NEWTEK tricaster advanced edition User manual

Brand
NEWTEK
Model
tricaster advanced edition
Category
Touch screen monitors
Type
User manual
Revised – February 17, 2016
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 5
Section 2.1 Meet the Family ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Section 2.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2.3 TriCaster
®
Advanced Edition ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2.4 Startup Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 2.5 Live Desktop .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Section 2.6 Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6.1 Physical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6.2 Multi-Tier Failsafe ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6.3 A/V Input and Output ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6.4 Alpha Channel I/O .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6.5 Timecode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.6.6 Monitoring ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6.7 Video Processing .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6.8 The Switcher ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6.9 M/Es ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.6.10 Virtual Sets ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.6.11 Record and Stream ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6.12 Media Export .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.6.13 Automation ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6.14 Hotspots, Triggers and Trackers ................................................................................................................................. 13
2.6.15 Import ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.16 Audio Mixer ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.6.17 Integrated Media Players ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6.18 Buffers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.6.19 Titles and Graphics ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.20 Optional Control Surfaces .......................................................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP ............................................................................................................................ 17
Section 3.1 Command and Control ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Section 3.2 License and Registration ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Registering by Telephone ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Section 3.3 Rack Mounting TriCaster ......................................................................................................................................... 19
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Section 3.4 Input Connections ................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1 Connect A/V Sources .................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.2 Connecting a Video Router ................................................................................................................................. 22
Section 3.5 Genlock Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Section 3.6 Timecode Connection ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Section 3.7 Output Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.7.1 A/V Output ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.7.2 HD and SD ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.7.3 Supplemental Video Outputs ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Section 3.8 Tally Lights ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.8.1 Connection Details ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Section 3.9 Starting a Session .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Section 3.10 Configure Video Output ........................................................................................................................................ 31
3.10.1 Output Channel Options ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Section 3.11 Configure Video Inputs ......................................................................................................................................... 33
3.11.1 Configure a Video Router Input ....................................................................................................................... 35
Section 3.12 Configure Audio .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Section 3.13 Configure Genlock ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Section 3.14 Configure Timecode .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Section 3.15 Networking............................................................................................................................................................ 38
CHAPTER 4 BASIC TRAINING ..................................................................................................................... 41
Section 4.1 Resources WebPage ................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.1.1 Valuable Content .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Section 4.2 Video Training ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Section 4.3 Operator Certification ............................................................................................................................................. 43
CHAPTER 5 THE STARTUP SCREEN ............................................................................................................ 47
Section 5.1 Introduction to Sessions ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Section 5.2 The Home Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.2.1 New (Session) ............................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.2.2 Open (Session) .............................................................................................................................................................. 51
5.2.3 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2.4 Help .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
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5.2.5 Add-Ons ........................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Section 5.3 The Session Page ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.1 Live ............................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.2 Graphics ........................................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.3.3 Manage ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
CHAPTER 6 LIVE DESKTOP: OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 61
Section 6.1 Display Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Section 6.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Section 6.3 Control Types .......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Section 6.4 Customizing the Live Desktop ................................................................................................................................. 63
6.4.1 Renaming Inputs ........................................................................................................................................................... 63
6.4.2 Workspaces and Min/Maximize ................................................................................................................................... 64
CHAPTER 7 THE DASHBOARD ................................................................................................................... 67
Section 7.1 File Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Section 7.2 Options Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Section 7.3 Macros .................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Section 7.4 Workspaces ............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Section 7.5 Information Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 69
CHAPTER 8 I/O CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................. 71
Section 8.1 Input Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 71
8.1.1 Frame Sync ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
8.1.2 Color Control ................................................................................................................................................................ 72
8.1.3 LiveMatte...................................................................................................................................................................... 74
8.1.4 Edges ............................................................................................................................................................................ 75
8.1.5 Automation .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
8.1.6 Tracker .......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
8.1.7 Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 79
Section 8.2 Output Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 84
8.2.1 Output Tab ................................................................................................................................................................... 84
8.2.2 Failsafe .......................................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.2.3 Genlock Tab .................................................................................................................................................................. 88
