Fantastic tutorial, and finally someone who actually explains the connection process and the software download and walks you through it all! Very helpful - I greatly appreciate the time you took to make this!!!
An superb introduction to blackmagic's ATEM series. The fact your video was on the ATEM Mini gives one a clear and understandable description of how each of the inputs and outputs work. Clearly, more expensive modes have more input/output jacks; but, your simple explanation takes away much of the "fear factor." Your stated limitations was most helpful. If a feature is required, but not available, i.e., multiple displays; one can buy a more expensive model. In short: a beautiful explanation of the concepts involved! Thank you.
Awesome explanation and clear directions. I have not worked a production switcher in decades so this was extremely helpful as I update my church's online presence. Thank you
I'm so glad you made an updated version, I was just talking to potential media members and directing them to your page to learn about the ATEM, they saw this video and then asked me what is OBS? Haha, so I guess you would have to include another OBS introduction to the updated versions as well. God bless you brother, love what you have done for our ministries.
wow..! I just got this new Atem mini extreme , and was SO lost .. I was about to return the thing, thinking it was broken. thanks to this video that explained some fundamentals. it's more clear now.. I can't wait for the part 2 of the ATEM MINI 101 series . thanks my Brotha , for sharing the knowledge to advance the Lord work :)
I like this new series (a walkthrough of the Atem mini-series) helps us to refresh everything. I would like you to make a point on the setup of the network (ethernet) which is a key in the system, you skipped it here but it is important to have it set right otherwise you may not see your Atem when needed (the software will say "no Atem found"). Also, some more details (if you have time) on how to connect cables (different options I mean). Yes, I like the series that will help a lot. Thank you, Ajay God bless you.
Buy HDMI splitters. Split the HDMI cables coming from each camera: one split goes to the ATEM Mini, the other to a cheap multi-view that you already have or purchase. Run the multi-view output to a dedicated monitor. Run the ATEM'S HDMI output to your recording device - then loop that output to a second monitor. Works great.
Good morning, thanks for the information very very informative, I have a question, what is the longest length HDMI cable I can use and still have excellent footage, in our church out sound room is about 40 feet from the alter?
@@AJaytheCEO Thank you for the quick answer!. Now, can I scale the frame to 4K and have all 4 cameras show up as one in OBS? That way I can edit them later in 1080? That would be helpful
Another idea on power control, some surge protectors marketed as green/power-saving (e.g. APC P8GT) have master/slave outlet design. This might be helpful for a dedicated streaming/studio set up. You could connect a PC/laptop to the master outlet and devices such as an ATEM Mini and displays to slave outlets. When current draw on the master outlet drops below a manufacturer-specified threshold (e.g. PC/laptop is shutdown or hibernating), slave outlets are switched off and devices connected to the slave outlets are powered off. When current draw on the master outlet is above the threshold, slave outlets are switched on and devices connected to the slave outlets are powered on.
I came across an old forum post where a Blackmagic Design employee wrote, "I checked with the ATEM product manager and ATEM is just a family name of switcher products. ATEM is based on the name of the Egyptian god, Atum." We could retroactively change it to something descriptive, perhaps _Advanced Transition and Effects Mixer_ ? I'm sure someone a little more creative than I can come up with a better backronym.
What an impressive explanation 👌👌 I really appreciate, I got the entire knowledge about ATEM mini, Actually I request you sir it's possible to talk about how soundcraft ui24 works, something like the way you explained the ATEM MINI, each button and purpose the inputs and outputs, actually I'm working as the leader of the sound system and the entire online service " lisve stream" of my church, so I have been studying about it, now I got your UA-cam channel, and I started following you. So please sir I need to learn more and from you, thank you 🙏🙏 may God continue blessing you.
We send a separate AUX out from our sound board for the livestream. That way we can include mic channels that are not being sent to FOH. For example: a hanging mic to capture the congregation sound.
@@fghtvanc you'd need to convert the hdmi output from the Mini to SDI for the input on the Web Presenter, so you risk signal loss, simply by introducing more components and connections. Alternately, you could upgrade to the Atem Mini Pro, and stream directly without the need for the Web Presenter.
