ACM SFBAY Event!

Fantastic topic!
Shoot notes: manual focus works well - I use it with grey-scale viewfinder and focus peaking.  G3 lavalier works well.  I should be more upfront with speakers about the need to face audience and not the screen.
Post production notes: audio requires de-essing.   Free VST plugin which works in Sony Vegas is SpitFish.  And it works!
Here is the finished clip:

YouTube Live Streaming Proposal - Minimalistic Scenario

Here is a proposal on how a non-profit can start putting their events on YouTube with no recurring costs.  I start with a simple talking slide show, which can be rolled out by a single volunteer producer.  When and if the production team grows, production values can be improved upon dramatically.  Consult this post for introduction and terminology.

Panasonic GH4 HDMI Timings

During my last event video streaming test I ran again into this problem.  I have Panasonic GH4 recording at 4K 23.98fps, GH3 and Canon HF G10 recording at 1080p 23.98fps.  Their HDMI output timings differ though.  GH3 and G10 produce 1080i 59.94.  GH3 output is 1080p 23.98.

So I asked myself what would it take for GH4 to produce 1080i 59.94 signal on its HDMI output.

Choosing a Live Video Streaming Service

I was asked to recommend a live video streaming service.  Here is my attempt to answer that question.  It was at least a year since I reviewed live video streaming offerings.  I have direct experience with  Ustream and YouTube Live and grew to like Telestream Wirecast (OEM version of which is) used in both.  I was intrigued with what I learned...