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General| Brand | Blackmagicdesign |
|---|---|
| Model | ATEM 1 M/E |
| Category | Switch |
| Language | English |
Introduces the ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher as a professional broadcast grade digital production switcher.
Explains the M/E (Mix Effects) style of operation common in broadcast switchers.
Details the ATEM processor chassis, its video processing, and connectors.
Guides on connecting a monitor to the ATEM's Multi View output.
Instructions for connecting a hardware ATEM Broadcast Panel via Ethernet.
Steps to install ATEM software and drivers on a Mac.
Steps to install ATEM software and drivers on Windows 7.
How to connect a computer to the ATEM switcher for control and settings.
Critical settings to configure, including video standard and inputs.
How to connect cameras and other video sources via HDMI or SDI.
How to connect the ATEM switcher to a larger Ethernet network.
Steps to change network settings using the ATEM Setup Utility via USB.
How broadcast panel network settings are configured for connection.
Configuring the broadcast panel to locate the switcher's IP address.
How to change the broadcast panel's network settings for network connection.
Explains the need for updates and the process using ATEM Setup Utility.
Steps to update the ATEM switcher chassis software via USB.
Steps to update the broadcast control panel software via USB.
Describes the SDI output for program video, supporting SD and HD.
Describes the HDMI output for program video, supporting SD and HD.
Details the component video output for analog devices, supporting SD and HD.
Describes the down-converted SD SDI output for older equipment.
Details the down-converted composite NTSC/PAL output for older TVs.
Describes the high-definition HDMI output for viewing multiple sources.
Describes the high-definition SDI output for viewing multiple sources.
Explains the use of auxiliary SDI outputs for routing various video feeds.
Details the USB 3.0 output for capturing video to a PC.
Describes the USB 2.0 output for capturing H.264 files on ATEM Television Studio.
Describes the SDI output showing the preview bus source.
Overview of the ATEM Software Control interface and its functionalities.
Details the three tabs (Switcher, Media, Settings) of the software control panel.
How to operate virtual buttons, sliders, and the fader bar using a mouse.
Lists keyboard shortcuts for convenient switcher control.
Explains uploading graphics and image sequences to the ATEM switcher's media pool.
How to change video input selections, labels, and video standard.
Navigating the switcher tab and adjusting transition settings.
Details the mix effects block for program and preview bus source selection.
How to hot switch sources to the program output using buttons.
How to select background sources for the preview output.
Describes CUT and AUTO transition functions.
Using the fader bar for manual transition control.
Selecting different transition types like mix, dip, wipe, DVE, and stinger.
Enables preview transition mode to verify transitions before air.
Selecting elements for the next transition (BKGD, KEYs).
Indicates upstream keys on air and allows immediate cut on/off.
Explains TIE, ON AIR, and AUTO functions for downstream keyers.
How to fade the program output to black.
Overview of palettes for color generators, media players, keys, and transitions.
Controls for media players to playback clips and stills.
Configuring upstream keyers with various key types.
Configuring transition parameters like dip, wipe, etc.
Configuring downstream keyers with fill, key, clip, and gain.
Setting the fade to black transition rate.
Transferring stills and clips from computer to switcher's media pool.
Using the file browser to locate graphics files on the computer.
Copying stills and clips from the browse window to the media pool.
Displays thumbnails of stills and clips, showing media player assignments.
Modifying video inputs, labels, video standard, and multi view.
Selecting inputs and customizing labels for broadcast panels and multi view.
Selecting the operating video standard for the ATEM switcher.
Configuring down-converted SD outputs from HD sources.
Camera control and server control via serial output (not currently supported).
Balancing memory for two clips in the media pool.
Setting multi view orientation, source routing, and tally features.
Routing sources to auxiliary SDI outputs for flexible output options.
Selecting sources for auxiliary outputs on software and broadcast panels.
Overview of the ATEM Broadcast Panel's layout and functionality.
How to use the control panel for switching sources.
Using program, preview, and source names display for switching.
Understanding the 4-character labels for inputs and internal sources.
Hot switching background sources to the program output.
Selecting preview sources for the next transition.
Global shift function for accessing additional sources and menus.
Routing sources to auxiliary outputs and keyers.
Using CUT/FILL for key setup and selecting sources for auxiliary outputs.
Performing CUT transitions and managing upstream keyers.
Performing AUTO transitions and setting transition rates.
Manual transition control using the fader bar.
Selecting transition types like mix, dip, wipe, DVE, and stinger.
Verifying transitions on the preview output before going live.
Selecting background and key elements for the next transition.
Indicating upstream keys on air and controlling them.
DSK TIE, DSK CUT, and DSK AUTO functions.
Fading the program output to black.
Understanding power status lights on the panel and switcher.
Navigating the system control for adjusting parameters and configuring the switcher.
Organizing menu buttons for easy navigation through switcher settings.
Using the numeric keypad and joystick for data entry and positioning.
Using internal sources like Black, Color Bars, and Color Generators.
Using internally generated black as a source.
Using internally generated color bars for verification and setup.
Customizing color mattes for borders or dip transitions.
Using media players to play stills and clips from the media pool.
Managing media players using the software control panel.
Managing media players using the hardware broadcast panel.
Performing basic cut transitions between sources.
Performing cut transitions directly from the program bus.
Step-by-step guide for cut transitions via software.
Step-by-step guide for cut transitions via keyboard.
Step-by-step guide for cut transitions via broadcast panel.
Using the CUT button in the transition control block for cut transitions.
Steps for performing cut transitions using the CUT button.
