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Quick_Cutter
6 years agoActive Contributor
Using Blackmagic ATEM with GTT
Has anyone tried the new Blackmagic ATEM Mini with GTT? I've been using GTT for two years with logitech webcams, and I want more control over focus, zoom and picture. The ATEM mini plugs into the thunderbolt port, so I'm wondering how GTT will recognize it. The ATEM is designed for livestreaming and can handle up to 4 HDMI cameras along with PIP options, so this could be a big enhancement for my GTT sessions.
I'm going to get one for my livestreaming needs on Youtube and Facebook, but I'd love to hear from the community if they have had any success with it.
I wanted to update the Community on some recent testing we've done with Blackmagic hardware and current Mac operating systems!
This solution should work with Mac OS + Blackmagic ATEM Mini + any HDMI input. The key is to use OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) as a virtual camera driver to map Blackmagic device output to a proper format to use it in G2W.
- Install OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- In OBS create a scene setup with 1280x720@30fps
- Make sure the Blackmagic device is on and connected.
- In OBS add a Video Capture Device to the scene, open its properties and select Blackmagic device (1280x720)
- In OBS now select Start Virtual Camera
- In the GoTo desktop software you may now select OBS Virtual Camera as an input device
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- Quick_Cutter6 years agoActive Contributor
Well, I got the ATEM Mini and haven't been able to configure it with GTT. It sees the Blackmagic device as a webcam, but when I try to switch it to be my webcam, all I get is a blank preview screen and the spinning circle of infinite waiting.
I've gone into my ATEM settings to change things around to see if it will link up, but no joy yet. I hope I can get this to work - it will improve my trainings immeasurably. Getting this to work is going to be a key factor as to whether I stick to the GTT platform.
- Chris Droessler6 years agoRespected Contributor
Here is a new link to my writeup.
- Chris Droessler6 years agoRespected Contributor
Sorry, my message was somehow marked as Spam. As soon as the GoTo folks wake up on the West coast, I hope they can straighten this out.
In a nutshell, you can switch between multiple cameras and computers and send the output of the ATEM Mini to your presentation computer via USB, and GoTo thinks it is a webcam.
- Quick_Cutter6 years agoActive Contributor
Thanks for your reply. Something about this message board is blocking me from looking at your embedded link, but I appreciate you taking the time to try to help me out.
- Chris Droessler6 years agoRespected Contributor
I just bought the Blackmagic Designs ATM Mini and tried it out with a GoToWebinar and love the results. See my writeup here: https://community.logmein.com/t5/GoToMeeting-Discussions/Play-video-embedded-in-PowerPoint-and-mix-multiple-computers-and/m-p/213908#M26176