8.2.4 Center Frequency ......................................................................................................................................................... 90
8.2.5 PTZ ................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
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Section 8.3 Timecode Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 92
8.3.1 Subtract 12 Hours ......................................................................................................................................................... 92
8.3.2 Event Time .................................................................................................................................................................... 92
8.3.3 LTC Timecode ............................................................................................................................................................... 93
CHAPTER 9 SWITCHER, TRANSITIONS AND OVERLAY............................................................................... 95
Section 9.1 Switcher Rows ......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Section 9.2 Program and Preview .............................................................................................................................................. 96
Section 9.3 Background and DSK Layers .................................................................................................................................... 96
9.3.1 Selecting Sources .......................................................................................................................................................... 97
9.3.2 Linking Switcher Rows .................................................................................................................................................. 97
Section 9.4 Transitions and Effects ............................................................................................................................................ 98
9.4.1 DSK Controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 99
9.4.2 Main Controls ............................................................................................................................................................. 103
Section 9.5 Previz ..................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Section 9.6 Undo/Redo ............................................................................................................................................................ 106
Section 9.7 Switcher Memory .................................................................................................................................................. 106
Section 9.8 Comps and MEMs ................................................................................................................................................. 106
CHAPTER 10 MONITORING YOUR VIDEO................................................................................................ 107
Section 10.1 Interface and Multiview ...................................................................................................................................... 107
10.1.1 Workspace Presets ................................................................................................................................................... 108
Section 10.2 Scopes ................................................................................................................................................................. 108
Section 10.3 Program Monitor ................................................................................................................................................ 110
Section 10.4 Look Ahead Preview ............................................................................................................................................ 111
CHAPTER 11 MEDIA PLAYERS & BUFFERS ............................................................................................... 113
Section 11.1 Specialized Media Players ................................................................................................................................... 113
Section 11.2 Shared Features .................................................................................................................................................. 114
11.2.1 Playlists ..................................................................................................................................................................... 114
11.2.2 Media Browser ................................................................................................................................................... 118
11.2.3 Player Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 120
11.2.4 Show On (…) ............................................................................................................................................................. 122
11.2.5 MEMs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 123
11.2.6 Network Sharing ....................................................................................................................................................... 124
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Section 11.3 Editing Title Pages ............................................................................................................................................... 125
11.3.1 Header Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 125
11.3.2 Footer Tools .............................................................................................................................................................. 126
11.3.3 DataLink .................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Section 11.4 Buffers ................................................................................................................................................................. 127
11.4.1 Buffer Types.............................................................................................................................................................. 128
11.4.2 Selecting Content ..................................................................................................................................................... 129
11.4.3 Buffers Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 130
11.4.4 Animation Features .................................................................................................................................................. 130
11.4.5 Sharing Buffers ......................................................................................................................................................... 131
11.4.6 Watch Folders........................................................................................................................................................... 131
11.4.7 Using Buffers ............................................................................................................................................................ 132
11.4.8 Keying, Proc Amps and More ................................................................................................................................... 132
11.4.9 Editing titles .............................................................................................................................................................. 132
CHAPTER 12 PTZ CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 133
Section 12.1 The PTZ Tab ......................................................................................................................................................... 133
12.1.1 The Camera Bin ........................................................................................................................................................ 133
12.1.2 PTZ Presets ............................................................................................................................................................... 134
12.1.3 Configuring Presets .................................................................................................................................................. 134
12.1.4 PTZ and the Control Surface ..................................................................................................................................... 135
CHAPTER 13 LIVEMATTE ......................................................................................................................... 137
Section 13.1 Chromakeying ..................................................................................................................................................... 137
Section 13.2 Matte .................................................................................................................................................................. 138
13.2.1 Color ......................................................................................................................................................................... 138
13.2.2 Tolerance .................................................................................................................................................................. 138
13.2.3 Smoothness .............................................................................................................................................................. 139
