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Setting up Windows laptops and PCs for virtual and hybrid event production can be a massive chore. There are so many...
Ever needed to add closed captions to an RTMP feed, but you didn’t have the budget or the time to bring on a human...
Ever needed to have a bunch of dummy participants join a Microsoft Teams meeting so you could test broadcasting them as...
The power of cloud production is unmatched. If you would have said ten years ago that a broadcaster could set up their...
What’s the number one skill needed in live event production today?
Flexibility.
When we produce an event, the...
Having worked on a good number of events, I can’t say I’m surprised by what’s happening in the event...
“Do you happen to know how to set a shortcut in vMix to switch Zoom participants on an input?”
I got this...
Full disclosure: I was sent this camera on loan for review. I have not received any other compensation for this post. I...
Ever since 2022, virtual events have taken a beating.
Let me give you an alternate take: the pandemic held up a mirror...
Back in 2017-2018, we made our own event app. It’s how the whole “Tractus” thing got started.
But it...
“Why are microphones and audio gear in general expensive?”
Because modern audio gear now revolves around the...
“How does my computer play back sound? How does it turn my voice into data, and back again?
Ever wondered that?...
The biggest lesson I’ve learned this year trying to sell sponsorships for events: selling based on...
“That’s a rather bold statement.” And I’m sure there are plenty of event app companies who have...
Have you ever had an event replay that was seen by 126x more people than attended live?
Client Ascension experienced...
Zoom is a fantastic way to run low-cost, high ROI networking events.
From trade shows to networking, you can use Zoom to...
November 1st, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM Eastern. Mark your calendars - we plan to go live for 24 hours.
In addition to...
I’ve been hunting down some audio/video drift issues over the last few days with OBS-NDI. Here’s what...
People who whine about ChatGPT “not being as good as it used to” have the same energy as people who complain...
Do your sessions really need a facilitator, or can the speaker introduce themselves and run it solo?
Let me tell you a...
“Build it and they will come” is a lie. Because even if you do build it, how are other people going to know...
“Our exhibitors aren’t using our event app.”
Expensive badges, a flashy app, and… they’re...
Does your webinar have this common flaw?
Almost every webinar, course, and conference session I’ve seen makes a...
Back in May 2023, I released our internal NDI Multiviewer tool. It turned out to be one of my most popular utilities for...
Let’s skip the fluff. The Client Ascension Tampa Mastermind was one of the best events of all time.
Here’s...
“Why does audio/visual cost so much at conferences?”
I hear that question all the time.
It seems like every...
Let’s talk about the power of hybrid events for all faiths.
This weekend, I’m working with a Synagogue to...
Today, I joined the panel of experts on Office Hours global to talk about NDI and IP-based workflows for live and hybrid...
“I was wondering if Zoom had a magic button that would make the content better.”
Had a great chat with...
$147,204. That’s how much the internet and wi-fi cost the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in 2023.
Synchronous...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: This utility has been replaced by the New Multiview for NDI.
Find out more at multiviewforndi.com....
A few months ago, my team and I were troubleshooting Zoom issues a top-of-the-line ASUS Republic of Gamers laptop. After...
This blog post comes from the real world. Yesterday we were producing a hybrid event for a client of ours. The...
“I tried the tool. It shows the sources, but not any data.”
Fellow audio/visual and events professional...
One of our ongoing goals in the world is to help make troubleshooting video and voice-over-IP for event production a...
“When I have 10-15 NDI’s coming in and trying to figure out which one is using too much bandwidth.”...
A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who went and downloaded the first version of our NDI source browser tool. Based on...
Here at Tractus, we’re huge fans of Network Device Interface (NDI). It allows us to set up awesome hybrid...
In early 2023, a client of ours asked us to transform their Synagogue sanctuary so they could stream their services and...
At Tractus Events, we have hosted in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. From off-grid meetings to wedding receptions to...
One simple trick is all it takes to make you look awesome on camera.
And it’s free.
Everyone is on camera these...
You might think that in order to look your best on camera as a content creator or speaker, you need a top-of-the-line...
Earlier this year, I became a father. And when that happened, I didn’t expect to take my baby to their first...
One of the best events we ever ran did something that so many events fail to do.
If you look up the defintion of...
Nobody ever turned off their audio so their video would come in better.
Great audio is the bedrock upon which great...
Zoom, the maker of the most-used meeting app on the planet, has released a new version of their virtual and hybrid event...
I feel like I get this question on a daily basis. From podcasting to speaking, there’s no shortage of opinions on...
During the 2020 COVID pandemic, Netflix added 16 million subscribers.
Even before this, the growth of streaming services...
As a remote speaker, you must master the art of lighting. A well-lit speaker is a credible speaker. If your audience can...
Have you ever sat through a virtual presentation where the speaker seemed to be looking down? It’s a surefire...
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