Foundation Q&A - Fri May 17 2024 - Discussing the Tech Landscape

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Description: Join us as we explore the latest in tech infrastructure. We’ll discuss everything from Neumann mics and Lumens PTZ cameras to AI audio apps and home server upgrades. We’ll also delve into the world of ATEM and Mac Studio 4 for Zoom meetings.
00:00 Intro
00:39 I have seen warnings about fake Neumann TLM 103/102 mics for sale. Real?
03:54 I have a Lumens PTZ camera that automatically Zooms all the way in after i go to a preset position. I have both a Lumens controller and a software controller, so would one of them possibly be causing the issue? Nothing obvious is sticking out to me.
04:47 ElevenLabs launched a free iOS app called ElevenLabs Reader: AI Audio. The app can convert any text into audio from one of 11 types of voices. How could you integrate this in to your workflow?
10:23 I have been testing the same prompts in ChapGPT DALL-E and Midjourney. DALL-E results seem cartoonish by comparison. Or is it just me?
12:36 I am working to upgrade my home server to NextCloud. I have a 10TB TerraMaster NAS, do I connect NextCloud to the TerraMasterOS using the build in TM configuration, or do everything in NextCloud by providing TM credentials?
14:32 Normally I leave my ATEM running 24/7, but recently started turning it off when not in use. This morning when it booted up the network connection didn't come on. Power cycle fixed it. Has anyone run into this before?
17:05 Anyone use Mac Studio 4 Zoom meeting event. Should I? Have a Pluggable on host for 2 more monitors into ATEM, 1 for ZoomISO to select participant, 1 for ZoomISO to feed host gallery view (Program) to confidence monitor. Pluggable needs TLC :(
20:16 Would the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens be overkill for use with a Panasonic GH5 with a 98" tv wall. What would be the best spacing for camera, presenter and screen?
33:50 For a production utility machine, what upgrade do you prioritize?
Purchasing two 14in MacBook Pros (PLAYBACK via Mitti & UltraStudio Monitor, DECK out for Keynote/PowerPoint). Budget, I have to pick one… 1: Processor, 2: RAM, 3: SSD storage.
39:53 What was explored in the mimolive lab yesterday? Any breakthroughs?
46:52 Finally, there is an official way to hide the "orange dot" on external displays on the Mac when using a camera. In case it hasn't been discussed, yet.
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48:15 What are some things that you use NDI for? What is the benefit vs other options?
51:50 It’s been a few months- what opportunities in the immediate future do you see with the Vision Pro and what are your current views on it’s future?
59:14 Announcements
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