Using Blackmagic ATEM with GTT

Has anyone tried the new Blackmagic ATEM Mini with GTT? I've been using GTT for two years with logitech webcams, and I want more control over focus, zoom and picture. The ATEM mini plugs into the thunderbolt port, so I'm wondering how GTT will recognize it. The ATEM is designed for livestreaming and can handle up to 4 HDMI cameras along with PIP options, so this could be a big enhancement for my GTT sessions.

I'm going to get one for my livestreaming needs on Youtube and Facebook, but I'd love to hear from the community if they have had any success with it.

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AshC

I wanted to update the Community on some recent testing we've done with Blackmagic hardware and current Mac operating systems!

This solution should work with Mac OS + Blackmagic ATEM Mini + any HDMI input. The key is to use OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) as a virtual camera driver to map Blackmagic device output to a proper format to use it in G2W.

Install OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
In OBS create a scene setup with 1280x720@30fps
Make sure the Blackmagic device is on and connected.
In OBS add a Video Capture Device to the scene, open its properties and select Blackmagic device (1280x720)
In OBS now select Start Virtual Camera
In the GoTo desktop software you may now select OBS Virtual Camera as an input device

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Chris Droessler

I used the ATEM Mini right out of the box and did NOT load the software. It worked fine for me. Anything I plugged into it showed up as a webcam in GoToWebinar.

There must be something in the software that makes it not work with GoTo.

Quick_Cutter

OK - over an hour with Service and the bottom line is that the ATEM doesn't work on the desktop app for GTT or GTM. We got it to work over the internet app for GTM, but the support session concluded by the rep telling me I have to find an "IT Professional" who can whitelist certain ports that are blocking the desktop app.

Either that, or I can switch to a different videoconference provider that doesn't require me to pay someone to make registry changes that may or may not fix the app and may or may not screw up other programs.

Hmmm. . . .

Quick_Cutter

Well, I got the ATEM Mini and haven't been able to configure it with GTT. It sees the Blackmagic device as a webcam, but when I try to switch it to be my webcam, all I get is a blank preview screen and the spinning circle of infinite waiting.

I've gone into my ATEM settings to change things around to see if it will link up, but no joy yet. I hope I can get this to work - it will improve my trainings immeasurably. Getting this to work is going to be a key factor as to whether I stick to the GTT platform.

Chris Droessler

Here is a new link to my writeup.

https://community.logmein.com/t5/GoToWebinar-Discussions/Play-video-embedded-in-PowerPoint-and-mix-multiple-computers-and/td-p/213946

Chris Droessler

Sorry, my message was somehow marked as Spam. As soon as the GoTo folks wake up on the West coast, I hope they can straighten this out.

In a nutshell, you can switch between multiple cameras and computers and send the output of the ATEM Mini to your presentation computer via USB, and GoTo thinks it is a webcam.

Quick_Cutter

Thanks for your reply. Something about this message board is blocking me from looking at your embedded link, but I appreciate you taking the time to try to help me out.

Chris Droessler

I just bought the Blackmagic Designs ATM Mini and tried it out with a GoToWebinar and love the results. See my writeup here: https://community.logmein.com/t5/GoToMeeting-Discussions/Play-video-embedded-in-PowerPoint-and-mix-multiple-computers-and/m-p/213908#M26176