Great and Informative video. I'm currently having issues seeing anything from my ATEM Mini Pro. I do have video options to select Blackmagic as my camera source but when i do its a blank screen. I tried via a Teams meeting What am i doing wrong?
I need some guidance on how to connect with black magic ATEM to cameras , projector,TV and computer , just the setup can help me cope up since it's my first time to stream live for a ministry since I have not yet connected such since I got done with information Technology course thanks
This will all depend on what you desire. I would recommend you checking out my on-site and design series. Most of these on-sites cover most of the things you may need: ua-cam.com/play/PLfNVqWlknkog0T6_gPwwlyi5UgqYtfWQ3.html
Hello sir I'm from Nigeria, I want to know if I am going to use the atem mini pro will I have to use a monitor and a computer to be to stream on vmix too
What is your setup? To use the ATEM "as the processor" then the ATEM needs to be handling the stream. If you are using OBS or any other software to get the feed from the ATEM then the issue is your computer as mentioned. You need an ATEM Mini Pro or higher to offload all the work to the ATEM and you cannot use OBS, vmix or any software including streamyard
Cumbersome and adding cost, but one could use four (or however many are needed) 1 in and 2 out splitters and use one of the outs from the splitter going to a monitor. That takes up space in your booth or control room and adds cost but it would be a solution.
2 Questions I need help answering for myself, does the Ethernet connect straight to my router? Or to my laptop? 2nd can the Atem control iPhones for cameras ? Thank you in advance
I run a live stream for a small church using OBS and considering purchasing the Atem Mini Pro and using that for an easier workflow. Can I use the Atem to change and switch in between scenes that I have in OBS?? For instance, if I have a scene in OBS with a intro video and another scene with an outro video, to go from one scene to the next can I click one of the buttons on the Atem? Because if not, it may be better or more simple just to stick with using OBS.
If you’re still looking at comments on this vid, I was wondering what your issues with using GoPros were, and did you find a solution? I just purchased 4 GoPros to use with my ATEM Mini, and this video had given me a small panic attack. Thanks!
I know I’m such a beginner but I have to ask. Do you use a USB C to USB A? My computer doesn’t have a USB C port. Will any cable work with an older iMac?
Hello, good afternoon, look at the video, it was very helpful to me, thanks for the tremendous video with the explanation, but I have everything connected, but I have a question about the camera system that I have. I bought a 4k USBc adapter , and then I had to buy a usbc to usb 3.0 converter because I have the Rizen Kiyo cameras, I have 2 connected to the hdmi 1 and 2 of the atem mini but they don't look, maybe I'm doing something wrong, could you help me, sorry for the annoyance and I also have the hdmi out For another monitor or does it have to be connected to the pc? I need help, this is new to me
@@AJaytheCEO Sorry for the inconvenience, teacher. So what should I do, can you recommend me some advice since I have these cameras and I spent a lot of money and right now I ran out of money to buy a few more cameras and I have them connected directly to the atem mini, what do you recommend I connect it to? directly to the computer to see what it does or what should I do?
I am assigned as media team in our small church. We are planning to start to do live streams but we have very limited budget since we're only starting. Basically, I have 1 laptop and 1 projector which I use to project scriptures in front. My question is, can I use my laptop to hook up this ATEM mini pro, projector and another monitor for additional viewing all in a single laptop that I will use to project and live stream? If so, what other equipment do I need. Hope someone can help. Thanks
I have atem mini pro And the resulting video is very laggy regarding that my output is 4k and settings are 800 iso , shutter speed 1/50 Any idea how do I solve the lagging problem ??
Need more details. are you coming directly from the atem to your output, are you using the atem sending the feed to a computer then that output is laggy?
@@AJaytheCEO the feed is coming from the camera to the atem then from atem to hard drive and the video is laggy on both my monitor and the end result on the hard drive when I put it on my computer 💻 Also we have a humming sound coming in the audio
According to Blackmagic, who acquired ATEM along with all their other technology when they purchased Echolab in 2010. According to the ATEM product manager, the name comes from Egyptian mythology. According to mythology, Atem was the first god, having created himself.
