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Video Production Switchers 101 Introduction to FSN

Learn about video switchers, their applications, components, and how they are crucial in live video production workflows. Understand the role of Technical Directors and the various uses of production switchers in different venues and events. Dive into the intricacies of cutting live shows, mixing video sources, triggering special effects, and more. Discover the importance of switchers in live concert production, news broadcasts, studio production, sports broadcasts, and on-location remotes. Explore the flow of video through switchers and their placement in video production setups.

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Video Production Switchers 101 Introduction to FSN

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  1. Video Production Switchers 101Introduction to FSN

  2. What is a Video Production Switcher?

  3. What is a Video Production Switcher? • What are they used for, and in what applications?

  4. What is a Video Production Switcher? • What are they used for, and in what applications? • Where are they located in the flow of video?

  5. What is a Video Production Switcher? • What are they used for, and in what applications? • Where are they located in the flow of video? • What are the main components that comprise a switcher?

  6. What is a Video Production Switcher? • What are they used for, and in what applications? • Where are they located in the flow of video? • What are the main components that comprise a switcher? • How do Technical Directors (TDs) typically use them?

  7. What is a Video Production Switcher? • What are they used for, and in what applications? • Where are they located in the flow of video? • What are the main components that comprise a switcher? • How do Technical Directors (TDs) typically use them? • What are we doing differently?

  8. What are production switchers used for? • Mixing and cutting “live” video sources • Mixing and cutting “stored” video sources • Mixing and cutting “graphics” • Triggering special effects and clips

  9. What are production switchers used for? • Mixing and cutting “live” video sources • Mixing and cutting “stored” video sources • Mixing and cutting “graphics” • Triggering special effects and clips If you want to cut a live show, you need to use a switcher

  10. In what applications are they used? • Live concert and event production • Live news production • Live studio production • Sports broadcasts • On-location remotes

  11. In what applications are they used? • Live news production • Live studio production • Live concert and event production • Sports broadcasts • On-location remotes If you’re watching television, you’re watching the output of a switcher

  12. Where are they located in the flow of video? • All inputs feed the switcher • The switcher mixes and creates the desired look • The switcher’s output feeds recorders, transmitters, monitors, projectors, LED walls and more.

  13. Where are they located in the flow of video? • All inputs feed the switcher • The switcher mixes and creates the desired look • The switcher’s output feeds recorders, transmitters, monitors, projectors, LED walls and more. A switcher is the heart of a live video production workflow

  14. Where are they located in the flow of video? • All inputs feed the switcher • The switcher mixes and creates the desired look • The switcher’s output feeds recorders, transmitters, monitors, projectors, LED walls and more.

  15. Applications

  16. Application 1 — Small Venue – Single Screen, up to 3 PIPs • Challenge: • Provide switching for a small venue • Auditorium • Small-venue corporate and broadcast events • Seamlessly mix camera and computer sources • Route output to one projector and record the output

  17. Application 1 — Small Venue – Single Screen, up to 3 PIPs • Challenge: • Provide switching for a small venue • Auditorium • Small-venue corporate and broadcast events • Seamlessly mix camera and computer sources • Route output to one projector and record the output • Solution: Monitoring Computer Sources Projector HD Camera Sources Recorder SD Camera Sources FSN Series

  18. Application 2 — Mid to Large Venue – Multiple Screen, up to 3 PIPs • Challenge: • Provide switching for a mid to large venue • Mid-level business and corporate events • Mid-level concert venues • Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and video servers • Route multiple outputs to multiple destinations

  19. Application 2 — Mid to Large Venue – Multiple Screen, up to 3 PIPs • Challenge: • Provide switching for a mid to large venue • Mid-level business and corporate events • Mid-level concert venues • Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and video servers • Route multiple outputs to multiple destinations • Solution: Projector Monitoring Computer Sources Independent Auxiliary Outputs HD/SD Camera Sources Recorders Video Servers FSN Series

  20. Application 3 — Large Events – Widescreen, >3 PIPs • Challenge • Provide upstream switching for an Encore System • Mid to large concert and corporate events • Mid to large Houses of Worship • Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and servers • Route outputs to Encore and auxiliary destinations

  21. Application 3 — Large Events – Widescreen, >3 PIPs • Challenge • Provide upstream switching for an Encore System • Mid to large concert and corporate events • Mid to large Houses of Worship • Seamlessly mix cameras, computers and servers • Route outputs to Encore and auxiliary destinations • Solution: Projectors(Widescreen Blend) Monitoring Independent Auxiliary Outputs HD/SD Camera Sources FSN Series Encore Video Servers Computer Sources Recorder

