Make a Logo on FiverrLast Updated on October 7, 2024 4:06 pm by Jeffrey Powers If you’re deep into live streaming, video production, gaming, or just need automation, Elgato’s Stream Deck is probably one of your best tools to have. Ever since Bitfocus Companion was released (along with the 32 button Stream Deck), I’ve run a hybrid version on my computer. Last week, my main computer stopped working, which caused me to figure out how to continue to work while waiting for the replacement. The Z-Book Fury G11 was there to take over many tasks, but I hadn’t built a good Stream Deck XL setup for it. So, this video and post is dedicated to just that – creating a profile that will allow me to switch cameras, along with adjust PTZ cameras to my need. Check out my Videos on Stream Deck So What Happened? It all started when I came downstairs after a long livestream the night before, only to find that my main desktop would not turn on. No biggie, right? Well, if you have the $$ (and I really don’t) it’s not, because Motherboard, CPU, and Memory replacement is a $1,200 cost. I still needed to get back to work, and a way to make sure my Stream Deck was back in action. The profile simply needed to be rebuilt. The Mobile Computer I’ve been working on a HP Z-Book G11 16 inch laptop for the last month (review coming soon), so that was the choice to do this project. I plugged into the network, and made sure I had connection to both of my networks (my cameras are on their own VLAN). The cool features of the Z-Book Fury G11 HP ZBook Fury G11 16 Inch with Intel Ultra Core i9 With Windows 11 Pro, and an Intel Ultra Core i9 processor, the Fury had more than enough process threads to run and record vMix, along with support the Stream Deck and Companion. It’s meant for mobile video production, as it can hold up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM, and 4 TB NVMe storage. GPU inside this machine is the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada at 12 GB. You have a choice of different NVIDIA processors for whatever your need. Setting Up the Stream Deck: Hybrid Mode The hybrid approach is not impossible to set up. In fact, the whole reason why I decided to do this video was because people are still surprised that I am able to do this. Software Needed: First of all, you need the Elgato Stream Deck software. You can find that at Elgato.com’s Download page. Next, you’ll need to install Bitfocus Companion. To download, you’ll have to sign up at Bitfocus.io (Companion is free to download, but there are other purchasable items at Bitfocus, like the new “Buttons” control software. Do I need a Stream Deck? In this case you will. If you don’t have a Stream Deck XL,