EVS IPDirector IPD XEDIO PLUGIN Version 6.0 - January 2013 User Manual - Manual (Page 202)

Issue 6.0.B IPD Xedio Plugin Version 6.0 – User Manual
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Area Description
1. Character
Generator area This pane is made up of two sub-tabs:
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the Page List tab
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the Text Properties tab
2. Player Pane This pane contains audio meters and shows the integrated text
and graphics.
3. Graphical
Timeline This area contains the edit to which text is added..
11.3.3 Character Generator Process
The text and graphics integration process includes the following steps:
1. Defining the Area to Insert Text/Graphics (see page 192)
2. Adding Text and Graphics to the Edit (see page 193)
3. Saving a template of Character Generator Page (see page 198)
4. Applying a Transition Effect to the CG Area (see page 199)
5. Checking the Integrated Text and Graphics (see page 199)
6. Editing the Character Generator Page Properties (see page 200)
11.3.4 Defining the Area to Insert Text/Graphics
When an edit is loaded in the timeline, you will first have to define the area to insert
text/graphics. This can be viewed like creating a Character Generator page.
You have the possibility to:
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Define the area from the nowline position for a default duration of 4 seconds: put the
nowline at the required position and then click the Create New Page button.
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Define the area between a Mark IN and a Mark OUT: click the Mark IN and Mark
OUT buttons and then the Create New Page button on the top of the Page List tab.
The Text Properties tab is displayed.
Tags appear in the timeline.
They are associated to tag numbers which are displayed in the Page List tab as well.