NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) - Manual (Page 26)

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For less complex productions, the Switcher ’s convenient Express mode simplifies the process (Figure 6). This
one-button operating mode will be especially welcome in environments where volunteers or less
experienced operators are involved.
FIGURE 5 (TC1 SHOWN)
Additionally, support for switching using a touchscreen has been provided. See something interesting on a
viewport in the monitoring section? Just
tap the corresponding viewport to instantly send that source to
Program output, using the current background transition (if any).
V IDEO L AYERS AND T RANSITIONS
The Transition section of the Live Desktop provides powerful tools for arranging and displaying the numerous
video and graphic layers contributing to your ultimate program output.
FIGURE 6 (TC1 SHOWN)
• Freely hot-punch or transition between external sources, internal Media Players ) and M/E effects .
• Latch selected Switcher and M/E source rows in color groups to synchronize switching operations.
• Multiple DSK (Downstream Key) Switcher channels and independent KEY channels for each M/E,
permit endless creative possibilities.
• DSK and KEY sources are always represented in small full motion ‘confidence monitors’.
• Use any of the hundreds of transitions supplied to reveal either Background or DSK/Key channels
with animated wipes, trajectories and dissolves, or select colorful and dynamic Animation Store
transitions with overlays, sound and TransWarp ™ effects.
• Create an unlimited number of custom transition effects with embedded sounds, dynamic cloth
effects, and full color overlays using the integrated
Animation Store Creator application.
• Create eye-popping animated graphics using your favorite software (e.g., Adobe After Effects ® ), and
convert them to animated Buffer effects that you can display without tying up a Media Player .
• Reveal combinations of video layers with one operation of the T-bar or click on Take / Auto buttons.
• Or use per-layer controls to independently control display of any layer with or without transitions.
• Select individual transition effects for any layer and adjust Speed , Reverse and Ping Pong options.