AP
aprilj
I'm surprised they used TC7 instead of N9. Normally that is the first port of call when they need a back-up studio. Also wouldn't it be easier to run N9 than TC7?
WE
I suppose because TC7 is similar in look to N6, so no one would notice the difference.
(Isn't the main difference between the 2, is that TC7 has 2 'baking trays' raised bits while N6 only has 1?)
By the way I thought TC7 gallery didn't have capabillity for a news ticker, because you never see one on 'Breakfast' NC simulcast? (Sure I've never seen one when I've accidently switched onto 503 instead of 101, depending on who used the telly last!)
I'm surprised they used TC7 instead of N9. Normally that is the first port of call when they need a back-up studio. Also wouldn't it be easier to run N9 than TC7?
I suppose because TC7 is similar in look to N6, so no one would notice the difference.
(Isn't the main difference between the 2, is that TC7 has 2 'baking trays' raised bits while N6 only has 1?)
By the way I thought TC7 gallery didn't have capabillity for a news ticker, because you never see one on 'Breakfast' NC simulcast? (Sure I've never seen one when I've accidently switched onto 503 instead of 101, depending on who used the telly last!)
DF
I suppose because TC7 is similar in look to N6, so no one would notice the difference.
(Isn't the main difference between the 2, is that TC7 has 2 'baking trays' raised bits while N6 only has 1?)
By the way I thought TC7 gallery didn't have capabillity for a news ticker, because you never see one on 'Breakfast' NC simulcast? (Sure I've never seen one when I've accidently switched onto 503 instead of 101, depending on who used the telly last!)
TC7 is much bigger than N6 - hence the two baking trays allowing for two baking trays, and some programmes some excellent jib/camera shots! N6 is smaller than it appears on screen as this picture by Huw Edwards demonstrates.
The ticker is present on the News Channel during the News at Six, but presume it is done through N6 which is just showing the output from TC7. That could have been a similar case today, with N6 gallery adding any graphics needed, or TC7 might have the same set-up as N6 just in case. Sorry for not being very technical!
I'm surprised they used TC7 instead of N9. Normally that is the first port of call when they need a back-up studio. Also wouldn't it be easier to run N9 than TC7?
I suppose because TC7 is similar in look to N6, so no one would notice the difference.
(Isn't the main difference between the 2, is that TC7 has 2 'baking trays' raised bits while N6 only has 1?)
By the way I thought TC7 gallery didn't have capabillity for a news ticker, because you never see one on 'Breakfast' NC simulcast? (Sure I've never seen one when I've accidently switched onto 503 instead of 101, depending on who used the telly last!)
TC7 is much bigger than N6 - hence the two baking trays allowing for two baking trays, and some programmes some excellent jib/camera shots! N6 is smaller than it appears on screen as this picture by Huw Edwards demonstrates.
The ticker is present on the News Channel during the News at Six, but presume it is done through N6 which is just showing the output from TC7. That could have been a similar case today, with N6 gallery adding any graphics needed, or TC7 might have the same set-up as N6 just in case. Sorry for not being very technical!
GE
N6 was pretty much disconnected from the outside world today, lest anyone see it by mistake.
thegeek
Founding member
The ticker is present on the News Channel during the News at Six, but presume it is done through N6 which is just showing the output from TC7. That could have been a similar case today, with N6 gallery adding any graphics needed, or TC7 might have the same set-up as N6 just in case. Sorry for not being very technical!
MI
N6 was pretty much disconnected from the outside world today, lest anyone see it by mistake.
How many of the technical people live in fear that someone plugs the wrong cable back in and the output is accidentally shown.
Are you able to say which presenters were involved in this rehearsal. Also is this likely to be the last rehersal in TVC?
The ticker is present on the News Channel during the News at Six, but presume it is done through N6 which is just showing the output from TC7. That could have been a similar case today, with N6 gallery adding any graphics needed, or TC7 might have the same set-up as N6 just in case. Sorry for not being very technical!
How many of the technical people live in fear that someone plugs the wrong cable back in and the output is accidentally shown.
Are you able to say which presenters were involved in this rehearsal. Also is this likely to be the last rehersal in TVC?
WE
[/quote] How many of the technical people live in fear that someone plugs the wrong cable back in and the output is accidentally shown.
