Author: Alem Dzinic
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MegaPixel VR Exclusive Webinar
Megapixel VR will host an exclusive session for NEP Live Events. This session has a duration of 90 minutes. During the session, a short introduction about the platform will be presented followed by a course that explains how to use the HELIOS LED Processing Platform from start to finish. Date: Wednesday, 27 May 202011:00-12:30 PDT14:00-15:30…
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10G Ethernet Adaptor Configuration for Media Servers/Content Transfer
To scale network performance and speed up content transfer between the media servers you might want to use 10 Gigabit speed capable Ethernet adaptors. In order that your whole chain is running at 10G Ethernet speed you would also need 10G capable Ethernet network switch and at least CAT 6 category Ethernet cable.
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Datapath X4 Windows and Mac Software
x4 Display wall controller application for Windows and Mac are available below: Windows Mac – command line interface for Mac OS X 10.6 onwards, now compatible with Mountain Lion (Mac OS X 10.8)
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World Audio Levels and Common Meter Scales
Document about audio scales can be found at this link. dbfs/dbu/volts/VU/EBU/SMPTE RP155/DIN
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Startech USB-C Multiport Adapter for Laptops – Windows/Mac drivers
Model: DKT30CHV Drivers for Windows are available here: Drivers for Mac are available here.
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Panasonic Projectors Default Passwords and Control Software
Panasonic GeoManager Software / Manual is available here. Panasonic Multi Monitoring & Control Software / Manual is available here. Panasonic Projector Network Setup software / Manual is available here. Panasonic Fisheye Simulator is available here. User guide is available here.
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Straight Alpha vs Premultiplied Alpha
Some people insist premultiplied alpha is the way to go, some say straight alpha. To be frank, both are equal in most situations as long as the math and compositing software’s interpretation of the channels is done correctly. But there are cases only one of the two should be used for best results!
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Epson EB-L1755U – 3G SDI Level A only
Epson EB-L1755U projector doesn’t handle 3G SDI Level B signal at all, use Level A signal instead and be aware to specify converters that support Level A signal as some of the Blackmagic converters work only with level B signal. This matter will be investigated and reported to Epson. Epson reported that it’s a hardware…
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PowerPoint Embedded VT’s
When using multiple outputs from a laptop/PC (e.g. full screen slide and notes) in the PowerPoint Presenter mode, you can encounter issues in PPT presentations that have been made elsewhere on a low power machines. The most common issue is that embedded VT’s will not playback but instead sit on the first frame. There is…
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Sony FW-55BZ35F and FW-65BZ35F Normal/Pro operation mode
Sony 55″ and 65″ TV’s have 3 different modes: Normal/Pro settings and Pro. Normal mode: This is the default mode. [Pro mode] functions are not available in this mode. Pro settings mode: This mode allows you to set various settings of [Pro mode] functions. Pro mode: This is the operation mode for professional use where you can use the…