13.2.4 Luma Limit ................................................................................................................................................................ 139
Section 13.3 Spill Suppression ................................................................................................................................................. 139
Section 13.4 Compositing ........................................................................................................................................................ 140
Section 13.5 Fine Tuning .......................................................................................................................................................... 140
Section 13.6 Practical Staging for LiveMatte ........................................................................................................................... 140
13.6.1 Lighting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 140
13.6.2 Connection Considerations ...................................................................................................................................... 141
CHAPTER 14 MIX/EFFECT (M/E) TOOLS .................................................................................................. 143
Section 14.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 143
Section 14.2 M/E Modes.......................................................................................................................................................... 143
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14.2.1 Mix Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 144
14.2.2 Effect Mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 145
Section 14.3 The T-Bar ............................................................................................................................................................. 145
Section 14.4 Input Position Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 146
Section 14.5 Default Effects ..................................................................................................................................................... 146
Section 14.6 Virtual Sets .......................................................................................................................................................... 149
14.6.1 Holographic LiveSets ................................................................................................................................................ 151
Section 14.7 Key Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 152
14.7.1 Key Layers and Autoplay .......................................................................................................................................... 152
14.7.2 Augmented Reality ................................................................................................................................................... 152
Section 14.8 Comps ................................................................................................................................................................. 153
14.8.1 Managing Comps ...................................................................................................................................................... 154
14.8.2 Animation ................................................................................................................................................................. 154
CHAPTER 15 AUDIO ................................................................................................................................. 157
Section 15.1 Audio Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 158
Section 15.2 Headphones ........................................................................................................................................................ 158
Section 15.3 VU Meter Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 158
Section 15.4 External Sources .................................................................................................................................................. 158
15.4.1 Connection Type ....................................................................................................................................................... 159
15.4.2 Audio Hardware Options .......................................................................................................................................... 159
Section 15.5 Common Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 160
15.5.1 Mute ......................................................................................................................................................................... 160
15.5.2 Talk (Talk Over) ......................................................................................................................................................... 160
15.5.3 Solo ........................................................................................................................................................................... 161
Section 15.6 Internal Sources .................................................................................................................................................. 161
15.6.1 Media Players ........................................................................................................................................................... 161
15.6.2 Effects (Transitions) .................................................................................................................................................. 161
Section 15.7 Advanced Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 162
15.7.1 Audio Delay .............................................................................................................................................................. 162
15.7.2 Pan ............................................................................................................................................................................ 162
15.7.3 Routing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 163
15.7.4 Processing ................................................................................................................................................................. 164
15.7.5 Automation .............................................................................................................................................................. 166
Section 15.8 Output and Primary Bus Controls ....................................................................................................................... 167
15.8.1 Headroom Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 167
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15.8.2 Stream ...................................................................................................................................................................... 168
Section 15.9 MEMs .................................................................................................................................................................. 168
CHAPTER 16 MACROS, AUTOMATION AND REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................ 169
Section 16.1 Recording Macros ............................................................................................................................................... 170
16.1.1 Snapshot Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 170
16.1.2 Triggers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 170
Section 16.2 Managing Macros ............................................................................................................................................... 171
16.2.1 Session Macros ......................................................................................................................................................... 171
Section 16.3 Automation ......................................................................................................................................................... 171
Section 16.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................... 171
16.4.1 ‘Twinning’ TriCasters ................................................................................................................................................ 171
CHAPTER 17 STREAM .............................................................................................................................. 173
Section 17.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 173
Section 17.2 The Web Browser ................................................................................................................................................ 173
Section 17.3 Connections ........................................................................................................................................................ 173
17.3.1 Custom Connections................................................................................................................................................. 174
17.3.2 Legacy ....................................................................................................................................................................... 174
17.3.3 Act as Webcam ......................................................................................................................................................... 175
