Fantastic - I've been doing gigs in Titanic conference centre in belfast here for 8 years now, and have covered more gigs than anyone on the scene there - I'm almost embarressed to say that I didnt know about Companion even though i have been using a stremdek for some time. I have a rig comprising of a BMD TV HD with 3 Canon XF100 and 1 XF400 camera, and have been streaming online for years for clients, as well as doing live events. This Companion software is a game changer, especially for the likes of the stictly come dancing style events where I trigger all video and audio content from within Q-Lab. This might help bridge the gap between Q-Lab, my ATEM and OBS. thanks j
I'd be amazed if you still read comments from this video, but this looks really promising for me. I recently upgraded from a dual-boot setup to a dual-PC setup and I'm looking for ways to integrate the two as much as possible. I use the Stream Deck quite a bit in software development but I also like to game, so my work machine becomes my streaming machine after hours. I use the deck for stream control and for game shortcuts, macros, hotkeys, etc. so this will let me continue using it for both by controlling functions on both machines with one deck!
This is great! I was looking at branching out from DIT work on films/tv and found your videos, but it looks like this combination is perfect for everything.
Hey thanks for the video. I am not familiar with the Companion software, so it would be great if you could clarify the following thing. Would it be possible to pair the stream deck with the ATEM Mini in order to change the clips in the media player, for example? The ATEM Mini is technically a switcher but it doesn't have control over the loaded still picture in for the still. Do you think such a configuration is possible? Thanks in advance
Thanks John. Another really helpful video. We have a few upcoming events where we need to put video switching in the hands of content experts. The ability to very quickly reconfigure the panel to their preferences looks very interesting. We have a few Skaarhoj devices which are excellent, but I feel I need a bit more time than is often available when live on-site to reconfigure them.
Yeah the Skaarhoj devices are great if you want something that was built really well and is rock solid. Whereas if you want something to throw around a little, then the Stream Deck is perfect!
Thanks for the great video. I've been using Companion for some time now and I couldn't have done it without this video. However, I'd also like to use the Stream Deck app instead. Can I run the ATEM using the Stream Deck app and not running Companion at all?
EXCELLENT. YOU CAN create a Favorite Button/tab where we can add the options we want (lower thirds, tickers, logo, etc...) and activate them all at once, just like the Hide all at once. But difference will be activate only the options we preselected to be.
Great video. Wondering if I can also use the Companion buttons together with the other buttons I am using for my Livestream. Scene transition together with Companion Atem mini commands
Hello there! great video. Do you know if there Is any foot switch works with Companionn that I can use to operate Atem mini the same way as with Stream Deck?
Out of the box there are no foot switches, however you could make a midi foot switch work with OSCulator. All companion buttons can be “pressed” with OSC
This looks nice, this companion. Question: Is there any chance that it could select the previous or the next still from the Atem Mini PRO's media player? I've checked into APIs (as far as they are available) and apps and tools but haven't found this option yet.
If you install companion can you still use the regular stream deck features with the elgato software, or does the companion app override that? I have a stream deck that I use for some other bits that I would also like to ad a few functions for my ATEM to. I still want to be able to use it for the other functions too though so I wouldn't want to lose that in order to get it working with the ATEM.
I've watched almost your entire channel. Great content! But I'm still looking for a way to map the Atem Macros to regular keyboards keys or shortcuts... Please help me if you know how to make it work. Thanks!
excellent explanation !!! The stream desck is connected to the PC or the ATEM ?? there is the possibility that you will upload this same video with subtitles in Spanish !!! please!!! Thanks a lot!!
The Stream Deck is connected to the PC. Communication to the ATEM is done over the network so you will want to make sure the PC and the ATEM are on the same network.
@@heretorecord Thank you so much for your explanation!!! your videos are of great help. I don't speak English but I can still slowly understand and put your tutorials into practice !!!
Does it make a difference on the version download? I have Apple with their new chips. But I think the Mac(Arm) is the ships in the iPads and iPhones. The other option is intel but I don't have a intel chip anymore
Hey John....Here I am on this channel after you gave me help on the ATEM Mini video on making macros. I want to ask about macro control of H2R. I don't have a Streamdeck. ALL my midi control is done with a Novation LaunchControl XL. I have installed OSC for use in linking my LaunchControl XL to my ATEM mini; and, after learning it, I have it working quite well with the ATEM. But, I'm wondering if I can port the H2R software command strings thru this same OSC in order to have H2R controlled from midi button presses coming from my midi controller. Or is that a different version of OSC? I notice that the OSC you use with Streamdeck has a different IP address and port than when you I set it up with ATEM. I can reset the port in H2R but not the IP address. Thanks for being here to help out. I appreciate that as a resource. I've subscribed so I can support your channel.
I can't download the app because when I try to launch it, it says, ("Companion" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.) is this normal? Is there anything I can do about it?
May need to go to Apple> System Preferences > Security and privacy, then click the lock symbol bottom left to allow changes, enter password (if prompted) and click the checkbox to allow it.
Is there a way to have a RossTalk command from Dashboard trigger a companion button? I have an ATEM setup to pass the camera video through to a Carbonite (necessary in order to have camera control and tally) but I would like to continue to use the Carbonite switcher. I'm trying to have the button on the Carbonite send a command to Companion so that it will also switch the camera in the ATEM - which would then give us the tally light. I see that when you switch on the ATEM, it also switches on the Stream Deck. I am trying to achieve this same action but by switching the button on the Carbonite. If you have any ideas, I'd be grateful. I"ve tried many times to figure out a way to do this with Custom Controls and GPIO, but to no avail. Thanks.
