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Congratulations on your purchase of your Avid iNEWS® | Command system.
Command offers a considerable amount of functionality for the state-of-the-art newsroom,
including newsroom system integration and playout control. With Command, newsroom
personnel can easily create and manage playlists.
This publication provides information on how to use the Command system.
The documentation describes the standard features of a basic system configuration.
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>This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the
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1Introduction to Avid iNEWS | Command
Avid iNEWS | Command is a device automation system that integrates with any iNEWS or
MOS-enabled newsroom computer system (NRCS) and provides broadcasters precise control
over a range of playout devices, including video servers, still stores, and character generators in a
broadcast news environment. Backup services and mirrored playout make this system reliable
while the user interface allows you to control multiple production devices. Command works with
Avid Service Framework applications and services to ensure you always have the best
system performance.
This chapter contains the following main sections:
•Overview
-Architecture and Workflow
-Features
•Starting Avid iNEWS | Command at a Workstation
•The User Interface
•Support Dialog Box
Overview
The basic iNEWS Command system is comprised of iNEWS Command Servers, workstations
that run the client software, and devices, such as Avid AirSpeed video servers, Thunder
production servers and Deko graphics system. The system is designed to be an extension of your
current Avid system. It allows you to receive playlists from Avid iNEWS (or a MOS-based
newsroom computer system) while controlling your video and graphics devices, or even create
standalone playlists using drag-and-drop functionality from an inventory of media items.
The iNEWS Command system supports industry standard protocols that make it compatible with
many other products.
For newscast control your iNEWS Command system provides automated playlists, tracks script
changes, and automates control of production and playback devices including video servers, and
character generators. It integrates with the iNEWS rundown—or any other MOS-enabled
newsroom computer system—allowing a producer to change a show while it is on air, and
reflecting those changes in their iNEWS Command system. MOS commands are provided so
that journalists can use MOS plug-ins within the newsroom computer system script.
Production playout devices, including Avid Deko and Avid Thunder on-air graphics solutions
and AirSpeed video servers, are triggered based on the events in the rundown.
Overview
News graphic and text templates for news elements can include logos and station IDs,
lower-third captions or superimposed graphics, and full-screen backgrounds with text.
Journalists, using iNEWS newsroom computer system, fill in the templates and insert them into
their stories in a variety of ways. For instance, machine control commands can be entered using
Deko Select or Thunder Select plug-ins. They can be entered manually or by using a macro.
They might also include clips and stills in their script by entering the ID of the graphic in the
story as a production cue. At air time an iNEWS Command operator triggers the graphics
playlist, which is synchronized with the iNEWS rundown.
Architecture and Workflow
Avid iNEWS Command is scalable and can adapt to work in traditional newsroom-based playlist
creation to production-centric workflows where running orders are created inside the iNEWS
Command playback application. All of the components can run on a single computer, or they can
be spread out across multiple computers with redundant services configured to take control if the
primary services should become unavailable.
An example of a basic Command system architecture is shown in the following illustration:
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Overview
In the most common news workflow, playlists are created using the iNEWS newsroom computer
system and the video and graphic assets are referenced in stories using their IDs or by dragging
and dropping them from an Active-X plugin, such as Deko Select.
Playlists can be saved to use later, standalone playlists can be created, and multiple playlists can
be embedded in a single running order. You can set a playlist to playback at a specified time, or
you can set groups of assets within a playlist to play in follow-on mode.
A basic workflow is shown in the following illustration.
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Features
The Avid iNEWS Command system provides the features described in the following table:
Overview
FeatureDescription
Playlist FunctionalityYou can load a playlist from the newsroom computer system or create the
playlist manually within Avid iNEWS Command. You can also embed
within other playlists. This provides the flexibility to control event playout
locally, at the desktop, or from a rundown. It also allows seamless transitions
between shows or segments produced by separate editorial teams.
Manual and Automated
Triggering
Redundant FailoverMirrored playback allows a single Play command to initiate playback on two
Advanced Playback FeaturesThese features include: autocue, play while record, and play while transfer.
Frame AccuracyAvid iNEWS Command provides frame accurate video playout for
Flexible Device ConfigurationActual device channels can be configured into multiple virtual possibilities
Items can be played back manually by the operator, via keyboard, X-keys, or
GPI. Items can also be played automatically, using the follow-on or looping
playout setting. And a playlist can be set to start at a specified time of day.
This provides total integration with the facility, its systems, processes,
and staff.
channels simultaneously for seamless failover. All Command services are
redundant.
follow-on items assigned to the same channel.
through channel groups.
