evertz Overture User manual

Overture
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2006 - 2007
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.5 September 2007
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Aug 06
1.01 Updated features as part of Overture 1.1. This includes: updates to
crawl creation, temperature, text teasers and CG texting. Nov 06
1.2 Minor corrections throughout the manual. Dec 06
1.3 Updated features related to Overture 1.1.45. This includes: new crawl
features, static logo effects, and logo properties. May 07
1.4 Added “Configurable System Logos” section 2.2.3.1. May 07
1.5 Added Animated Text information Sept 07
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or
for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning
performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only
warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation
form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If
you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
changes in equipment design or specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERTURE SOFTWARE...............................................................................................1-1
1.1. OVERTURE FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1. Minimum PC Requirements for Overture.......................................................................... 1-1
1.2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................1-1
1.3. NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 1-2
2. USING OVERTURE........................................................................................................2-1
2.1. GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................2-1
2.2. MEDIA MANAGEMENT SCREEN..........................................................................................2-2
2.2.1. Main Toolbar/Drop Down Menus......................................................................................2-2
2.2.1.1. File Menu.............................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1.2. Edit Menu ............................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1.3. Control Menu.......................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1.4. View Menu...........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1.5. Help Menu...........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1.6. Toolbar Buttons...................................................................................................2-5
2.2.2. Using the Network Window...............................................................................................2-5
2.2.2.1. Adding a Device ..................................................................................................2-5
2.2.2.2. Adding a Device Group .......................................................................................2-6
2.2.2.3. Resource List Menu.............................................................................................2-7
2.2.2.4. Upgrading Firmware of Devices in Resources List..............................................2-8
2.2.3. Using the Media View Panel.............................................................................................2-9
2.2.3.1. Configurable System Logos ..............................................................................2-11
2.2.4. Using the Media Folders Panel.......................................................................................2-13
2.2.4.1. Creating a Playlist..............................................................................................2-14
2.2.5. Using the Transfer Queue Panel....................................................................................2-16
2.3. DESIGN CANVAS...................................................................................................................2-16
2.3.1. Design Canvas Main Toolbar/Drop-down Menus...........................................................2-17
2.3.1.1. File Menu...........................................................................................................2-17
2.3.1.2. Edit Menu ..........................................................................................................2-18
2.3.1.3. Control Menu.....................................................................................................2-18
2.3.1.4. Logo Properties.................................................................................................2-19
2.3.1.5. Insert Menu........................................................................................................2-20
2.3.1.6. View Menu.........................................................................................................2-22
2.3.1.7. Logo Positioning................................................................................................2-24
2.3.1.8. Help Menu.........................................................................................................2-24
2.4. CREATING ANIMATED TEXT.............................................................................................. 2-25
2.4.1. Animated Text Menu.......................................................................................................2-26
2.4.2. Sequence Editor.............................................................................................................2-26
2.4.2.1. Inserting a Fill....................................................................................................2-27
2.4.2.1.1. Selecting a Solid Colour Fill..............................................................................2-28
2.4.2.1.2. Image Sequence Settings ................................................................................2-29