Do you know if Companion has been updated or revised for the Stream Deck XL? There's a lot of empty buttons that, if you try to fill them, really mess up the process.
Great, but I am not able to open the Companion. Any ideas on it? It keeps saying " Another instances is already running. Please close the other instance first."
I'm curious if you are using this (Streamdeck/Companion) with an ATEM Mini. I think setting up a Streamdeck with preferred set of buttons would be better, particularly if you are leveraging things like Chromakey, or the different Flying key buttons inside the ATEM Software control app.
Hi. My stream deck (just purchased) and my atem mini are both hooked up to my mac. However, when I add the ip address of my atem mini and say apply changes, nothing happens. No status change occurs for the atem under the instances tab... preventing me from proceeding. Any thoughts? TIA
Thank you for the great video! So helpful. I can't wait to get a Stream Deck for my ATEM. I see now they have a Stream Deck mobile app. Do you know if you can control the ATEM without the hardware unit?
Hi John, Great video! At the 3:41 mark you mentioned how the Elgato & Companion Software can communicate with your Graphics Software. Just wondering what software this is, or if you have a video covering it?
As far as the buttons go, can you still custom design your own button logos and have it work with Companion? Or do you have to stick with whatever Companion's graphics are?
Thanks for sharing this video and info. I do have some questions that you might ba able to answer: 1) Do you know if it would be possible to control 2 ATEM mini's simultaneously with Companion? 2) Someone else has asked this, but is it possible to fire ATEM macros with the Streamdeck, as far as you know?
Can you assign the page up and down buttons to the right side of the streamdeck control panel? I would love to have that entire first column moved to the far right. Thanks!
Hi john. Great work!!! Is it possible to trigger your h2r software on another pc? I tried to type in the IP address of the other pc in osc in companion (except the local host ip) but it doesn’t work. Or does it only work on local pc? I use companion with obs on the second pc which does work. Thank you!
I HAVE DUAL PC, MAIN AND SECOND I PLUGGED STREAM DECK TO THE SECOND PC AND I WANT TO CONTROLL MAIN PC VIA STREAM DECK WHICH CONNECTED TO THE SECOND PC FOR EXAMPLE LUNCH A GAME OR CLOSE A WINDOW (ALT+F4), OR OPEN BROWSER PAGE ! IS THERE ANAYWAY TO DO THAT ?
Hello John! Love the videos! Question, I have a theatre production that I'm working on and it requires in excess of 40-50 graphic elements,( Stil plates, lower thirds, etc.) the Atem Mini software currently allows for 20 in their media store. Is there a way to have another 20 elements load into the atem software using the stream deck and a macro? I'm trying to automate as many of the processes as possible. Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.
@@heretorecord I am using a Hyperdeck for my video playback because it integrates seamlessly with the ATEM mini pro iso. I need the other 3 inputs for cameras so H2R graphics wont fit my application. I was hoping to find a way to to use their built in media player for stills and overlays and just automate restoring other saved media players so that I could effectively have unlimited graphic elements at my disposal...
Hello, do you know if I can control the start/stop of recording on a ATEM mini Pro ISO via a custom macro via a stream deck? I'm trying to plan out a self-service recording studio for our faculty using an ATEM mini Pro ISO and a stream deck. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Is there a command in Bitfocus Companion that will make a video play in OBS? In the OBS presets there are presets for scene to programme which will switch to the correct program, but if the scene has a media source then how can you make it play. Even if in properties when you have "Restart playback when source becomes active" selected, it does not start playing when you switch to the scene using Companion (PS. I also want to find a command to set fullscreen projector to BDMI to ensure that my ATEM Mini Extreme picks up the video when it plays).
Hello, very interesting tool, I just buy it ! But is it possible to use the Stream Deck and COMPANION without internet connection once our configuration is saved? I work in spectacle with MILLUMIN and I don't like being dependent of the network of theaters that welcomes us. Thanks !
@@heretorecordIndeed it works! I just forgot to change the "TARGET IP" to localhost. Another little question: Is it possible to configure other actions yourself, by referring to the keyboard shortcuts of MILLUMIN? To be able to change DASHBOARD for example.
thanks for teh video John. i've seen vlc play on one of your streamdeck pages.. could you explain how did you make it to work with companion? i couldn't manage to set it up.. thanks
I believe a quick search on the Companion Facebook group will help. But I think you need to change the port to something like 4444. Took me a long time to figure out also!
So I have the stem switcher on one computer and the stream deck on another, I put the up address of the atem but it didn’t work. So my question is how do I get the atem to connect with the companion app on different computers? Please & thank you
Also, how do I actually get what I have programmed in Companion onto the streamdeck, there doesn't seem an obvious way to do this and you don't cover it in the video. Cheers!
What if there is a supported program with companion, but currently companion doesn’t support a particular action? How do you create a command from scratch? I’ll give an example, the free timer by IRIS... the software has features that are not currently available to action like: JOG 1 (this would add 1 minute)... I’m trying to use an example software that most people have tried
I would love some more content on setting up companion and stream deck for running an ATEM. I bought a stream deck after seeing this video and the workflow and set up is a little confusing.
