Week 18 2023

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After Hours Events

Show Workshop
Tuesdays 2200Z | 3pm (PDT) | 6pm (EDT) | 11pm (BST) | 12am (CEST)

Squares.TV Application Lab with Michael Forrest
Wednesdays 1700Z | 10am (PDT) | 1pm (EDT) | 6pm (BST) | 7pm (CEST)
Learn how to integrate Shoot Pro Webcam, Video Pencil and/or Beat Sheet – iOS and Mac-based live video production workflows from squares.tv

Canva and Keynote Lab with David Paskin
Wednesdays 2030Z | 1:30pm (PDT) | 4:30pm (EDT) | 9:30pm (BST) | 10:30pm (CEST)
We’ll embark on an epic journey with David Paskin into the intricacies of Canva and Keynote: two simple yet powerful tools to create presentations, graphics, overlays, videos, and more!

CWTM BTS
Wednesdays 2300Z | 4pm (PDT) | 7pm (EDT) | 12am (BST) | 1am (CEST)
Behind the scenes of the Conversations With Tony Mobley show in a breakout room. Starts one hour before Tony’s show.

Isadora Lab with L Wilson-Spiro
Thursdays 1700Z | 10am (PDT) | 13pm (EDT) | 6pm (BST) | 7pm (CEST)
This is an incredible opportunity to learn how to use Isadora for your own projects.

Panelist and Potential Panelist Meeting with Alex Lindsay
First Thursday of the Month 1700Z | 10am (PDT) | 1pm (EDT) | 6pm (BST) | 7pm (CEST)
Panelists and Potential Panelists: If you do not already see an “office-hours-2-panelists” channel in Discord, please send a note to Brandon on Discord and request to be added.

Volunteer Convocation with Alex Lindsay
1st Sat of the Month 1700Z | 10am (PDT) | 1pm (EDT) | 6pm (BST) | 7pm (CEST)

Labs Archive

Monday 1 May 2023
Show 1133 | Guest Preparation is a Big Deal

Monday’s Show 1133
Guest Preparation is a Big Deal
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General Questions
Guest Preparation is a Big Deal

We’ll share valuable insights on guest preparation and methods for coaching talent to help them feel confident and ready to perform at their best.


Tuesday 2 May 2023
Show 1134 | Blackmagic Unreal Engine Integration

Tuesday’s Show 1134
Blackmagic Unreal Engine Integration
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General Questions
Blackmagic Unreal Engine Integration

“Pixel Prof” Nick Jushchyshyn will join from Drexel University to show how Unreal Engine integrates with Blackmagic Decklink/Ultimatte/ATEM video production tools.


Wednesday 3 May 2023
Show 1135 | Ambisonics

Wednesday’s Show 1135
Ambisonics
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General Questions
Ambisonics

We’ll break down the fundamentals of ambisonics as a format, explain how ambisonic microphones can be decoded into multiple virtual mics, and explore how ambisonics relates to binaural audio and 360° audio.


Thursday 4 May 2023
Show 1136 | The Five Basics of Video Content Creation

Thursday’s Show 1136
The Five Basics of Video Content Creation
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General Questions
The Five Basics of Video Content Creation

While professionals can spend their entire career in any one of these areas we’ll do a quick overview of pre-production, sound recording and management, lighting, camera work, and post production.


Friday 5 May 2023
Show 1137 | Epiphan

Friday’s Show 1137
Epiphan
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General Questions
Epiphan

We’ll get all the details of the Epiphan Connect collaboration with Zoom, learn about Epiphan cloud tools and edge devices, and discuss the implications for virtual productions.

https://www.epiphan.com/connect/


Saturday 6 May 2023
Show 1138 | Working with Subject Matter Experts

Saturday’s Show 1138
Working with Subject Matter Experts
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General Questions
Working with Subject Matter Experts

Best practices when your job is to build training material from the mind of an expert.

Sunday 7 May 2023
Show 1139 | Focus on Introspection

General Questions – We don’t stream this hour.
General Questions – We don’t stream this hour.

A more philosophical discussion about Office Hours.

Member Events

Audio Talk and More with Marty Atias

Every Monday

(as available) 2200Z | 3pm (PDT) | 6pm (EDT) | 11pm (BST)

Monday Audio Talk & More, an extension of the Hybrid Ministries Tech Forum, is a relaxed learning opportunity for everyone regardless of skill level.

Bring your interest in audio, video, or web production as we learn from each other about technology, story telling, and Artful Intention.

Click here to register for this event


Conversations with Tony Mobley

Every Wednesday

0000Z | 5pm (PDT) | 8pm (EDT) | 1am (BST)
Click here to register for this event

May 3 – David Paskin


Thank You Five – Weekly QnA Panel

Every Wednesday

0200Z | 7pm (PDT) | 9pm (CDT) | 10pm (EDT) | 3am (BST)

Bringing theatre artists from around the globe into a conversation about live theatre in a digital world with a spirit of gratitude and innovation.
Ask questions and watch five new artists each week wrestle with the question: “What is Theatre?”

If you’d like to participate check out the website:

https://www.strawdog.org/thank-you-five


Birding With Lois

Birding With Lois (on hiatus) is archived here on YouTube