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2.4.2.2. Inserting a Key...................................................................................................2-33
2.4.3. Adjusting the Fill and Key Effects on the Sequence Editor.............................................2-35
2.5. CREATING A CRAWL............................................................................................................2-36
2.5.1. Crawl Menu.....................................................................................................................2-37
2.5.2. Moving Crawl Position....................................................................................................2-39
2.5.3. Using a Text File for Crawl Content................................................................................2-39
2.5.4. Scaling a Static or Animated Graphic for the Crawl........................................................2-41
2.5.5. Inserting a Static or Animated Graphic into the Crawl....................................................2-42
2.6. CREATING A CG TEXT.........................................................................................................2-43
2.6.1. Setting the CG Text Contents.........................................................................................2-43
2.6.2. Creating Text Source File...............................................................................................2-45
2.6.3. Setting the Text Object parameters................................................................................2-46
2.6.4. Setting Display Objects...................................................................................................2-47
2.6.5. Placing the Text Objects.................................................................................................2-47
2.7. CREATING A DATE ...............................................................................................................2-48
2.7.1. Date Menu......................................................................................................................2-48
2.8. CREATING A DIGITAL CLOCK ...........................................................................................2-49
2.8.1. Clock Menu.....................................................................................................................2-49
2.9. CREATING A TEMPERATURE INDICATOR .....................................................................2-50
2.9.1. Temperature Menu.........................................................................................................2-51
2.10.CREATING AN ANIMATED LOGO......................................................................................2-51
2.10.1. Frame Panel...................................................................................................................2-51
2.10.2. Sequence Editor Panel...................................................................................................2-52
2.10.2.1. Zoom Control..................................................................................................2-52
2.10.2.2. Timeline..........................................................................................................2-52
2.10.2.3. Background.....................................................................................................2-53
2.10.2.4. Fade Control...................................................................................................2-53
2.10.2.5. Setting the Fade %.........................................................................................2-53
2.10.2.6. Setting a Fade Sequence End Point...............................................................2-54
2.10.2.7. Using a Fade Sequence.................................................................................2-54

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Figures:
Figure 2-1: Overture Main Screen................................................................................................................ 2-1
Figure 2-2: Main Toolbar/Drop Down Menus ............................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3: File Menu.................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-4: Edit Menu ................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-5: Control Menu.............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Figure 2-6: View Menu.................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-7: Windows Choices....................................................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-8: Toolbar Buttons.......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-9: Create Device Window............................................................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-10: Create Device Group Window.................................................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2-11: Resource List Menu ................................................................................................................. 2-8
Figure 2-12: Upgrade Window...................................................................................................................... 2-8
Figure 2-13: Media View Panel..................................................................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-14: Media View Menu..................................................................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-15: System Logo Window............................................................................................................. 2-11
Figure 2-16: Location of the Template Database....................................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-17: Media Library Panel ............................................................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-18: Media Library Menu................................................................................................................ 2-13
Figure 2-19: Playlist Editor.......................................................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-20: Playlist Media ......................................................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-21: Transfer Queue Panel............................................................................................................ 2-16
Figure 2-22: Design Canvas Screen .......................................................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2-23: Design Canvas Main Toolbar................................................................................................. 2-17
Figure 2-24: Design File Menu ................................................................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-25: Design Edit Menu................................................................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-26: Design Control Menu.............................................................................................................. 2-19
Figure 2-27: Logo Properties - Fade........................................................................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-28: Logo Properties – Playout...................................................................................................... 2-20
Figure 2-29: Design Upload Window.......................................................................................................... 2-20
Figure 2-30: Design Insert Menu................................................................................................................ 2-21
Figure 2-31: Fill Graphics Window.............................................................................................................. 2-21
Figure 2-32: Image Object Menu................................................................................................................ 2-21
Figure 2-33: Key Menu ............................................................................................................................... 2-22
Figure 2-34: Key From Colour Window ...................................................................................................... 2-22
Figure 2-35: Key From Image Window....................................................................................................... 2-22
Figure 2-36: Design View Menu ................................................................................................................. 2-23
Figure 2-37: Design Canvas Panels........................................................................................................... 2-24
Figure 2-38: Logo Positioning Information.................................................................................................. 2-24
Figure 2-39: Animated Text ........................................................................................................................ 2-25
Figure 2-40: Animated Text Menu.............................................................................................................. 2-26
Figure 2-41: Animated Text Sequence Editor ............................................................................................ 2-26
Figure 2-42: Animated Text Sequence Editor with ‘Fill bar’ selected......................................................... 2-27
Figure 2-43: Choose Fill Window................................................................................................................ 2-27
Figure 2-44: Colour Settings Window......................................................................................................... 2-28
Figure 2-45: Select Colour Window............................................................................................................ 2-28
Figure 2-46: Image Sequence Settings Window........................................................................................ 2-29
Figure 2-47: Images Window...................................................................................................................... 2-30
Figure 2-48: Transferring Images to the Image Sequence Timeline.......................................................... 2-30
Figure 2-49: Inserted Images on an Image Sequence Timeline ................................................................ 2-31
Figure 2-50: Selecting the Delete Option ................................................................................................... 2-32
Figure 2-51: Choose Key Window.............................................................................................................. 2-33
Figure 2-52: Reveal Settings Window ........................................................................................................ 2-34
Figure 2-53: Animated Text Sequence Editor with Fill and Key Effects Applied........................................ 2-35
Figure 2-54: Horizontal Crawl..................................................................................................................... 2-36
Figure 2-55: Crawl Menu ............................................................................................................................ 2-37

