Mastering Tricaster Controls

• Broadcasting
• 9-12 Grade

Mastering Tricaster Controls

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand how to operate Tricaster controls.

Introduce the objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about Tricaster controls?

Slide 1: Introduction to Tricaster

Tricaster is a professional live video production system used in broadcasting. It has various controls for switching, mixing, and streaming video.

Provide a brief overview of Tricaster and its purpose.

Slide 2: Main Control Panel

The Main Control Panel is the central hub of Tricaster. It allows you to access all the essential controls and settings.

Explain the significance of the Main Control Panel and its role in Tricaster operations.

Slide 3: Switcher Controls

The Switcher Controls enable you to switch between different video sources, such as cameras, graphics, and pre-recorded videos.

Highlight the importance of Switcher Controls in managing video sources.

Slide 4: Audio Mixer

The Audio Mixer allows you to control the audio levels of different audio sources, such as microphones and music.

Explain the functionality of the Audio Mixer and its role in managing audio sources.

Slide 5: Transitions and Effects

Tricaster offers a variety of transitions and effects to enhance the visual appeal of your live production.

Discuss the available transitions and effects and their impact on the overall production quality.

Slide 6: Media Players

Media Players in Tricaster allow you to play pre-recorded videos, images, and graphics during a live production.

Explain the purpose and functionality of Media Players in Tricaster.

Slide 7: Streaming and Recording

Tricaster enables you to stream your live production directly to the web and also record it for future use.

Discuss the streaming and recording capabilities of Tricaster and their importance in modern broadcasting.

Slide 8: Macros and Automation

Tricaster supports macros and automation, allowing you to streamline repetitive tasks and create complex sequences of actions.

Explain the concept of macros and automation in Tricaster and their benefits in a live production environment.

Slide 9: Practice Exercise

Take a few moments to explore the Tricaster controls and familiarize yourself with the different functionalities.

Encourage students to interact with a Tricaster system, if available, or provide screenshots/demonstrations to aid in understanding.

Slide 10: Recap and Conclusion

In this lesson, we covered the main controls of Tricaster, including the switcher, audio mixer, transitions, media players, streaming, and macros.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and conclude the session. Encourage students to ask questions if anything is unclear.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.