  22. FSN / Encore Comparison

  23. FSN / Encore Comparison

  24. FSN / Encore Comparison

  25. FSN Series Overview

  26. Overview • FSN Series features include: • Selectable native output video format (480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i50/60) • Easy to use GUI • Front-serviceable and hot-swappable chassis cards, power supplies and fans • 3G capable for 1080p50/60 • Very low video delay (3 lines for native inputs, 1 frame for scaled inputs) • Frame synchronization on all native inputs

  27. System Components • Control Panel • FSN-1400 Video Processor FSN-250 FSN-150

  28. Control Panel Models • FSN-150 • 1.5 M/E panel • 20 mappable inputs • 8 dedicated Custom Control buttons • Multi-function Memory section • Aux Bus control

  29. Chassis Tour

  30. FSN-1400 Chassis • Modular and field-configurable • Features include: • 14 available cards slots • 6RU chassis • Hot-swappable, active front cards • Dual redundant, hot-swappablepower supplies • Removable front door with Power and Video Reference LEDs

  31. FSN-1400 Chassis • Mid-plane construction • All cards with active components are inserted from the front

  32. FSN-1400 Chassis • Mid-plane construction • All cards with active components are inserted from the front • Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card

  33. FSN-1400 Chassis • Mid-plane construction • All cards with active components are inserted from the front • Each front card has a corresponding passive rear I/O card • Benefit: You can interchange front cards without removing rear connections

  34. FSN-1400 Chassis • Front Cards (Sample configuration)

  35. FSN-1400 Chassis Fan Tray Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies SystemCard Optional Output Cards Optional DVE Cards M/ECard Standard and Optional Input Cards

  36. Card Descriptions • Native Input Card (One standard, up to three optional) • Accepts eight native resolution inputs • Provides frame synchronization and color correction on all inputs • +/- 0.5 line auto-timing • HD-SDI and SD-SDI capability Rear Panel

  37. Card Descriptions • Universal Input Card (One standard, up to four optional) • Accepts two scaled inputs of any resolution • Includes two universal Athena scalers • Scales non-native inputs to switcher’s native resolution • Provides color correction on all inputs Rear Panel

  38. Card Descriptions • M/E Card (Required) • Provides Program, Preview and Clean outputs for each switcher bank (Program, M/E 1, M/E 2) • Provides six auxiliary outputs • All outputs run at the native resolution • Accepts dedicated DSK Cut and Fill inputs Rear Panel

  39. Card Descriptions • DVE Card (Optional) • Enables users to create PIPs and other 2D effects • Includes two independent Athena scalers Rear Panel

  40. Card Descriptions • Native Aux Output Card (Optional) • Provides eight additional native outputs • Expands ability to route any input to any output Rear Panel

  41. Card Descriptions • Universal Output Card (Optional) • Enables users to configure two independent scaled outputs • Includes two universal Athena scalers Rear Panel

  42. Card Descriptions • System Card (Required) • Provides connections for video reference, Ethernet and serial communication • Provides GPIO control (four input, eight output) and Tally outputs (24 contact closures)

  43. FSN-1400 Basic System • Entry level system includes: • 1 x System Card (standard) • 1 x M/E Card (standard) • 1 x Native Input Card (8 native SDI inputs) • 1 x Universal Input Card (2 universal inputs)

  44. Control Panel Tour

  45. How does video flow on the Control Panel?

  46. How does video flow on the Control Panel? Left to right,top to bottom

  47. FSN-150 Control Panel • Display section • High-resolution touch screen • Menu navigation, setup, status • Rotary knobs • Standard VESA mount

  48. FSN-150 Control Panel • PGM (Program) bank • Provides Background, Preset and “Phantom” DSK bus • Provides 20 mappable inputs (10 + SHIFT) • Programmable displays • RGB button LEDs

  49. FSN-150 Control Panel • PGM Transition Section • Works in conjunction with the PGM bank to create transitions and effects • Provides background mix, wipe and downstream key • Fade to black (FTB) • T-Bar, Transition LEDs

  50. FSN-150 Control Panel • M/E (Mix/Effects) bank • Provides Background, Preset and Key buses for source selection • Provides 20 mappable inputs (10 + SHIFT) • Programmable displays • Shared Key bus • RGB button LEDs

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