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Quick_Cutter
Active Contributor
6 years ago
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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 t...
  • AshC's avatar
    AshC
    5 years ago

    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.

     

    1. Install OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
    2. In OBS create a scene setup with 1280x720@30fps
    3. Make sure the Blackmagic device is on and connected.
    4. In OBS add a Video Capture Device to the scene, open its properties and select Blackmagic device (1280x720)
    5. In OBS now select Start Virtual Camera
    6. In the GoTo desktop software you may now select OBS Virtual Camera as an input device
Chris Droessler's avatar
Chris Droessler
Respected Contributor
6 years ago

The ATEM Mini is a step in the right direction. Maybe competition will heat up and someone else will come up with an alternative that works on all platforms.  I'll keep looking.

 

Have you seen this?  I have not tried it.

https://www.fakewebcam.com/ 

Quick_Cutter's avatar
Quick_Cutter
Active Contributor
6 years ago

Chris,

 

I just gave Zoom a serious workout, and the ATEM worked seemlessly.  There's something about the GoTo app that is preventing it from fully recognizing the ATEM.  I can see the ATEM as a webcam option in GTT, but the video doesn't actually play - in the settings screen, I just get a black background with an infinite circling flower.

  • nikniknik's avatar
    nikniknik
    New Contributor
    6 years ago

    In all my forum research, the ATEM Mini will only work with GTW or GTM with a Mac, albeit a potentially cropped image. 
    Blackmagic says all they are doing is providing a signal and it is up to the software to accept that. 
    Every other service recognizes the ATEM Mini except GTW/GTM.
    LogMeIn says it is too "Professional" and say you need to change some settings that most IT teams won't make. 

    @AshC  are there any plans for LogMeIn to update the software for GoToWebinar or GoToMeeting to accept what is becoming a wildy popular and powerful piece of equipment? 
    Please tell us this is in the works... maybe post-pandemic.