In this week’s Videoguys Live episode, James hosts Ask the Videoguys, addressing your questions on updating and upgrading video production gear. The discussion covers the frequency of equipment updates, best practices, and considerations for upgrading hardware. Additionally, James explores whether your workflow is ready to transition to 4K. Watch for valuable insights and tips to enhance your video production setup!
When is the right time to update your production hardware?
Tech Tips for Best Update Practices
- Never update when you need to go live. Always allow time to test
- Never update on a Friday when tech support is going to be limited or unavailable over the weekend
- Never install cumulative upgrades at once or update multiple pieces of equipment all at the same time. It may be tempting to save time, but you want to be able to always pinpoint an issue if one happens
When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Technology?
- Is it time to step up to 4K?
- What else should I keep an eye on for my production workflow?
Benefits of using 4K:
- Can stream and record in 4k – Picture looks clearer
- Better low light picture quality
- Lossless digital zoom when exporting at lower resolution
When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Production Hardware?
Let’s Looks at YoloLiv YoloBox Family
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Display |
7″ |
5.5” |
8” |
8” |
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Brightness |
350 nits |
500 nits |
400 nits |
650 nits |
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HDMI Inputs |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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ISO Recording |
- |
- |
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Yes |
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Battery |
19.24Wh |
17.86Wh |
37Wh |
75.48Wh |
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CPU |
625 QualComm Snapdragon |
660 QualComm Snapdragon |
660 QualComm Snapdragon |
865 QualComm Snapdragon |
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Ram/Rom |
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3GB/32GB |
3GB/32GB |
8GB/128GB |
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Streaming Platforms |
Facebook/YouTube/ RTMP |
Facebook/YouTube/ RTMP |
Facebook/YouTube/ RTMP |
Facebook/YouTube/ RTMP & Instagram/TikTok |
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Video Format |
Horizontal |
Horizontal |
Horizontal |
Horizontal/Vertical |
Let’s Look at LiveU Solo and Solo PRO
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Connectivity |
HDMI |
HDMI/SDI |
HDMI |
HDMI/SDI |
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Resolution |
HD |
HD |
4K |
4K |
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Compression |
H.264 |
H.264 |
HEVC, H.264 |
HEVC, H.264 |
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Number of Modems |
Up to 2 4G Modems |
Up to 2 4G Modems |
Up to 4 4G/5G Modems |
Up to 4 4G/5G Modems |
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LRT |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Max Bitrate |
8 Mbps |
8 Mbps |
20 Mbps |
20 Mbps |
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Power connector |
Proprietary charging cable |
Proprietary charging cable |
USB-C |
USB-C |
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Streaming |
USA Only |
USA Only |
USA and International |
USA and International |
Solo Connect Kits
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Vizrt TriCaster Mini Family
| Features | Mini HD-4 DISCONTINUED |
When is the Right Time to Upgrade Software?
- You don’t have to be first! Wait for others to report back on stability & upgrade success
- Always check compatibility with your OS
- Update OS first if needed to support software update
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