Section 17.4 Audio Level .......................................................................................................................................................... 176
Section 17.5 Capturing the Stream .......................................................................................................................................... 176
Section 17.6 Streaming Strategies ........................................................................................................................................... 176
17.6.1 On Demand or Live Streaming? ................................................................................................................................ 177
17.6.2 Windows Media
®
Streaming ..................................................................................................................................... 178
17.6.3 Streaming Media Providers ...................................................................................................................................... 180
17.6.4 Other Resources ....................................................................................................................................................... 180
Section 17.7 Production and Capture Considerations ............................................................................................................. 181
Section 17.8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 181
17.8.1 Testing your stream .................................................................................................................................................. 181
17.8.2 Is it Really a TriCaster Issue? .................................................................................................................................... 186
CHAPTER 18 EXPORT ............................................................................................................................... 189
Section 18.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 189
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Section 18.2 Export Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 189
18.2.1 Preset List ................................................................................................................................................................. 189
18.2.2 New Preset ............................................................................................................................................................... 190
18.2.3 Social Media Sites ..................................................................................................................................................... 190
18.2.4 Transcode and FTP ................................................................................................................................................... 190
18.2.5 Watermarking........................................................................................................................................................... 190
Section 18.3 Export Bin ............................................................................................................................................................ 190
18.3.1 Metadata .................................................................................................................................................................. 191
18.3.2 Presets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 192
18.3.3 List Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 192
18.3.4 The Export Button .................................................................................................................................................... 193
Section 18.4 Export Queue ...................................................................................................................................................... 193
18.4.1 The Queue Switch..................................................................................................................................................... 194
18.4.2 Auto Queue .............................................................................................................................................................. 194
18.4.3 Other ‘Add to’ Methods ........................................................................................................................................... 195
CHAPTER 19 RECORD AND GRAB ............................................................................................................ 197
Section 19.1 Record ................................................................................................................................................................. 197
19.1.1 Record Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 197
19.1.2 Capture Tab .............................................................................................................................................................. 198
19.1.3 Replay Tab ................................................................................................................................................................ 199
Section 19.2 Grab .................................................................................................................................................................... 201
CHAPTER 20 AUTHORING TITLE PAGES .................................................................................................. 203
Section 20.1 SESSIONS, PROJECTS AND DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................... 203
20.1.1 Files/Filebin .............................................................................................................................................................. 204
20.1.2 Naming Stand-in Images ........................................................................................................................................... 204
CHAPTER 21 CONTROL SURFACES .......................................................................................................... 207
Section 21.1 Something for Everyone...................................................................................................................................... 207
21.1.1 Primary Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 207
21.1.2 Convenient Alternatives ........................................................................................................................................... 208
21.1.3 Instant Replay ........................................................................................................................................................... 208
Section 21.2 Connections & Power.......................................................................................................................................... 208
21.2.1 Power Considerations .............................................................................................................................................. 208
Section 21.3 TriCaster® 8000 CS .............................................................................................................................................. 209
21.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 209
21.3.2 Switcher Source Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 209
21.3.3 MAIN TRANSITION Group ......................................................................................................................................... 212
21.3.4 M/E Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 214
21.3.5 POSITIONER Group ................................................................................................................................................... 216
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21.3.6 Managing Comps ...................................................................................................................................................... 218
21.3.7 PREVIZ....................................................................................................................................................................... 219
21.3.8 MEDIA PLAYERS ........................................................................................................................................................ 219
21.3.9 Record Group ........................................................................................................................................................... 220
21.3.10 Special Buttons ....................................................................................................................................................... 221
21.3.11 MACRO ................................................................................................................................................................... 221
21.3.12 T-Bar Illumination ................................................................................................................................................... 221
21.3.13 M/E TRANSITION – Lighting .................................................................................................................................... 221
21.3.14 MAIN TRANSITION .................................................................................................................................................. 222
21.3.15 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 222
Section 21.4 TriCaster
®
