Summary of Contents for Rushworks Remo 48
- Page 1 VDESK and REMO USER GUIDE Version 6.0 (2015) REMOTE PTZ Production System REMO 48 REMO LITE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents VDESK Hardware Overview ........................1 REMO Hardware Overview ........................1 Using Multiple Monitors .......................... 1 Keyboard Shortcuts ..........................3 Software Overview – the User Interface ....................4 Camera Windows ..........................4 Preview Window ..........................5 DSK Window ............................5 Playlist Window............................ - Page 3 Showing the AUDIO MIXER ........................ 34 Using the DSK control ........................34 The following sections are included on pages in the CLASSIC section of the USER GUIDE: ....34 Selecting Transitions .......................... 34 RUSHWORKS Contact & Support Info ....................35...
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Page 4: Vdesk Hardware Overview
As a result, the content herein may not reflect the current feature set and behavior of the application. Your RUSHWORKS Integrated Television Production System is designed specifically to enable a single operator to produce a highly professional, multi-camera show … with NO CAMERA OPERATORS REQUIRED! Name and save PTZ presets;... - Page 5 VDESK / REMO - User Guide Version 6.0 - 2015 Page 2...
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Page 6: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts The keyboard overlay is a soft rubber membrane designed specifically for an Apple low-profile keyboard that’s provided with your VDESK system (not REMO). For an overview we’ll start at the top left and move down the main keyboard, then over to the arrow keys and number pad. -
Page 7: Software Overview - The User Interface
Software Overview – the User Interface After powering up the system, run the VDESK software by clicking on the VDESK or REMO launch icons on the desktop. After a few seconds the User Interface will appear. Initial Setup: If it is the first time you have run the application …... -
Page 8: Preview Window
Preview Window To the right of the first camera window is the PREVIEW window. This shows which camera (or clip) is currently on the preview bus of the switcher. It also lets you preview and cue up clips by using the motion controls. DSK Window Below the PREVIEW window is the window, which displays... -
Page 9: Program Window
Program Window On the upper right of the screen, next to the audio meters and clock, is the PROGRAM window. This window displays the main output of your system. On the left side of the video display is an icon bar with one-touch display buttons for monitoring Program or Preview audio;... -
Page 10: Camera Windows
1 – Camera Windows With a four-input configuration there are four camera windows, typically connected to inputs 1-4 on the switcher. The title bar indicates the camera number, and changes color based on the on air status of the camera. Red indicates the camera is on Program. -
Page 11: Dsk Control Window
When a clip is selected in the Playlist or File Browser it automatically appears in the Preview window and the appropriate transport controls will activate. The audio speaker icon indicates whether or not the clip has audio present. Clicking the icon will enable or disable the audio playback. -
Page 12: File Browser Window
5 – File Browser Window The File Browser window can be used for searching your hard drive to locate files to add to your playlist. You can also play and display files directly from the File Browser simply by clicking on them and then clicking the TAKE to AIR or AUTO to AIR button on the DSK window. -
Page 13: Bug On/Off
Bug On/Off You can display a BUG (usually a ‘branding graphic’) at any time by left-clicking once on the BUG icon. It will illuminate (glow RED) and the currently selected graphic, usually a PNG file, will fade on. Click again to deselect the BUG. -
Page 14: Text
Text You can enter a text message directly for display by right clicking the Text icon and selecting Edit Text … The Edit TEXT Properties window will open. You can enter text directrly in the text box, with your input displayed in real-time in the Video Preview window. -
Page 15: Using Hot Auto, Hot Take, And Hot Key Buttons
Using HOT AUTO, HOT TAKE, and HOT KEY buttons The three HOT buttons provide enhanced automation of putting your selected preset shots on the Program output … as well as fading on any graphics associated with PTZ camera preset selection. HOT KEY only applies if you have created links to graphics for any of your presets (see “Linking a Graphic to a Camera Preset”... -
Page 16: Clip End Actions
The Switcher controls what input is on the Preview and Program bus. You can change inputs one of 3 ways: 1. Use the AUTO button - this will change between the Program input and the Preview input using currently selected transition and duration. 2. -
Page 17: Settings Panel - Encode
9 – Settings Panel – Encode The Encode panel displays the settings for recording. The first is the Encoding Path which where your files will be stored. By default this is set to D:\Recordings. If you wish to change this use the Browse button to select the desired folder. -
Page 18: Preparing For A Production
Preparing for a Production Now that you have had a brief overview of each window that makes up the user interface, we’ll show you how to set up for production. The “How To” steps we will cover are: 1. Create and name your camera presets. -
Page 19: Creating A Graphic
All camera data is saved to a preset. If Auto is the selection on the individual camera control, then that camera will be in the automatic focus and exposure mode for that preset. If you desire to set focus, exposure, and white balance manually, all these can be saved to each preset as well. -
Page 20: Saving Your Layout
HINT: If you hover over the link icon on a preset the tool tip will show you the name of the overlay linked to that preset. When this method is selected, an entry window will appear: Check the box next to Link Preset to DSK Overlay and then the Link... button and browse to the graphic. -
Page 21: Selecting Transitions
Selecting Transitions A video transition occurs between what the inputs currently selected on the Preview and Program busses. When you click the AUTO button the image on Preview replaces the one currently on the Program output. To view the available transitions, click the Transition tab and click the down arrow to display the dropdown list. -
Page 22: To Display A Double Box Pip
To display a Double Box PiP … 1) Select Double Box in the dropdown list. 2) Click the desired size and position from the seven available choices. You will see the currently assigned Box A input (PiP window) and Box B input displayed in the Preview window, along with a Background Picture is one is currently assigned to this preset. -
Page 23: Setting Up A Recording
Configure… or click on the Configuration button on the VDESK panel. If you need help with any of these settings please contact RUSHWORKS support at 888.894.7874 x2 On the CAMERAS page you can configure your PTZ cameras. - Page 24 System wide camera settings are also available for Allow On-Air Go To Preset, Smooth On-Air Go To Preset, and Recall Preset AE Reference. See the table below for descriptions of these. Allow On-Air Go To Preset: Allows selecting a preset position for the current program camera. When this is not checked any presets clicked for the on-air camera will be ignored.
