[quote="tdguy"]If I was to load in the new software version 7.2 How am I suppose to approach it? Is this something easy for an operator like myself? Anyone able to supply a step by step approch to loading the new version.[/quote] The last upgrade I did was very easy ... it was from 7.0 to 7.11, and was basically a panel and gui upgrade only. I found it to be quite easy ... after downloading the software package, the 'readme' was pretty easy to understand and follow. If you aren't sure, I'd suggest sitting with one of your engineers, especially if you are upgrading the frame, too. That way, you can see the process and be in a better place to do the upgrade next time. Last I heard, 7.2 wasn't expected to be released until later this year. Matt

If I was to load in the new software version 7.2 How am I suppose to approach it? Is this something easy for an operator like myself? Anyone able to supply a step by step approch to loading the new version.

Anyone have any more info as to when 7.2 is gonna be released?

[quote="Matt Saplin"]Another 7.2 question, concerning Multi-Program 2 ... Does anybody know if the outputs for MP-II become "virtual" in this version of software, or will I still need to loop physical outputs to physical inputs for the time being? Tx, Matt[/quote] 7.20 has internal re-entry. You can get rid of your cables :-) RE

Another 7.2 question, concerning Multi-Program 2 ... Does anybody know if the outputs for MP-II become "virtual" in this version of software, or will I still need to loop physical outputs to physical inputs for the time being? Tx, Matt

[quote="Rick Edwards"][quote="Chris Bade"][quote="Bob Ennis"] Yes, the ancillary data means that the Frame Memories now support embedded audio. We're coupling that with the new Clip Transitions where the Trans Panel drives the FM clips to show how it can be used to (sometimes) replace servers for replay wipes & transitions.[/quote] Bob, I'm assuming that you'll need a new card for audio output. Is that correct? Thanks, Chris Bade WTVF Nashville[/quote] Chris, No. If you have an 8000A or 8000G then it's just software. If you turn on the audio feature, you'll lose about 20% of the FM capacity to store the audio portion (it's gotta go somehwere). RE[/quote] Thanks, Rick. Chris Bade WTVF Nashville

Bob, So now in theory, you can recall FM's locally from an M/E as long as you trick it out a little? My brain has been running since yesterday and if this is true, I can think of a ton of uses for this.

[quote="Chris Bade"][quote="Bob Ennis"][quote="Bill D"]Thanks Allan, I assume when they say ancillary data with FM they mean audio? Maybe not What kind of features can you add to side flags? Would be nice if it could auto detect the black on the side of a 4:3 image and add the flags if it sees that, or drops them if it sees video. Not sure how it would do that, but would be nice.[/quote] Yes, the ancillary data means that the Frame Memories now support embedded audio. We're coupling that with the new Clip Transitions where the Trans Panel drives the FM clips to show how it can be used to (sometimes) replace servers for replay wipes & transitions.[/quote] Bob, I'm assuming that you'll need a new card for audio output. Is that correct? Thanks, Chris Bade WTVF Nashville[/quote] Chris, No. If you have an 8000A or 8000G then it's just software. If you turn on the audio feature, you'll lose about 20% of the FM capacity to store the audio portion (it's gotta go somehwere). RE

[quote="Bob Ennis"][quote="Bill D"]Thanks Allan, I assume when they say ancillary data with FM they mean audio? Maybe not What kind of features can you add to side flags? Would be nice if it could auto detect the black on the side of a 4:3 image and add the flags if it sees that, or drops them if it sees video. Not sure how it would do that, but would be nice.[/quote] Yes, the ancillary data means that the Frame Memories now support embedded audio. We're coupling that with the new Clip Transitions where the Trans Panel drives the FM clips to show how it can be used to (sometimes) replace servers for replay wipes & transitions.[/quote] Bob, I'm assuming that you'll need a new card for audio output. Is that correct? Thanks, Chris Bade WTVF Nashville

Allan; FM clip transitions are actually very easy to set up. In the Misc sub-menu of each M/E is now a TRANSITION sub-menu. Here you can select the same type of transitions as you can on the panel...with the addition of FM1&2, FM3&4, FM5&6, and FM7&8 transitions. Activating any FM transition causes the M/E lever arm to drive the assigned Frame Mems. Next, select another sub-menu called Clip Transition, where you can choose your clips as well as assign the type of bkgd transition. Now just key the FM & Auto Trans or move the lever arm. If your BG trans doesn't match, you can set a start & stop time for it so that it will match. Storing this as a snapshot, when you recall the snapshot it also remembers the FM clip. There are new Link buttons to assign. FM Clip transitions to buttons like the Super Mix, NAM, Norm - N/R - Rev buttons, etc. So that FM Clip transitions can be selected just like other transitions. Bill, I never found out how much the 2nd FM board costs; I would ASSUME that it's the same price as the 1st board, but I never asked about pricing.

I saw the clips trans feature at Sony's booth yesterday. It's VERY cool.

Still would like to know how much the extra FM card is as well. Clip trans sounds like a cool feature

Bob, I can't wait to play around with that clip trans feature. I hear 7.2 is being released in May. When exactly in May? I want to get that installed over here ASAP. Now how exactly does the clip trans feature work? How does one go about building an animation to work like this? Thanks, Allan

[quote="Bill D"]Thanks Allan, I assume when they say ancillary data with FM they mean audio? Maybe not What kind of features can you add to side flags? Would be nice if it could auto detect the black on the side of a 4:3 image and add the flags if it sees that, or drops them if it sees video. Not sure how it would do that, but would be nice.[/quote] Yes, the ancillary data means that the Frame Memories now support embedded audio. We're coupling that with the new Clip Transitions where the Trans Panel drives the FM clips to show how it can be used to (sometimes) replace servers for replay wipes & transitions.

[quote="Bill D"]Thanks Allan, I assume when they say ancillary data with FM they mean audio? Maybe not[/quote] I would agree...Only other thing I could think of would be some sort of tagging system..like the properties window on Thunder..where there are some fields of info you can fill in...although I can't see this taking 300 frames out of the total pool. [quote="Bill D"]What kind of features can you add to side flags? Would be nice if it could auto detect the black on the side of a 4:3 image and add the flags if it sees that, or drops them if it sees video. Not sure how it would do that, but would be nice.[/quote] Maybe they could use technology like the auto start for chroma key. Have the switcher look at two "boxes" that covered the wings (boxes not seen on screen) These boxes would "look/sense" that frame..and the black level values in the wings would determine whether the wings were added and taken away. If the majority is black then it would auto insert. By looking at the majority of the image, that would cut down on false "wing"...Only gotcha might be if there was an 16x9 source that faded to black....in theory I guess it would pop the wings in...hmm..have to think about that one.. I would guess all this would add some delay also...oh well..just a thought.

Thanks Allan, I assume when they say ancillary data with FM they mean audio? Maybe not What kind of features can you add to side flags? Would be nice if it could auto detect the black on the side of a 4:3 image and add the flags if it sees that, or drops them if it sees video. Not sure how it would do that, but would be nice.

Here's the official press release off their website:

Some of these make sense, few questions Anyone know how much extra FM card runs? Clip Transition? I think this may be like Kahuna or Xtend has now? I thought you already could recall Macro from a GPI?