Would like to ask about the logger function. Does we need to sync manually betweet actual cut and logger? Let say currently im on wide shot. Then i click wide on the logger. After i cut the scene to close-up, do i need to manualy press the close-up button in the logger to match the live production with the postprocess video? Thanks!
Hello, does the stream deck and companion work with ip ptz cameras? I know it works with ptz optics but not sure if it works with the smaller, cheaper brands
Cool stuff! Have you figured out a way of 'clipping' 2 or more streamdecks together? Be nice to press the buttons and not have the whole things shift around.
Hey, man, thanks for your tips! How can you fix two separate pages per Streamdeck? Everytime I change a page at one Streamdeck, the other one follows. Thanks!
Download Companion - It has a streamdeck emulator built in to it. If you can get the emulator to control it the chances are the physical streamdeck will probably work.
@@heretorecord I just received Stream Deck and ATEM mini. But Companion cannot recognize both ATEM and Stream Deck. I put IP for ATEM, I disabled StreamDeck software....It is pity, as I could play with an emulator to control H2R Graphics. Any idea?
Hey thanks for the tips! One thing I can’t figure out is, I have a Blackmagic Hyperdeck. And I woulld like to just hit one button to record and then hit the same button to stop recording. But I can’t figure out how to set that up without having a second button to stop record. Thoughts?
So I have an stream deck app on my phone rather then having the physical software ... would this still work being that they dont have the same IP or is it by default connected to my pc and then giving me access to doing this ? Sorry if my question makes no sense im tryin lol
If anyone is having trouble not being able to see the updated buttons on your stream deck go to the Stream deck control application then on the bottom right corner click "More Actions..." then scroll down the list until you find "Companion Button" then click install!
Thanks for this video. Thinking of buying a StreamDeck, but I can't afford a HyperDeck, so is there a way I can get an iPad or MacBook Pro to act like a source for video loops? Maybe a Playlist of videos that can be triggered by StreamDeck? Thanks in advance,
Thanks for your video John. I have an ATEM mini and would like to control it with a USB foot switch. Do you think the companion software would be able to recognize the footswitch and be able to execute camera switches triggered by the footswitch? It seems the USB footswitch would be similar hardware to the Stream Deck but just wanted to get your input to see if they would act the same. Thanks!
@@heretorecord Thanks for your reply. I am not sure what you mean by chaining software together. I was hoping the USB device would be recognized by the Companion software as a device that could be configured for actions. Does the Companion software need to sort pre-register devices in order to be able to work with them? I am just trying to figure out if I should order a footswitch or not as its sole purpose will be to work with Companion!
If I am not mistaken, Companion only supports Stream Deck devices so youll need to configure some way of bringing in commands from your usb device and turning them into OSC which you will then be able to point to Companion. Perhaps OSCulator will work but I’m not sure
Works great but each time i start up the set i need to assign the buttons again to get a background color. If i just connect the ATEM and the Streamdeck it works but without the background so i can't see which channel is actual and which is in preview.
Can you stack to control switching OBS scenes and ATEM cam input at the same time? I.e. I want to shift to a different overlay and camera at the same time without having to press two buttons.
Latest versions don't have an import profile option on the companion plugin ....how does one get all the companion buttons in stream deck without having to define one by one?
I guess it is not possible to use it only over IP with NO Laptop (Computer) to translate my needs, right? Or is it? Thank you for the Music John Barker
You made great tutorials, and very well explained, I have a project that I'm working on and I'm looking for a way to be able to work with title fx, stream deck and obs,,, I cannot figure how to make it work so I can shoot live graphics while live please advice, thank you
Nice Video I can see that your ATEM Blackmagic have presets that you can drag to your buttons. But on my side it won’t show! My version is up to date V1.3.0 (1a7592b-1203) Also the Instance feedback won’t show nothing I’m on a Mac Any idea!?
Hi!!! I don't know if you are still replying to comments, but I would like to know if you could make a video about companion pared with OBS studio. I'm trying to connect OBS to it but it wants a password (along with the IP address) but I don't know about any passwords. I bet some other people have the same problem and my 1 1/2 hour search brought nothing whatsoever. Hoping you can help!
Hey - I am indeed replying but can’t promise I can make the video. Though I’ll do my best! In the meantime, reach out on the Facebook Companion group for fast help! Trying searching on it first before posting to see if someone else had that same ossue
during your introduction, you mention an earlier video where you go over the basics. Could you please link to that. I’m a newbie and would greatly appreciate a more introductory explanation of how to use the Stream Deck and the ATEM Mini.
Fantastic. Very helpful. Just what I was looking for. Here’s another question. I want to create a macro that superimposes a graphic over one of my three cameras. When I switch to a different camera, I want the graphic to disappear. I also want to create a macro that enables me to have a larger size picture in picture with a portrait orientation. Both of these would be connected to buttons on the stream deck. Are these possible? Can you please point me to a tutorial that explains how to create a macro, in simple terms? As of two months ago I knew nothing at all about live streaming. The pandemic has forced me to venture into unproven waters. So many videos assume the viewer is already up to speed, but in my case, and I guarantee in the case of the majority of viewers, I need to be spooned step by step. I truly appreciate the time you take to put out this info and also being so quick to reply to my question. Thanks again and stay safe.
