Chuck Pullen
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I second Mark’s recommendation, although don’t over look college type reference books. I keep a stack of them on everything from lighting, audio, color correction, etc… on my shelf, just in case I want to double check how to do something. Don’t forget to get at least one book on each program you are using (premiere, after-effects, etc…) as every once in a while everyone forgets how to do something seemingly simple.
One last thing, your approach to your craft is truly “old school” the way television used to be produced. Just because you made something yourself out of whatever is lying around, that doesn’t mean your final product can’t be just as good as what the guys with the latest toys are doing. Best of luck, and keep on tinkering…
Chuck Pullen
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Hey Chuck, Chuck here 🙂
I seem to remember someone advertising just such a thing in the very back of TV Technology, although I can’t remember the name right now. If you don’t already get a subscription, sign up today, and maybe you’ll find the advertiser on their website. Another option for simple automation (but an expensive one) is to get a 360 systems type video server, they not only allow you to build a playlist, but they have multiple in’s and out’s and also can generate an as run log.
I’m glad to hear someone working in public access is actually trying to improve the quality of their product. Here in Indiana, Comcast took the legislatures down in Indianapolis out for dinner, handed each of them a big bag of “laundry” with dollar signs on it, now we have no local public access.
Best of luck to you, feel free to contact me with more questions,
Chuck Pullen
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Is the converter something you purchased or built yourself? Where can I find some specs?
Thanks,
Chuck Pullen
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As a Master Control operator I strongly agree with Bob. Did you see it air more than once? Also, in the future I would really think about sending broadcast stuff out on ANYTHING but DVD. Satellite operates just like any other broadcast facility so don’t think that was the issue, and if it makes you feel better, it probably wasn’t even your fault 🙂
CAP
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Thanks for the response Callum, I spent the weekend “Working the problem” and I think ultimately an updated driver for my Nvidia graphics card is what solved the issue, although it’s possible all of the different programs (Vegas, Adobe, Blackmagic, & Nvidia) fighting for control of my desktop settings may have been the culprit. Other than that Hiccup, I love having the Decklink SP card!
–Chuck–