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What To Consider Before Choosing a Wireless Video Transmitter Systems.
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Everyone involved in a standard video production will admit that monitoring video production is usually a major challenge when you need to get that ‘perfect shot’.
Bearing in mind that most low-budget or run-and gun productions cannot afford a full-scale village set up or multiple wired setup , it’s pretty difficult to factor in all the multiple eyes needed to get a good shot. From the Director to the AD, focus puller, producer, continuity and several other departments, all eyes must be wired-in and effectively managed.
The biggest solution to this kind of challenge not only in large-scale video productions but even in business, office and organization-scale needs is nothing other than the use of Wireless Video Transmissions Systems.
A wireless transmission system comprises of a transmitter and a receiver.
The transmitter accepts a video signal (usually HDMI and/or SDI), converts it to wireless signal which is either uncompressed or compressed, and transmits the wireless signal out over a wireless frequency through antennas. On the other hand, the receiver accepts the wireless signal from the transmitter, and converts it back to uncompressed video which is transmitted over wired connections (usually HDMI and/or SDI).
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But what this article really focuses on is to help us know what needs to be duly considered before choosing a Wireless Video Transmitter system
- RANGE & SIGNAL STRENGTH
Choosing Wireless Devices that have a wide range gives greater freedom to operate such gadgets from vantage or preferred positions. The rule of thumb is to choose a wireless HDMI transmitter that can send a signal from your video source to your display without causing any interference.
The Signal Strength (how far the transmitter will be from the receiver) should not only be considered in office settings but larger houses as well.
Keep in mind that wireless transmission work best in clear lines of sight and will vary between ceilings, walls and cabinets.
- LATENCY
The consideration and necessity for this varies based on several factors but it’s good to consider how disorientating it can be for sound and video to be out of sync and produce lags. Video games for instance will require zero latency as delay and lags affect players’ real-time engagement just as much as projection from drones to camera also will because the pilot may need to know location of drones in real-time.
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- POWER & BATTERY LIFE
Having a device that can only be powered by an internal battery can be problematic as the battery can go empty at any time when device is in use. Hence it will be best to have a multi-powered wireless transmitter and explore many possibilities if one can use a USB or DC power source.
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- The Weight of the Wireless Video Transmission Device
The best devices should weigh only a couple of ounces which makes moving them easier when you need to use it in a different location. Consider for instance the need to take your wireless video transmission device on a trip, portability makes it easier to pack in your bags and save on the total amount of weight and afford you space for heavier items.
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