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Figure 2-56: Crawl Sizing ........................................................................................................................... 2-39
Figure 2-57: Set Text Dialog Box ............................................................................................................... 2-40
Figure 2-58: Scaling a Graphic................................................................................................................... 2-41
Figure 2-59: Inserting graphic into crawl .................................................................................................... 2-42
Figure 2-60: Creating CG Text................................................................................................................... 2-43
Figure 2-61: Display Object Menu.............................................................................................................. 2-45
Figure 2-62: Text Anchor Points................................................................................................................. 2-45
Figure 2-63: Sample Text Source File........................................................................................................ 2-46
Figure 2-64: Text Object Menu................................................................................................................... 2-47
Figure 2-65: Date Image............................................................................................................................. 2-48
Figure 2-66: Clock Image ........................................................................................................................... 2-49
Figure 2-67: Temperature Image................................................................................................................ 2-50
Figure 2-68: Sequence Editor Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-52
Figure 2-69: Zoom Control ......................................................................................................................... 2-52
Figure 2-70: Timeline.................................................................................................................................. 2-52
Figure 2-71: Background Sequence........................................................................................................... 2-53
Figure 2-72: Fade Control .......................................................................................................................... 2-53
Figure 2-73: Fade Menu............................................................................................................................. 2-54

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1. OVERTURE SOFTWARE
This manual covers Overture software revision 1.1.48. This chapter describes the operation and
features of the Overture software tool.
1.1. OVERTURE FEATURES
Overture is a software tool that is provided with Evertz’s Media Branding Solution product suite. The
products in the Media Branding Solutions Suite enable users to insert animated and/or static logos into
an analog, SD or HD video signal. The animated or static logos enable users to apply their brand onto
the broadcast signal. The product lines that are part of this suite are: 9525 series, 9625 series, 9725
series, and QMC-2 Media Graphics module (QMG).
The Media Branding products enables the user to add audio clips (in the form of WAV files) to animated
logos, dynamic text crawls (for news or sport headlines), text teasers (for upcoming program
promotions), and temperature and date information. The Media Branding products also provide support
for various Emergency Alert Systems (EAS).
Overture is a tool that enables the management of media files, which are used to produce the branding.
Overture enables the user to manage media files over a large TCP/IP network. Users can manage
their entire network of Media Branding products from one central location.
Overture enables the user to convert media files, such as bitmaps (BMP), tiff (TIFF), targa (TGA),
JPEG (JPG), QuickTime movies (MOV), and Windows movies (AVI), into a file format (.evl) that will run
on the Media Branding products. Overture also enables users to upload WAV (.wav) files for audio
voiceovers and “snipes”. Overture’s design canvas feature enables users to create frame accurate
animated logos (from a series of supported files mentioned above), text crawls, and temperature and
date logos. The design canvas provides various fade control settings.
1.1.1. Minimum PC Requirements for Overture
The minimum PC requirements for the Overture software are:
• A standard Pentium 4 class machine
• 512MB RAM
• 100Mb Ethernet Card, TCP/IP configured
• 8MB Video card
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Windows NT4, 2000, XP, Server 2003 operating system
• CD-ROM drive
1.2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Copy the Overture Installation software to your PC.
2. Launch the installation by double-clicking the icon.
3. Follow the installation instructions detailed in the pop-up windows of the installer.
Upon completion, the desktop will show the Overture icon.

