CUT Button
When a cut transition is performed using the CUT button, any upstream keys that were selected
in the next transition and any downstream keys that were tied to the transition control will also
change state. For example, a downstream key tied to the transition control will cut ON if off air,
or cut OFF if on air. Similarly, any upstream keys selected in the next transition will be cut on if
they were off air, or cut off if they were on air.
To perform a cut transition using the CUT button
1
On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
The program output will remain unchanged.
2
In the transition control block, press the CUT button. The sources selected on the
program and preview buses are exchanged to indicate that the video source that was
on preview is now on program and vice versa.
TIP
It’s recommended to use the transition control block to perform transitions
because it provides the opportunity to verify the video content on the preview output
before sending it to the program output, for example to verify that a camera is in focus.
Press the button marked CUT in the transition control block to perform a cut transition
Auto Transitions
An auto transition allows you to automatically transition between program and preview sources
at a predetermined rate. Any upstream keys that were selected in the next transition and any
downstream keys that were tied to the transition control will also change state. Auto transitions
are performed using the auto button in the transition control block. Mix, dip, wipe, DVE and
stinger transitions can all be performed as an AUTO transition.
Transition types, for example dip, mix and wipe,
have their own independent selection button.
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Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels