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Use Utility row selections to delegate video and graphics sources to various internal video
busses, including the two primary DSK (Overlay) channels, AUX OUT , or to the FX bus (used
variously to supply backgrounds for simple chromakey setups, as a secondary source for virtual
sets, or for other purposes).
2.4.6 VIDEO LAYERS AND TRANSITIONS
The Transition section of TriCaster’s Live Desktop provides powerful tools for arranging and
displaying the numerous video and graphic layers contributing to TriCaster’s ultimate program
output.
Figure 5
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Display of one or more user-delegated video layers, including FTB (Fade to Black) is
controlled by the main T-bar , supplemented by one-click Take or Auto buttons.
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Local Transition controls for BKGD (Background) and DSK layers provide flexible and
independent configuration and control of these layers and their transitions. Select
different transition effects for each layer, and adjust
Transition Speed (variable and
presets), Reverse and Ping Pong options.
DSK CHANNELS
Figure 6
TriCaster’s DSK layers support dual-channel downstream keyed (or alpha) overlays.