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1.3. NETWORK CONFIGURATION
In order for Overture to operate properly, the PC on which the software is running needs to be on the
same TCP/IP network as the Media Branding products. When using a network server to store media,
Overture must also be connected to this network. Please contact your IT system administrator to
ensure network connectivity is established.

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2. USING OVERTURE
2.1. GETTING STARTED
When Overture is launched, the user will be presented with the Main Screen (or Media Management
Screen). This is Overture’s main media management interface. Users will use the Media Management
Screen to manage the media files in their network and Media Branding products. Users will be able to
view, add to, remove from, and activate any media files in their network or Media Branding products.
The Media Management Screen has many panels to manage the media files. The screen consists of
the following areas:
• Main Toolbar
• Network Panel
• Media View Panel
• Media Folder Panel
• Transfer Queue Panel
The various panels are outlined in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Overture Main Screen

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2.2. MEDIA MANAGEMENT SCREEN
This section describes the function of each panel in the Media Management Screen.
2.2.1. Main Toolbar/Drop Down Menus
The main toolbar for the Media Management Screen enables the user to create and delete devices and
logos. Also, the user is able to control media on the various attached devices. These tasks are
executed using the drop down menus in the Main Toolbar (see Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2: Main Toolbar/Drop Down Menus
2.2.1.1. File Menu
The File drop down menu has the following options (as shown in Figure 2-3).
• New Logo … enables the user to create a new logo. This will open the Design Canvas Screen.
See section 2.3 for more information on the Design Canvas.
• New Device … enables the user to add a new device to manage media files.
• New Device Group … enables the user to create a new group of devices to manage media
files. Device groups are used for grouping multiple devices that may represent a certain time
zone or group of stations, enabling the user to simultaneously send media files to all devices in
the group.
• Open enables the user to open the media file.
• Open From Location … opens a file from a specific location.
• Delete removes a file or device.
• Exit exits the Overture application.

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Figure 2-3: File Menu
2.2.1.2. Edit Menu
The Edit drop down menu has the following options (as shown in Figure 2-4):
• Copy allows the user to copy media files from the device memory or the Media Library.
• Paste enables the user to paste media files into the device memory or the Media Library.
• Select All enables the user to select all of the media files on either the device memory or the
Media Library.
Figure 2-4: Edit Menu
2.2.1.3. Control Menu
The Control drop down menu has the following options (as shown in Figure 2-5):
• Cue enables the user to cue a media file on the selected device or device group. This will load
the selected media file into the device’s memory cache and output on the preview output of the
device.
• Fade In enables the user to fade in the selected media file. If the logo has not been loaded into
the device’s memory cache, this action will load the media file and fade it into the video signal.
• Fade Out enables the user to fade the selected media file out of the video signal.
Figure 2-5: Control Menu

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2.2.1.4. View Menu
The View drop down menu has the following options (as shown in Figure 2-6):
• Details displays the media files in full format (includes the description name and file size).
• List will display the media files in a list format.
• Thumbnails will display the media files with a Thumbnail of the file.
• Toolbars will display the graphical toolbar.
• Windows selects which windows to display on the Main Screen. The choices are shown in
Figure 2-7.
• Refresh will refresh the view of the selected window.
Figure 2-6: View Menu
Figure 2-7: Windows Choices
2.2.1.5. Help Menu
Clicking the About button in the Help drop down menu displays the version number of the Overture
software.

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2.2.1.6. Toolbar Buttons
The buttons of the Main Toolbar (see Figure 2-8) are quick links to the following functionality (in order
from left to right):
1
246
53
Figure 2-8: Toolbar Buttons
1. Add a new device
2. Add a new device group
3. Create a new logo
4. Copy a selection
5. Paste a selection
6. Delete a selection
2.2.2. Using the Network Window
2.2.2.1. Adding a Device
In order to manage the media files on the Media Branding products, the user must add the device to
the list of Resources that Overture can access. To do so, the user must add the device by selecting
Add a New Device in the toolbar.
Once selected, the Create Device window (shown in Figure 2-9) will appear. The user will be required
to:
1. Create a device name. This name can be anything that uniquely identifies this device.
2. Provide a Network Address. This is the IP address of the device.
3. The user can disable an Overture search for the device by selecting the Disable Device box. The
Disable This Device box prevents Overture from connecting to the device and retrieving the file
list.
4. Provide Associations. This allows the user to assign the new device to any existing device
groups.

