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Let's consider a simple example taking advantage of the potential this ability offers.
Using TriCaster's Macro system, it is easy to take advantage of network connections
to send instructions from TriCaster to 3Play via the Macro system. Such a macro could
actually perform sequential operations on both systems, and be assigned to a shortcut
keystroke or other macro trigger for convenient execution with a single user
interaction.
When both 'parties' to the network 'conversation' have been correctly prepared, as in
this case, there is no need for complicated configuration. TriCaster 'knows' which
network source is connected to its network inputs, and automatically creates the
necessary bi-directional communication channel.
For example, 3Play network outputs typically appear in TriCaster's Network Input
source selectors as something like "3Play(A)" and "3Play(B)". If you select "3PlayA"
as the active source for TriCaster's "Net 1" input, a communication channel between
3Play's A channel and Net 1 is automatically opened. Unique shortcut entries in the
macro identify which Network Input the instructions specified will be directed to.
When examined in TriCaster's Macro Editor, a typical macro entry of this type might
look as follows:
Delay (ms)
Shortcut
0
The shortcut "net1" defines which Network Input will be addressed.
Additional entries on the same line constitute an instruction that will be performed
when the macro is executed.
The Value "clip_play" commands the target source to play the currently
selected clip (in our example, the current clip selected on 3Play's channel A)
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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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