I cannot recommend this product, the ATEM mini series. The HDMI output has a history of failing. I bought a unit a year ago and the HDMI output had gone bad after a dozen or so uses. Then recently I bought another one. This brand new unit out of the box had the same problem after a single day - I sent it back to B&H this morning. Next, I was getting some equipment at a broadcast rental house in Tempe Arizona and my sales contact had an ATEM Mini on his desk with the same problem. To top it off, my video engineer had an ATEM Mini that was flickering on the HDMI yesterday - he told me these ATEM Minis are prone to this problem. I'm moving to another manufacturer, probably Roland. Not worth the risk using ATEM products. They will go down for sure.
Or if all the ones I've owned, mine work still without issue but the ones that went bad were all because of bad wiring in the building that sent a charge to the ATEM
@@AJaytheCEO After reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase the Elvid switcher. I sent the ATEM back to B&H. I have a vendor whose ATEM had the same problem as mine and when I read reviews there are many others who experience the same issue. To be honest, I wish HDMI connectors would disappear entirely. They are not as good as SDI or even Display Port. I encourage the industry to abandon HDMI entirely. If all manufacturers converted to SDI we would not need converters and we could run longer cables. Laptop manufacturers could develop a mini SDI BNC that we would simply adapt to standard BNC. Okay ... I finished venting now.
@@treffensaintjohnllc2913 there's already a micro-bnc connector that's only around 8mm wide - about half the size of a standard bnc connector. Even that's a bit bulky by laptop standards, but I haven't seen a coax connector any smaller that's reliable. That would be my main concern with switching over from hdmi to bnc. You'd just be exchanging one connector issue for another one.
Fantastic tutorial, and finally someone who actually explains the connection process and the software download and walks you through it all! Very helpful - I greatly appreciate the time you took to make this!!!
I'm glad it helped and I hope it makes setting up your switcher easy!
Thank so much .I'm learning to use this for our church. Great 👍🏼 👌 content
Glad it was helpful
Thank you so much. You have explain it better than all the ATEM mini videos that I have watched so far.
Glad it was helpful!
An superb introduction to blackmagic's ATEM series. The fact your video was on the ATEM Mini gives one a clear and understandable description of how each of the inputs and outputs work. Clearly, more expensive modes have more input/output jacks; but, your simple explanation takes away much of the "fear factor." Your stated limitations was most helpful. If a feature is required, but not available, i.e., multiple displays; one can buy a more expensive model. In short: a beautiful explanation of the concepts involved! Thank you.
Thank you very much
Awesome explanation and clear directions. I have not worked a production switcher in decades so this was extremely helpful as I update my church's online presence. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I'm so glad you made an updated version, I was just talking to potential media members and directing them to your page to learn about the ATEM, they saw this video and then asked me what is OBS? Haha, so I guess you would have to include another OBS introduction to the updated versions as well. God bless you brother, love what you have done for our ministries.
This is EXACTLY what I needed and I needed it quick.
Glad it helped
Finally found an in-depth tutorial. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful thanks - very thorough and well explained
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your ATEM MINI 101 Beginner's Guide show!
Excellent video! Exactly what I needed to know in order to choose which device is best for the ministry I'm working with. Stay blessed!
Thank you. Glad it helped you
wow..! I just got this new Atem mini extreme , and was SO lost .. I was about to return the thing, thinking it was broken. thanks to this video that explained some fundamentals. it's more clear now.. I can't wait for the part 2 of the ATEM MINI 101 series . thanks my Brotha , for sharing the knowledge to advance the Lord work :)
Glad I could help!
Great video. Thank You for your continued work for the community! God Bless you brother!
Much appreciated
Thanks for this AJ. Needed to train my team on the ATEM. This will work perfectly!
Glad it helped!
I love and appreciate what you are doing here sir , so much knowledge you are making available for us, God bless you
Many thanks
Thanks for the video
No problem!
Nice tutorial, thank you for the explanation and te effort you put in to it. Great teacher you would be..
Thank you
Thank you for this step by step, sir
You are welcome
Let me know if there are any specific items you would like me to include in future parts of this series.
