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14.2.2
EFFECT MODE
FIGURE 14-4 – 2RU TRICASTER
Careful scrutiny reveals some (outwardly) subtle differences in the controls when a LiveSet is loaded as the
Background effect selection (Figure 14-4):
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The Take and Auto buttons normally located beneath the T-bar and Transition icon are replaced by a large
Position button.
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As required, as many as 4 input rows may be shown in Effect mode.
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Positioner controls appear for up to four input layers (A, B, C, and D) as supported by the effect, and
depending on which TriCaster model is in use).
Hint: When using the positioner clicking and dragging the Right Mouse Button will allow you to zoom in
and out.
Let’s consider these reasons behind for these changes in the interface. An M/E in Effect mode allows
preparation of a composite of two or more video sources, whether for direct output, or as a source for the
main Switcher, or as an input for other downstream channels (for some models, also including other M/Es).
Even in Mix mode, an M/E provides access to effects – including Position and transition effects (including
Animation Stores), and animating KEY layers via the Comps feature. In Effect mode, however, an M/E asserts
its realtime compositing and effects prowess more aggressively.
SECTION 14.3
THE T-BAR
In a ‘mix’ effect, the T-Bar and associated controls match the main Switcher. It’s different in an M/E displaying
a LiveSet effect, however. In this mode, dragging the T-bar vertically adjusts the virtual ‘camera distance’ for
the active LiveSet, between 0-100%.
The Duration control works like similar numeric fields in TriCaster’s Live Desktop: drag to adjust the value,
click to type directly into the field using the keyboard, or press (keyboard) Shift and double-click to restore
the default value. The drop-down Duration menu offers several convenient presets as well as a Cut option.
Hint: The maximum duration for an animated zoom is 30 seconds.