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This is a bible of sorts for learning about networking concepts and protocols: http://index-of.es/Varios-2/Computer%20Networks%205th%20Edition.pdf
As for practically making things work, it entirely depends on the kit you’re using and its implementation of those protocols and its user interface. Manuals, forums, Slack groups, IRC channels etc dedicated to the particular platform/piece of equipment are your best bet.
I find YouTube ‘tutorials’ mostly useless as they’re often made by people with a poor grasp of networking themselves, and are unwatchable.
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Thanks for the PDF that looks solid. Will work my way through it as I suspect it'll solve lots of my pondering (or point me in the right direction).
Just one case in point - I've been sending out drop kits with a pcc6k, some simple lights, sound, power etc - usually they're with either a Video Assist 12G screwed into the lid of the peli. Everything is plugged in ready to go so the end user just has to open it up and connect to power and/or a computer. For the most part it's solid and I can remote monitor over zoom/other what they're capturing for talking heads / remote joining conferences etc. But I'd love to have far end control of the camera so 'talent' don't have to do anything in terms of focus/exposure etc via atem camera control. I presume my options are:
send a more complicated kit including a laptop with a VPN that I can use to remote access an atem (probably just a mini pro for the sake of size).
something else. I was hoping to retain a small footprint and not have to send a laptop. Saw this but not 100% sure how it works: https://www.skaarhoj.com/product/atem-tcp-link and am not in a hurry to ask end users to dabble in network stuff (like changing router settings). I could just send a different camera (like the E2C) which has easy remote control over ethernet. But we already have half a dozen 6ks so am trying to make the best with what we've got.
CYOA
If I wanted to learn more about networking how would I go about that?
Are there recommended resources / books / youtube channels? I don't have anything specific, I'd just like to know more and be less reliant on others.
I'd like to know how certain bits of equipment fit into our workflows for example on live / remote shoots - what people use them for / what they can be used for.
I'd like to know about VPNs and remote control of a laptop (for example I'd like to see if it's possible to control focus / exposure on a camera through a switcher connected to a laptop that I send out to client and then access remotely).
I'd like to know more about networked storage (local but also providing remote access to it for freelance editors) etc.
I've always had people sort this stuff out for me but figure I'd like to be a little more resilient and useful.