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1. Ross OverDrive delivers consistency and efficiency to a variety 220 8 C the VVO 1 0 8 of live production environments Whatever the unique demands of your production there is an OverDrive solution that is Z 5 LJ OC uction CO Nro designed to meet your needs 3 BH E s NEWS OverDriveNews enables a consistent newscast with fewer staff It supports a MOS protocol LiveLink to the newsroom system connecting straight into the NRCS rundown LiveLink allows on the fly changes to the rundown to flow seamlessly into the production OverDrive 668 e Enables automated control of user selected live production devices such as video servers CGs and robotic cameras SPORTS OverDriveSports gets things on the big screen when you want them Sports stadiums can benefit from the quick select macros within OverDrive to play a complex multi device timeline when a significant on field event happens Delivers a consistent repeatable and error free production Accommodates live breaking events and changes on the fly SPORTS e Offers an intuitive touch screen GUI interface enabling control IMAG LIVE EVENTS of all devices from one location Live events need consistency OverDriveStageManager will help your crew deliver a great show night after night Allows for manual semi automated or fully automated productions from the same control room2. OverDrive automated production control system produce more with less has never been greater Consistent clean productions centralized control of multiple on air devices effective management of scripted and unscripted events while streamlining workflow are key requirements for today s productions OverDrive delivers these benefits and more simplifying live production control with an intuitive and powerful user interface Moore Froaguctions More Consistency OverDrive is an award winning Ross designed automated production control system It manages all of the user selected devices during a production extending the reach of the technical director to include control of video servers audio mixers robotic cameras character generators and more The centralized control offered by OverDrive means that a more sophisticated production can be produced without increasing staffing levels With OverDrive productions are more consistent and less staff intervention is required to execute a clean production THE KEY TO OVERDRIVE IS THE TIGHT INTEGRATION TO THE ROSS PRODUCTION SWITCHER FAMILY The interfaces to audio mixers video servers and robotic cameras are connected through the switcher enabling a flexible integrated production system The switcher has direct control over these devices at all times allowing for manual control even during semi or fully automated OverDrive productions
3. Now NRCS LiveLink to OverDrive RundownControl Display OverDrive displays the NRCS rundown and controls all of the E devices associated with the 3 production DirectControl Display 1 Video server control using VDCP protocol allows quick access to your media Instantly pick clips by OverDrive News Applications OVERDRIVE PROVIDES A REAL TIME MOS LINK BETWEEN YOUR NEWSROOM EDITORIAL SYSTEM AND OTHER PRODUCTION DEVICES IN YOUR CONTROL ROOM INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION SWITCHER AUDIO MIXER ROBOTIC CAMERAS CGs VIDEO SERVERS AND MORE When the rundown is initialized in the newsroom system OverDrive instantly receives all of the information related to the show and is immediately ready to go to air Newsroom editorial systems such as Associated Press ENPS Avid s iNEWS and AutoCue QSeries have MOS protocol integration capabilities OverDrive has taken advantage of this protocol in a unique way with easy advanced show preparation allowing you to build in the production elements you want ahead of time The MOS LiveLink between your NRCS and OverDrive allows coincident rundowns and the ability for last second changes to be taken cleanly to air m PREPARE GO TO AIR Using the OverDrive NRCS Active X plug in show templates are inserted into each story Each story can contain multiple OverDrive elements per shot Rundown errors are identified QSERIES D
