Video Production Switchers 101 Introduction to FSN

What is a Video Production Switcher?

What is a Video Production Switcher? What are they used for, and in what applications?

What is a Video Production Switcher? What are they used for, and in what applications? Where are they located in the flow of video?

What is a Video Production 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?

What is a Video Production 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 is a Video Production 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 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.

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

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.

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: Monitoring Computer Sources Projector HD Camera Sources Recorder SD Camera Sources FSN Series

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: Monitoring Projector Computer Sources Independent Auxiliary Outputs HD/SD Camera Sources Recorders Video Servers FSN Series

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: Projectors (Widescreen Blend) Monitoring Independent Auxiliary Outputs HD/SD Camera Sources FSN Series Encore Video Servers Computer Sources Recorder

FSN / Encore Comparison

FSN / Encore Comparison Target Function: Graphical presentation switcher that accepts video input Video 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

FSN / Encore Comparison Destinations: 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

FSN Series features include: 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

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

Control Panel Models FSN-150 FSN-250 1.5 M/E panel 20 mappable inputs 8 dedicated Custom Control buttons Multi-function Memory section Aux Bus control FSN-250 2.5 M/E panel 52 mappable inputs 16 dedicated Custom Control buttons

Chassis Tour

FSN-1400 Chassis Modular and field-configurable Features include: 14 available cards slots 6RU chassis Hot-swappable, active front cards Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies Removable front door with Power and Video Reference LEDs

FSN-1400 Chassis Mid-plane construction All cards with active components are inserted from the front

FSN-1400 Chassis Mid-plane construction All cards with active components are inserted from the front Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card

FSN-1400 Chassis Mid-plane construction All cards with active components are inserted from the front Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card Benefit: You can interchange front cards without removing rear connections

FSN-1400 Chassis Front Cards (Sample configuration)

Standard and Optional Input Cards FSN-1400 Chassis Fan Tray Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies System Card Optional Output Cards Optional DVE Cards M/E Card 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 Rear Panel

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 Rear Panel

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 Rear Panel

Card Descriptions DVE Card (Optional) Enables users to create PIPs and other 2D effects Includes two independent Athena scalers Rear Panel

Card Descriptions Native Aux Output Card (Optional) Provides eight additional native outputs Expands ability to route any input to any output Rear Panel

Card Descriptions Universal Output Card (Optional) Enables users to configure two independent scaled outputs Includes two universal Athena scalers Rear Panel

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)

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)

Control Panel Tour

How does video flow on the Control Panel?

How does video flow on the Control Panel? Left to right, top to bottom

FSN-150 Control Panel Display section High-resolution touch screen Menu navigation, setup, status Rotary knobs Standard VESA mount

FSN-150 Control Panel PGM (Program) bank Provides Background, Preset and “Phantom” DSK bus Provides 20 mappable inputs (10 + SHIFT) Programmable displays RGB button LEDs

FSN-150 Control Panel 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

FSN-150 Control Panel 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

FSN-150 Control Panel 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

FSN-150 Control Panel Aux section Enables you to: Assign sources to native and optional scaled Aux outputs Route an “assignable” clean feed source to Aux outputs

FSN-150 Control Panel 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

FSN-150 Control Panel 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

What creative tools does the TD have?

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Some switchers have hundreds of wipe patterns … in fact, only a few are ever used KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys BARCO On Air KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys BARCO KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys BARCO KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys 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 … KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys Key Source KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys Background KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips)

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips) KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips) KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips) KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? Cuts Dissolves Wipes Keys Chroma Keys DVE (Pips) KEY 1 2 3 4 5 BG KEY 1 KEY 2 PGM 1 2 3 4 5 MIX WIPE FX TRIG PST 1 2 3 4 5 CUT AUTO TRAN

What creative tools does the TD have? 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.

What’s the difference between FSN and Encore? 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.

What’s the difference between FSN and Encore? 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.

What’s the difference between FSN and Encore? 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? Thank you!