03: Operating Basics

Overview

Chyron LIVE combines, in a unique user interface, all of the video inputs and outputs for your live production; asset management tools for images, graphics and clips; replay and telestration capabilities; commentary and an audio mixer.

Two large monitors are at the top of the interface. The monitor on the left is for Preview and is outlined in green. (LIVE always uses green to reference the preview state). Content in this monitor is ready to output. The monitor on the right is for Program and is outlined in red. (LIVE uses red to reference the on Program or live state). This is content that is currently in your output. The Preview and Program monitors are available in all views of LIVE.

• Modules: On the right, LIVE's navigation bar controls access to modules for dedicated purposes, including the Switcher and Playout module shown in the image above (for managing your entire live production including cutting video sources and keying graphics), the Browser (for organizing assets and creating playlists), the Replay and Telestration module (for creating and illustrating replay clips), Audio Mixer (for managing audio levels and mixes), Commentary (for adding commentary) Matchpad (dedicated for sports control) and finally, the Multiviewer for monitoring video and audio sources . In select modules, the center area only displays task-specific tools. For example, with the Telestration module selected you can add illustrative arrows and spotlights while you continue to access switching capabilities.
• Video Inputs: At the bottom of the interface, LIVE displays all the available video inputs. Here, you can view a real-time preview of the content available as well as switch between video inputs. This is available from all modules with the exception of the Commentary and Audio Mixer modules.
• Playlists: On the left of the interface, LIVE displays your playlists. You can build these playlists to suit your production, by dragging and dropping assets such as graphics or clips from the Browser.
• Playout: In the center of the screen, in the Switcher module, LIVE displays graphic and clips items that can be added into the production. Playout shows both loaded or cued items and items playing on the graphic outputs. You can load and play from the thumbnail in the playlist or drag and drop items from your playlist to the appropriate channels here, in order to preview and then play them.

Commentary

The Commentator module allows commentators to view the Preview and Program outputs and easily connect an audio input.

1. Click on the Commentary icon to open the Comment preview and program monitors.
2. Input audio by sending audio stream via the web browser or to our SRT address. Go to Settings, Commentary to select the desired Audio type.
3. The commentator assigns themselves as the commentator via their web browser.

Image description: The commentary module also comes with a typical Mix-Minus audio behavior which enables the commentator to hear the program audio minus his/her own voice.

Audio Mixer

The Audio Mixer allows volume control and customize audio settings for commentator's mic and cameras. A mini mixer is available in some modules for quick access (on the top right section). The Audio Mixer supports multi-touch touchscreen control.

1. Click on the Audio icon to open the full-frame Audio Mixer.
2. This is a dedicated audio mixer panel, with mic and volume controls for all audio inputs.
3. Click Row 1 to open the camera (1-6) and clips settings.
4. Click on Row 2 to open the GFX1, GFX2 and COM1 faders.

Headphones and Master volume can be adjusted on the right hand side of the Audio Mixer.

The other eight columns are dedicated to each of the six cameras and two Clips.

1. Click F button to activate Source Follow. (Audio will follow the selected camera. When cameras switch, the Audio will switch with them, and will follow the same path as the video stream.). Click the three-dot icon to set which sources the Audio will follow. For example, if CAM5 is set to follow CAM2, switching CAM5 to program will open the CAM2 audio fader. 
2. Click M button to Mute.

Click the three-dot icon to set a delay (in Miliseconds) or choose which camera to follow.