Vision Mixing

Today we had our first taste of Vision Mixing, using the tri-caster with Colin with a few others from the class. We learned the basics of using this system and the general precautions and routines you have to go through before use, such as turning all the cameras onto 'bars'.

We learned how to use both the composite connector and the component connector with the cameras, and the differences between both, and that we will generally be using composite. We will be using standard definition for the foreseeable future with the Vision Mixer setup, as this is all it is capable of at the moment. We learned that to change the inputs on certain camera number previews, we would go to 'input setup', then change to composite or component depending on the situation.

The order for the cables that are used with component, is a downward green, blue and red setup. I found out that when vision mixing, as a general rule of thumb, unless you are filming sport, you don't touch the live buttons, instead we should shift through shots with 'Take' and 'Next'. Also, that when working with transistors, we shouldn't use the stick, but use 'auto' as it does the effect for you.