I like this new series (a walkthrough of the Atem mini-series) helps us to refresh everything. I would like you to make a point on the setup of the network (ethernet) which is a key in the system, you skipped it here but it is important to have it set right otherwise you may not see your Atem when needed (the software will say "no Atem found"). Also, some more details (if you have time) on how to connect cables (different options I mean). Yes, I like the series that will help a lot. Thank you, Ajay God bless you.
Will do
Thank you, AJ you answer a lot of my questions.
Amen!
You're welcome
This was incredibly helpful.
lovely tutorial
Thank you!
A very _smart_ and versatile capture card! 😊
Awesome video and right on time! Thank you!
Well done. Very useful. Thanks.
Well done!
Buy HDMI splitters. Split the HDMI cables coming from each camera: one split goes to the ATEM Mini, the other to a cheap multi-view that you already have or purchase. Run the multi-view output to a dedicated monitor. Run the ATEM'S HDMI output to your recording device - then loop that output to a second monitor. Works great.
I did this originally with the mini
What type of HDMI Cable I need to get for this?
There isn't a specific type needed
Good morning, thanks for the information very very informative, I have a question, what is the longest length HDMI cable I can use and still have excellent footage, in our church out sound room is about 40 feet from the alter?
A regular HDMI can only go 20ft but a fiber optic HDMI cable can work up to 300ft
Can you connect 4 cameras to it and have all 4 inputs show up in OBS? Thank you
Yes you can connect 4 cameras but they will not show up individually in OBS
@@AJaytheCEO Thank you for the quick answer!. Now, can I scale the frame to 4K and have all 4 cameras show up as one in OBS? That way I can edit them later in 1080? That would be helpful
Thank you SO much 🙏🏻
You are so welcome!
Another idea on power control, some surge protectors marketed as green/power-saving (e.g. APC P8GT) have master/slave outlet design. This might be helpful for a dedicated streaming/studio set up. You could connect a PC/laptop to the master outlet and devices such as an ATEM Mini and displays to slave outlets. When current draw on the master outlet drops below a manufacturer-specified threshold (e.g. PC/laptop is shutdown or hibernating), slave outlets are switched off and devices connected to the slave outlets are powered off. When current draw on the master outlet is above the threshold, slave outlets are switched on and devices connected to the slave outlets are powered on.
Bless you AJ can I change photos in pip.
I like use another photo
Thank you
Map the PIP to the media player and then you can change them via the dropdown box under media player
I came across an old forum post where a Blackmagic Design employee wrote, "I checked with the ATEM product manager and ATEM is just a family name of switcher products. ATEM is based on the name of the Egyptian god, Atum."
We could retroactively change it to something descriptive, perhaps _Advanced Transition and Effects Mixer_ ? I'm sure someone a little more creative than I can come up with a better backronym.
What an impressive explanation 👌👌 I really appreciate, I got the entire knowledge about ATEM mini,
Actually I request you sir it's possible to talk about how soundcraft ui24 works, something like the way you explained the ATEM MINI, each button and purpose the inputs and outputs, actually I'm working as the leader of the sound system and the entire online service " lisve stream" of my church, so I have been studying about it, now I got your UA-cam channel, and I started following you. So please sir I need to learn more and from you, thank you 🙏🙏 may God continue blessing you.
Thanks
Hey just a question is there a way to control switching via your phone?
Yes there are apps on Android and apple that can control the atem
good infor
Thanks
We send a separate AUX out from our sound board for the livestream. That way we can include mic channels that are not being sent to FOH. For example: a hanging mic to capture the congregation sound.
Excellent
I use the output on the atm mini to the input on the black magic web presenter. Will that work correct.
@@fghtvanc you'd need to convert the hdmi output from the Mini to SDI for the input on the Web Presenter, so you risk signal loss, simply by introducing more components and connections. Alternately, you could upgrade to the Atem Mini Pro, and stream directly without the need for the Web Presenter.
@@garrisonaw thank you so much. I just want to use it to switch my four cameras.
Great video! Can I ask how you did the split screens?
In this video that was through editing but it could have been done with the Supersource on the ATEM Mini Extreme
Do you use the USB out to PC for OBS?
Yes I do
Great and Informative video. I'm currently having issues seeing anything from my ATEM Mini Pro. I do have video options to select Blackmagic as my camera source but when i do its a blank screen. I tried via a Teams meeting What am i doing wrong?
