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Quick_Cutter
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5 years ago

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...
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    AshC
    4 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
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Quick_Cutter
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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.

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Chris Droessler
Respected Contributor
5 years ago

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.

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      Quick_Cutter
      Active Contributor
      5 years ago

      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.

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        Quick_Cutter
        Active Contributor
        5 years ago

        OK - over an hour with Service and the bottom line is that the ATEM doesn't work on the desktop app for GTT or GTM.  We got it to work over the internet app for GTM, but the support session concluded by the rep telling me I have to find an "IT Professional"  who can whitelist certain ports that are blocking the desktop app.

         

        Either that, or I can switch to a different videoconference provider that doesn't require me to pay someone to make registry changes that may or may not fix the app and may or may not screw up other programs.

         

        Hmmm. . . .