My advice is to get in there and play with the macros! I don’t have any content for now on that though. It would also be worth reading the manuals for any gear that you have! Hope that helps a little!
Companion is not working for me on my new iMac Pro running Catalina. I got it to launch and connect to my ATEM Mini Pro, but dragging presets onto the buttons on the GUI does not make those buttons show up on the stream deck. If I run the Stream Deck software, then, yes, the buttons light up with the choices made in the Stream Deck software. I uninstalled the Stream Deck software in case it was interfering with Companion, but no joy. Companion shows as being connected to my ATEM Mini Pro. All I get on the Stream Deck is a huge letter 'G' across a square of 9 buttons. The stream deck is also listed under 'Surfaces'.
I`ve been trying to control VLC with companion and stream deck without luck, how did you enable a lower third and play a clip from software like vlc or any other media player with stream deck
Hello! I am trying to use StreamDeck with Companion to control my perfect cue. Presets are loaded but slide transitions are not happening. Any help? Also, can I control my laptops PowerPoint without Perfect cue as well?
Last time I had a play with Companion I don't think it supported OBS. I have my Stream Deck set up to predominantly run OBS but also switch inputs on my ATEM but I use the Stream Deck software as it has lots of OBS functionality. It would be nice to have more ATEM functionality that Companion brings like Hyperdeck control etc, but would still need OBS control. I guess I could get 2 stream decks and run 2 laptops!
Again great work on this - got me thinking about a midi controller I already have from novation its a launchpad its really nice but haven't used it but could this software work with it? If not anything out there that it could work with it?
is Stream Deck the only choice for it? i find the ones with many button are kinda pricy. i guess coz it has a display for every botton thats why it is worth it?
Fantastic - I've been doing gigs in Titanic conference centre in belfast here for 8 years now, and have covered more gigs than anyone on the scene there - I'm almost embarressed to say that I didnt know about Companion even though i have been using a stremdek for some time.
I have a rig comprising of a BMD TV HD with 3 Canon XF100 and 1 XF400 camera, and have been streaming online for years for clients, as well as doing live events. This Companion software is a game changer, especially for the likes of the stictly come dancing style events where I trigger all video and audio content from within Q-Lab.
This might help bridge the gap between Q-Lab, my ATEM and OBS.
thanks
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thank you bro, you kept your promise. My Best Multimedia tech channel 2019 so far.
I'd be amazed if you still read comments from this video, but this looks really promising for me. I recently upgraded from a dual-boot setup to a dual-PC setup and I'm looking for ways to integrate the two as much as possible. I use the Stream Deck quite a bit in software development but I also like to game, so my work machine becomes my streaming machine after hours. I use the deck for stream control and for game shortcuts, macros, hotkeys, etc. so this will let me continue using it for both by controlling functions on both machines with one deck!
I do. Things have changed a bunch since this was made but it’s only gotten better!
This is great! I was looking at branching out from DIT work on films/tv and found your videos, but it looks like this combination is perfect for everything.
Hey thanks for the video. I am not familiar with the Companion software, so it would be great if you could clarify the following thing. Would it be possible to pair the stream deck with the ATEM Mini in order to change the clips in the media player, for example? The ATEM Mini is technically a switcher but it doesn't have control over the loaded still picture in for the still. Do you think such a configuration is possible?
Thanks in advance
Thanks John. Another really helpful video. We have a few upcoming events where we need to put video switching in the hands of content experts. The ability to very quickly reconfigure the panel to their preferences looks very interesting.
We have a few Skaarhoj devices which are excellent, but I feel I need a bit more time than is often available when live on-site to reconfigure them.
Yeah the Skaarhoj devices are great if you want something that was built really well and is rock solid. Whereas if you want something to throw around a little, then the Stream Deck is perfect!
Thanks for the great video. I've been using Companion for some time now and I couldn't have done it without this video. However, I'd also like to use the Stream Deck app instead. Can I run the ATEM using the Stream Deck app and not running Companion at all?
companion is super amazing, its the hear to my studio now. :)
EXCELLENT.
YOU CAN create a Favorite Button/tab where we can add the options we want (lower thirds, tickers, logo, etc...) and activate them all at once, just like the Hide all at once. But difference will be activate only the options we preselected to be.
I'll think about that one!
Thanks John. Great video 👍👏 as usual waiting for the software for the titles
Great video. Wondering if I can also use the Companion buttons together with the other buttons I am using for my Livestream. Scene transition together with Companion Atem mini commands
This is the best quick tutorial so far, thanks
Glad it helped!
Hello there! great video. Do you know if there Is any foot switch works with Companionn that I can use to operate Atem mini the same way as with Stream Deck?
Out of the box there are no foot switches, however you could make a midi foot switch work with OSCulator. All companion buttons can be “pressed” with OSC
This looks nice, this companion. Question: Is there any chance that it could select the previous or the next still from the Atem Mini PRO's media player? I've checked into APIs (as far as they are available) and apps and tools but haven't found this option yet.
If you install companion can you still use the regular stream deck features with the elgato software, or does the companion app override that? I have a stream deck that I use for some other bits that I would also like to ad a few functions for my ATEM to. I still want to be able to use it for the other functions too though so I wouldn't want to lose that in order to get it working with the ATEM.
