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VENICE Client Software User Guide
In the TRANSCODE MODE you can convert video and audio material
to different file formats. If possible, the file conversion will be per-
formed in hardware at a faster render speed. Further information about
it can be found in chapter “Transcoding Clips” on page 5-1.
When PLAYOUT MODE or INGEST MODE has been selected, the
VENICE server assumes the role either of the player or of the recorder.
The opposing role can be performed by an externally connected device:
The direction of the selected operation mode and the role of the
VENICE server as well as of the external device is reflected to the right
of the operation mode combo box:
Figure 2-5: Direction indication of operation mode
After the operation mode has been selected, it has to be configured
properly for the desired task.
2.2.4 Configuring the Operation Mode
Prior to performing an operation with VENICE you have to configure
the selected operation mode. The configurations for the operation
modes can be found at the bottom of the user interface:
Operation Mode Role of VENICE Role of External Device
playout mode player recorder
ingest mode recorder player
Whether the player or the recorder controls are currently acti-
vated is indicated in blue (see section “Controlling the Devices
(Player / Recorder)” on page 3-14 and section “Controlling
the Devices (Player / Recorder)” on page 4-11). A device that
is currently recording will be displayed in red.
playout mode:
ingest mode:
VENICE is player and external device is recorder
VENICE is recorder and external device is player
playout mode configurations (collapsed):