zackboyd
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I agree it looks like a sync issue. Do you have a S400 card in the system? I'd try syncing the outputs to the source.
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I'd start by verifying that the serial port you're using on the Display computer(not production) is COM1 in device manager.
If that's correct, route that serial port back into a laptop or other machine in a terminal software(like putty) and make sure you're getting something back.
If not, feel free to post/send me a link to your project and I'll take a look. PM me for contact info.
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Hey Everybody -
Am I missing something?
Is there a way for media to snap from one corner of one clip to another corner of a different clip? IE - I'm aligning split content side-by-side in a long virtual display and want to line them up from the top right corner of one to the top left corner of the other.
I could've sworn I did this in v5, but I'm not sure.
I'm in v6.1.4
Thanks guys!
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You want the Firepro Control Center. No need for the transcode software.
The Firepro Control Center is the only way to access all the Firepro features, including what I think is the most important: EDID emulation.
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As we would like to control WATCHOUT more remotely, we've looked into the Manager codes and the API documentation of the WATCHNET - seems it's the API documentation of com.dataton.watchout.* - of which is a flex application package i suppose? Is there a manual of all Telnet commands / operation available to control WATCHOUT at the moment that we can reference on? It seems that the Telnet Command list in the WATCHOUT 6 manual is not comprehensive - just like the "getAuxTimelines" telnet commands are not discussed in the Manual.
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Is this documented anywhere?
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'Trashcan' is the name that has been adopted by most for the current Mac Pro series, which looks like a very expensive trash can.
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As long as you're appending a carriage return, I've never had an issue with sending commands 'simultaneously', and this is how I'm using watchout 95% of the time.
I would recommend a delay not for command processing, but for the servers to give them an opportunity to load. Sometimes I do this with the control system, most of the time I let watchout handle it. I typically put a .5 second pre-roll on my cues, the gotoControlCue at that load point(.5 seconds before the cue) and run.
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The Firepros only have two active clocks, so if you are using passive adapters this may happen.
Try using active adapters, and/or emulate one EDID across all outputs.
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What video codec are you using?
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Sounds like a job for Dynamic Image Server.
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Try sending a carriage return, waiting .1s and then the command?
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What happens if you set up an AUX timeline with two commands - first the password(default 1234) followed by a carriage return, then 1 second later the command?
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External control is always the best option. You don't want additional services running on your display server.
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Just a reminder that Watchout can only run on one graphics card.
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From my experience this is great if you're able to stay 30p on SDI. If you need to drop to 2997 and/or interlaced, the blackmagics come up a little short. I like IPro-IIs but they get expensive. My colleagues like the decimator cross-converters, but I haven't used them myself. I also know a watchout programmer that found an extron HDMI>SDI that he liked.
Looks good - love the 6:1.
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Not familiar with with the WatchMax hardware, but WOL can be enabled either in BIOS or the advanced settings of your NIC drivers in Windows.
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Looking at the specs on the K4200, it's only capable of streaming 2 outputs on each DP1.2 port(total of 4). So it would appear you're out off luck in this instance.
For the record, I've had fantastic results with 6 1080/30p outputs on the Firepro W9100.
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Just pointing out: It appears you are not accounting for a projection blend in the size of your content(assuming you have projectors with a 1920-wide raster). Before you create the content, just want to make sure you've considered it.
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One way to make sure you don't get this message is to place the 3d object, and the displays (3d projectors) looking at it, on a separate stage tier.
Does this mean the object needs to be in a layer that only appears on that tear, or can the layer keep its default settings? Just curious...
Thanks!
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Is it possible to place the pause cue 0.5 seconds(half a second) before the start of the cue? Give the display servers an opportunity to pre-roll into the clip(s).
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Looking at this image specifically, it looks like projector placement/throw is to blame here. Increase the physical layer resolution covering that surface area and you should see improvements.
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I typically solve this with a control system such as AMX. This can be solved very easily as well as provide a custom touch panel or web interface. It can also then communicate with other aspects of your show.
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Haven't used these specific cards within Watchout, however had had great success with Datapath cards in general both within Watchout and other uses.
Here's the difference:
The SC Series(VisionSC-HD4+) has 2x 4K(3840x2160)/30p inputs and 2x 1080/60p inputs
The AV series(VisionHD4) has 4x 1920x1200(max, can be configured for 1080p30 or lower) inputs
Hope this helps.
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I've always solved this with pre-split MPEG2s. I've heard of people having success with ffmpeg but I've never tried. I also in a pinch have used VLC to transcode but it never gave me warm and fuzzies.
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8448*1080 pixels prablom)
in WATCHOUT FORUM
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I currently have one server playing back 8 4k clips simultaneously with no issue using h264. I typically like MPEG2, but I've been limited lately by size and haven't yet taught myself ffmpeg.
PM Me and I'll send you the Adobe Media Encoder preset I use.