BRILLIANT! Thank You
I've watched almost your entire channel. Great content!
But I'm still looking for a way to map the Atem Macros to regular keyboards keys or shortcuts... Please help me if you know how to make it work. Thanks!
This is wonderful! Question: must I connect my ATEM Mioi Pro to Companion forr Windows via Ethernet, or can I get away with USB?
excellent explanation !!! The stream desck is connected to the PC or the ATEM ?? there is the possibility that you will upload this same video with subtitles in Spanish !!! please!!! Thanks a lot!!
The Stream Deck is connected to the PC. Communication to the ATEM is done over the network so you will want to make sure the PC and the ATEM are on the same network.
@@heretorecord Thank you so much for your explanation!!! your videos are of great help. I don't speak English but I can still slowly understand and put your tutorials into practice !!!
Very cool to have you following along then!
Does it make a difference on the version download? I have Apple with their new chips. But I think the Mac(Arm) is the ships in the iPads and iPhones. The other option is intel but I don't have a intel chip anymore
Hey John....Here I am on this channel after you gave me help on the ATEM Mini video on making macros.
I want to ask about macro control of H2R. I don't have a Streamdeck. ALL my midi control is done with a Novation LaunchControl XL. I have installed OSC for use in linking my LaunchControl XL to my ATEM mini; and, after learning it, I have it working quite well with the ATEM.
But, I'm wondering if I can port the H2R software command strings thru this same OSC in order to have H2R controlled from midi button presses coming from my midi controller. Or is that a different version of OSC? I notice that the OSC you use with Streamdeck has a different IP address and port than when you I set it up with ATEM. I can reset the port in H2R but not the IP address. Thanks for being here to help out. I appreciate that as a resource. I've subscribed so I can support your channel.
wow!! need to try this out for sure! so all the action from the iPad in my case are all run via wifi correct?
I can't download the app because when I try to launch it, it says, ("Companion" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.) is this normal? Is there anything I can do about it?
This is fairly normal. If you right click on the app and choose “open” then you should be able to open it just fine!
Sometimes you have to go to the security control panel in system preferences and say "allow"
May need to go to Apple> System Preferences > Security and privacy, then click the lock symbol bottom left to allow changes, enter password (if prompted) and click the checkbox to allow it.
After the configuration is done, do you need to have the ATEM or Companion software running on a computer?
Is there a way to have a RossTalk command from Dashboard trigger a companion button? I have an ATEM setup to pass the camera video through to a Carbonite (necessary in order to have camera control and tally) but I would like to continue to use the Carbonite switcher. I'm trying to have the button on the Carbonite send a command to Companion so that it will also switch the camera in the ATEM - which would then give us the tally light. I see that when you switch on the ATEM, it also switches on the Stream Deck. I am trying to achieve this same action but by switching the button on the Carbonite. If you have any ideas, I'd be grateful. I"ve tried many times to figure out a way to do this with Custom Controls and GPIO, but to no avail. Thanks.
Wow, this is so nice! Really interesting video and solutions, keep up your fantastic work John! 👍🏻
Thanks Daniel!
Do you know if Companion has been updated or revised for the Stream Deck XL? There's a lot of empty buttons that, if you try to fill them, really mess up the process.
Will Companion work with the new Stream Deck Pedal (footswitch)?
Okay this is a game changer fir the stream deck
Great, but I am not able to open the Companion. Any ideas on it?
It keeps saying " Another instances is already running. Please close the other instance first."
Ahh sounds like the app is auto-hiding. Check your menu bar for the Companion Logo
I'm curious if you are using this (Streamdeck/Companion) with an ATEM Mini. I think setting up a Streamdeck with preferred set of buttons would be better, particularly if you are leveraging things like Chromakey, or the different Flying key buttons inside the ATEM Software control app.
You certainly could! I think using the two side by side makes for a great workflow!
Hi. My stream deck (just purchased) and my atem mini are both hooked up to my mac. However, when I add the ip address of my atem mini and say apply changes, nothing happens. No status change occurs for the atem under the instances tab... preventing me from proceeding. Any thoughts? TIA
Thank you for the great video! So helpful. I can't wait to get a Stream Deck for my ATEM.
I see now they have a Stream Deck mobile app. Do you know if you can control the ATEM without the hardware unit?
Nice video, however I'm still having problems, whow do I get in contact with you for help?
Hi John,
Great video! At the 3:41 mark you mentioned how the Elgato & Companion Software can communicate with your Graphics Software. Just wondering what software this is, or if you have a video covering it?
It’s H2R Graphics! heretorecord.com/graphics
As far as the buttons go, can you still custom design your own button logos and have it work with Companion? Or do you have to stick with whatever Companion's graphics are?
You can upload a custom PNG image for the button!
Thanks for sharing this video and info. I do have some questions that you might ba able to answer: 1) Do you know if it would be possible to control 2 ATEM mini's simultaneously with Companion? 2) Someone else has asked this, but is it possible to fire ATEM macros with the Streamdeck, as far as you know?
Yes to both of those questions!
Is it possible to use joystick to smoothly adjust picture in picture size and location in Atem mini / Atem television Studio 4K? Thanks!
Can you assign the page up and down buttons to the right side of the streamdeck control panel? I would love to have that entire first column moved to the far right. Thanks!
