Atomos Rises Like A Phoenix - Videoguys
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Atomos Rises Like A Phoenix - Videoguys
In his article for the Sydney Morning Herald, James Pearson highlights the incredible resurgence of video technology company Atomos, comparing its journey to a phoenix rising from the ashes. When Atomos first listed on the ASX in 2018, its stock price skyrocketed by 210% in just three days, thanks to its innovative Ninja video recorder and monitor. The Ninja product, which allowed users to record high-quality video directly from cameras, caught the attention of major tech players like Apple, which integrated its ProRes codec into Atomos devices, further fueling the company’s rapid rise.
However, Atomos faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Slowing sales, combined with a high research and development budget, led to the departure of CEO and co-founder Jeromy Young in 2021. The company struggled financially, but in 2023, Young returned, leading a bold restructuring effort. Under his leadership, Atomos launched new products like the Ninja Phone and the Sun Dragon lighting system, raising $16 million in capital. The company’s stock, which had been suspended, was relisted on the ASX and saw a significant price rally, signaling a renewed optimism for the brand’s future.
Pearson concludes that Atomos is now positioned for a strong comeback in the tech industry. With its recent innovations and a renewed focus on product development, Atomos has the potential to drive future growth and restore shareholder confidence. The launch of the Ninja Phone and Sun Dragon could be the catalyst the company needs to regain its foothold in the competitive video technology market. This remarkable turnaround story shows Atomos’ resilience and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing industry.
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Videoguy's Top 10 Tips for Live Streaming Outdoors! - Videoguys
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On today’s Videoguys Live, James reveals our top tips for a perfect outdoor streaming production! Whether you’re a vlogger, gamer, or live event enthusiast, our expert tips will elevate your outdoor live streams to professional levels. Don’t miss out on learning about the best gear, settings, and strategies for a flawless broadcast.
Watch the full video below:
Top Tips for Live Streaming Outdoors:
1. Pre-Event Setup and Testing
To ensure all equipment functions correctly and to familiarize yourself wit the streaming environment
Venue Visit: survey the location to identify potential issues with connectivity, lighting, and sound
Equipment Checklist: verify that all gear is present, functional, and compatible
Connectivity Test: stream a test video to check for stable internet or cellular connections
2. Backup Gear is your Livestream Lifeline
To prevent disruptions due to equipment failure
Spare Batteries and Chargers: for all battery-powered devices
Extra Memory Cards: to ensure ample storage for recordings
Secondary Audio Equipment: including microphones and cables
3. Redundancy is the Key to Uninterrupted Streaming
Cellular Bonding Devices: combine multiple cellular signals for a stronger connection
Dual Streaming: use two different streaming services as a fail-safe
4. Combating Glare
To protect equipment from the sun and improve visibility
Monitor Hoods: block out sunlight for clear screen visibility
Protect Umbrellas: shield cameras and operators from direct sunlight
5. Optimizing Outdoor Lighting
To achieve balanced lighting for high-quality visuals
Artificial Lighting: employ LED panels and soft-boxes for consistent lighting
Ask the venue what the lighting will be like before the show as to not be surprised during
6. Securing Your Equipment
To protect gear from weather-related damage
Weather-poof Containers: store sensitive equipment when not in use
Elevated Platforms: keep gear off the ground to avoid weather damage
Consider Outdoor Cameras: designs to heat/cool the camera, and usually water resistant
7. Camera Placement
To capture the event effectively without interfering with the live audience or risking damage to the equipment
Discreet Placement: tuck cameras close to the sidelines or back of the venue to minimize visual obstruction
Safety Netting: install protective netting around cameras to shield them from any stray or flying objects
Buffer Zones: create safe zones around cameras, especially in sports events, to prevent collision with balls or players
Remote Operation: utilize remote-controlled cameras to reduce the need for operator presence in high-risk areas
