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Play video embedded in PowerPoint and mix multiple computers and cameras to a GoToWebinar -
Have you ever wanted to play a video embedded in a PowerPoint file through GoToWebinar but can't because the audience sees a jumpy video with a low frame rate? Or you want to show off a computer p...
11 Feb Second Update - The desktop apps for GTT and GTM won't work with the ATEM unless you can find an "IT Professional" who can whitelist certain ports in Windows 10 systems to allow them to receive video for GTT and GTM. In other words, unless you want to screw with your registry files in hopes of making GTT or GTM work, you might want to investigate other web conference providers that just treat the ATEM Mini like a webcam. (It looks like Chris was using a Mac, so it looks like Macs don't have this problem)
11 Feb Update - this post was marked as an answer too soon. Got the ATEM Mini, and it works with everything EXCEPT GoToTraining and GoToMeeting. Support is telling me that the ATEM is "too professional" for GoToTraining and it only supports simple webcams. Still trying to make it work, but not looking good. This could be a deal breaker for GTT going forward.
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Thank you - this is really helpful. I ordered an ATEM Mini earlier this week and am eagerly awaiting its arrival. This device will do a lot to make my GoToTraining sessions a lot more professional. I've been frustrated a long time by the inability to zoom smoothly and control the focus of webcams, and now I can use a real camera to capture my video.
This has been discussed here already. Search for ATEM.
In a 7.5" x 10" PowerPoint slide, GoTo crops an inch in both directions. When I send PowerPoint through the ATEM to GoToWebinar, I set up a half-inch margin all around.
It is odd that GoTo crops the webcam input.
Thank you Chris. Yes, it's strange and very unfortunate. As video work is 95% of my business I may have to rethink my future subscription to GTW, which would be a pity as I do think it is an excellent webinar package. Thanks for your input. I shall search for ATEM in the hope that there might be a work around.
At least you are using a Mac. The ATEM does not work at all with the Windows version of GoToWebinar.
- That makes no sense.
The ATEM Mini Pro adds a few new features. I am not sure if this impacts it's usability with GoTo.
Hopefully the GoTo folks will enlighten us on any progress towards using the ATEM Mini with GoTo.
Gosh, I find that incredible. However, I suppose, in defence of GTW, video switching may not be a priority for it. Still, it's missing out big time when Zoom and others seem to accomodate ATEM video switching seemlessly. A great pity. Maybe one for the GTW boffins to address . . . if they think it's worth it.
PS I read your excellent post on the ATEM. Well done. Thank you for your help.
Roy