Hi john. Great work!!! Is it possible to trigger your h2r software on another pc? I tried to type in the IP address of the other pc in osc in companion (except the local host ip) but it doesn’t work. Or does it only work on local pc? I use companion with obs on the second pc which does work. Thank you!
I HAVE DUAL PC, MAIN AND SECOND
I PLUGGED STREAM DECK TO THE SECOND PC AND I WANT TO CONTROLL MAIN PC VIA STREAM DECK WHICH CONNECTED TO THE SECOND PC
FOR EXAMPLE LUNCH A GAME OR CLOSE A WINDOW (ALT+F4), OR OPEN BROWSER PAGE !
IS THERE ANAYWAY TO DO THAT ?
Hello John! Love the videos! Question, I have a theatre production that I'm working on and it requires in excess of 40-50 graphic elements,( Stil plates, lower thirds, etc.) the Atem Mini software currently allows for 20 in their media store. Is there a way to have another 20 elements load into the atem software using the stream deck and a macro? I'm trying to automate as many of the processes as possible. Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.
Have you checked out H2R Graphics yet? It could be just for you!
@@heretorecord I am using a Hyperdeck for my video playback because it integrates seamlessly with the ATEM mini pro iso. I need the other 3 inputs for cameras so H2R graphics wont fit my application. I was hoping to find a way to to use their built in media player for stills and overlays and just automate restoring other saved media players so that I could effectively have unlimited graphic elements at my disposal...
Hello, do you know if I can control the start/stop of recording on a ATEM mini Pro ISO via a custom macro via a stream deck?
I'm trying to plan out a self-service recording studio for our faculty using an ATEM mini Pro ISO and a stream deck.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Is there a command in Bitfocus Companion that will make a video play in OBS? In the OBS presets there are presets for scene to programme which will switch to the correct program, but if the scene has a media source then how can you make it play. Even if in properties when you have "Restart playback when source becomes active" selected, it does not start playing when you switch to the scene using Companion (PS. I also want to find a command to set fullscreen projector to BDMI to ensure that my ATEM Mini Extreme picks up the video when it plays).
These would be great feature requests to add to the GitHub for Companion!
Hello, very interesting tool, I just buy it ! But is it possible to use the Stream Deck and COMPANION without internet connection once our configuration is saved?
I work in spectacle with MILLUMIN and I don't like being dependent of the network of theaters that welcomes us. Thanks !
Yes indeed it is possible. Once you have downloaded companion there is no longer any need for an internet connection. Give it a go!
@@heretorecordIndeed it works! I just forgot to change the "TARGET IP" to localhost. Another little question: Is it possible to configure other actions yourself, by referring to the keyboard shortcuts of MILLUMIN? To be able to change DASHBOARD for example.
thanks for teh video John. i've seen vlc play on one of your streamdeck pages.. could you explain how did you make it to work with companion? i couldn't manage to set it up.. thanks
I believe a quick search on the Companion Facebook group will help. But I think you need to change the port to something like 4444. Took me a long time to figure out also!
Is there a way to assign any camera control button? I would love to have a CCU page.
So I have the stem switcher on one computer and the stream deck on another, I put the up address of the atem but it didn’t work. So my question is how do I get the atem to connect with the companion app on different computers? Please & thank you
Also, how do I actually get what I have programmed in Companion onto the streamdeck, there doesn't seem an obvious way to do this and you don't cover it in the video. Cheers!
The best steps are to quit the official stream deck app, then use the “surfaces” tab in Companion to look for devices.
Thanks for the video! It was helpful for me. How did you know the IP of your ATEM?
The 'ATEM Setup Utility' app installed on your computer will help with that!
@@heretorecord awesome!! Thank you so much
can you add atem mini to your companion app with the Tie, DSK, On Air Button
Hi, Is it possible to load a template like the one in the video or does it have to be created?
I wish he would release the template or sell it so we won't have to set it up from scratch.
Hi. Which graphic software do you use for lowers? Thanks :)
I use H2R Graphics! heretorecord.com/graphics
What if there is a supported program with companion, but currently companion doesn’t support a particular action? How do you create a command from scratch?
I’ll give an example, the free timer by IRIS... the software has features that are not currently available to action like: JOG 1 (this would add 1 minute)... I’m trying to use an example software that most people have tried
Brilliant! Great info
I would love some more content on setting up companion and stream deck for running an ATEM. I bought a stream deck after seeing this video and the workflow and set up is a little confusing.
Absolutely. I’ve added it to my todo list!
Would like to ask about the logger function. Does we need to sync manually betweet actual cut and logger?
Let say currently im on wide shot. Then i click wide on the logger. After i cut the scene to close-up, do i need to manualy press the close-up button in the logger to match the live production with the postprocess video?
Thanks!
It’s very much early days for this project, but I have a beta build that listens to an ATEM and will cut automatically based on that.
I see. So for current apps, the work around will be manual logger. Am i right?
Hello, does the stream deck and companion work with ip ptz cameras? I know it works with ptz optics but not sure if it works with the smaller, cheaper brands
That does depend on if they are on the supported list. Take a look here: bitfocus.io/support
I have a atem mini and would like to interface with stream deck . what do i need between the two ? thanks Mike
Cool stuff! Have you figured out a way of 'clipping' 2 or more streamdecks together? Be nice to press the buttons and not have the whole things shift around.
