Editing Real Time Remote Editing with Avid

= Webcam video -- no hardware (via chat apps like Zoom) =

* advantage: affordable
* disadvantage: 30 fps chat apps not optimized for 23.98 fps video

== Zoom settings ==

* [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115003279466-Enabling-option-to-preserve-original-sound?mobile_site=true&fbclid=IwAR0q9ToL8fUMz9bbHGLR99z24rQf0Th1JlshfiPSVy9dqms3rZnEQyU41Fs#h_c4e87413-5aba-4046-83e0-0d0cc93b9f27 Enabling option to preserve original sound]

== stream direct from Avid Media Composer using NDI ==

* see: https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/How_To/stream-MC-video-NDI
** and: http://causeandfx-tech.blogspot.com/2018/09/avid-media-composer-20187-ip-streaming.html
* within Avid version 2018.7 and higher you can send video to stream (button on timeline)
* need [https://ndi.tv/tools/#download-tools NDI software] (free) 
* can stream via Zoom or Skype and other NDI compatible chat 
* "Open IO NDI is not available if you have Nitris DX or Mojo DX video hardware. You have to disable that hardware in order to access Open IO NDI" <ref>http://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/WhatsNew_MediaComposer_v18.7.pdf</ref>
** "and the system rebooted. Media Composer must then be run in software mode." <ref>https://www.newtek.com/blog/tips/newtek-ndi-in-avid-media-composer/</ref>
** "With the Nitris DX being EOL, I doubt the drivers have been updated to recognize the Open NDI option. The DX has a specific driver, unlike all other modern Open I/O's." <ref>https://community.avid.com/forums/p/199493/894361.aspx#894361</ref>

== screen share via Zoom (no hardware) ==

* some report lag using this method <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159383980714460&reply_comment_id=10159383990429460</ref>
* others not: "Screen Sharing a video source in Zoom creates a lag of about 500ms. I think that is quite reasonable." <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159383980714460&reply_comment_id=10159384042429460</ref>

= Webcam video -- using existing Avid hardware =

== Avid DNxIP [https://annexpro.com/product/avid-artist-dnxip $4499 CAD] ==

* "send/stream content to any destination—anywhere" <ref>https://www.avid.com/products/avid-artist-io/features</ref>

== Avid DNxID [https://shop.avid.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?viewState=DetailView&cartID=&sku=AR-EP-DNID-00&cclcl=en_CA $999 US] (used for Avid Media Composer) ==

* "use the output from the DNxID and run it in the input from the DNxID, then you will see the picture in Zoom" <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159383980714460&reply_comment_id=10159386515639460</ref>

= Webcam video -- using additional non-Avid hardware =

== BlackMagic Web Presenter [https://amzn.to/2BHnLdd $600 US] ==

* see: https://sofimarshall.com/real-time-remote-editing/
* Blackmagic Web Presenter is fed video (and audio) from Avid via HDMI or SDI and sends back a web-cam compatible signal via USB that can be shared on Zoom chat
* audio from chat microphone and audio from Avid are combined using $99 Loopback software (sounds similar to SoundFlower)

== Blackmagic ATEM Mini [https://www.avshop.ca/video/switchers/blackmagic-design-atem-mini-hdmi-switcher-streamer $435 CAD] ==

* see: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/products/atemmini
* similar to Web Presenter in setup but is HDMI input only (no SDI)
** "USB webcam output of ATEM Mini connects to any computer and looks just like a built in webcam"

== AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 (GC510) [https://amzn.to/337n5Jt $209 US] ==

* AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 is fed video (720p/23.976 works, 1080p/23.976 does not) via HDMI from Avid sends back a web-cam compatible signal via USB that can be transmitted via Zoom or FaceTime or Skype
* HDMI loops through the device back to client monitor
* device has microphone input; audio from Avid HDMI combines with that in web-cam signal
* Avid audio sounded bad (tinny) in tests
* see: http://storage.avermedia.com/web_release_www/GC510/GC510_Datasheet_20170218.pdf

== Magewell HDMI to USB 3.0 Dongle [https://amzn.to/2P79fOP $402.42 CAD] ==

* HDMI in, web-cam out <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159383980714460</ref>
* because there is no loop-through, an HDMI splitter would be needed if you needed to send HDMI to your monitor

= [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201504265-Wired-HDMI-Screen-Share-via-Capture-Device HDMI Share via Zoom Rooms] $49 US/month + hardware =