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The ones that fear the Daily Mail!
If N6 was disconnected from the outside world, as suggested, & if TC7 doesn't have ticker capability, could N9's gallery be used as well in conjunction?
(In fact, even though TC7 studio was being used, can N9's gallery work into it on it's own & can it split mixers like N6?)
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The ones that fear the Daily Mail!
If N6 was disconnected from the outside world, as suggested, & if TC7 doesn't have ticker capability, could N9's gallery be used as well in conjunction?
(In fact, even though TC7 studio was being used, can N9's gallery work into it on it's own & can it split mixers like N6?)
MB
If N6 was disconnected from the outside world, as suggested, & if TC7 doesn't have ticker capability, could N9's gallery be used as well in conjunction?
(In fact, even though TC7 studio was being used, can N9's gallery work into it on it's own & can it split mixers like N6?)
No - TC7 was actually controlling the main News Channel Viz engine - thats 'Viz 81' if anyone is particularly interested!
If N6 was disconnected from the outside world, as suggested, & if TC7 doesn't have ticker capability, could N9's gallery be used as well in conjunction?
(In fact, even though TC7 studio was being used, can N9's gallery work into it on it's own & can it split mixers like N6?)
No - TC7 was actually controlling the main News Channel Viz engine - thats 'Viz 81' if anyone is particularly interested!
PE
*waves*
Do you happen to know {or can you shed any light on} the reason for the difference between the fonts on regional and national astons as previously mentioned in this thread? Had always presumed it was a technical reason behind it but it appears to be a deliberate design decision.
Pete
Founding member
No - TC7 was actually controlling the main News Channel Viz engine - thats 'Viz 81' if anyone is particularly interested!
*waves*
Do you happen to know {or can you shed any light on} the reason for the difference between the fonts on regional and national astons as previously mentioned in this thread? Had always presumed it was a technical reason behind it but it appears to be a deliberate design decision.
MB
*waves*
Do you happen to know {or can you shed any light on} the reason for the difference between the fonts on regional and national astons as previously mentioned in this thread? Had always presumed it was a technical reason behind it but it appears to be a deliberate design decision.
ok - lets try....
The Locators (top left) are generated in N6 by Big Ted 3 - which controls an Aston Motif machine.
The poster talking about why a BBC London strap appeared over Danny Savage is simply that someone transmitted a 2 line aston instead of the Locator - and then quickly recued the locator.
Most BBC regions generate their lower thirds with Aston Motif (or similar) machines, controlled by Big Ted - just like the morning summaries on BBC1 from the clip studio.
All other BBC Outlets use Viz to generate the lower third straps. These are now installed in Salford and BBC Scotland.. and provide NC/BBC 1 Bully style animations on and off...
The text is the same font - but because of the way that the text is generated it looks slightly different and the animation does not happen with the Aston Motif.
Does that start to make sense....??
No - TC7 was actually controlling the main News Channel Viz engine - thats 'Viz 81' if anyone is particularly interested!
*waves*
Do you happen to know {or can you shed any light on} the reason for the difference between the fonts on regional and national astons as previously mentioned in this thread? Had always presumed it was a technical reason behind it but it appears to be a deliberate design decision.
ok - lets try....
The Locators (top left) are generated in N6 by Big Ted 3 - which controls an Aston Motif machine.
The poster talking about why a BBC London strap appeared over Danny Savage is simply that someone transmitted a 2 line aston instead of the Locator - and then quickly recued the locator.
Most BBC regions generate their lower thirds with Aston Motif (or similar) machines, controlled by Big Ted - just like the morning summaries on BBC1 from the clip studio.
All other BBC Outlets use Viz to generate the lower third straps. These are now installed in Salford and BBC Scotland.. and provide NC/BBC 1 Bully style animations on and off...
The text is the same font - but because of the way that the text is generated it looks slightly different and the animation does not happen with the Aston Motif.
Does that start to make sense....??
JW
Amelia Harris will deliver the last London based Sports Bulletin on the BBC News Channel tonight at 11:15pm UK time. End of an era. Salford tomorrow!
Edit: the Newscaster will be Adam Parsons.
Edit: the Newscaster will be Adam Parsons.
Last edited by JamesWorldNews on 4 March 2012 3:45pm