Video Production Switchers 101 Introduction to FSN.

Video Production Switchers 101Introduction to FSN

What is a Video Production Switcher?


What are they used for, and in what applications?


What are they used for, and in what applications? Where are they located in the flow of video?


What are they used for, and in what applications? Where are they located in the flow of video? What are the main components that comprise a switcher?


What are they used for, and in what applications? Where are they located in the flow of video? What are the main components that comprise a switcher? How do Technical Directors (TDs) typically use them?


What are they used for, and in what applications? Where are they located in the flow of video? What are the main components that comprise a switcher? How do Technical Directors (TDs) typically use them? What are we doing differently?

What are production switchers used for?

Mixing and cutting “live” video sources Mixing and cutting “stored” video sources Mixing and cutting “graphics” Triggering special effects and clips

What are production switchers used for?

Mixing and cutting “live” video sources Mixing and cutting “stored” video sources Mixing and cutting “graphics” Triggering special effects and clips

If you want to cut a live show,

you need to use a switcher

In what applications are they used?

Live concert and event production Live news production Live studio production Sports broadcasts On-location remotes

In what applications are they used?

Live news production Live studio production Live concert and event production Sports broadcasts On-location remotes

If you’re watching television, you’re

watching the output of a switcher

Where are they located in the flow of video?

All inputs feed the switcher The switcher mixes and creates the desired look The switcher’s output feeds recorders, transmitters,

monitors, projectors, LED walls and more.




A switcher is the heart of a live video

production workflow




Transmitter

Satellite

Cable

ImagePRO

Studio and Portable Cameras

Servers and Routers

Tape-based Playback

Video Production Switcher

Monitoring

PC

Projector

LEDWall

Applications

Application 1 — Small Venue – Single Screen, up to 3 PIPs

Challenge:– Provide switching for a small venue

Auditorium Small-venue corporate and broadcast events

– Seamlessly mix camera and computer sources

– Route output to one projector and record the output

Application 1 — Small Venue – Single Screen, up to 3 PIPs

Challenge:– Provide switching for a small venue

Auditorium Small-venue corporate and broadcast events

– Seamlessly mix camera and computer sources

– Route output to one projector and record the output

Solution:

FSN Series

Monitoring

Computer Sources

HD Camera Sources

Projector

Recorder

SD Camera Sources

Application 2 — Mid to Large Venue – Multiple Screen, up to 3 PIPs

Challenge:– Provide switching for a mid to large venue

Mid-level business and corporate events Mid-level concert venues

– Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and video servers

– Route multiple outputs to multiple destinations

Application 2 — Mid to Large Venue – Multiple Screen, up to 3 PIPs

Challenge:– Provide switching for a mid to large venue

Mid-level business and corporate events Mid-level concert venues

– Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and video servers

– Route multiple outputs to multiple destinations

Solution:

FSN Series

Monitoring

Computer Sources

HD/SD Camera Sources

Projector

Recorders

Video Servers

Independent Auxiliary Outputs

Application 3 — Large Events – Widescreen, >3 PIPs

Challenge– Provide upstream switching for an Encore System

Mid to large concert and corporate events Mid to large Houses of Worship

– Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and servers

– Route outputs to Encore and auxiliary destinations

Application 3 — Large Events – Widescreen, >3 PIPs

Challenge– Provide upstream switching for an Encore System

Mid to large concert and corporate events Mid to large Houses of Worship

– Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and servers

– Route outputs to Encore and auxiliary destinations

Solution:

FSN Series

MonitoringProjectors

(Widescreen Blend)

Independent Auxiliary Outputs

HD/SD Camera Sources

Video Servers Computer Sources

Encore

Recorder

FSN / Encore Comparison


Encore FSNTarget Function: Graphical presentation switcher that accepts

video inputVideo production switcher that accepts graphical inputs

Applications: • Graphic heavy presentations (>3 PIP)

• Widescreen events

• Live production switching (up to 3 PIP)

• Encore “upstream” switching

Widescreen Support: Yes No

Control Panel: Custom design Industry standard layout


Encore FSNDestinations: Multiple single and widescreen Multiple single screen

Aux Outputs: Requires Additional Systems Up to 32 destinations

• Up to 30 SDI

• Up to 6 universal

Outputs: One output for all layers Separate outputs for each M/E (Mix/Wipe)

Many Additional Outputs (Cuts Only)

T-Bar: One T-Bar for all layers Separate T-Bars for each M/E

Inputs: • 6 or 12 universal inputs

• Up to 64 with external router

• Up to 32 SDI

• Up to 10 universal

Delay: Fixed at 1 frame • 3 lines for locked native inputs

• 1 frame for scaled input sources

• 1 additional frame for DVE

• 1 additional frame for scaled outputs

FSN Series Overview

Overview

FSN Series features include:– Selectable native output video format

(480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i50/60)