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5. painless recovery from data loss 1 la 5 verDrive d Pisaro Soler One CH Thee Following Backup Restore Hapidewitch eC RapidSwitch accommodates quick system changeover to the redundant OverDrive server in the event of a system malfunction RapidSwitch reduces the risk of production interruptions and permits the faulty server to be taken off line and repaired RapidSwitch is included with the redundant OverDrive SD MD X server options Audio Mixer Primary System Switcher Video Server Switcher Panel Character Generator Router sideCar is the ideal control E interface to your OverDrive 7 m Automated Production Control 2 2 2 2 D System Please contact your local Ross representative for 502051 sideCar is a flexible soft button compact control panel that connects directly to any 9 remote client PC offering unlimited operational design flexibility Multiple sideCar systems can be connected to a networked OverDrive configuration allowing control of media playout robotics and audio levels from different locations 5 i r r LJ 10 15 55 35 35 5 8 L 89 mo TESTENE A 55 MN M 1 additional information l 1 NU sideCar combines the following 3 key functional areas into one powerful control surface sideControl The sideControl module offers 24 multi color LCD buttons that c
6. shot selection e View teleprompter text from NRCS Rm Custom Control Area e User defined Custom Controls e Dynamic selection by QuickRecall tab lmQ DSK Control Area e Allows manual and automated insertion of bugs animations etc User selctable transitions Link Latch key to rundown transition Easily manage unscripted events On the Fly Quick Recalls Dynamic Custom Control Macros Assignable transitions E RundownControl for OverDrive Control Client File Edit Rundown Play Rundown Tools Help PGM 3 09 USR2 USR5 SHOT x USR3 USRS 022 NRCS Rundown OSS A SHOW TEST TEST2 RUNDOWN Play Rundow so AM STUDIO 5 B 8 Bf i c QuickRecall Status CAM 5 SR 141 CAM amp SR _ CAM amp 2 CENTER CAM 6 SL CAM 7 SL N1 rlin 1 AFV 4 FR 0 f MIC 3 MIC 4 POLICE BRUTALITY AFV 550 BC Clean 1 FR 0 CAM 5 OR 142 CAM 5 OR CAM 6 3 LEFT CAM 5 OL CAM OL BitCentral clip 482715835 Duration 00 00 00 00_ WX OPEN AFY disabled B d 149 CAM f CLEAN 7 FR 0 CAM 07 3 MIC 1 MIC 2 N A CAM 5 DEMO RIT CAM 5 DEMO LEFT CAM 6 3 RIGHT 157 CAM 8 CLEAN preset 174 CAM 58 CLEAN 183 CAM 58 CLEAN Custom Control OD Server Database Q Switcher Q Backup Vision 4 MD X Q Gateway 1 46 Shot Information POLICE BRUTALITY 356 1X1 BOX CAM 5 REM 1 2 CAM 05 clip 3 CAM REM 8 Deko1 6 1 9 WX
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9. U ARM n i LL dl Direct external device control Audio Control Display e Direct control of current amp next shot audio levels O paa O 1B ul HD m Video Server Display e Quickly access amp play video server clips Preview clips before committing to air Length 000037 12 Cip Name GB Bank 00 00 37 10 DE a ee A S a TUM GG a GG demo Dio end Jui ess a TS gt Ea m e ce E eu E E E E e ru re e ee E c E mr E E 25252 2 e Burt Pr P r a a a a a Ross Video has a complete range of technical services available to ensure that your OverDrive installation is a success Operational Training is available either at Ross headquarters or on site at your location Experienced Ross operators will teach your staff to get the most out of your new system and enhance your productions Commissioning is a service to help get your OverDrive and Vision or Sy
10. an be configured by the user in several different modes replicating features found in the OverDrive GUI With sideControl the operator can easily manage rundowns CustomControls QuickRecalls and external production devices while bringing late breaking stories and on the fly events to air quickly and error free sideRobo The sideRobo module allows direct manual control of selected camera robotics and video servers Camera control allows the operator to quickly set lens functions such as Focus and Iris as well as PTZ positioning Pan Tilt Zoom By twisting the joystick control of selected server channels is enabled allowing the operator to quickly verify clip status sideMix8 The sideMix8 module includes 8 flying faders with mnemonic display for direct control of program audio The 8 faders represent the program audio for the current on air shot Additional features such as mute default level and lock channel are available OverDrive system Layout J Newsroom 3 System MOS Primary Server Gateway Server NRCS Client 20 Disolay System Status LEDs e Monitor system performance Tab Select Area e Organize Quick Recalls to compliment your workflow Quick Recall Area e Enables manual selection of shots e User definable QuickRecall keys e User definable macros for external device control amp timeline initiation e Unique Picon