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Figure 2-9: Create Device Window
2.2.2.2. Adding a Device Group
Overture enables the user to manage media files for a group of devices at one time. To do so, the user
must create a group of devices by selecting Add a New Device Group in the toolbar.
Once selected, the Create Device Group window (shown in Figure 2-10) will appear. The user will be
required to:
1. Create a group name. This name can be anything that uniquely identifies the group of devices.
2. Add Associations. This allows the user to select the devices that will be part of the group.

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Figure 2-10: Create Device Group Window
2.2.2.3. Resource List Menu
To display the Resource List drop down menu, select a device in the list and Right-click the mouse
button. The menu has the following options (as shown in Figure 2-11):
• New Device… will enable the user to add a new device. See 2.2.2.1 for further details.
• New Device Group… will enable the user to add a new device group. See 2.2.2.2 for further
details.
• Disable Device will disable the device from the list of resources. The device still remains,
however Overture will not try to connect to it when it is selected.
• Paste enables the user to paste a copied file to a device.
• Delete enables the user to remove a device from the Network Window.
• Refresh will refresh the view of the selected window.
• Properties enables the user to view and modify the properties of a device in the Network
Window.
• Upload… enables the user to upload a media file to the selected device.
• Upgrade… enables the user to upgrade the firmware of the selected device. See 2.2.2.4 for
further details.

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2.2.2.4. Upgrading Firmware of Devices in Resources List
The device firmware in the Resources list can be upgraded using Overture. To access the device
firmware in the Resource list, select a device in the list and Right-click the mouse button. The menu
shown in Figure 2-11 displays the options available. To upgrade firmware, the user selects Upgrade…
An upgrade window (see Figure 2-12) will appear. The user will then select the location of the BIN file
required for the firmware upgrade.
Figure 2-11: Resource List Menu
Figure 2-12: Upgrade Window

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2.2.3. Using the Media View Panel
The user has the ability to manage the media on the actual devices. This is accomplished by using the
Media View panel (see Figure 2-13). When a device or device group is selected, this panel will display
all the files stored on the device.
Figure 2-13: Media View Panel
The user can select which compact flash drive they would like to view by selecting it from the Drives
pull-down menu. Depending on the device configuration, the user may see one or two drives (one for
the internal compact flash and one for the external compact flash drive). The user can select ‘*all*’ to
display all the drives at once.
If the user selects a file (or files) and Right-clicks the mouse button, they will open the menu shown in
Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14: Media View Menu

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The user can perform the following actions:
• View will display the media files in the full format, simple list, or thumbnails.
• Cue enables the user to cue a media file on the selected device or device group. This will load
the selected media file into the device’s memory cache and output on the preview output of the
device.
• Fade In enables the user to fade in the selected media file. If the logo has not been loaded into
the device’s memory cache, this action will load the media file and fade it into the video signal.
• Fade Out enables the user to fade the selected media file out of the video signal.
• Refresh will refresh the view of the active window.
• Copy enables the user to copy media files from the device memory
• Paste enables the user to paste media files into the device memory.
• Delete enables the user to remove media files from the device memory.
• Update Metadata enables the user to update metadata information about the media file.
• Upload… enables the user to upload a media file to the device memory.
• Upgrade… enables the user to upgrade the device firmware (see section 2.2.2.3)
There is a second panel in the Device Media Contents area called Storage Drives. The Storage
Drives panel specifies the various storage media on the selected devices. By selecting *all*, all of the
files on the device will be displayed. If [card1] is selected (as in Figure 2-13), the contents of [card1]
will be displayed. Depending on the particular Media Branding device, the list of storage devices may
vary in name.