Hey User2User Members - I have looked around the info and there is a massive amount. I'm hoping for a short cut to my issues.
Issue 1: Clarity of picture and Issue 2: Voice to lip lag
I currently use the Logitech C920 and I try to get all others that I interview to use it as well.
I just don't feel they are professional enough as I am interviewing physicians and I want them to utilize the interview on their website.
Here is an example: https://dtbhostgator.com/evp/?seed=drportale
(hosted with EVP so you can't see all of lower 1/3 and just to share an example)
System Components:
I am hired wired in and I ask all guests to do the same
Dell XPS 8300
Windows 7 Home 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300
CPU @ 2.80Hz 2.80 GHz
6.00 GB
Ping = 12-18 ms
Down speed: 110 mbps
Up speed: 10 mpbs
I am also having the same issue if I try a ZOOM meeting.
Love your input/help - Thx!
https://dtbhostgator.com/evp/?seed=drportale
Derek Baron Perhaps you could give us an example of a recorded HOA that you do think is "professional enough". The reason I say this is because some expect an HOA to produce a TV quality video - it won't. For that type of quality you need to move beyond webcams and recording directly to YouTube
ReplyDeleteAs to the lagtime, all I can suggest are the usual steps (turn off any programs not needed for running the HOA (email programs, auto-updates, background syncing, etc.. and then shut down computer and restart it).
Derek Baron I can only agree with Andrew Hatchett on this. When we STREAM LIVE VIDEO, it is just that. The quality is exceptionally better than it was just a year ago but will not appear to be a studio recorded, high end TV production. I won't say it never will be, but think about how much is at play here that you can NOT control...the weather, the other person/people in the hangout computer use, the amount of internet use in the area at that moment, the planets and stars all in the right alignment...etc.
ReplyDeleteThe bottom line is this - a live streaming video is at it's best what it is. A studio recording costs MUCH more than this option so you must decide if it is worth investing.
Some tips to help video quality are the best thing I can give ya now.
1 - LIGHTING! It is incredibly important that the subject be WELL lit, there is no back light errors such as a window behind the subject.
2 - SOUND! using head phones helps cut down on how much the camera/computer is having to "filter" out
3 - shut down unnecessary processes on your computer before you go live. Scans and extensions can run in the background and cause a lot of lag.
BASIC IDEA - if your computer is working hard to make all that "look and sound" good, then it is not streaming the video well and thus it is not a great experience.
hope this helps :)