With a 3D printer this would be very possible
Hey, man, thanks for your tips! How can you fix two separate pages per Streamdeck? Everytime I change a page at one Streamdeck, the other one follows. Thanks!
Hmmm that is strange and sound like a bug. Perhaps you could report this on the Companion Github or Facebook group!
Can you trigger the luma key on air and off on a Atem mini with the stream deck? If so do you have an instructional on that?
You can indeed. You need to set up a button to toggle on/off the Upstream Keyer. There are instance presets for this within companion
I'm not getting "|input 1" on the key up/off actions section. The only option is "M/E 1"
Perhaps your ATEM inputs are named differently?
awesome!! im using a atem 1 m/e which is about 4-5 years ago, will it still work with the stream deck? :)
Download Companion - It has a streamdeck emulator built in to it. If you can get the emulator to control it the chances are the physical streamdeck will probably work.
Great tool and video. Can Steamdeck accept commands from both the one set on Companion and native StreamDeck Set-up software?
I believe the latest beta version has that functionality
@@heretorecord I just received Stream Deck and ATEM mini. But Companion cannot recognize both ATEM and Stream Deck. I put IP for ATEM, I disabled StreamDeck software....It is pity, as I could play with an emulator to control H2R Graphics. Any idea?
@@mosfetfukushima9228 Solved by myself by installing plugin on SteramDeck, and also configure a right IP for ATEM. Thanks
Hey thanks for the tips! One thing I can’t figure out is, I have a Blackmagic Hyperdeck. And I woulld like to just hit one button to record and then hit the same button to stop recording. But I can’t figure out how to set that up without having a second button to stop record. Thoughts?
You can set the button up to be ‘latch’ then you set a ‘down’ action of record and an ‘up’ action of stop record - I use this method myself
great video!.How you connect atem and srteam deck?
They are both connected to the same network switch
So I have an stream deck app on my phone rather then having the physical software ... would this still work being that they dont have the same IP or is it by default connected to my pc and then giving me access to doing this ? Sorry if my question makes no sense im tryin lol
If anyone is having trouble not being able to see the updated buttons on your stream deck go to the Stream deck control application then on the bottom right corner click "More Actions..." then scroll down the list until you find "Companion Button" then click install!
Rene Marroquin wont install at all
Thanks for this video. Thinking of buying a StreamDeck, but I can't afford a HyperDeck, so is there a way I can get an iPad or MacBook Pro to act like a source for video loops? Maybe a Playlist of videos that can be triggered by StreamDeck? Thanks in advance,
Hey - you can hook Companion up to VLC and do playback with that!
Thanks for your video John. I have an ATEM mini and would like to control it with a USB foot switch. Do you think the companion software would be able to recognize the footswitch and be able to execute camera switches triggered by the footswitch? It seems the USB footswitch would be similar hardware to the Stream Deck but just wanted to get your input to see if they would act the same. Thanks!
It may be that you have to chain a few pieces of software together but it will certainly work with a bit of tweaking
@@heretorecord Thanks for your reply. I am not sure what you mean by chaining software together. I was hoping the USB device would be recognized by the Companion software as a device that could be configured for actions. Does the Companion software need to sort pre-register devices in order to be able to work with them? I am just trying to figure out if I should order a footswitch or not as its sole purpose will be to work with Companion!
If I am not mistaken, Companion only supports Stream Deck devices so youll need to configure some way of bringing in commands from your usb device and turning them into OSC which you will then be able to point to Companion. Perhaps OSCulator will work but I’m not sure
@@heretorecord Thank you. Sorry, I misunderstood how Companion worked. I will continue my research then!
Will Companion recognize Macros on the ATEM as well?
Thank you so much for this video! It is Posspbe to use two Stream Deck's at one PC to switch at the same time Program and AUX1 outputs?
Yes, absolutely! I have done this before. You just set each Stream Deck to a different 'page' and it works well!
Works great but each time i start up the set i need to assign the buttons again to get a background color.
If i just connect the ATEM and the Streamdeck it works but without the background so i can't see which channel is actual and which is in preview.
Can you stack to control switching OBS scenes and ATEM cam input at the same time? I.e. I want to shift to a different overlay and camera at the same time without having to press two buttons.
You can certainly stack commands!
Latest versions don't have an import profile option on the companion plugin ....how does one get all the companion buttons in stream deck without having to define one by one?
The import is still there it’s just harder to find. I can’t recall where off the top of my head though.
Enjoyed your video! Is there a list of all the Hyperdeck functions that can be controlled with Companion? Thanks! Randall
I believe there is a list within he companion admin. I think inside of the instance you can see all the options!
Or see here... github.com/bitfocus/companion-module-hyperdeck/blob/master/HELP.md
I guess it is not possible to use it only over IP with NO Laptop (Computer) to translate my needs, right? Or is it?
Thank you for the Music John Barker
Correct. You will at the very least need a raspberry pi to make it work. Or bring a laptop
When you have two stream decks showing up on surfaces, how do you setup buttons for each do they show up separately on the buttons tab?
You end up just setting up pages (100 pages) in companion, then you navigate to whatever page you want on each independent stream deck.
You made great tutorials, and very well explained, I have a project that I'm working on and I'm looking for a way to be able to work with title fx, stream deck and obs,,, I cannot figure how to make it work so I can shoot live graphics while live please advice, thank you
Is there a way to use a wireless bluetooth gamepad controller with buttons to trigger actions in Atem over Companion?
