u/Nstalgia

Hey!

I’m embarking on a project that will be hosting gameshows and other in-person shows in a studio. Initially it will only be recorded but in the future this may expand into live streaming.

I am in the process of building out a new PC and want to get a rough idea on whether a high-end laptop or PC is actually required when using a switcher e.g. the ATEM series (and whether that is the setup that is typically recommended for this).

I am leaning towards a PC atm but if I can do without constantly travelling with it (and instead using a cheap laptop) that would be great. Otherwise I presume an M5 Pro/Max MBP would be the way to go if a higher end system is needed on top of a switcher?

Would also like to get an overview of an entry level budget setup for other equipment I would need:

* Cameras - are cheap camcorders a good idea? Is 1080p the best option to start out with?

* Audio - mic for each contestant plus shotgun/boom mics where appropriate? Would these feed into a switcher also? How best to sync etc to make things easier in post?

Thanks :)

N

Hey!

I’m embarking on a project that will be hosting gameshows and other in-person shows in a studio. Initially it will only be recorded but in the future this may expand into live streaming.

I am in the process of building out a new PC and want to get a rough idea on whether a high-end laptop or PC is actually required when using a switcher e.g. the ATEM series (and whether that is the setup that is typically recommended for this).

I am leaning towards a PC atm but if I can do without constantly travelling with it (and instead using a cheap laptop) that would be great. Otherwise I presume an M5 Pro/Max MBP would be the way to go if a higher end system is needed on top of a switcher?

Would also like to get an overview of an entry level budget setup for other equipment I would need:

* Cameras - are cheap camcorders a good idea? Is 1080p the best option to start out with?

* Audio - mic for each contestant plus shotgun/boom mics where appropriate? Would these feed into a switcher also? How best to sync etc to make things easier in post?

Thanks :)

N

Hey!

I’m embarking on a project that will be hosting gameshows and other in-person shows in a studio. Initially it will only be recorded but in the future this may expand into live streaming.

I am in the process of building out a new PC and want to get a rough idea on whether a high-end laptop or PC is actually required when using a switcher e.g. the ATEM series (and whether that is the setup that is typically recommended for this).

I am leaning towards a PC atm but if I can do without constantly travelling with it (and instead using a cheap laptop) that would be great. Otherwise I presume an M5 Pro/Max MBP would be the way to go if a higher end system is needed on top of a switcher?

Would also like to get an overview of an entry level budget setup for other equipment I would need:

* Cameras - are cheap camcorders a good idea, or even webcams like the YoloLiv S3? Is 1080p the best option to start out with?

* Audio - mic for each contestant plus shotgun/boom mics where appropriate? Would these feed into a switcher also? How best to sync etc to make things easier in post?

Thanks :)

N

Hey!

I’m embarking on a project that will be hosting gameshows and other in-person shows in a studio. Initially it will only be recorded but in the future this may expand into live streaming.

I am in the process of building out a new PC and want to get a rough idea on whether a high-end laptop or PC is actually required when using a switcher e.g. the ATEM series (and whether that is the setup that is typically recommended for this).

I am leaning towards a PC atm but if I can do without constantly travelling with it (and instead using a cheap laptop) that would be great. Otherwise I presume an M5 Pro/Max MBP would be the way to go if a higher end system is needed on top of a switcher?

Would also like to get an overview of an entry level budget setup for other equipment I would need:

* Cameras - are cheap camcorders a good idea? Is 1080p the best option to start out with?

* Audio - mic for each contestant plus shotgun/boom mics where appropriate? Would these feed into a switcher also? How best to sync etc to make things easier in post?

Thanks :)

N

Hey!

I’m embarking on a project that will be hosting gameshows and other in-person shows in a studio. Initially it will only be recorded but in the future this may expand into live streaming.

I am in the process of building out a new PC and want to get a rough idea on whether a high-end laptop or PC is actually required when using a switcher e.g. the ATEM series (and whether that is the setup that is typically recommended for this).

I am leaning towards a PC atm but if I can do without constantly travelling with it (and instead using a cheap laptop) that would be great. Otherwise I presume an M5 Pro/Max MBP would be the way to go if a higher end system is needed on top of a switcher?

Thanks :)

N

Hi,

Looking to get a new PC build for video editing (mostly DaVinci Resolve Studio), streaming/recording (at multicam studios) and gaming.

I have tried to follow the 3 SSD setup recommended in r/buildapcvideoediting, broken down to:

- OS/apps

- Media files

- Cache

Mobo selected for flexibility for NAS and studio needs.

My main questions:

1. Interested in whether the CPU cooler is still recommended, have heard that others may be better now?
2. I will need to transport this sometimes via car (and maybe sometimes public transport). I guess as small a case as possible would be good so long as it’s easy enough to remove GPU for travel and without impacting thermals too much.

I have this list so far:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZpP6R4

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 3.7 GHz 24-Core Processor (£299.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£69.98 @ Amazon UK)

Motherboard: ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi ATX LGA1851 Motherboard (£214.00 @ Overclockers.co.uk)

Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL40 Memory (£604.98 @ Amazon UK)

Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£229.95 @ Box Limited)

Storage: Crucial P510 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£229.05 @ Amazon UK)

Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£459.98 @ Amazon UK)

Video Card: MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card (£829.99 @ Amazon UK)

Case: Fractal Design Torrent ATX Mid Tower Case (£179.99 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x (2024) 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£124.99 @ Amazon UK)

Total: £3242.90

Pro 64GB vs Max 128GB for video editing?

I am new to video editing/content creation but want to have the capability to do the following over the next year or two:

- Short film/documentaries (mostly shooting in 4k opengate)

- Multi-cam studio footage (4-6 cameras)

- General social media - shorts etc.

I am happy to use proxy workflows and will mostly be editing with DaVinci Resolve, and can foresee myself sometimes using Blender/Fusion for small animations (how-to clips) but doubt I will be using it heavily.

I gather from chatting with LLMs than the Max upgrade is mostly about elements that depend on GPU power e.g. MagicMask, Fusion. It’s difficult for me to know exactly how much I will be using these features but let’s estimate a moderate amount.

I have been trying to decide between the Pro 64GB and the Max 128GB (could also go Max 64GB but seems a waste at that point to not spend a bit extra and max out the RAM for future proofing). Other options are M3 Max or a PC and a MacBook Neo/Air to remote in via, though with prices as they are an equivalent PC build seems almost as expensive minus the portability.

Any advice appreciated, thanks!

N

Pro 64GB vs Max 128GB for video editing?

I am new to video editing/content creation but want to have the capability to do the following over the next year or two:

- Short film/documentaries (mostly shooting in 4k opengate)

- Multi-cam studio footage (4-6 cameras)

- General social media - shorts etc.

I am happy to use proxy workflows and will mostly be editing with DaVinci Resolve, and can foresee myself sometimes using Blender/Fusion for small animations (how-to clips) but doubt I will be using it heavily.

I gather from chatting with LLMs than the Max upgrade is mostly about elements that depend on GPU power e.g. MagicMask, Fusion. It’s difficult for me to know exactly how much I will be using these features but let’s estimate a moderate amount.

I have been trying to decide between the Pro 64GB and the Max 128GB (could also go Max 64GB but seems a waste at that point to not spend a bit extra and max out the RAM for future proofing). Other options are M3 Max or a PC and a MacBook Neo/Air to remote in via, though with prices as they are an equivalent PC build seems almost as expensive minus the portability.

Any advice appreciated, thanks!

N