Recording Macros - Blackmagicdesign ATEM Production Studio 4K Installation And Operation Manual

Macros can be recorded to any of the 100 macro slots. Up to 20 macro slots are visible on
each page. Move forwards and backwards through pages by clicking on the arrows on the
bottom sides of the window. Clicking on the create and run buttons lets you swap between
the create and run pages so you can record your macros, and then run them during your
live production.
The macros window in ATEM Software Control lets you
record and run macros so you can easily repeat a sequence
of complex switcher actions at the click of a button.

Recording Macros

Macros need to be recorded comprehensively, in clearly defined sequences from start to finish
without error. This is because your macro will record every setting, press of a button, and
switcher action you perform. When you run a macro, all the switcher actions you recorded in
that macro will be repeated precisely.
It's worth highlighting that a macro will only record the settings you change. For example, if you
want a 3:00 second transition, and your switcher's transition rate is already set to 3:00 seconds,
you'll need to change the duration, then set it back to 3:00 seconds to record the setting. If not,
your desired transition rate will not be recorded and when the macro is run it will simply use the
transition rate your switcher was last set to. So you can see why precision is important!
If settings are changed while recording a macro and you want them restored to a particular
state, simply restore those settings while recording the final steps of the macro. You can even
record macros to restore settings for various projects. You have lots of choices. The important
thing to remember when recording a macro is that you change all the settings you need to so
you can create the specific effects you want.
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