NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) - Manual (Page 31)

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FIGURE 11
Buffers can be applied in any video channel, including all main Switcher and M/E rows, or as overlays in the
countless DSK / KEY channels. Buffer ‘slots’ can contain animated effects (compiled from your own clips using
the supplied A nimation Store Creator application), still graphics or title pages, or – when enabled – dynamic
LiveGraphics™ – all with full alpha channel support.
Buffer effects are resident in reserved Switcher Memory, making it possible to use them all at once without
tying up Media Players . Thus Buffers effectively substitute for many additional DDRs .
2.4.19
TITLES AND GRAPHICS
An extensive set of live-editable title pages in various theme packs are supplied, all ready for immediate use
in your productions. Also included in the software suite is
a special ‘offline’ version of LiveText™, NewTek’s
professional titling and graphics application. This allows you to create your own great looking custom title
pages and motion graphics, including scrolls and crawls that can be played back in
DDRs .
Hint: See also LiveGraphics in Appendix A: Premium Access Features.
2.4.20 OPTIONAL CONTROL SURFACES
A number of different control surface options have been designed to complement to your system, making
your live production operations even more convenient. Once you get your
hands on one you’ll never want
to let go. In addition to primary control surfaces, NewTek offers an optional instant replay control surface
called TimeWarp
™ . See your local reseller for a demonstration of these powerful extensions to your system.
In summary, your NewTek live production system gives you more combined production power than any
other single
broadcast appliance. Let’s jump in now. First, we’ll get you co nnected; f ollowing that, we’ll
explore some of the system’s foremost features.