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Morning Everyone! For houses of worship especially, is a CCLI license necessary with streaming for songs where Youtube channel isn't monetizing anyway? Any other recommendations to think through? Thanks...

Looking to buy a laptop for vMix prodcution. I hadn't considered how loud these high end laptops can be. Any recommendations on a solid laptop for vMix production thats not screaming loud when operating or if cooling pads will remedy this at all?

I'm looking for a web based tool where technicians have a checklist and can indicate the status of the current task (started, in progress, completed). An overview of all workstations should be visible to the supervisor.

How do you embed a Google Map or Google Place in a Google Doc, slide, or web page?

I just volunteered to help a local music festival with general technology. To minimize staff/costs, what software is recommended to create a presentation/slideshow that would include logo, land acknowledgment video and a licensed movie (1080p M4V)?

manual of the ‘birddog play’ states it is possible to load up a custom (fullhd) png on the device for startup. Any hints where in the web GUI this can be done?

We are looking for instructions on how to put our PTZ cameras in 4K mode.

Any opinion on Mini-LED displays vs. IPS?

I’m out of town on a brief vacation, seeing Spanish language YouTube ads. Is this normal when traveling?

Laptops used to have a little slot made for Kensington Locks. Macbooks don't seem to have it anymore, and not sure about new thinner PC laptops. How are you securing your laptops at events?

YouTube has stats for nerds, is there a similar general tool that allows similar analysis for other live streams on a Mac?

What was Shaq holding during the slam dunk contest last night? “Shaq cam” [link]

I just discovered a new feature in QuickTime in Sonoma 14.4 beta that allows you to view spatial videos (View-}Spatial) as either left eye, right eye, or both eyes displayed side by side.This also allows for rudimentary editing. Hope this is useful!

Upcoming gig where i'll feed an IMAG from a large library of memes/photos during an event. What would be the best cataloging app that could identify the text in images and search or sort by word to quickly find and throw images on the screen?

Does moving or renaming a Resolve project file created by an ATEM break the "links" with all the ISO files? If so, how do you transfer from your mobile drive and how do you recover if you've moved it already?

Does the convention that 3 days = 1 week for gear rental also apply to staffing in live events? I've always thought no, but recently got some pushback from another production company we were working alongside.

Looking to move over to H2R Graphics. Does anyone know if it has a step thru funtion for sequentially playing graphics elements?

I'm doing some VisionPro programming and need objects to play with. Are there good sources of stock USDZ objects?

I installed a room-exhaust fan. Its wired programable electronic control unit for fan speed, etc., emits a quiet but annoying tone at 2670 Hz, no matter the setting. Is this a common "feature" of some low-cost electronic components? Any suggestions?

AI in Advertising

As AR/VR becomes more prevelant, what can we consumers do to prevent a Minority Report world where the advertisers know you more than is comfortable: [link]

What are some useful AI tools for non (or not typically) creative marketing uses. E.G. SEO, accounting, HR, Management, shipping, logistics, etc.?

Miky, How do those who create their own marketing images now protect from those who would take or alter for their own uses. Does this new content generation use the long standing copyright method?

When working with founders, what are some of their biggest blind spots? And what misconceptions of AI on their part have you had to overcome?