8. Ensuring Continuous Power
To prevent power less during the live stream
Portable Generators: provide a reliable power source for extended periods
Battery Banks: offer a quick power boost for mobile devices
9. Portable Solutions
To streamline the equipment for ease of transport and setup
Multi-Use Equipment: choose gear that serves multiple purposes
Compact Design: opt for foldable or collapsible gear
10. Some Great Gear for your next outdoor..
Sports
Event Productions
News Broadcast
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commonly confused words
accept: to receive
except: with the exclusion of
advice: recommendation (noun)
advise: to recommend (verb)
adverse: unfavorable
averse: opposed to
affect: to influence (verb); emotional response (noun)
effect: result (noun); to cause (verb)
aisle: space between rows
isle: island
allude: to make indirect reference to
elude: to avoid
allusion: indirect reference
illusion: false idea, misleading appearance
already: by this time
all ready: fully prepared
altar: sacred platform or place
alter: to change
altogether: thoroughly
all together: everyone/everything in one place
a lot: a quantity; many of something
allot: to divide or portion out
angel: supernatural being, good person
angle: shape made by joining two straight lines
are: plural form of "to be"
our: plural form of "my"
accent: pronunciation common to a region
ascent: the act of rising or climbing
assent: consent, agreement
assistance: help
assistants: helpers
bare: nude, unadorned
bear: to carry; an animal
beside: close to; next to
besides: except for; in addition
boar: a wild male pig
bore: to drill a hole through
board: piece of wood
bored: uninterested
born: brought into life
borne: past participle of "to bear" (carry)
breath: air taken in (noun)
breathe: to take in air (verb)
brake: device for stopping
break: destroy; make into pieces
buy: to purchase
by: next to; through the agency of
canvas: heavy cloth
canvass: to take a survey; a survey
capital: major city
capitol: government building
choose: to pick
chose: past tense of "to choose"
clothes: garments
close: to shut; near
cloths: pieces of fabric
coarse: rough
course: path; series of lectures
complement: something that completes
compliment: praise, flattery
conscience: sense of morality
conscious: awake, aware
corps: regulated group
corpse: dead body
council: governing body
counsel: advice; to give advice
dairy: place where milk products are processed
diary: personal journal
descent: downward movement
dissent: disagreement
dessert: final, sweet course in a meal
desert: to abandon; dry, sandy area
device: a plan; a tool or utensil
devise: to create
discreet: modest, prudent behavior
discrete: a separate thing, distinct
do: a verb indicating performance or execution of a task
dew: water droplets condensed from air
due: as a result of
dominant: commanding, controlling
dominate: to control
die: to lose life; one of a pair of dice
dye: to change or add color
dyeing: changing or adding color
dying: losing life
elicit: to draw out
illicit: illegal, forbidden
eminent: prominent
imminent: about to happen
envelop: to surround (verb)
envelope: container for a letter (noun)
everyday: routine, commonplace, ordinary (adj.)
every day: each day, succession (adj. + noun)
fair: just, honest; a carnival; light skinned
fare: money for transportation; food
farther: at a greater (measurable) distance
further: in greater (non-measurable) depth
formally: conventionally, with ceremony
formerly: previously
forth: forward
fourth: number four in a list
gorilla: animal in ape family
guerrilla: soldier specializing in surprise attacks
hear: to sense sound by ear
here: in this place
heard: past tense of "to hear"
herd: group of animals
hoard: a hidden fund or supply, a cache
horde: a large group or crowd, swarm
hole: opening
whole: complete; an entire thing
human: relating to the species homo sapiens
humane: compassionate
its: possessive form of "it"
it's: contraction for "it is"
knew: past tense of "know"
new: fresh, not yet old
know: to comprehend
no: negative
later: after a time
latter: second one of two things
lead: heavy metal substance; to guide
led: past tense of "to lead"
lessen: to decrease
lesson: something learned and/or taught
lightning: storm-related electricity
lightening: making lighter
loose: unbound, not tightly fastened
lose: to misplace
maybe: perhaps (adv.)
may be: might be (verb)
meat: animal flesh
meet: to encounter
mete: to measure; to distribute
medal: a flat disk stamped with a design
meddle: to interfere, intrude
metal: a hard organic substance
mettle: courage, spirit, energy
miner: a worker in a mine
minor: underage person (noun); less important (adj.)
moral: distinguishing right from wrong; lesson of a fable or story
morale: attitude or outlook usually of a group
passed: past tense of "to pass"
past: at a previous time
patience: putting up with annoyances
patients: people under medical care
peace: absence of war
piece: part of a whole; musical arrangement
peak: point, pinnacle, maximum
peek: to peer through or look furtively
pique: fit of resentment, feeling of wounded vanity
pedal: the foot lever of a bicycle or car
petal: a flower segment
peddle: to sell
personal: intimate; owned by a person
personnel: employees
plain: simple, unadorned
plane: to shave wood; aircraft (noun)
precede: to come before
proceed: to continue
presence: attendance; being at hand
presents: gifts
principal: foremost (adj.); administrator of a school (noun)
principle: moral conviction, basic truth
quiet: silent, calm
quite: very
rain: water drops falling; to fall like rain
reign: to rule
rein: strap to control an animal (noun); to guide or control (verb)
raise: to lift up
raze: to tear down
rational: having reason or understanding
rationale: principles of opinion, beliefs
respectfully: with respect
respectively: in that order
reverend: title given to clergy; deserving respect
reverent: worshipful
right: correct; opposite of left
rite: ritual or ceremony
write: to put words on paper
road: path
rode: past tense of "to ride"
scene: place of an action; segment of a play
seen: viewed; past participle of "to see"
sense: perception, understanding
since: measurement of past time; because
sight: scene, view, picture
site: place, location
cite: to document or quote (verb)
stationary: standing still
stationery: writing paper
straight: unbending
strait: narrow or confining; a waterway
taught: past tense of "to teach"
taut: tight
than: used to introduce second element; compared to
then: at that time; next
their: possessive form of "they"
there: in that place
they’re: contraction for "they are"
through: finished; into and out of
threw: past tense of "to throw"
thorough: complete
to: toward
too: also; very (used to show emphasis)
two: number following one
track: course, road
tract: pamphlet; plot of ground
waist: midsection of the body
waste: discarded material; to squander
waive: forgo, renounce
wave: flutter, move back and forth
weak: not strong
week: seven days
weather: climatic condition
whether: if
wether: a neutered male sheep
where: in which place
were: past tense of "to be"
which: one of a group
witch: female sorcerer
whose: possessive for "of who"
who’s: contraction for "who is"
your: possessive for "of you"
you’re: contraction for "you are"
yore: time long past
commonly confused words part 2
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