Interface Monitoring

Primary Display Monitor showing the overall components in the Vision Switcher

Screen shot of the lower third showing DDR, GFX1 and Buffer playback functions

1. File

A pull-down Menu to ‘Exit’ from the TC-1 operation or to Import a video clip to the DDR through File Import function.

2. Recordable Macros

Make your favorite series of commands automatic. Record any sequence of operations as a macro event, make adjustments as needed with the built-in Macro Editor, then trigger with a single click, keystroke or button press. Talent can also trigger macros by making contact with configurable on-screen hotspots.

3.Workspaces

Choose a view that works for you with a variety of selectable layouts for User Interface and Multiview monitor displays.

4.Live Streaming

Launch live streaming video of your show to the Web with simultaneous archive, at the touch of a button. The Newtek TC1 includes presets for the most common streaming profiles including x2 separate encoders, in resolutions up to 1080p, with support for custom multi-bitrate stream profiles.

5.Grab

The unique view from every angle is up for grabs. Snap photos from inputs, buffers and outputs, simultaneously; build a collection of HD still images to post to social media sites, or use during the show.

6.Recording

Master record for the session. Locked to the sessions resolution. Added ability to Capture video from up to 4 individual sources simultaneously with integrated multi-track, multi-format recording technology. Files are recorded at native resolution and compatible with every major non-linear editing application, computer operating system and media sharing website.

7.Live Desktop Monitors

Select from a variety of layouts for previewing production sources. Full field rate displays also include convenient options for additional customization, including safe areas, VU meters, and alpha channel transparency display.

8.Cameras

Connect up to 4 live cameras or video sources, of any connection type or resolution, including robotic Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras.

1. Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Camera Control

Control up to 4 robotic PTZ cameras directly from the User Interface, including camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris. Position presets with thumbnail preview make it easy to setup shots remotely and change angles on the fly.

1. Network Sources

Network sources can be selected by hovering over any of the 16 inputs and clicking on the small gear icon that will appear in the bottom right. Once the gear icon is clicked you will be able to select from a drop down menu the various inputs available on the network.

10.DDRs

Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics. Native support for almost every file format, with per-clip audio levels, scaling and aspect ratio conversion, allowing you to work with essentially any media asset you're given.

11.Graphics

Display images, apply titles or present static graphics. Choose from and edit templates in a variety of basic styles and designs, or import your own graphics for a custom-branded live production.

12 Look-Ahead Preview Monitor

Setup and preview your next shot before it goes live, including any titles and overlays to be applied.

13.Program Monitor

1. Program Monitor

View the primary video output being broadcast, streamed, projected and/or recorded

14. Live Virtual Sets

Virtual sets are typically creating using an M/E as it will support multiple layers and sources. There are internally more than 30x virtual sets in a variety of styles and settings, each with multiple angles, customizable pan, zoom and pedestal animations, shot presets and support for interactive hotspots.

15.M/E Buses

Mix multi-source compositions or create complex video effects, and configure for output, feed upstream to the main switcher or designate as an alternative recording mix. TC1 supports 4 M/E buses with re-entry, each a complete switcher with independent keying and positioning effects per selected source, Key layer, the powerful TransWarp effects engine, and presets. M/E buses also support macro hotspots, and live virtual sets.

16.M/E Effects

Apply titles, graphics and effects to M/E compositions. Each M/E bus accommodates a transition effect between the A and B rows in Mix mode, supports a layering effect or virtual set in Effect mode, and includes a fully configurable Key layer with independent keying, positioning effects, transition controls and support for TransWarp effects.

17 Live Production Switcher PGM and Preview Row

Control productions in all resolutions up to 4K, integrating multiple cameras, video feeds, network sources, stored media, graphics, transitions and effects without any extra hardware or external devices.

18/19.Switcher Effects

Apply titles, graphics and spectacular effects to live video. The switcher supports dynamic TransWarp effects on the primary video layer, and on 2 fully configurable DSKs. Each DSK also includes independent keying, positioning effects and transition controls.

19.Transitional Effects

The integrated Animation Store Creator application also allows you to build custom transitions and effects, with eye-catching visuals like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D transformations and motion overlays.

20.Media

Load video clips, motion graphics, sounds, titles and stills of virtually any file format for live playback or overlay. Build playlists before or during a show, and save frequently used video and graphics collections as presets.

21.Buffers

Access up to 15 additional media sources – instantly – during live production, including video clips, animations, images, titles and graphics. TC1 supports 5 animation buffers and 10 still & title buffers, each with independent playback and transition controls, plus presets. View and manage buffer content via the integrated multiviewer, including animation preview and live title editing.