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NewTek tricaster advanced edition User Manual (339 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 About this Manual

19
Chapter 2 Introduction

21
- Section 2.1 Meet the Family
  21
- Section 2.2 Overview
  21
- Section 2.3 Tricaster ® Advanced Edition
  21
- Section 2.4 Startup Screen
  22
- Section 2.5 Live Desktop
  22
- Section 2.6 Features
  23
  - Physical
    23
  - Multi-Tier Failsafe
    24
  - A/V Input and Output
    24
  - Alpha Channel I/O
    25
  - Timecode
    25
  - Monitoring
    25
  - Video Processing
    26
  - The Switcher
    26
  - M/Es
    27
  - Virtual Sets
    28
  - Record and Stream
    28
  - Media Export
    29
  - Automation
    29
  - Hotspots, Triggers and Trackers
    29
  - Import
    29
  - Audio Mixer
    30
  - Integrated Media Players
    30
  - Buffers
    31
  - Titles and Graphics
    32
  - Optional Control Surfaces
    32
Chapter 3 Setting up

33
- Section 3.1 Command and Control
  33
- Section 3.2 License and Registration
  34
  - Registering by Telephone
    34
- Section 3.3 Rack Mounting Tricaster
  35
- Section 3.4 Input Connections
  35
  - Connect A/V Sources
    35
  - Connecting a Video Router
    38
- Section 3.5 Genlock Connection
  40
- Section 3.6 Timecode Connection
  40
- Section 3.7 Output Connections
  40
  - A/V Output
    40
  - HD and SD
    41
  - Supplemental Video Outputs
    42
- Section 3.8 Tally Lights
  43
  - Connection Details
    43
- Section 3.9 Starting a Session
  44
- Section 3.10 Configure Video Output
  47
  - Output Channel Options
    48
- Section 3.11 Configure Video Inputs
  49
  - Configure a Video Router Input
    51
- Section 3.12 Configure Audio
  51
- Section 3.13 Configure Genlock
  53
- Section 3.14 Configure Timecode
  54
- Section 3.15 Networking
  54
Chapter 4 Basic Training

57
Chapter 5 The Startup Screen

63
- Section 5.1 Introduction to Sessions
  63
- Section 5.2 the Home Page
  65
  - New (Session)
    65
  - Open (Session)
    67
  - Shutdown
    68
  - Help
    71
- Live
  72
- Manage
  73
Chapter 6 Live Desktop: Overview

77
- Section 6.3 Control Types
  78
- Section 6.4 Customizing the Live Desktop
  79
  - Workspaces and Min/Maximize
    80
Chapter 7 The Dashboard

83
- Section 7.2 Options Menu
  84
- Section 7.3 Macros
  85
Chapter 8 I/O Configuration

87
- Frame Sync
  88
- Livematte
  90
- Edges
  91
- Automation
  92
- Tracker
  94
- Hardware Configuration
  95
- Section 8.2 Output Configuration
  100
  - Failsafe
    104
  - Center Frequency
    106
- Section 8.3 Timecode Configuration
  108
  - LTC Timecode
    109
Chapter 9 Switcher, Transitions and Overlay

111
- Section 9.2 Program and Preview
  112
  - Selecting Sources
    113
- Section 9.4 Transitions and Effects
  114
  - DSK Controls
    115
  - Main Controls
    119
- Section 9.5 Previz
  121
- Section 9.6 Undo/Redo
  122
Chapter 10 Monitoring Your Video

123
- Workspace Presets
  124
- Section 10.3 Program Monitor
  126
- Section 10.4 Look Ahead Preview
  127
Chapter 11 Media Players & Buffers

129
- Section 11.2 Shared Features
  130
  - Media Browser
    134
  - Player Controls
    136
  - Show on (...)
    138
  - Mems
    139
  - Network Sharing
    140
- Section 11.3 Editing Title
  141
  - Footer Tools
    142
  - Datalink
    143
  - Buffer Types
    144
  - Selecting Content
    145
  - Buffers Menu
    146
  - Sharing Buffers
    147
  - Using Buffers
    148
Chapter 12 Ptz Control

149
- PTZ Presets
  150
- PTZ and the Control Surface
  151
Chapter 13 Livematte

153
- Section 13.2 Matte
  154
  - Smoothness
    155
- Section 13.4 Compositing
  156
  - Connection Considerations
    157
Chapter 14 MIX/Effect (M/E) Tools

159
- MIX Mode
  160
- Effect Mode
  161
- Section 14.4 Input Position Controls
  162
- Section 14.6 Virtual Sets
  165
  - Holographic Livesets
    167
- Section 14.7 Key Channels
  168
- Section 14.8 Comps
  169
- Managing Comps
  170
Chapter 15 Audio

173
- Section 15.1 Audio Specifications
  174
  - Connection Type
    175
- Section 15.5 Common Controls
  176
  - Solo
    177
- Section 15.7 Advanced Configuration
  178
  - Routing
    179
  - Processing
    180
  - Automation
    182
- Section 15.8 Output and Primary Bus Controls
  183
  - Stream
    184
Chapter 16 Macros, Automation and Remote Control

185
- Section 16.1 Recording Macros
  186
- Section 16.2 Managing Macros
  187
Chapter 17 Stream

