MixOne Cinema has integrated the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD switcher from Blackmagic Design into its live production toolkit. The move comes as demand grows for adding live streaming to traditional live events.
Garcia Highlights Key Features
Director Kevin Garcia of MixOne Cinema highlights the switcher's mappable outputs and ISO settings, which allow him to manage multiple cameras and stream capture simultaneously from a single device. He also notes the utility of the built-in Fairlight audio mixer for real-time adjustments, such as using camera audio during performances without crowd microphones.
Handling Dynamic Projects
Garcia emphasizes the switcher's ability to handle complex and dynamic projects efficiently. For example, during a 12-camera shoot of Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl, where one camera was positioned over 1,000 feet away, the ATEM 2 M/E facilitated clear monitoring and communication.
Complementary Equipment
MixOne Cinema has also recently added a HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro to its inventory. This addition allows the company to record in H.264 format using SSDs or SD cards, which is beneficial for delayed streaming. The studio's extensive equipment includes several Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K cameras, URSA Broadcast G2 models, and Pocket Cinema Cameras.
Challenges and Solutions
The company frequently tackles back-to-back events with live streaming requirements. Garcia cites an instance where they had to set up a stream for Evanescence's performance at the Louder Than Life festival in just one hour. The following day, they traveled across the country to support Kelly Ripa's book tour, streaming a Q&A session.
Garcia concludes that the seamless integration of Blackmagic Design products simplifies setup and enhances adaptability for various production scenarios.