Basic Studio Directing

Machine control software (2)

Stills store

This works in a very similar way to the capgen. A reference number is put into the running order that matches the stills store memory. During the programme a list is built up of the stills, and you simply hit a button to call up the next one when you are ready.

Laser disk

This works well. Laser disks have been used primarily for keeping regular graphics and stings required for programmes. The quality of the pictures remains permanently high, and the ENS can cue up requested segments very quickly.

Non-linear systems

This is the direction in which most news studios are heading. Ultimately, instead of using VT machines, all edited packages will either be loaded into, or cut directly on, a non-linear device. ...