Chapter 10 - Switcher and Switching Kevin Bechet
Preview Key Terms Principles of Switching
Key Terms Switcher- A panel with rows of buttons that allows the selection and the assembly of various video sources through a variety of transition devices as well as the creation of electronic effects. Switching- A change from one video source to another and the creation of various transitions and effects during production with the aide of a switcher. Preview Bus- Row of buttons on the switcher that can direct an input to the preview monitor. Program Bus- Row of buttons on the switcher, with inputs that are directly switched to the lineout.
Key Terms Downstream Keyer- A control that allows a title to be keyed. Effects Bus- Row of buttons on the switcher that can select the video sources for a specific effect.
Key Terms Fader Bar- A level on the switcher that activates the buses and can producer superimpositions, dissolves, keys and wipes. Key Bus- Row of buttons on the switcher used to select the video source to be inserted in the background image.
Key Terms Line out- The line that carries the final video or audio output. M/E bus- Row of buttons on the switcher that can serve mix or effects functions. Mix Bus- Rows of buttons on the switcher that permit the mixing of video sources.
Production Switcher
Switcher Layout
Basic Mix Bus
Key Bus
Small Portable Switcher
Virtual Switcher