460 CS & 860 CS ................................................................................................................................. 223
21.4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 223
21.4.2 Special Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................... 223
21.4.3 Delegates and Synchronization ................................................................................................................................ 224
21.4.4 Switcher Source Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 224
21.4.5 Transition Group....................................................................................................................................................... 230
21.4.6 M/E Control Group ................................................................................................................................................... 232
21.4.7 Positioner Group ...................................................................................................................................................... 234
21.4.8 Media Player Group.................................................................................................................................................. 236
21.4.9 Record Group ........................................................................................................................................................... 237
21.4.10 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 238
Section 21.5 TriCaster
®
40 CS & TriCaster Mini CS ................................................................................................................... 239
21.5.1 Delegates and Synchronization ................................................................................................................................ 239
21.5.2 Switcher Delegates ................................................................................................................................................... 239
21.5.3 SHIFT & ALT .............................................................................................................................................................. 241
21.5.4 Transitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 242
Section 21.6 Timewarp™ ......................................................................................................................................................... 243
21.6.1 22.5.1 Configuring TriCaster ..................................................................................................................................... 244
21.6.2 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 244
21.6.3 DDR Delegate ........................................................................................................................................................... 245
21.6.4 Edit group ................................................................................................................................................................. 246
21.6.5 Play Speed ................................................................................................................................................................ 246
21.6.6 Marking Group ......................................................................................................................................................... 247
21.6.7 ALT and Qualifiers .................................................................................................................................................... 248
21.6.8 Record toggle ........................................................................................................................................................... 249
21.6.9 DDR options .............................................................................................................................................................. 249
21.6.10 Preset (DDR Playlist) ............................................................................................................................................... 249
21.6.11 Transport (Clip controls) ......................................................................................................................................... 250
21.6.12 Tips and Tricks ........................................................................................................................................................ 250
Section 21.7 Avid
®
Artist Mix ................................................................................................................................................... 251
21.7.1 Installing AVID® Artist Mix Software ........................................................................................................................ 252
21.7.2 Connecting Artist Mix ............................................................................................................................................... 252
21.7.3 Getting started ......................................................................................................................................................... 253
21.7.4 Panel Layout ....................................................................................................................................................... 253
21.7.5 NUDGE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 254
21.7.6 BANK ......................................................................................................................................................................... 254
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21.7.7 Level Control............................................................................................................................................................. 255
21.7.8 Knob Set Selectors .................................................................................................................................................... 255
21.7.9 Pan Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 255
21.7.10 Talk ......................................................................................................................................................................... 256
21.7.11 Solo & Mute ............................................................................................................................................................ 256
21.7.12 Follow ..................................................................................................................................................................... 257
21.7.13 EQ Control .............................................................................................................................................................. 257
21.7.14 Compressor/Limiter ............................................................................................................................................... 258
21.7.15 CHAN Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 258
21.7.16 FLIP Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 258
21.7.17 INSERT .................................................................................................................................................................... 259
21.7.18 Locking Channels .................................................................................................................................................... 259
21.7.19 Audio Presets .......................................................................................................................................................... 260
Section 21.8 MIDI Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 260
Section 21.9 GPI CONTROLLERS ............................................................................................................................................... 261
A HOW DO I … (?) ................................................................................................................................ 265
A.1 Connections ................................................................................................................................................................ 267
A.1.1 Connect cameras? .................................................................................................................................................. 267
A.1.2 Connect fill + alpha sources? .................................................................................................................................. 267
A.1.3 Configure alpha matte output? .............................................................................................................................. 268
A.1.4 Color correct mismatched cameras? ...................................................................................................................... 268
A.1.5 Connect monitors? ................................................................................................................................................. 268
A.1.6 Connect a supported external control surface? ..................................................................................................... 270
A.1.7 Mirror control operations to another TriCaster? ................................................................................................... 270
A.1.8 Insert/Remove a Drive From TriCaster’s Removable Drive Bay ............................................................................. 271