* Zoom will detect HDMI source from these HDMI devices:
** Magewell USB-HDMI [https://amzn.to/2P79fOP $402.42 CAD]
** Inogeni 4k2USB3 (max res 1080p) [https://amzn.to/39No96p $650.69 CAD]
** Logitech Screen Share [https://amzn.to/33fVRQM $396.99]
* requires Zoom Rooms $49 US/month
** "Zoom Rooms a software-based room system that runs on a Mac or Windows computer, and uses an iPad, Android or Windows tablet as the room controller" <ref>https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/207483343-Getting-started-with-Zoom-Rooms</ref>

= Direct video (to remote client monitor or webpage) =

* advantage: compatible with 23.98 video
* disadvantage: higher priced encoders

== Sohonet Clearview Flex $2000 US/month ==

* see: https://www.sohonet.com/clearview-flex/

== Evercast $1000 US/month ==

* see: https://www.evercast.us/
* "kept dropping out at anything below 5mbps upload speed" <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159386147704460</ref>

== Makito from Haivision (price not listed) ==

* see: https://doc.haivision.com/MakitoXEnc2.3
* encoding box at editor's end and decoding box at producer's end connected to monitor
* one-to-one video transmission
* SDI input and ethernet port on editor's end
* HDMI output and ethernet port on producer's end
* configured via IP web interface

== EPS Streaming Server (price unknown) ==

* see: https://www.epscineworks.com/editorial
* SDI video from Avid sent to capture card on 2010 Mac Pro running Windows 7 Pro and Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 streaming to EPS server that host to EPS password protected web page.

= References =

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[[Category:Avid Media Composer]]
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 * [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115003279466-Enabling-option-to-preserve-original-sound?mobile_site=true&fbclid=IwAR0q9ToL8fUMz9bbHGLR99z24rQf0Th1JlshfiPSVy9dqms3rZnEQyU41Fs#h_c4e87413-5aba-4046-83e0-0d0cc93b9f27 Enabling option to preserve original sound]
-* choose your source for both "Select a speaker" and "Select a microphone"
-* all Zoom plans are 720p <ref>https://zoom.us/pricing</ref>
 == stream direct from Avid Media Composer using NDI ==
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 * "use the output from the DNxID and run it in the input from the DNxID, then you will see the picture in Zoom" <ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediacomposer/?post_id=10159383787994460&comment_id=10159383980714460&reply_comment_id=10159386515639460</ref>
-* [http://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/Artist_DNx_ID_UG.pdf Avid Artist DNxID User's Guide]
 = Webcam video -- using additional non-Avid hardware =
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 * see: https://sofimarshall.com/real-time-remote-editing/
 * Blackmagic Web Presenter is fed video (and audio) from Avid via HDMI or SDI and sends back a web-cam compatible signal via USB that can be shared on Zoom chat
-* audio from chat microphone and audio from Avid are combined using $99 [https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ Loopback software] (sounds similar to SoundFlower)
+* audio from chat microphone and audio from Avid are combined using $99 Loopback software (sounds similar to SoundFlower)
 == Blackmagic ATEM Mini [https://www.avshop.ca/video/switchers/blackmagic-design-atem-mini-hdmi-switcher-streamer $435 CAD] ==
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 * because there is no loop-through, an HDMI splitter would be needed if you needed to send HDMI to your monitor
+= [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201504265-Wired-HDMI-Screen-Share-via-Capture-Device HDMI Share via Zoom Rooms] $49 US/month + hardware =
-== [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201504265-Wired-HDMI-Screen-Share-via-Capture-Device HDMI Share via Zoom Rooms] $49 US/month + hardware ==
 * Zoom will detect HDMI source from these HDMI devices:
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 * configured via IP web interface
-== EPS Cinestream Server (price unknown) ==
+== EPS Streaming Server (price unknown) ==
 * see: https://www.epscineworks.com/editorial
-* SDI video from Avid sent to capture card on 2010 Mac Pro running Windows 7 Pro and OBS Studio software (was Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2) streaming to EPS server that hosts to EPS password protected web page.
+* SDI video from Avid sent to capture card on 2010 Mac Pro running Windows 7 Pro and Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 streaming to EPS server that host to EPS password protected web page.
-== OBS.Ninja (free) ==
-* using "a third-party virtual audio cable" it would be possible to send video and audio from a Blackmagic capture card to OBS.Ninja and stream directly to the client via web browser [https://www.reddit.com/r/OBSNinja/comments/qd0lmw/no_audio_source_from_blackmagic_capture_appearing/hhk0ll5/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3]
-= Desktop Stream =
-== Pac Post Live ==
-* https://pacpost.live/
-* uses OBS app and Millicast streaming servers to stream Avid desktop to client
-** usually Avid Fullscreen window is streamed
 = References =