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Feature (Continued)Description (Continued)
Flexible IntegrationYou can configure the Avid iNEWS Command system to control any
combination of supported video or graphics devices that are operating in an
Avid iNEWS, ENPS, or other MOS environment.
User InterfaceThe intuitive user interface provides visual tools, including clocks that show
time elapsed and time remaining, channel assignments for easy
identification of transmission paths, and color-coded status indicators that
illustrate the inventory of assets based on availability and playability on all
devices. This improves operation, reduces training time, and ensures
complete synchronization of devices with the playlist
Status UpdatesThe Command user interface reflects playability status of inventory assets;
display of playout and channel group lock status; and status-based colors
and fonts for stories and items at a glance. These status updates speed up
decision-making saving time, while maintaining accuracy.
Starting Avid iNEWS | Command at a Workstation
Avid iNEWS Command client software requires no password to log in and is easy to start.
To start iNEWS Command at a workstation:
1. Do one of the following:
tDouble click the iNEWS Command icon on the desktop.
tClick the Start button and select Programs > Avid > Avid iNEWS Command.
The iNEWS Command window opens.
The User Interface
The Avid iNEWS Command window is the graphical user interface that contains panels, a menu
bar, a status bar, and a workspace area.
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The User Interface
Not pictured is the Shotbox Viewer, which opens in the same area as the Playlist Viewer. For
more information, see “Shotbox Viewer” on page 91. Also not shown are thumbnails in the
playlist. F
Panels
Panels are components that appear in the application and provide information in various
ways.The iNEWS Command window contains panels that you can dock, undock, move, resize,
or even hide from view. Each panel is easily identified by the name appearing in its title bar.
For more information about the panels, including the Inventory Explorer, used in iNEWS
Command, see “Panels” on page 29. The workspace area contains eit
panel, Playlist Viewer, or both simultaneously. For more on them, see “Playlist Viewer” on
page
Menu Bar
The menu bar for iNEWS Command contains the following:
•File
•Edit
•View
or more information, see “Displaying Thumbnails in a Playlist” on page 68.
her the Shotbox Viewer
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The User Interface
•Playlist
•Shotbox
•Media
•Tools
•Help
Each menu, its options and descriptions are described in the following tables:
MenuSubmenuMenu Option Shortcut Keys Description
FileNewPlaylistCtrl+Shift+NOpens the Create New Playlist dialog box.
ShotboxCtrl+Alt+NOpens the Create New Shotbox dialog box.
FileImport PlaylistImports a playlist to Command.
ShotboxImports a shotbox to Command.
Export PlaylistExports a playlist from Command.
ShotboxExports a shotbox from Command.
Command can export a playlist in .csv format so that users can keep track of their playlists in an Excel
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spreadsheet; however, .csv files cannot be imported back into Command. Exported data includes the ID,
Title, Duration, and Channel, and puts in a separate line for Breaks.
ExitCloses the Command program.
Edit
ViewPlaylist ExplorerCtrl+Shift+EDisplays or closes the Playlist Explorer.
CutCtrl+XCut selection.
Copy Ctrl+CCopy selection.
PasteCtrl+VPaste selection.
DeleteDelete selection.
InventoryCtrl+Shift+IDisplays or closes the Inventory.
ShotboxDisplays or closes the Shotbox Viewer.
ClockDisplays or closes the Clock.
PlayoutDisplays or closes the Playout panel.
Media ViewerCtrl+Shift+MDisplays or closes the Media Viewer.
AlertsCtrl+Shift+ADisplays or closes the Alerts.
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MenuSubmenu Menu Option Shortcut Keys Description (Continued)
Playlist ViewNextCtrl+TabDisplays next playlist
PreviousCtrl+Shift+TabDisplays previous playlist
Set FocusCtrl+FSets the keyboard focus to the active view.
Close Ctrl+WCloses the current playlist.
Close All Ctrl+Shift+WCloses all playlists.
MaximizeMaximizes the Playlist Viewer.
Playlist SelectNext itemCtrl+DownSelect next item in current playlist.
Previous ItemCtrl+UpSelect previous item in current playlist.
Next RowAlt+DownSelect next item in current playlist.
Previous RowAlt+UpSelect previous item in current playlist.
include: Selection Cue All Channels
(Shift+hyphen), Last Played (Ctrl+hyphen),
and Home, Select and Cue All
(Alt+Home). The last submenu option
moves the cursor to the first available item
in the playlist and cues all channels.
