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vMix 23 released in BETA

vMix is very close to releasing the next production version of the software…vMix 23. As usual it is released as a oreview or Beta to allow early adopter to review and report issues. If you want to test it out head to the vMix forums. (forums.vmix.com).

New Features and Changes

* SRT In and Out
SRT – Secure Reliable Transport is a point to point protocol for fixed latency streams over an unreliable internet.
vMix supports multiple inputs (Stream Input) and up to 4 outputs in vMix 4K and Pro (1 output in all other editions).
Uses GPU acceleration where possible for H264 and HEVC streams. 2 stream PC encode limit applies on GeForce cards, CPU fallback available where not available on the GPU.

More Audio Buses
A-B audio buses expanded to A-G for a total of 14 channels of audio (7x 2 channel pairs)
Audio buses can be routed to Master to use as groups by selecting the new M button in the audio mixer.
SRT supports up to 8 channels audio in or out. Magewell, AJA and Blackmagic support up to 8.
vMix AVI supports full 16 channel audio recording. (Master + A-G)

Mix Input (4K and Pro only)
Add a “mini mixer” input to vMix with a dedicated Preview/Output bus, Cut button and Fade button.
Existing shortcuts can be used with a new “Mix” dropdown option to select from 1-4 where 1= main mix, 2= first mix input and so on.
Mix inputs support “re-entry” and can be used as Input MultiView sources without any latency.

vMix Media Converter
Bulk transcoding utility to convert vMix AVI into ProRes compatible MOV files for use in video editors such as Final Cut Pro and Davinci Resolve.

GT Text Bounding
Link rectangles, images and other GT elements to Text fields set to auto width and/or height.
This allows these elements to match the size of the text with an optional padding value on each side.

NDI 4
NDI 4.0 support included with ability to record with zero CPU in MultiCorder to MOV and also playback these new MOV files directly from vMix.

* Added option to select either Output 1 or Output 2 for each stream through the Streaming Quality window.
* Facebook destination can now be used alongside other providers due to Facebook policy change.
* Improved codec support for video playback.
* Web Controller authentication support.
* Added ability to select a Row for each text field now in Data Sources.
* Added 2x zoom option to Vectorscope.
* Added Mixer and Lightcast streaming providers to Destination dropdown.
* Added Unselect All option when opening a Preset.
* Updated web browser input to V77 of Chrome. Older version still selectable from downdown for compatibility.

New Releases from Birddog

Birddog has ramped up the release of their product range over the last few weeks. On the software front Comms Pro now joins Central Pro as premium products. These two products expand on the functionallity of the free LITE versions by allowing users to scale up to support dozens of Birddog devices on the network.

On the camera front the P100 joins its bigger brother the P200 in release. This cost-effective solution brings the same NDI connectivity but also allows for simultaneous SDI and HDMI output. With a 10x Optical Zoom it is ideal for smaller studios and conference rooms.

Also now available are the all weather range of PTZ cameras. The A200 and the A300 are perfect for high quality permanent outdoor use on campus or in stadiums. Some of their features include:

* All Weather, IP67 rated
* Full NDI and SDI outputs
* PoE (with optional PoE injector)
* Sony CMOS backlit sensor
* Sony Image Module – Zoom, Autofocus, Lens
* 30x Optical Zoom
* 360 degree continuous rotation
* Lens wiper for rain and snow
* Internal heater to eliminate fog
* Rated to operate from -40 to +60 degrees Celsius (-40 to +140 Fahrenheit)

Not to forget the convertor range, the latest firmware for the Birdodg NDI Studio and Mini is now available. This includes support for NDI 4, the latest release of NDI from Newtek.

ITIL Managing Professional Transition available October 2019

ITIL Managing Professional – ITIL 4

ITIL Managing Professional (ITIL MP) is a stream of four modules that are part of ITIL 4, the next evolution of ITIL. More information about the launch of ITIL MP will be released in the second half of 2019.

The four modules are:

ITIL MP will target IT practitioners working within technology and digital teams across businesses.

The Managing Professional (MP) stream provides practical and technical knowledge about how to run successful IT enabled services, teams and workflows.

To obtain the designation ITIL Managing Professional or ITIL Strategic Leader, the candidate must complete all modules in each stream, with ITIL Strategist being a universal module for both streams.

Already an ITIL Expert (or have obtained 17 credits)?

You can transition easily to become an ITIL 4 Managing Professional. Take the ITIL 4 Managing Professional Transition Module.

Launch dates:

  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional Transition Module – 3 October 2019
  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional Modules (ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support, and ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve) – November 2019
  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional Modules (ITIL 4 Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value, ITIL 4 Specialist: High Velocity IT) – Q1 2020.

Latest Birddog Product – Central Pro

BirdDog Central Pro – available immediately! Central Pro is finished and ready for ordering.
This is totally game changing and allows you route any NDI source to any number of BirdDog receivers. Perfect for AV Installations, Education, House of Worship, IMAG, and literally any application where you need to push content onto a screen.
Central Pro is what ties the BirdDog vision of “NDI from glass to glass” together. Glass to Glass means from the camera lens right through to delivery to a TV screen.
Key features of Central Pro:
* 3 Clicks to route an NDI source to a BirdDog Hardware Decoder (Studio NDI or Mini).
* 2 Click Group to create groups of BirdDog Hardware Decoders.
* 3 Clicks to route an NDI source to a group of BirdDog Decoders.

Now you can send NDI video to multiple screens at just 3 clicks of a button!

mindIT systems adds BirdDog and PTZ Optics to store

Looking for innovative solutions for training or conferencing? mindIT systems has added product from BirdDog and PTZ Optics to the range of offerings in its store. Not only can we source and support these products for you, but we use them ourselves.

https://www.mindittv.net/blog/product-category/hardware/

mindIT systems appointed as Smart Service Desk Priority Partner

SMART Service Desk – IT Service Management Suite is a flexible and robust solution that can be deployed via Purchased On-Premise, Subscription On-Premise and Cloud Subscription, with the portability to switch. It is simple, yet comprehensive; highly configurable ITSM Suite developed in alignment with the ITIL best practice framework to manage across the entire service life-cycle. 

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SMART Service Desk, is a vendor for ITSSM – IT Service Support Management, GRC – Governance & Risk Compliance and Case Management Software’s, using industry leading best practices and standards such as; ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, AS 9001 and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). SMART Service Desk is trading name of Internet Information & Technologies (IIT).

Founded in 2012, SMART Service Desk has offices in United Kingdom, South Africa and partner offices in Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Dubai – UAE and India.

SMART Service Desk has key customers in number of sectors such as, Government, Banking, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Electronic Retailers, Manufacturing and Educational Institutions. SMART Service Desk Software is a privately held firm with offices in the United States, India and Partner offices in UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE and Qatar.

Available through any Web browser or mobile phones, our solutions are designed to help you shorten deployment times, reduce risks and lower costs, including support and maintenance expenses.

Contact us for more details!

 

mindIT TV production arm growing.

mindIT TV is a project to take advantage of the new media movement, keeping in mind the axiom “Think Local, Act Global”. What we are trying to do is to present stories of interest to our local community, that at the same time might resonate with a wider audience. In that way we hope to allow different voices to be heard, and faces seen….perhaps it will be yours…….

mindIT systems appointed as vMix reseller

Now you can purchase software and/or support for vMix Live Production Software. vMix is a Software Video Mixer and Switcher that utilises the latest advances in computer hardware to provide live HD video mixing, a task previously only possible on expensive dedicated hardware mixers. vMix also functions as live streaming software that allows you to publish your live productions directly to the Internet!