I need some guidance on how to connect with black magic ATEM to cameras , projector,TV and computer , just the setup can help me cope up since it's my first time to stream live for a ministry since I have not yet connected such since I got done with information Technology course thanks
Go through my beginner series that covers this exact thing ► ua-cam.com/play/PLfNVqWlknkogGVVQ14_5SVrwrvjiyxJA5.html&si=41UeogHCCNt8VxGm
Do you have a video for the pro version?
Yes
Hi Nice video, Please how do i use this using one PC.
Hello I am trying setup video team for my church, we livestream threw my phone to facebook live. What are some items I would need to get started.
This will all depend on what you desire. I would recommend you checking out my on-site and design series. Most of these on-sites cover most of the things you may need: ua-cam.com/play/PLfNVqWlknkog0T6_gPwwlyi5UgqYtfWQ3.html
Hello sir I'm from Nigeria, I want to know if I am going to use the atem mini pro will I have to use a monitor and a computer to be to stream on vmix too
Hi AJ
How do I use my atem mini as the processor? It seems like my computer is doing all the work and it makes my live lag.
Thank you for all you do.
What is your setup? To use the ATEM "as the processor" then the ATEM needs to be handling the stream. If you are using OBS or any other software to get the feed from the ATEM then the issue is your computer as mentioned. You need an ATEM Mini Pro or higher to offload all the work to the ATEM and you cannot use OBS, vmix or any software including streamyard
@@AJaytheCEO thank you. Any recommendations for a computer under $500 with a good processor to use OBS and atem?
Cumbersome and adding cost, but one could use four (or however many are needed) 1 in and 2 out splitters and use one of the outs from the splitter going to a monitor. That takes up space in your booth or control room and adds cost but it would be a solution.
super usefull, how can I send a video mp1 online in program? is it possibile with other antem ?
You can’t send video files to the ATEM. Connect a player or computer to an input and play the video through that HDMI output into the ATEM
@@AJaytheCEO Ok. Thanks from Italy!
How can remotely control the software. Is there an app for IPAD?
There are unofficial apps on Apple and android to control the atem: MetaControl on Android or ATEMControl for Apple
@@AJaytheCEO do you have Instructions on how to install and use it?
@@bazelaireauredy2094 not specifically but I've used it in some of my videos like running the media booth solo
2 Questions I need help answering for myself, does the Ethernet connect straight to my router? Or to my laptop?
2nd can the Atem control iPhones for cameras ? Thank you in advance
1) You connect it to the router
2) no it cannot
@@AJaytheCEO thank you! connecting Ethernet to the computer/ laptop cant be a alternate?
no@@GarageTalks5417
How to give output program from atem mini pro iso for LED Svreens
Connect HDMI cable to output and press pgm button on ATEM
@@AJaytheCEO it's not working
I run a live stream for a small church using OBS and considering purchasing the Atem Mini Pro and using that for an easier workflow. Can I use the Atem to change and switch in between scenes that I have in OBS?? For instance, if I have a scene in OBS with a intro video and another scene with an outro video, to go from one scene to the next can I click one of the buttons on the Atem? Because if not, it may be better or more simple just to stick with using OBS.
If you’re still looking at comments on this vid, I was wondering what your issues with using GoPros were, and did you find a solution? I just purchased 4 GoPros to use with my ATEM Mini, and this video had given me a small panic attack. Thanks!
@@stevesheroan4131 the older GoPros have dynamic resolution that messed up the signal going to the ATEM. If you turn that off it will work fine
I know I’m such a beginner but I have to ask. Do you use a USB C to USB A? My computer doesn’t have a USB C port. Will any cable work with an older iMac?