The Alt+Home keystroke combination works only when the Home key on the keyboard is used, not the
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Home (7) key on the numerical keypad.
PlayEnterPlay media.
P
ause+ (plus)Pause media that is playing. Submenu
options include: Selection and Last Played.
Stop0 (zero)Stops media from playing. Submenu
options include: Selection and Last Played.
Shotbox ViewNextCtrl+Alt+TabDisplays next shotbox
PreviousDisplays previous shotbox
Set FocusCtrl+Alt+FSets the keyboard focus to the active view.
MaximizeMaximizes the Shotbox Viewer panel.
Close Ctrl+Alt+WCloses the current shotbox.
Close All Closes all shotboxes.
ShotboxEdit SelectionCtrl+Alt+EEdit current selection in shotbox.
Edit ChannelCtrl+Alt+*
(asterisk on
numeric keypad)
Sets focus to current shotbox item’s
Channel list so the user can manually
assign a channel. This “pins” the channel to
that item.
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MenuSubmenu Menu Option Shortcut Keys Description (Continued)
Unpin ChannelAlt+Shift+*
(asterisk on
Removes pinned channel assignment from
all selected items in shotbox.
numeric keypad)
CutCut selection.
CopyCopy selection.
PastePaste selection.
DeleteDelete selection.
Shotbox ShowInventoryCtrl+Alt+IOpens the Inventory panel.
Shotbox InsertItemAlt+Shift+InsertInserts a new item in a shotbox.
MenuSubmenu Menu Option Shortcut Keys Description (Continued)
Backward One
Second
Backward Ten
Seconds
RestartAlt+6Restart media.
EjectAlt+JEject media.
ToolsOptionsOpens the Options dialog box.
System SettingsOpens the System Settings dialog box.
Enable GPI playoutCtrl+GIf selected, it enables the use of a GPI
HelpCommand HelpDisplays help information for users.
SupportOpens the Support dialog box.
AboutDisplay information about iNEWS
Ctrl+,Move backward one second.
Ctrl+Alt+,Move backward ten seconds.
These options apply to the workstation only
and are not system-wide settings.
keypad for playout control.
Command.
Status Bar
The status bar provides status information regarding channels and channel groups. It also shows
an indication of GPI playout control and the name of the system’s alias.
For more information on the possible icons that appear on the status bar, see “Channel Group
Ico
ns” on page 168.
Whether the st
To show or hide the display of the status bar and channels:
atus bar appears in the user interface is customizable.
1. Select Tools > Options. If prompted for a password, you must provide it or contact your
system administrator.
The Options dialog box opens.
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Support Dialog Box
2. In Category, select Status Bar.
3. Do any of the following:
tSelect Show status bar to display the status bar in the Command window.
tDeselect Show status bar to hide the status bar in the Command window.
tSelect Show channels to display status of channels on the status bar.
tDeselect Show channels to hide status of channels on the status bar.
4. Click OK.
Support Dialog Box
The Support dialog box is provided for Command users to log information about any issues
encountered that might require contacting Avid.
To log support information:
1. Select Help > Support.
2. Enter a description of the issue in the Support dialog box.
The following example shows a sentence regarding a GPI device:
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3. Click Save.
4. Select the name and location where you want the zipped file to be saved.
5. Click OK.
Support Dialog Box
The system saves your comments inside a zipped file that also contains other vital
information, such as system settings and software versions, which enable support personnel
to troubleshoot the issue. This file can then be e-mailed to support personnel at Avid.
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2Panels
The iNEWS Command interface is made up of panels, which provide information in various
ways.
This chapter contains the following main sections:
•Working with Panels
•Playlist Explorer
•Inventory
•Clock
•Playout
•Media Viewer
•Alerts
Working with Panels
The iNEWS Command window contains numerous panels that a user can dock, undock, move,
resize, or even hide from view in the main window.
You can also dock the Clock, Playout and Shotbox panels above the Playlist. When there is more
than one panel docked at the top, you can switch between panels using the tabs. The following
illustration shows the Shotbox and Clock panels overlapping:
Working with Panels
Panels can be arranged so that they are tiled within available screen space, or layered so that only
one is visible and the rest are accessible via tabs. An example of tiled panels is shown in “The
User Interface” on page 20. The following graphic shows layered p
anels—as indicated by the
tabs at the bottom—with the Alerts panel on top. The layering option is helpful in conserving
screen space. Panels can be layered on either the left or right side of the main window.
Each panel is easily identified by its title bar that bears its name. The available panels are:
•Playlist Explorer (shown below)
•Inventory
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