Auto/Rate; Fader Bar; Transition Style; Prev Trans - Blackmagicdesign ATEM Production Studio 4K Installation And Operation Manual

AUTO/RATE

The AUTO button will perform the selected transition at the rate specified in the RATE
display. The transition rate for each transition style is set in the transition palette for that
style and is displayed in the RATE window of the transition control block when the
corresponding TRANSITION STYLE button is selected.
The AUTO button illuminates red for the duration of the transition and the RATE display
updates to indicate the number of frames remaining as the transition progresses. If an
ATEM broadcast panel is connected, the fader bar indicator on the panel updates to
provide visual feedback on the progress of the transition.

Fader Bar

The fader bar is used as an alternative to the AUTO button and allows the operator to
manually control the transition with a mouse. The AUTO button illuminates red for the
duration of the transition and the RATE display updates to indicate the number of
frames remaining as the transition progresses. If an ATEM broadcast panel is
connected, the fader bar Indicator on the panel updates to provide visual feedback on
the progress of the transition.

Transition Style

The TRANSITION STYLE buttons allow the operator to select one of five types of
transitions; mix, dip, wipe, DVE, and stinger. The available transitions depend on your
switcher model. For example the Television Studio does not have DVE and stinger
transitions. The selected transition style is indicated by a yellow illuminated button.
Selection of these buttons will be reflected by the corresponding tab in the Transitions
processing palette. For example, when you have the Transitions processing palette
open and click on a Transition Style button, the Transitions palette will match your
selection so you can quickly adjust the settings.

PREV TRANS

The PREV TRANS button enables the preview transition mode, allowing the operator to
verify a mix, dip, wipe or DVE transition by performing it on the preview output using
the fader bar. When the PREV TRANS is selected you will see the preview output match
the program output, and then it's simple to practice your selected transition with the
fader bar to confirm you are going to get what you want. This is a very helpful feature to
avoid mistakes on air!
Next Transition
The BKGD, KEY 1, KEY 2, KEY 3, KEY 4 buttons are used to select the elements which
will transition on air or off air with the next transition. The number of available keyers
depends on your switcher model. All keys can be faded on and off when the main
transition occurs, or you can select just keys to transition individually, so the main
transition control can be used to fade keys on and off.
When selecting the elements of the next transition, the switcher operator should look
at the preview video output because it provides an accurate representation of what the
program output will look like after the transition is completed. When only the BKGD
button is selected, a transition from the current source on the program bus to the
source selected on the preview bus will occur without any keyers. You can also select
only keyers to transition, leaving the current background live throughout the transition.
ON AIR
The ON AIR indicator buttons indicate which of the keys are currently on air and can
also be used to immediately cut a key on or off air.
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