The Unofficial Guide to NDI - IP Video Production

Step into the future of video production with this Video over IP course focusing on the Newtek™ NDI™

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Aug 2021
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What you will learn

Learn how to produce video over IP

Learn about the NewTek NDI

Learn how to integrate IP video production into existing live streaming systems

Description

IP Video is a paradigm shift that will increase what is possible in all things live video. In this course, we will think outside the box about how to plan out live streaming and video production systems in the world of IP Video. Using standard networking infrastructure NDI will enable us to do more with less. We will uncover new possibilities for low budget streaming and high end video productions system alike as we move toward the future of broadcast video over IP.

We will capture low hanging fruit with the benefits of broadcast IP video and eliminate the need for capture cards in our next live streaming system design. Imagine an entire generation of video engineers who will never use expensive SDI cabling and capture devices. Using NDI we will have access to sources from all over our network and more. We no longer require all our sources to be directly connected to a single system. Capture cards are used for low latency video conversion from traditional HDMI or SDI video to USB or PCIe where we can use them with production software such as vMix, Wirecast, LiveStream and more. What if we could eliminate the need for capture cards altogether by providing the same quality, low latency video directly to Wirecast, vMix, Live Stream, OBS, or xSplit over the Ethernet connection we are already using.

In one fell swoop we have eliminated a point of failure from our video production workflow and reduced the cost of implementing a new system dramatically. At the end of the day we have opened up a whole new universe of possibilities where the network you already have has become the preferred method of video routing. Need another camera shot? Just run a single Cat-5 cable to the PTZOptics NDI camera and you will have high quality video, camera control and power solved in an instant.

This is where the rubber meets the road, in a world where every device can see every other device in a seamless video production workflow. Unlike SDI cabling, Ethernet can provide power for cameras using a PoE source, such as a switch, simplifying installation and eliminating the need for additional outlets. And unlike traditional RS-223 control cables, Ethernet can also be used to control our cameras within your favorite video production software or via one of our IP joysticks without requiring direct analog control cabling to each camera.

NDI will make your transition to IP video simple. Want to add your PTZOptics camera from the Studio into a GoToMeeting call with your Producer across the world? No problem. Access it from any computer on your network using NDI transmit or the output of your software based video switcher like Wirecast or vMix. One of the most powerful features of NDI|HX is the ability to visualize any camera into a Virtual USB Webcam on your network from any Windows or Mac computer. Your favorite video production software will become much more powerful with access to all NDI sources on your network. Want to live stream with your Main PC and setup a secondary machine for isolated recordings of each camera? No problem. Download the free NDI Isocorder app from NewTek and get started. **NDI|HX Virtual Input

As you can see, we can start to envision new IP workflows leveraging free and professional IP video tools available from Newtek and over 100 other partner developers. Do you work with a creative team? They will love the free Adobe Creative Cloud plugin for NDI. Are you working on a budget? Tryout the free Open Broadcaster Software plugin for NDI or start out with low cost vMix HD license. The move toward IP video production will make the answer to your next live streaming challenge "Sure, we can do that".

Content

Introduction to the course

Introduction
What is a Local Area Network
What is IP Video?
IP Video Basics

NewTek NDI Deep Dive

Setting up a network for NDI
Tips for staying organized as your IP Network grows
Understanding IP Video and how it affect Live Streaming
Simplifying our workflow
Using our Ethernet-based LAN for Live Video Production

Unpacking your NewTek NDI Tools

Downloading the NewTek NDI Tool Pack
NDI Tool Pack Overview
NDI Studio Monitor
Using the Adobe Creative Cloud Plugin for NDI
Using NDI Transmit App

NewTek NDI Use Cases

Using NDI with OBS
Setting up a PTZOptics NDI Camera
Four ways to use NDI with Tim Vandenberg from vMix
Introduction to the Newtek Connect Pro
vMix Use Case - Connecting multiple computers with NDI