You will have to use a little more complex setup for that with a tool that turns Gamepad into OSC, then atemOSC
tried to book a one on one your calendarly link is not working :)
Hello, the ability to assign keyboard keys to stream deck with companion would be nice.
Nice Video
I can see that your ATEM Blackmagic have presets that you can drag to your buttons.
But on my side it won’t show!
My version is up to date V1.3.0 (1a7592b-1203)
Also the Instance feedback won’t show nothing
I’m on a Mac
Any idea!?
That’s odd! Send me a mail at john[at]heretorecord.com and I’ll see what we can figure out!
Do you have any VPN running?
Hi!!! I don't know if you are still replying to comments, but I would like to know if you could make a video about companion pared with OBS studio. I'm trying to connect OBS to it but it wants a password (along with the IP address) but I don't know about any passwords. I bet some other people have the same problem and my 1 1/2 hour search brought nothing whatsoever. Hoping you can help!
Hey - I am indeed replying but can’t promise I can make the video. Though I’ll do my best! In the meantime, reach out on the Facebook Companion group for fast help! Trying searching on it first before posting to see if someone else had that same ossue
Hi, do you sell the live logger you wrote?
during your introduction, you mention an earlier video where you go over the basics. Could you please link to that. I’m a newbie and would greatly appreciate a more introductory explanation of how to use the Stream Deck and the ATEM Mini.
Not sure what I was talking about there but maybe my latest video on Companion will help a little. ruclips.net/video/Sjl8lGj7OxE/видео.html
Fantastic. Very helpful. Just what I was looking for. Here’s another question. I want to create a macro that superimposes a graphic over one of my three cameras. When I switch to a different camera, I want the graphic to disappear. I also want to create a macro that enables me to have a larger size picture in picture with a portrait orientation. Both of these would be connected to buttons on the stream deck. Are these possible? Can you please point me to a tutorial that explains how to create a macro, in simple terms? As of two months ago I knew nothing at all about live streaming. The pandemic has forced me to venture into unproven waters. So many videos assume the viewer is already up to speed, but in my case, and I guarantee in the case of the majority of viewers, I need to be spooned step by step. I truly appreciate the time you take to put out this info and also being so quick to reply to my question. Thanks again and stay safe.
My advice is to get in there and play with the macros! I don’t have any content for now on that though. It would also be worth reading the manuals for any gear that you have! Hope that helps a little!
Companion is not working for me on my new iMac Pro running Catalina. I got it to launch and connect to my ATEM Mini Pro, but dragging presets onto the buttons on the GUI does not make those buttons show up on the stream deck. If I run the Stream Deck software, then, yes, the buttons light up with the choices made in the Stream Deck software. I uninstalled the Stream Deck software in case it was interfering with Companion, but no joy. Companion shows as being connected to my ATEM Mini Pro. All I get on the Stream Deck is a huge letter 'G' across a square of 9 buttons. The stream deck is also listed under 'Surfaces'.
Try using the latest beta build to see if that helps
Here to Record I’ve heard about the beta build but can’t find where to get it. Can you help locate it? Thank you.
In the downloads section, before you choose a platform, there is a small text saying “beta”
Here to Record THANK YOU!
Great video!
Great software :D
I'd love to see more about your graphics software
Sure thing. learn more here: h2r.graphics/
Is it possible to control the companion software or the stream deck emulator with short cuts instead of the hardware device?
I`ve been trying to control VLC with companion and stream deck without luck, how did you enable a lower third and play a clip from software like vlc or any other media player with stream deck
Did you manage to get this working? Setting the IP and Port in VLC I believe is the answer
Hello! I am trying to use StreamDeck with Companion to control my perfect cue. Presets are loaded but slide transitions are not happening. Any help? Also, can I control my laptops PowerPoint without Perfect cue as well?
There is a Perfectcue option now if you are still looking for it
Can stream deck be used to control ATEM Macro? Have you tried it before?
I have and it can. There are even presets in the Companion interface to make it easier
@Here to Record cool good to know.
How do you import a page into stream labs? I have it connected but the page isn’t popping up?
Last time I had a play with Companion I don't think it supported OBS.
I have my Stream Deck set up to predominantly run OBS but also switch inputs on my ATEM but I use the Stream Deck software as it has lots of OBS functionality.
It would be nice to have more ATEM functionality that Companion brings like Hyperdeck control etc, but would still need OBS control. I guess I could get 2 stream decks and run 2 laptops!
Looks like OBS Studio is supported! I haven't tried it though.
Again great work on this - got me thinking about a midi controller I already have from novation its a launchpad its really nice but haven't used it but could this software work with it? If not anything out there that it could work with it?
There are a few ways of using midi with OSCulator and atemOSC.
Hi, have you used StreamDeck/Companion to control vMix? I’d be interested in just start stop stream. Thanks
I have indeed used it for this. Takes a bit of setup but works just fine!
Here to Record thanks any tips on how? Have created connection and button but that’s as fast as I got
What graphics software do you use for lower third graphics
Video coming very soon about it!
is Stream Deck the only choice for it? i find the ones with many button are kinda pricy. i guess coz it has a display for every botton thats why it is worth it?