Yes USB c to USB a will work
Hello, good afternoon, look at the video, it was very helpful to me, thanks for the tremendous video with the explanation, but I have everything connected, but I have a question about the camera system that I have. I bought a 4k USBc adapter , and then I had to buy a usbc to usb 3.0 converter because I have the Rizen Kiyo cameras, I have 2 connected to the hdmi 1 and 2 of the atem mini but they don't look, maybe I'm doing something wrong, could you help me, sorry for the annoyance and I also have the hdmi out For another monitor or does it have to be connected to the pc? I need help, this is new to me
USB to HDMI adapters will not work for the HDMI inputs
@@AJaytheCEO Sorry for the inconvenience, teacher. So what should I do, can you recommend me some advice since I have these cameras and I spent a lot of money and right now I ran out of money to buy a few more cameras and I have them connected directly to the atem mini, what do you recommend I connect it to? directly to the computer to see what it does or what should I do?
If they are web cameras just connect them to a computer and run them via obs or use an old laptop to convert them to HDMI out with obs
Using ATEM before OBS would handle encoding? To prevent overload in OBS.
Not exactly because encoding world still be done by OBS
Atem Mini will only show cam one with HDMi cord over 50ft. Is there another way to get camera 2 that located over 50ft
Fiber optic HDMI cable
👌
Thanks
Can you get from hdmi out, video with sound? I am running OBS, and a Midas MR18 mixer. Any suggestions as I need to go to a tv with full mixer sound
The HDMI includes sound
Link for part 2
I am assigned as media team in our small church. We are planning to start to do live streams but we have very limited budget since we're only starting. Basically, I have 1 laptop and 1 projector which I use to project scriptures in front. My question is, can I use my laptop to hook up this ATEM mini pro, projector and another monitor for additional viewing all in a single laptop that I will use to project and live stream? If so, what other equipment do I need. Hope someone can help. Thanks
I have atem mini pro
And the resulting video is very laggy regarding that my output is 4k and settings are 800 iso , shutter speed 1/50
Any idea how do I solve the lagging problem ??
Need more details. are you coming directly from the atem to your output, are you using the atem sending the feed to a computer then that output is laggy?
@@AJaytheCEO the feed is coming from the camera to the atem then from atem to hard drive and the video is laggy on both my monitor and the end result on the hard drive when I put it on my computer 💻
Also we have a humming sound coming in the audio
Hey Ajay I need help with my joy stick I have a huddle cam joy stick no (POE)
What issues?
Hey Ajay, nice video. Just wanted to say that for your next video try to focus the camera on your face and not your mic.
yeah I noticed this when I finished recording. Didn't want to go back and re-record the 2 hour long video
You still need 2 pc if your doing gaming or one pc and console
Only one is needed
According to Blackmagic, who acquired ATEM along with all their other technology when they purchased Echolab in 2010. According to the ATEM product manager, the name comes from Egyptian mythology. According to mythology, Atem was the first god, having created himself.
Thanks for that. I never knew that
I cannot recommend this product, the ATEM mini series. The HDMI output has a history of failing. I bought a unit a year ago and the HDMI output had gone bad after a dozen or so uses. Then recently I bought another one. This brand new unit out of the box had the same problem after a single day - I sent it back to B&H this morning. Next, I was getting some equipment at a broadcast rental house in Tempe Arizona and my sales contact had an ATEM Mini on his desk with the same problem. To top it off, my video engineer had an ATEM Mini that was flickering on the HDMI yesterday - he told me these ATEM Minis are prone to this problem. I'm moving to another manufacturer, probably Roland. Not worth the risk using ATEM products. They will go down for sure.
Or if all the ones I've owned, mine work still without issue but the ones that went bad were all because of bad wiring in the building that sent a charge to the ATEM
@@AJaytheCEO After reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase the Elvid switcher. I sent the ATEM back to B&H. I have a vendor whose ATEM had the same problem as mine and when I read reviews there are many others who experience the same issue. To be honest, I wish HDMI connectors would disappear entirely. They are not as good as SDI or even Display Port. I encourage the industry to abandon HDMI entirely. If all manufacturers converted to SDI we would not need converters and we could run longer cables. Laptop manufacturers could develop a mini SDI BNC that we would simply adapt to standard BNC.
Okay ... I finished venting now.
@@treffensaintjohnllc2913 there's already a micro-bnc connector that's only around 8mm wide - about half the size of a standard bnc connector. Even that's a bit bulky by laptop standards, but I haven't seen a coax connector any smaller that's reliable. That would be my main concern with switching over from hdmi to bnc. You'd just be exchanging one connector issue for another one.