189
- Custom Connections
  190
- Act as Webcam
  191
- Section 17.4 Audio Level
  192
  - On Demand or Live Streaming
    193
  - Streaming Media Providers
    196
- Section 17.7 Production and Capture Considerations
  197
  - Is It Really a Tricaster Issue
    202
Chapter 18 Export

205
- New Preset
  206
- Metadata
  207
- Presets
  208
- The Export Button
  209
- The Queue Switch
  210
- Other 'Add To' Methods
  211
Chapter 19 Record and Grab

213
- Capture Tab
  214
- Replay Tab
  215
- Section 19.2 Grab
  217
Chapter 20 Authoring Title

219
- Files/Filebin
  220
Chapter 21 Control Surfaces

223
- Convenient Alternatives
  224
  - Section 21.3 Tricaster® 8000 CS
    225
  - MAIN TRANSITION Group
    228
- M/E Controls
  230
- POSITIONER Group
  232
- Managing Comps
  234
- Previz
  235
- Record Group
  236
- Special Buttons
  237
- Main Transition
  238
- Overview
  239
- Delegates and Synchronization
  240
- Transition Group
  246
- M/E Control Group
  248
- Positioner Group
  250
- Media Player Group
  252
- Record Group
  253
- PTZ Control
  254
  - Section 21.5 Tricaster ® 40 CS & Tricaster Mini CS
    255
  - Shift & Alt
    257
- Transitions
  258
- Section 21.6 Timewarp
  259
  - Configuring Tricaster
    260
  - DDR Delegate
    261
  - Edit Group
    262
  - Marking Group
    263
  - ALT and Qualifiers
    264
  - Record Toggle
    265
  - Transport (Clip Controls)
    266
    
    Section 21.7 Avid ® Artist MIX
    267
    
    Installing AVID® Artist MIX Software
    268
  - Getting Started
    269
  - Nudge
    270
  - Level Control
    271
  - Talk
    272
  - Follow
    273
  - Compressor/Limiter
    274
  - Insert
    275
  - Audio Presets
    276
- Section 21.9 GPI CONTROLLERS
  277
  - A.1 Connections
    283
  - A.1.3 Configure Alpha Matte Output
    284
  - A.1.6 Connect a Supported External Control Surface
    286
  - A.1.8 Insert/Remove a Drive from Tricaster's Removable Drive Bay
    287
  - A.1.9 Connect an External Hard Drive
    288
  - A.2 Sessions
    289
  - A.2.2 Start an HD Session
    290
  - A.2.5 Restore a Session
    291
  - A.3 Live Production
    292
  - A.3.4 Set up the 'Night Beat 3D' Liveset
    293
  - A.3.5 Set up the 'Metropolis A' Liveset
    294
  - A.3.6 Initiate Streaming
    295
  - A.3.7 Find My Captured Stream File
    296
  - A.3.11 Deal with DDR (Media Player) Clips that Seem Blurry
    297
  - A.3.13 Change Colors for an Entire Title Playlist at Once
    298
  - A.3.14 Get Live Title Pages (.Cgxml) to Respect All Livetext Font Attributes
    299
  - A.4 Files
    300
  - A.4.4 Share Files on Youtube
    301
  - A.4.8 Export Files to an External Drive
    302
  - A.5.2 Resolve Serious Instability or Dropped Frames
    303
  - A.5.5 Install Virus Protection
    304
  - A.5.8 Restore Tricaster Software
    305
  - A.6 Registration and Tech Support
    306
  - A.6.2 Contact Customer Support
    307
  - A.8.2 Why Is My Power Supply Beeping
    308
  - B Performance Considerations
    309
  - B.3.2 Latency and Your Audience
    310
  - B.3.4 Other Sources of Latency
    311
  - C Video Calibration
    313
  - C.2 Calibrating Video Sources
    314
  - C.2.2 Adjusting Color
    315
  - C.2.3 Color Metrics
    316
  - C.3 Calibrating Your Monitors
    317
  - C.3.2 Program Output Monitor
    318
  - C.4 Further Reading
    319
  - D Keystroke Shortcuts
    321
  - D.3 Record, Grab, and Stream
    322
  - D.7 General
    323
  - E Dimensions and Mounting
    325
  - Section 21.12 Tricaster 8000 and 860
    326
  - Section 21.13 Tricaster 8000 CS
    327
  - Section 21.14 Tricaster 860 CS
    328
  - Section 21.15 Tricaster 460 CS
    329
  - F Reliability Testing
    331
  - Index
    333
Chapter 22 Credits

337

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 About this Manual

Chapter 2 Introduction

Chapter 3 Setting up

Chapter 4 Basic Training

Chapter 5 The Startup Screen

Chapter 6 Live Desktop: Overview

Chapter 7 The Dashboard

Chapter 8 I/O Configuration

Chapter 9 Switcher, Transitions and Overlay

Chapter 10 Monitoring Your Video

Chapter 11 Media Players & Buffers

Chapter 12 Ptz Control

Chapter 13 Livematte

Chapter 14 MIX/Effect (M/E) Tools

Chapter 15 Audio

Chapter 16 Macros, Automation and Remote Control

Chapter 17 Stream

Chapter 18 Export

Chapter 19 Record and Grab

Chapter 20 Authoring Title

Chapter 21 Control Surfaces

Chapter 22 Credits

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