11. esktop as gt Device Control Prepare Publish Rundown Select edit and insert vet OverDrive template into the 7 NRCS rundown OVI Ce CO a SERVER gt name and insert them into the rundown A MOS server workflow is available as an option AUDIO MIXER gt Audio Follow Video or Split Audio control of audio mixers through an intuitive DirectControl GUI OVERDRIVE FOR FLEXIBLE DEVICE CONTROL OverDrive combines a traditional manual approach to control room design with E 1 automated direct control over the devices you select This offers a tailored system ROBOTIC CAMERA gt Direct control of robotic cameras with the DirectCamera GUI Provides manual or automatic selection enabling you to find exactly the right level of automated versus manual control for of position zoom focus or iris for popular cameras your production As most control rooms are used for many different productions OverDrive enables a less complex show to be run by a single person while allowing TELEPROMPTER gt Display teleprompter text in the RundownControl GUI more complex productions to use a larger crew with selected OverDrive control Pick CG Still Store pages by template name or number and quickly insert them into the rundown The OPEN INDUSTRY STANDARDS CG STILL STORE gt OverDrive MOS interface to popular CGs greatly enhances the workflow OverDrive makes use of open industry standards wherever
12. nergy properly configured and installed This service is performed by factory trained Ross technical staff Technical Training can be provided at Ross Video or on site at your location Technical training will teach your engineering staff the technical details of the system you have purchased Signal flow system configuration and routine maintenance procedures are some of the topics covered OverDrive comes standard with a 1 year comprehensive warranty Extended Warranties on the Vision or Synergy production switcher are available for an annual fee Technical advice is available by telephone fax or email to Ross Video free for the life of your system c cme cm cm a cm am om cm om om cm om WWW rossvideo com Live Production Technology 2008 Ross Video Limited Released in Canada No part of this brochure may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from Ross Video Limited This brochure is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this brochure Ross Video Limited 8 John Street Iroquois ON Canada KOE T 41 613 652 4886 F 1 613 652 4425 E solutions rossvideo com W www rossvideo com Ross Video Incorporated P
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14. possible for interfacing to devices These include the MOS protocol to connect to your newsroom system Quickly set router level and source for the selected destination on the Synergy Multiple channel MIDI for audio mixers VDCP for video servers and Sony BVW 75 control for VTRs and ROUTER gt control is easy DDRs GPI control of devices is also available DIGICART gt Insert audio effects directly into the rundown or associate your favorite effects with QuickRecall buttons 95 DVE gt Easily incorporate external or internal DVE effects into the rundown or tie to QuickRecall templates for KIS selection at any time gt sIS SSIS gt A X emi i we 1000 06 RapidRestore is a software tool used for archiving and restoring your OverDrive settings and rundowns The system is easily configured with user defined target directories located anywhere on your network allowing quick archiving and retrieval of selected settings and files RapidRestore is the perfect tool for managing your OverDrive environment allowing for fast saves of current configurations and rundowns quick recalls of pre determined configurations and rundowns and
15. with the same production equipment IMAG LIVE EVENTS Protects your current production investment OverDrive works with a wider variety of external devices than any other system e Provides a MOS LiveLink to your NRCS ensures coincident WORSHIP rundowns and provides last second updates to on air material House of Worship productions really benefit from OverDriveLive The intuitive touch screen interface allows your full time or volunteer staff to easily run a clean production every time Presents an evolutionary approach to automated live production you choose the equipment you choose the show format you choose the level of automation Allows for the optimization of staff in your facility to best match your production and meet your budgetary requirements TALK SHOWS Unscripted talk shows are often ideal candidates for an OverDrive system Running a simple show is a one crew operation ZMOS PROTOCOL Hm MAKE CHANGES ON THE FLY NRCS rundown changes are automatically updated in OverDrive ensuring that OverDrive and the rest of your production devices are always in sync Errors in the rundown are easily resolved before the shot is taken to air lm HANDLE UNSCRIPTED EVENTS OverDrive handles breaking news and unscripted events easily allowing a last second change in your production to occur while maintaining complete control Get what you want On the air
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