– Easy to use GUI

– Front-serviceable and hot-swappable chassis cards, power supplies and fans

– 3G capable for 1080p50/60

– Very low video delay (3 lines for native inputs, 1 frame for scaled inputs)

– Frame synchronization on all native inputs

System Components

Control Panel

FSN-1400 Video Processor

FSN-150 FSN-250

Power

Video Reference

FSN-1400

Control Panel Models

FSN-150– 1.5 M/E panel

– 20 mappable inputs

– 8 dedicated Custom Control buttons

– Multi-function Memory section

– Aux Bus control

Chassis Tour

Power

Video Reference

FSN-1400

FSN-1400 Chassis

Modular and field-configurable Features include:

– 14 available cards slots

– 6RU chassis

– Hot-swappable, active front cards

– Dual redundant, hot-swappablepower supplies

– Removable front door with Power and Video Reference LEDs

Power

Video Reference

FSN-1400

FSN-1400 Chassis

Mid-plane construction– All cards with active components are inserted from the front

Front Rear

Mid-plane

FSN-1400 Chassis


– Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card

Front Rear

Mid-plane

FSN-1400 Chassis


– Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card

– Benefit: You can interchange front cards without removing rear connections

Front Rear

Mid-plane

FSN-1400 Chassis

Front Cards (Sample configuration)

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Fan Tray

Dual redundant, hot-swappable

power supplies

SystemCard

Optional Output Cards

Optional DVE

Cards

M/ECard

Standard and Optional Input

Cards

Card Descriptions

Native Input Card (One standard, up to three optional)

– Accepts eight native resolution inputs

– Provides frame synchronization and color correction on all inputs

– +/- 0.5 line auto-timing

– HD-SDI and SD-SDI capability

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Card Descriptions

Universal Input Card (One standard, up to four optional)

– Accepts two scaled inputs of any resolution

– Includes two universal Athena scalers

– Scales non-native inputs to switcher’s native resolution

– Provides color correction on all inputs

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Card Descriptions

M/E Card (Required)

– Provides Program, Preview and Clean outputs for each switcher bank (Program, M/E 1, M/E 2)

– Provides six auxiliary outputs

– All outputs run at the native resolution

– Accepts dedicated DSK Cut and Fill inputs

2

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Fill

PVW

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CLN

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Card Descriptions

DVE Card (Optional)

– Enables users to create PIPs and other 2D effects

– Includes two independent Athena scalers

Rear Panel

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Card Descriptions

Native Aux Output Card (Optional)

– Provides eight additional native outputs

– Expands ability to route any input to any output

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Card Descriptions

Universal Output Card (Optional)

– Enables users to configure two independent scaled outputs

– Includes two universal Athena scalers

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Card Descriptions

System Card (Required)

– Provides connections for video reference, Ethernet and serial communication

– Provides GPIO control (four input, eight output) and Tally outputs (24 contact closures)

GPIO

Tally

Ref In

Loop

Ref Out

Ethernet

Serial 2

Serial 1

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FSN-1400 Basic System

Entry level system includes:

– 1 x System Card (standard)

– 1 x M/E Card (standard)

– 1 x Native Input Card (8 native SDI inputs)

– 1 x Universal Input Card (2 universal inputs)

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How does video flow on the Control Panel?

How does video flow on the Control Panel?

Left to right,top to bottom

PGM / PST

M/E 1

Inputs

Mixer

KEY 1 KEY 2

Mixer

M/E 1 Program OutM/E 1 Preset Out

Re-Entry

DSK FTBProgram OutPreset Out

PGM CLN (Assignable)

M/E 1 CLN (Assignable)

FSN-150 Control Panel

Display section– High-resolution touch screen

– Menu navigation, setup, status

– Rotary knobs

– Standard VESA mount

Wipe Menu: M/E 1

Select and adjust the desired wipe pattern

Stills

DVE

Keys

Wipes

Trans

Page1 of 2

Patterns

Width

10

Bank

M/E 1

ColorBG

EdgeDirection

HardNormal

EdgeColor


PGM (Program) bank– Provides Background, Preset and “Phantom”

DSK bus

– Provides 20 mappable inputs (10 + SHIFT)

– Programmable displays

– RGB button LEDs

PGM

PST

DSK Assign

M/E

M/E

PGM

BLACK SHIFT

BLACK SHIFT

CAM1

GFX1

CAM2

GFX2

CAM3

VTR1

VTR3

VTR2

DVD1

DVD2

PC1

PC3

PC2

STL1

COL1

STL2

COL2


PGM Transition Section– Works in conjunction with the PGM bank to

create transitions and effects

– Provides background mix, wipe and downstream key

– Fade to black (FTB)

