zoom webinar that will need to “pin” and switch to during the webinar. I would be happy to discuss some form of comp for your time. My webinar is 1 week from this Friday.

@@dfwlivestream I too am crossing over from the Atem + Rodecaster Pro combo as I found it to be unnecessarily complex for a 1-man producer. There’s a lot to unpack there but it sounds like you might agree.

I agree that direct Zoom integration would be amazing! Rode would be wise to take note! But you’re right, many different methods to make this happen.. I made another video showing this using wirecast. Which could be similar to ecamm.

That would be amazing, but at this time I think it only does the one program audio, and not iso audio..

Sounds like you have a great plan that should work flawlessly! I'm sure the Rodecaster will serve you well, and you'll see a huge improvement in features over the ATEM Mini.

Great question.. The reason I use the decklink, is it has 4 inputs/outputs, allowing multiple outputs to the Rodecaster Video from the one thunderbolt cable. There could be other work-arounds, such as a Blackmagic Ultrastudio Monitor 3G, or similar devices. But they only have one output each. Let me know if you come up with something I havnt thought about.

Thanks! Great question. Wirecast comes with several built-in transitions that you can adjust. Such as Smooth, 3D Plane, Cut, etc.. When I choose "smooth", it often does a smooth transition from AB to A, zooming in on the box with the click of one button.. So I think you can get the look you want using this method.

@@dfwlivestream Bingo! That looks like exactly what I want. I'll give it a try. Thank you! You're the man!

The outputs as of now are just program or multiview outputs and don’t serve as aux outs.. so I think you wouldn’t be able to accomplish this.

After thinking about it, I might be able to use a hdmi splitter to mirror the connection on a second display - dragging the specific application into the switcher thats behaving as a monitor (hopefully mirrored on a 2nd display). It wont solve the single application but it should limit what is being broadcasted from the computer.

Great thinking! There are many ways to bring in screens into the workflow, including (as you mentioned), HDMI from another computer, or iPad. But yes, that will capture the whole screen. If you need a specific area of screen or window, you can use OBS, or my favorite, Wirecast, and output via a Blackmagic Ultrastudio Monitor 3G straight into the switcher (i think its like $125). This is thunderbolt to HDMI. Works like a charm! I have had a few questions regarding this, would it be helpful to make a video to discuss the different methods?

Great question.. Yes, with this setup it is possible. You can change and assign presenters to the different boxes, and it will auto populate through all your scenes. Maybe I need to work on a more in depth, step-by-step process. Would this be helpful?

@@dfwlivestream oh yes please 😊it will definitely help, i just unboxed mine last night and now waiting for my HDMI cables to arrive in a few days before i can give it a play. I think a tutorial on the steps on how to bring in guests from zoom or skype, or google meet possibly, would be advantageous of a video because no one is showcasing this use case. Everyone else is focussing on making scenes - that is probably the simplest thing to work out in the software moving a few camera boxes around. But what would be helpful, would be two things, what mentioned above about bringing guests on stream, and how to connect a ipad or tablet to the system and use a digital pen for education purposes for online teachers using a PDF to annotate etc, or for artists who want to draw and create a scene with their tablet/ipad. These uses benefit anyone creating a livestream webinar or a livestream classroom. 😊

Never considered that. Its a professional switcher designed for events and live production. Im sure there are other specialized devices more geared towards security.

That's frustrating to hear! I haven't experienced that issue myself with every input full… hopefully just a one off. Glad you can get a refund..

​@@dfwlivestream not yet. I tried 3 times and was never successful. I wonder if I pushed the device too hard?

Thanks for your comment! Do you control MixEffect using Companion and a Stream Deck, or with the app itself? The ease of use of the Rodecaster Video with the pre-built Scenes is what really sold me on this. It’s so much simpler and gives me consistent results, which is a huge plus!

@ Yes, I am controlling MixEffect in that exact fashion. I build my Supersource layouts, basically the scenes, in MixEffect. So much simpler and more flexible to build custom Supersource layouts than in the Atem Software Control. ZoomISO is an awesome tool combined with the Sonnet enclosure & Decklink card. I’m using a Zoom Pro account at the moment. Been thinking about the Enterprise solution you spoke of in the video. Thanks again. Have a great day.

​@@QuikTechSolutions Thanks for sharing your workflow! It'll be exciting to see other manufacturers (especially Blackmagic Design) dive deep, and integrate native scene/supersource building capabilities like this, eliminating the need for third-party solutions. The future of live production looks promising!

100% agree! Yes, the scene builder functionality is incredible. Having those 7 super-sources with multiple video inputs really takes production capabilities to the next level. As of now, the Rodecaster Video is unmatched in this space!

Glad you found this video helpful! There are many ways to make this happen, depending upon your platform and setup..Look forward to connecting.

That's amazing! I'm always looking for talented editors to collaborate with. Will keep in mind

@@dfwlivestream I'll like to contact you via email so i can share my portfolio and we can talk more about it. Please whats your email?

@@dfwlivestream Yes. please check your email. i sent my portfolio

Will keep in mind.. thanks!!

Thanks for watching! I hope you found some helpful tips in there.

@@dfwlivestream hey there I sent you an email. I hope you spent some time to check it. Thank you!

Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. While I haven't encountered this specific problem myself, I can suggest a few troubleshooting steps: 1. Ensure you're running the latest versions of both Wirecast (currently 16.3.1) and Zoom. Zoom updates frequently, so double-check for any new versions. 2. Review your system settings and confirm that both Zoom and Wirecast have all necessary permissions. 3. If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling Wirecast. Make sure to note down your license number before uninstalling. When exactly does the error occur? Does it happen immediately upon trying to join a meeting, or at a specific point during the process? If these steps don't resolve the issue, it might be worth reaching out to Wirecast's community forums for additional support while waiting for an official response. They should reply within a certain period of time based on your subscription level. Let me know how it goes! I look forward to hearing/seeing it in action. Good luck!

Thank you for your detailed questions! I'm happy to clarify the process for you. Let me address each of your points: 1. Host permissions: You're correct that Wirecast does join the Zoom call, and as the host, you need to allow Wirecast to enter the meeting. However, Wirecast doesn't sign into your Zoom account directly. Instead, you set up the Zoom meeting separately, and then use Wirecast to join as a participant, which you'll need to approve as the host. 2. Joining the meeting: Participants join the Zoom meeting in the regular way, using the standard Zoom meeting ID and password. Wirecast doesn't generate any invitation links or change how people join the call. 3. Host setup: As the host, you're actually using both the Zoom application and Wirecast simultaneously. You start the Zoom meeting as usual, then use Wirecast to join the call and capture the Zoom window for streaming. 4. Wirecast integration: Participants don't automatically enter the Wirecast studio canvas. They're just joining a normal Zoom call. On your end, you're using Wirecast to capture the Zoom window, which allows you to arrange the video feeds in your stream layout. 5. Arranging participants: You're correct that once you've captured the Zoom call in Wirecast, you can arrange participants into different placeholders (like A, B, C, SS) within your Wirecast layout. The key thing to remember is that for participants, this is just a normal Zoom meeting. The only difference they might notice is a notification that the meeting is being live-streamed. All the Wirecast magic happens on your end as the host, without changing the Zoom experience for your participants. I hope this clarifies the process for you! Let me know if you have any other questions.