READER · OFFICE HOURS
Courtney Goodin
Hollywood, CA
Retired Audio and Video Engineer. Worked continuously in production in Radio, Television and Film for over 60 years. Software developer and Electronics engineer. Over 50 years IATSE member, serving more than 15 years on the executive board Local 695. Life Member SMPTE. 30 year Member SAG/AFTRA.
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Questions Courtney answered · latest 8 of 55
- “Panasonic's AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 are billed as the first global shutter PTZs with a 1.2-inch 5K sensor and pan and tilt up to 400 degrees per second. Shipping next year in 2027. Who needs that in a PTZ?”Global shutter is essential for PTZ pans to eliminate jello effect in sports broadcasting and fast-moving tracking scenarios where cameras are programmed to follow subjects like quarterbacks or hockey pucks.▶ 5:08 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “Ronnie, you've been vibe coding your production tools for a while now. Are you concerned about the security of these apps and services and how are they being audited?”Recommended using BetterAuth service for multi-factor authentication options and paskey support stored in browser security key storage, which are more secure than traditional passwords.▶ 12:05 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “A hum shows up mid-show. Ground lift? Cable swap? Switch over to battery? What's the panel's 30-second triage order when you're on the air?”Isolate the hum source; if from a specific input, use a notch filter at 60 Hz; if system-wide, test if unplugging the laptop power supply eliminates it, then use a ground lift adapter; laptop switching power supplies are common culprits.▶ 24:02 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “I haven't seen Alex Lindsay in ages here. How's he doing? Any plans for him to show up in Office Hours Global again in the future?”Non-disclosure agreements from Apple prevent public appearance or discussion of work; this explains his absence though he remains in good health and high spirits.▶ 30:40 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “While helping someone with their audio-video setup is best done live with experts, not everyone is comfortable with a ruthless review. With AI and other tools, what aspects could be done as an automated service?”AI can analyze video frames against good examples and provide text or verbal criticism on composition, framing, and background without making actual changes; tools like Runway ML or similar can compare against reference samples.▶ 40:16 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “Televisions that could be used as a monitor. Any ones you prefer for the price over 40 inches?”Look for 4K monitors in 43 or 47-inch sizes with IPS panels for wide viewing angles; avoid smart TVs that phone home for ads; avoid OLEDs due to burn-in risk with static interfaces; computer monitors with HDMI are cost-effective alternatives.▶ 48:07 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “How does a parfocal lens work and why are these so much more expensive?”Parfocal lenses maintain focus while changing focal length through separate optical elements that move proportionally with zoom; this adds complexity and cost versus still camera lenses which require refocusing after zooming.▶ 57:42 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- “NAB New York City reported that more than 60% of those registered were first-time attendees. Is it becoming the National Association of Streamers rather than broadcasters?”Yes, NAB is increasingly accommodating streamers as local broadcasters shut down and streaming becomes the dominant content distribution method; the organization has expanded beyond traditional broadcasting licenses.▶ 1:03:03 · Office Hours | Saturday | October 24, 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
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