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DSK (DownStream Keyer, or 'overlay') layers may or may not appear above
(or, if you like, in front of) the Background.
DSK layers are typically used for overlaying graphics, titles, etc., though they may
serve other purposes as well. In addition to BKGD, up to five additional 'primary
layers' can contribute to TriCaster's final Program output at any given moment:
Either two or four (TriCaster 8000) overlay layers (DSKs are composed above
the BKGD layer on output. (DSK 2 appears 'in front of' DSK 1 on Program
Output – that is, closest to the viewer – and so on in order).
FTB (Fade to Black) constitutes a final overlay layer – one that obscures all
other layers when applied.
• Program
BKGD
• Preview
Recall, too, that the BKGD layer itself is often a composite of sub-layers:
It may include mixed video from both the Program or Preview rows.
Selecting an M/E as source on Program or Preview can bring many more sub-
layers into the BKGD composite, including the M/E's primary Inputs and the
dedicated M/E Key layers, which are similar to DSK layers.
Note: Since M/Es are reentrant, the BKGD layer alone can at times reach astronomical
numbers of sub-layers in its composition!
Video sources for PGM (Program) and PVW (Preview) rows, of course, are selected by
pressing buttons on those rows. For DSK video layers, source selection is made using
a drop-down menu above the individual DSK layer controls, located at right in the
Layer Control section of the Switcher section.
DSK
DSK
1
2
9.2.1 SELECTING SOURCES
TriCaster 8000 only
DSK
DSK
3
4
Program
FTB
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Can the switcher have a background still with PPT slides over top rightside of frame, and then have live camera feed on left?
Yes, the NewTek TriCaster Mini can display a background still with PowerPoint slides on the right side of the frame and a live camera feed on the left. It supports compositing live and video-on-demand inputs, including PowerPoint slides from a connected computer. The system allows for chroma key operations and mixing multiple video sources, enabling such a layout.
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my tricaster only has one KEY option and two DSK options and 4 Mix Effect options. is there a way to add more of these items into my tricaster layout?
The TriCaster Mini includes Key layers in M/Es, which function similarly to Downstream Key (DSK) layers but are embedded upstream in the Mix Effect (M/E) output. However, the provided context does not mention the ability to add more KEY, DSK, or Mix Effect options beyond what is already available in the system.
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Thank you for answering my question. There is a buzz on the output of our Tricaster410. Not sure why this is happening now.
A possible cause of a buzz or distortion on the output of a NewTek TriCaster Mini could be incorrect audio gain settings in the Output Configuration. Specifically, the gain controls for STREAM 1 and STREAM 2 may need to be adjusted. Setting the gain to -20 can eliminate distortion and align the output level with the TriCaster MASTER.
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