A.1.9 Connect An External Hard Drive? ........................................................................................................................... 272
A.1.10 Eject A Hard Drive? ............................................................................................................................................ 272
A.1.11 Connect tally lights? ........................................................................................................................................... 272
A.1.12 Connect to a network? ....................................................................................................................................... 272
A.1.13 Enable Termination for video inputs? ................................................................................................................ 272
A.1.14 Configure Wirecast® to receive TriCaster’s Network output? ........................................................................... 272
A.2 Sessions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 273
A.2.1 Start an SD Session? ............................................................................................................................................... 273
A.2.2 Start an HD Session? .............................................................................................................................................. 274
A.2.3 Work on a Stored Session? ..................................................................................................................................... 274
A.2.4 Backup a Session? .................................................................................................................................................. 274
A.2.5 Restore a Session? .................................................................................................................................................. 275
A.2.6 Delete a Session (and its Content)?........................................................................................................................ 275
A.2.7 Manage Selected Content inside a Session? .......................................................................................................... 275
A.2.8 Rename a Session? ................................................................................................................................................. 275
A.2.9 Duplicate a session? ............................................................................................................................................... 275
A.3 Live Production ........................................................................................................................................................... 276
A.3.1 Make Custom Transitions and LiveSets? ................................................................................................................ 276
A.3.2 Restore the Default LiveSet? .................................................................................................................................. 276
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A.3.3 Set up the ‘Nightly Show A’ LiveSet? ...................................................................................................................... 276
A.3.4 Set up the ‘Night Beat 3D’ LiveSet? ........................................................................................................................ 277
A.3.5 Set up the ‘Metropolis A’ LiveSet? ......................................................................................................................... 278
A.3.6 Initiate Streaming? ................................................................................................................................................. 279
A.3.7 Find my Captured Stream file? ............................................................................................................................... 280
A.3.8 Record my Program? .............................................................................................................................................. 280
A.3.9 Find my Recorded Program File? ........................................................................................................................... 280
A.3.10 Change Playback Speed for Clips in the DDR (Media Player)? ........................................................................... 280
A.3.11 Deal With DDR (Media Player) Clips That Seem Blurry? .................................................................................... 281
A.3.12 Get Stubborn Clips to Play in the DDR? ............................................................................................................. 281
A.3.13 Change Colors for an Entire Title Playlist at Once? ............................................................................................ 282
A.3.14 Get Live Title Pages (.cgxml) to Respect All LiveText Font Attributes? .............................................................. 283
A.3.15 Prepare a Matched Group of M/Es? .................................................................................................................. 283
A.3.16 Improve the Quality of Multiview Output? ....................................................................................................... 283
A.4 Files ............................................................................................................................................................................. 284
A.4.1 Manage Files? ......................................................................................................................................................... 284
A.4.2 Import Media Files? ............................................................................................................................................... 284
A.4.3 Avoid Delays When Session Media is Offline? ....................................................................................................... 284
A.4.4 Share Files On YouTube
®
?....................................................................................................................................... 285
A.4.5 Prepare Clips with Embedded Alpha Channel? ...................................................................................................... 285
A.4.6 Add an External File Location to the File Browser? ................................................................................................ 285
A.4.7 Remove a Location From the File Browser? ........................................................................................................... 285
A.4.8 Export files to an External Drive? ........................................................................................................................... 286
A.4.9 Import/Export Files Larger Than 4 Gigabytes? ....................................................................................................... 286
A.4.10 Repair damaged recordings? ............................................................................................................................. 286
A.4.11 Avoid the Error “…copy this file without its properties?” .................................................................................. 286
A.4.12 Free up Space by Deleting the Demo Clips? ...................................................................................................... 286
A.5 Software, Maintenance and Updates ......................................................................................................................... 286
A.5.1 Improve Performance? .......................................................................................................................................... 286
A.5.2 Resolve Serious Instability or Dropped frames? .................................................................................................... 287
A.5.3 Update TriCaster? .................................................................................................................................................. 287
A.5.4 Update the Flash® and/or Windows Media Encoder®? ........................................................................................ 287
A.5.5 Install Virus Protection? ......................................................................................................................................... 288
A.5.6 Install My Favorite Software (or Codec)? ............................................................................................................... 288
A.5.7 Create a ‘User Backup’ Drive .................................................................................................................................. 288
A.5.8 Restore TriCaster Software .................................................................................................................................... 289
A.6 Registration And Tech Support ................................................................................................................................... 290
A.6.1 Register TriCaster? ................................................................................................................................................. 290
A.6.2 Contact Customer Support? ................................................................................................................................... 291
A.6.3 Find TriCaster’s Hardware/Firmware Revision Numbers? ..................................................................................... 291