Steps for keyboard-based cut transitions.
Steps for cut transitions using the broadcast panel CUT button.
Automatically transitioning between sources at a predetermined rate.
Steps to perform auto transitions using the software control panel.
Steps for keyboard-based auto transitions.
Steps to perform auto transitions using the broadcast panel.
Performing gradual transitions by interpolating between sources.
Steps to perform mix transitions using the software control panel.
Steps to perform mix transitions using the broadcast panel.
Performing gradual transitions through a third source (dip source).
Steps to perform dip transitions using the software control panel.
Steps to perform dip transitions using the broadcast panel.
Replacing sources with patterns to create transitions.
Steps to perform wipe transitions using the software control panel.
Steps to perform wipe transitions using the broadcast panel.
Details on border, symmetry, soft, rate, direction, and position parameters.
Using digital video effects for transitions like picture-in-picture.
Steps to perform DVE transitions using the software control panel.
Steps to perform DVE transitions using the broadcast panel.
Details on DVE rate, direction, and key parameters.
Parameters for enabling DVE keys, clip level, gain, and inversion.
How DVE channels are shared between transitions and upstream keyers.
Steps for performing graphic transitions using DVE effects.
Steps for performing graphic transitions using the broadcast panel.
Parameters for graphic wipes including fill source, key source, rate, and direction.
How DVE resources are shared between transitions and upstream keyers.
Examples and width requirements for graphic wipe images.
Building and performing stinger transitions using media clips.
Steps to perform stinger transitions using the software control panel.
Parameters for stinger transitions like source, clip, gain, duration, and trigger.
Steps to perform stinger transitions using the broadcast panel.
Parameters for broadcast panel stinger transitions: preroll, trigger, mix, duration.
Manually transitioning between sources using the fader bar.
Steps for performing manual transitions.
Verifying and adjusting transitions on the preview output.
Steps to preview transitions.
Using keyers to stack video and graphics layers.
How keying works, requiring fill and key signals.
Using luminance to cut out areas of a video source.
Using fill and key signals to select regions for removal.
Using pre-multiplied keys with alpha channels for graphics.
Setting up luma/linear keys on upstream keyers.
Parameters for upstream luma/linear keys: Mask, Pre-Mult, Clip, Gain, Inverse, Fly Key.
Setting up luma/linear keys on downstream keyers.
Using color keying for weather forecasts or graphics.
Setting up chroma keys on upstream keyers.
Parameters for chroma keys: Hue, Gain, Y Suppress, Lift, Narrow, Fly Key.
Using color bars and a vectorscope to adjust chroma key parameters.
Using geometric patterns to create key signals.
Setting up pattern keys on upstream keyers.
Parameters for pattern keys: Size, Symmetry, Soft, Inverse, Fly Key.
Repositioning patterns using joystick controls.
Creating picture-in-picture boxes with borders using DVE.
Setting up DVE keys on upstream keyers.
Parameters for DVEs: Size, Rotation, and reset functions.
Applying different border styles and parameters to DVE effects.
Four styles of 3D borders for upstream keyers.
Parameters for DVE borders: Border, Shadow, Soft/Color, Width, Softness, Opacity, Hue, Sat, Luma, Lite Dir.
Additional border menu parameters accessible with the shift button.
Using adjustable rectangular masks to crop key signals.
Enabling DVE effects for upstream key types.
Taking upstream keyers on/off air using next transition or ON buttons.
Using ON buttons to control upstream keyers on program output.
Using next transition buttons for upstream keyer transitions.
Examples of taking multiple keys on and off program output.
More examples illustrating upstream keyer transitions.
Transitioning downstream keyers using CUT, AUTO, or DSK TIE buttons.
Parameters for downstream keys: Clip, Gain, Rate, Inverse, Pre-Mult.
Downloading Photoshop graphics directly to the ATEM media pool.
Configuring the Photoshop plug-in to find the ATEM switcher.
Guidelines for preparing Photoshop graphics for download.
Routing sources to auxiliary SDI outputs for flexible output options.
Selecting sources for auxiliary outputs on software and broadcast panels.
Detailed list of available sources for auxiliary outputs.
Connecting via USB 3.0 for Media Express and waveform monitoring.
Capturing video using Media Express via USB 3.0.
Using UltraScope for waveform monitoring via USB 3.0.
Introduction to Media Express for capturing video and audio.
Overview of the Media Express user interface.
Navigating and viewing captured or imported media clips.
Entering metadata and capturing video/audio.
Playing back captured video clips.
Settings for capturing video and audio files.
Selecting the ATEM Television Studio as the capture device.
Configuring project settings like video format and capture file format.
Interface elements like Media List, Search Field, and Video Preview.
Steps for connecting the ATEM and capturing video.
Detailed steps for capturing video using Media Express.
Interface layout with Media List, Search Field, and Transport Controls.
Playing back captured or imported video and audio files.
Methods for importing clips into Media Express.
How to play back single or multiple clips.
Viewing clips in Thumbnail or Timecode List view.
Viewing clip thumbnails and accessing clip information.
Viewing clips in Timecode List view with detailed columns.
Organizing clips into bins for better management.
Marking clips as favorites for quick access.
Deleting unwanted clips and bins from Media Express.
Finding clips using the search field and favorites feature.
Obtaining support through Blackmagic Design's online resources.
Accessing manuals, software, and support notes online.
How to contact support via email or phone.
Verifying the installed ATEM software version.
Checking for and installing the latest software updates.
Details the product's warranty terms and conditions.
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