User`s guide

Chapter 3: Preparing to Use DekoMOS
82 Pinnacle Systems DekoMOS User’s Guide
About Creating Graphics for Automated Playout via Tally Signals
With the appropriate devices connected and configured, the DekoMOS Playback Controller can
play graphics in response to a GPI pulse triggered by the tally condition of the switcher or other
device. For graphics intended to air this way:
• Create graphics without effects if you want the graphic to pop on air, as with a blind take.
• Create graphics with effects without pauses if you want to begin playing to air when the tally on
condition is set.
For more about creating graphics with effects, refer to the Deko User’s Guide.
Troubleshooting Graphics
Despite a well conceived design effort, some templates may not appear as intended when text or
graphics are placed in the replaceable fields. Following is a checklist for troubleshooting graphics
problems within the Deko interface.
• Follow the four standard rules of DekoMOS template creation:
1. Replace on
2. ID on
3. Layer Name, appropriate for the layer
4. Channel designation
• Turn Word wrap on or off, as appropriate.
• Turn Shrink to fit on as appropriate.
• Make sure layers are properly justified. For example, center justify for lottery numbers.
• Use unique, consecutive layer replacement ID numbers.
• Texture layers must be set to replace in both the layer properties and in the shader.
• Use correct layer names.
• Use correct layer order.
• Layer font style properties should be the same as the text in them. DekoMOS automation only sees
those layer properties.
• Check for duplicate layers. For example, a duplicate bullet layer in a full screen template, one right on
top of the other is only noticed when you scroll through the layers.
• Verify correct font style before finalizing template. Problems can occur due to misinterpretation of
how to obtain the desired effect. For example, Swiss Bold is obtained by using SwissBT and the
BOLD feature.
• Use correct opacity settings for shaders.
• Turn on or off details, such as shadows, as appropriate.
• Check that embedded effects and embedded clips work for the graphic.
• Position layers carefully to match with background elements as appropriate.
• Stay within the safe title area.
• Make sure all correct fonts are installed on client and playout systems.