White and Black Balance Controls
The two rows of color balance knobs are used to adjust the color balance of the white and
black levels, also known as gain and pedestal. Turn the red, green and blue knobs clockwise or
counter clockwise to make changes.
TIP
For achieving accurate color settings while adjusting the color balance, it's best to
view scopes. For example, a waveform, parade or vectorscope as provided on a
Blackmagic SmartScope 4K.
Black/Flare Button
Adjust the color of the gamma or mid tones by holding down the black/flare button and
adjusting the black balance RGB controls.
D EXT/EXT
This feature will be enabled in a future update.
Camera Number
Each CCU has its own large camera number that shows you which camera is being controlled.
This large display is illuminated green when in a neutral state and red when its camera is
switched to the program output.
Gain and Pedestal Level Control
The joystick control lets you make fine adjustments to the gain/iris and pedestal/master
black levels.
Leaning the joystick forwards or backwards opens or closes the camera's iris, also known as
the gain level. As you lean the joystick forwards and backwards, its indicator strip will illuminate,
providing an approximate display of the camera's exposure. For a precise assessment of the
exposure f-stop, observe the iris indicator.
The joystick lets you adjust
the gain level by leaning
the controller forwards and
backwards. The master
black level can be adjusted
by turning the ring wheel
clockwise or counter
clockwise. Corresponding
indicators are provided for
accurate measurement.
Using ATEM Camera Control Panel
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