Parts of a switcher Effects Transitions Practice using a switcher What it is Switchers are the hub of a control room All sources are run through a switcher A Technical Director or TD operates ID: 655399
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SwitchersSlide2
Switchers
What is a switcher
Parts of a switcher
EffectsTransitionsPractice using a switcherSlide3
What it is…
Switchers are the “hub” of a control room
All sources are run through a switcher
A Technical Director or TD operates itThere are DOZENS of types of switchers – But all have the same key partsSlide4
Ins and outs
What are sources?
- Cameras
- VTRs - DVD Players
- CG
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Basic Functions
4 Basic Functions
Selecting Video Sources
Previewing Upcoming SourcesSpecial EffectsMixing Video SourcesSlide6
Get on the Bus
Busses are a set of buttons used for specific purposes.
Preview Bus – Preview sources before going live
Program Bus – Selecting a source to put on-air
Key Bus – Used to create
chroma
key or CGsSlide7
How it Works
Program Bus = Live “on-air”
You can cut between sources by selecting buttons directly on the Program Bus
To “mix” sources, you select a source on the preview bus and then use the fader bar to dissolve between the sources.Slide8
Effects and Transitions
Cuts – cut from one source to another
Mixes – dissolves from one source to another
Wipes – uses a 2d & 3d effect to transitionSlide9
Don’t Forget Your Keys
A Key allows you to insert an image into a background picture.
Downstream
Keyer (DSK)
Chroma
KeyingSlide10
Practice
VideoLab
3.0 DVD – All Switching Sections
Review ALL sections of the For-A switcher demo online
In groups of 2-3, get a demo from Mr. D on the
For-A switcher
Each person will need to practice using the switcher – THIS WILL TAKE SOME TIME