Category: General Knowledge
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Working with Netgear AV M4250 Network Switches
NETGEAR AV Line M4250 switches can be configured using multiple interfaces, each suited to different use cases: The AV UI is designed for rapid deployment using pre-defined profiles optimised for common AV applications. It also allows users to create and save custom profiles Default Configuration Out Of Band (OOB) Management Port The OOB management port…
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Vectorworks at CT London
CT London use a pool of network licenses to activate Vectorworks, rather than having individual licenses assigned to users. This allows us to make the best use of the licenses across our teams.
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Tech Bulletin – IBC 2025
IBC 2025 was again held in Amsterdam bringing nearly 44,000 visitors to the RAI to see some 1,300 exhibitors over a four day period. A small team from CT attended, and this is what they found.
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OpsHub User Guide
As CT UK shifts from Rental Point to EasyJob, the existing “ICal” / “ops pages” will be retired. While EasyJob offers many advantages, some gaps and wrap-around services are still needed for our daily operations. The new solution, “Ops Hub,” will provide these services.
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Changing the IP Address on a TN9300 Tait Node
Before you start you will need the following: A USB Keyboard. A Monitor with a VGA input A VGA Cable Connect the monitor to the VGA port on the server and the keyboard to the USB socket to the front of the machine. You’ll then be prompted to login. Enter the following and you should…
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Ubuntu (Linux) CLI Cheat Sheet
As we’ve been utilising more IP in our production systems there has been an increasing need to work with Linux. I’ve attached a handy cheat sheet which is provided with Ubuntu with some of the basic CLI commands to get you going.
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Town Hall Setup for Dummies
This is a guide to the town hall. If you’re setting up for the first time or if you’re setting up by yourself and you want to know if you’ve done everything correctly this is for you.
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Virtual Production Checklists
Virtual production (VP) is a rapidly evolving field that is revolutionizing the entertainment industry. It blends real-world, practical filmmaking techniques with cutting-edge visual effects and interactive technology. It allows filmmakers to visualize complex CGI environments in real-time, while capturing live-action elements. Below is a professional checklist of deliverables content producers and production houses should consider…
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Introduction to Virtual Production: Keyphrases, Terminology, and Job Roles
Virtual production is a rapidly evolving field that combines live-action capture, visual effects, real-time rendering, and immersive environments to create compelling narratives and visual experiences. In this article, we will explore some key phrases and terminology used in virtual production, particularly in Unreal Engine’s nDisplay system. We will also highlight the critical job roles involved…
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Enabling and Using Hyper-V for Standalone and Replication Clusters
Running Hyper-V on a Windows machine to allow virtualisation is quick to set up and allows you to run multiple servers on one piece of hardware, take checkpoints to restore to and assign system resources as necessary. Due to the nature of the system, it’s advised to run this on Windows Server, though it is…