– T-Bar, Transition LEDs

PGM / PST TRANSITION

BG

MIX

FTB

M E M K E Y T R A N F T B

6 5 P C 2 3 0 6 0

WIPE

CUTAUTOTRAN

DSK


M/E (Mix/Effects) bank– Provides Background, Preset and Key buses for

source selection

– Provides 20 mappable inputs (10 + SHIFT)

– Programmable displays

– Shared Key bus

– RGB button LEDs

KEY

BG

PST

KEY 1KEY 2CUSTOM

SEL

M/E

BLACK SHIFT

BLACK SHIFT

BLACK SHIFT

CAM1

GFX1

CAM2

GFX2

CAM3

VTR1

VTR3

VTR2

DVD1

DVD2

PC1

PC3

PC2

STL1

COL1

STL2

COL2


M/E Transition Section– Works in conjunction with the M/E bank to

create transitions and effects

– Provides background mix, wipe, Key 1, Key 2 and DVE trigger

– Unique “Direct control” key section

– T-Bar, Transition LEDs

BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTKEY 1

CUT KEY 2

MIXKEY 1

MIXKEY 2

M E M K E Y 1 K E Y 2 T R A N

2 1 P C 2 V T R 1 3 0

CUTAUTOTRAN


Aux section– Enables you to:

Assign sources to native and optional scaled Aux outputs

Route an “assignable” clean feed source to Aux outputs

AUX

ASSIGNPGM

BLACK SHIFT M/E

1

9

2

10

3

11

4

12

5

13

6

14

7

15

8

16SHIFT


Custom Control Section– Provides programmable buttons and displays,

for running macros, triggering GPOs, freezing and un-freezing sources

– Provides USB port for backup, restore and software updates

F R Z U N A L L

F R Z T R A N

A L L A L L

C U T A U X

FSN-150


Memory Section and Joystick– Enables you to store and recall switcher setups

– 1000 memory registers

– Divides switcher into intuitive, functional modules

– Provides Joystick adjustment with multi-axis control

MEMORY

STORE RECALL

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3

+ / - 0 .

AUTOTRAN

M/E 1

M/E 2

AUX

CUST

STILL

PGM

DVESYS

CLEAR

TRIM -

TRIM +

ENTER

FineAdjust

A S S I G N S T R : 1 2 3

P G C L N R C L : 4 5 6

What creative tools does the TD have?


Cuts


Cuts

1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST


Cuts Dissolves


Cuts Dissolves

1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST


Cuts Dissolves Wipes



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

Some switchers have hundreds of wipe patterns … in fact, only a few are

ever used


Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

On Air

BARCOBARCO



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

BARCOBARCO



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

Key Combinations

Mix or Wipe Key 1

Mix or Wipe Key 2

Mix or Wipe Key 1 & 2

Key 1 up, Key 2 down

Key 2 up, Key 1 down

Mix under key

Wipe under key

Mix source, add key

Wipe source, add key

… and more …


Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

Key Source



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST

Background



1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST


Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips)


Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips)

1 2 3 4 5 BGKEY

1KEY

2

MIX WIPEFX

TRIG

CUTAUTOTRAN

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

KEY

PGM

PST


Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips) … and more …

– Stills

– Layers and re-entry

– Memory system

– Custom control

What are we doing the same as other switchers?

SD/HD functionality Familiar control surface Familiar operational environment Basic creative toolset

What are we doing differently?

True variable-format input functionality True variable-format output functionality Integrated Barco Folsom scaling technology Market-specific toolset Compatibility with current Barco systems

What’s the difference between FSN and Encore?

Doesn’t Encore cut, mix, wipe, key, switch and layer?– Yes, but Encore must set up its entire look on Preview, before

transitioning that look to Program.

– For example, even to transition a single key, Preview must be set up.


FSN enables you to independently transition individual elements to/from Program.

– Keys, PIPs, sources and effects can all be transitioned independently (and directly) to Program — without a prior setup on Preview.


Encore must transition all mixers simultaneously.– Encore’s mixers are all combined into one common output.

FSN provides separate outputs for each mixer.– This enables you to transition each mixer independently or simultaneously.


In addition:– FSN has dedicated functionality, and is very easy to use. “Resource” issues do

not occur.

– In “minimum delay mode,” FSN has 3 lines of delay for native input sources, while Encore provides 1 frame of delay for all sources.

– While Encore can blend two or more outputs, FSN provides multiple single-screen outputs — from Program and M/E banks, and from each Aux output.

Questions?

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Video Production Switchers 101 Introduction to FSN.

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