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Page 25: Configure Crawl Parameters
Configure CRAWL parameters There are two fully independent crawl layers. You can configure the appearance of each by changing font (size, style and color), determining their position on the screen, the background color and the speed. Select Crawl: Use the drop-down to select Main or Auxiliary. Text Font: Click the Choose …... -
Page 26: Starting Your Production
Starting your Production Once you have prepared your system for the production, review this list to make sure you are ready. Are all your camera presets set for this venue? Are the lower thirds and title screens ready and in your playlist? Are the lower thirds linked to the correct camera presets? - Page 27 Select opening animation in the playlist. Touch AUTO on the switcher to fade up and play the intro. Click a preset for a Wide establishing shot of the venue. If HOT SHOT AUTO/TAKE is active, the Wide shot will automatically go to air when the preset is reached. Cut to main speaker, in this case the Mayor.
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Page 28: Adobe Elements And Vdesk / Remo
Adobe Elements and VDESK / REMO For your convenience, VDESK and REMO systems include Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements. For extensive guides please refer to each product's manual, or to Adobe's website. There are many useful video tutorials to help you through all the different features of each program. -
Page 29: Producer Overview: Staging An Event
Using the PRODUCER Interface USER GUIDE (Features and functions are being added continually, and this Guide will be updated frequently. As a result, the content herein may not reflect the current feature set and behavior of the application) PRODUCER Overview: Staging an Event While the CLASSIC user interface is easy to use, the unique design of the PRODUCER touch screen user interface provides the simplest, most intuitive multi-camera production mode available. -
Page 30: The Stage Tab
For meetings these are typically pictures of meeting participants (picture icons = picons) in their respective seating positions. For houses of worship and theatrical events these are often a combination of picons and ‘musical icons’ (musicons™) such as a piano, guitar, drums, singers (tenor, soprano, etc.). In addition to simple ‘touch/take’... -
Page 31: The Cast Tab
Double-click the file (or select and click Open) that best represents your production venue. That layout will appear on the STAGE screen. Note: if you want to create your own custom background, use any graphics program to design it and save it as a JPG, BMP or PNG file and place it in the STAGE LAYOUTS folder. -
Page 32: The Places Tab
NOTE: The PRODUCER interface allows you to capture pictures for CAST members using any of the PTZ cameras configured with the system. If you want to create pictures in that manner, don’t click the silhouette under PORTRAITS when you’re defining CAST members. -
Page 33: The Cameras Tab
In the PLACES tab, click the Add Extras button. A folder will open, revealing all the Extras picons. Just double-click a picon to place it on the STAGE … or select it and click Open. To add multiple EXTRA icons, hold down the CTRL button and right-click on the ones you want to add, then click Open. -
Page 34: To Create A Preset For A Cast Member Or Extra
To create a preset for a CAST member or EXTRA … Click once on the camera (icon) you want to associate with the shot. That camera will highlight RED. Then click the CAST member or EXTRA on the STAGE. The PRESET camera window will open and the selected camera’s output video will be displayed. -
Page 35: Setting Up The Doubletake Offset
Setting up the DoubleTake offset If you’ve checked the Enable Camera 1-2 DoubleTake checkbox on the CAMERAS tab, you’ll always use the lowest number in the pair to set your presets for the two cameras. With a single pair of DoubleTake cameras, you’ll always use Camera 1. -
Page 36: Saving Presets To The Quickshot Button Bar
Saving PRESETS to the QUICKSHOT Button Bar Below the STAGE area are twelve (12) large red buttons. These are used for “general purpose” presets that are often convenient to have, but which don’t correspond directly to a CAST member or other picons on the STAGE. These are called QUICKSHOT buttons. -
Page 37: Showing The Audio Mixer
To display the SWITCHER panel, just click the SHOW SWX button on the QUICKSHOT button bar. To display the PREVIEW monitor, click the SHOW PVW button. These buttons toggle to HIDE SWX and HIDE PVW when pressed. All the display panels are movable, so you can ‘float’... -
Page 38: Rushworks Contact & Support Info
RUSHWORKS Contact & Support Info VDESK and REMO are products of RUSHWORKS Software and Graphic User Interface Design © 2001 - 2015 RUSHWORKS, All Rights Reserved www.RUSHWORKS.tv SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RUSHWORKS SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL, TELEPHONE OR SKYPE.
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