A.7 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................................. 291
A.7.1 Access System Administration Features? ............................................................................................................... 291
A.7.2 Return to TriCaster from Administrator Mode ...................................................................................................... 291
A.8 More Questions and Answers .................................................................................................................................... 291
A.8.1 Can I do anything to improve latency/audio sync? ................................................................................................ 291
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A.8.2 Why is my power supply beeping? ......................................................................................................................... 292
A.8.3 Why Do Some Thumbnail Icons Look Wrong? ....................................................................................................... 292
B PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 293
B.1 Testing, One Two … .................................................................................................................................................... 293
B.2 iVGA™ and Performance ............................................................................................................................................ 293
B.3 IMAG and Latency....................................................................................................................................................... 293
B.3.1 Relativity and the Speed of Light............................................................................................................................ 293
B.3.2 Latency and Your Audience .................................................................................................................................... 294
B.3.3 Latency and Your TriCaster .................................................................................................................................... 294
B.3.4 Other Sources of Latency ....................................................................................................................................... 295
C VIDEO CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................ 297
C.1 What (And Where) to Calibrate? ................................................................................................................................ 297
C.2 Calibrating Video Sources ........................................................................................................................................... 298
C.2.1 Setting Black and White ......................................................................................................................................... 298
C.2.2 Adjusting Color ....................................................................................................................................................... 299
C.2.3 Color Metrics .......................................................................................................................................................... 300
C.3 Calibrating Your Monitors .......................................................................................................................................... 301
C.3.1 Computer Monitor ................................................................................................................................................. 301
C.3.2 Program Output Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 302
C.3.3 Color Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................. 302
C.4 Further Reading .......................................................................................................................................................... 303
D KEYSTROKE SHORTCUTS .................................................................................................................. 305
D.1 Switcher… ................................................................................................................................................................... 305
D.2 T-Bar ........................................................................................................................................................................... 305
D.3 Record, Grab, and Stream .......................................................................................................................................... 306
D.4 Tabs............................................................................................................................................................................. 306
D.5 Workspace .................................................................................................................................................................. 306
D.6 Media Players ............................................................................................................................................................. 306
D.7 General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 307
D.7.1 Edit Title Pane ........................................................................................................................................................ 307
D.7.2 Selection and Navigation ........................................................................................................................................ 307
D.7.3 Misc. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 307
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E DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING ....................................................................................................... 309
Section 21.10 TriCaster Mini and Mini SDI .............................................................................................................................. 309
Section 21.11 TriCaster 460 and 410 ....................................................................................................................................... 309
Section 21.12 TriCaster 8000 and 860 ..................................................................................................................................... 310
Section 21.13 TriCaster 8000 CS .............................................................................................................................................. 311
Section 21.14 TriCaster 860 CS ................................................................................................................................................ 312
Section 21.15 TriCaster 460 CS ................................................................................................................................................ 313
F RELIABILITY TESTING ........................................................................................................................ 315
INDEX ...................................................................................................................................................... 317
CHAPTER 22 CREDITS .............................................................................................................................. 321
PART I (G ETTING STAR TE D )
Introducing TriCaster Advanced Edition – connections and registration, a top-level overview of primary
features, and a hands-on tour to get you started.
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Chapter 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual tells you everything you need to know to use your TriCaster
®
live video
production system. It attempts to convey essential information in a friendly, concise way,
while also providing a deeper reference section you can turn to when you really need all
of the relevant details.
Even if you are the hands-on, ‘never-ask-directions’ type, please peruse this page. If any questions about
your TriCaster arise later, you may find the information here allows you to jump directly to the details you
need with a minimum of reading.
PART I – GETTING STARTED
Introduction to TriCaster
®
– connecting devices (cameras, monitors, etc.) and registration, ending with
Basic Training – a brisk jog through helpful resources available to help you become familiar with
TriCaster operations and features.
PART II – REFERENCE
This section covers every arcane detail related to using
TriCaster Advanced Edition (for those who need it, and
those who just like to know everything).
PART III – APPENDICES
Leads off with a handy section titled “How do I …?“, a
helpful question and answer section with its own
brief index.
When you have a specific need, you may
well find a quick answer here, along with
cross references to more detailed information
when appropriate.
Appendix D lists all shortcut keys. You will also
find a comprehensive keyword index in Part III.
Note: Consistency of layout, controls and features is a noteworthy attribute of the professional TriCaster
family. This makes it easy for you to move between TriCaster models without either a significant learning
curve or errors, and also lets us reveal them in a single manual. Model differences are noted in this Guide
where necessary by remarks such as “TriCaster 8000 only”, etc.
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