Extra Tools, Tips and Tricks

NDI 3.0 & NDI HX
Live Q&A w/ NDI Engineer Dr. Andrew Cross

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Reviews

Roy
September 13, 2023
It's a really good course! I would recommend it to anyone. But it's a lot of info to take in all at once. A lot of breaks are needed and the networking side of the course is a bit too much.
Joe
February 8, 2023
Same content as book so not much new so far. I wish he would not allow his voice to drop off at times, with that and the noise suppression, some words get lost. So like video pros who forget the importance of solid audio.
Savannah
January 10, 2023
I really enjoyed learning about NDI, from the basics to its more complex applications. Mind-blowing and really exciting features that I didn't know before this! Can't wait to start diving in and using NDI Tools:)
Pierre
May 15, 2022
This is a great way to scratch the surface on what is possible with the latest tech on video production.
Sarah
April 13, 2022
This class was not for me. Overall I felt that the course took on a sales pitch aspect for both the technology and Streamgeeks book on the same topic. Part of what lead to such a sales aspect in the presentation was the poorly coordinated flow: - Most chapters had intro and exit videos that were louder than the video content portions and aggressively repetitive when you are trying to watch the course through. - Most chapters had a slide where the presenter showed "What we've already covered", both highlighting back to the book that they have and also duplicating the actual course content window available in Udemy. Additionally the script during this portion was "We've already covered a lot, and now we're looking at TOPIC which is also available in my book 'The Unofficial Guide to NDI'." - These add to the nonsense that was a 10 minute portion on Tally Lights. While this was not the only section that was too low level to be technical, but drawn out too much, it clearly stuck with me as a poorly planned presentation, because it was too long to answer the question "What are tally lights and which ones work best with the NDI systems?" I felt the same way about 20 minutes on "What is a Local Area Network?" I'd like to see the name and description of this course changed. Video Production did not occur at any stage of this course, and as I was expecting more of a Guide to IP Video Production and got a sales pitch, I was disappointed. Then as the description of the course is flowy, fluff language (i.e. "We will capture low hanging fruit" and "In one fell swoop we have eliminated") it was tough to figure out what was covered before launching the course. In the instructor's bio, he says he was "involved in designing, building and operating live streaming and video conferencing systems." Honestly, its the designing and building for me; that's what this course was. New Title: Unofficial Guide to Building a Newtek NDI IP Video Production Suite/Studio New Description: In this course, we will review how to plan out live streaming and video production systems using Newtek NDI. Using NDI to access to sources from all over our network and more, this BoIP system design no longer requires all sources to be directly connected to a single system. Connecting to networks allows for low latency video to be directly shared to existing production and mix systems over the Ethernet connection you are already using. Understanding this move towards the modernization of video productions will help new studios build from ground up at a lower cost and inform existing studios on how manage a transition to new technology while keeping some hardware and software already owned.
Jordan
January 10, 2022
The presenters microphone audio sounds like it has a gate cutting his voice off when he speaks too quietly. Overall it’s good information and the presenter is effective.
Marcos
November 21, 2021
es una experiencia nueva el ver como se ha perfeccionado la tecnología y se ha perfeccionado con el paso del tiempo
Joshua
February 11, 2021
I have seen some of these videos through the StreamGeeks youtube already and assumed I would be exposed to new content. overall great stuff though!
Gregg
November 22, 2020
This course is not well thought out at all. There is no continuity with the flow from subject to subject. One topic is not completed before jumping into a parallel subject. It's like they just took a bunch of videos and threw them together and called it a course. I'm so glad this class was free. If I paid money for this course I would be asking for a refund. Complete waste of time. You can find more information on your own and it would be better organized.
Doug
November 4, 2020
Paul is very knowledgeable. There are a few items which are dated. (e.g. not finding info on Pizzaz NDI2HDMI product online - perhaps obsolete now that solutions from other providers such as BirdDog with their 4K Family are available)?
Russell
August 3, 2020
Probably already familiar with many of the concepts, there was a fair bit of repetition on some of the basics but for a no cost unit that's OK
Patrick
July 23, 2020
CRAZY repetitive. I appreciate the attempt... but this is a mix-match collection of (mostly) pre-existing videos that they crammed together into a 'course'. There IS a little bit of good ew info... but because it wasn't collectively created into a course, the content is repetitive, disorganized, and repetitive. ;) This could really be streamlined into about half the course time.
Ross
June 17, 2020
The course was good but in the beginning there was too much talk about everything NDI could do. The one thing that frustrated me was all the talk about what NDI could do but nothing about what the NDI source was until much later in the course. I was beginning to think it's a sales gimmick to get people to buy NDI without knowing what the NDI source was. Protocol can be software but it can also be other things to. Until further along in the course I didn't know whether it was software or equipment itself. It could have been mentioned sooner in the course with the comment of "we'll get more into that later. Other wise it was a good course.
Mark
May 12, 2020
This was done by the same people who produced a terrible wirecast masterclass course. It almost put me off when I first saw them. BUT this is very well done. Stays on topic and production values are very good making it easy to watch.
Michael
March 27, 2020
Some of the software options mentioned are a bit outdated as Newtek have updated their tools when I tried to download, yet overall a really well put together and worthwhile course. Thank you Paul!

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