Preparing Graphics for Upload
For best results, you will want to use a Photoshop document resolution that matches the video
standard you're using with your ATEM switcher. For 1080 HD you should use 1920 x 1080 pixels
in resolution. For 720p HD formats you should use 1280 x 720 pixels.
When working with Photoshop documents for ATEM, you should not put any content on the
background layer, but add all content to the layers above. The background layer should always
be plain full frame black, and you should use a pre multiplied key setting in the ATEM keyer for
keying graphics from Photoshop.
To help you get started, we've included a guide and some graphic template files in the Example
Graphics folder which was installed on your computer along with the ATEM Switchers software.
To upload the graphic to the ATEM media pool, simply select the export menu in Photoshop
and then select ATEM Switcher Media Pool to export. A window will appear asking you to
choose which position in the media pool you want to download to. The list includes all the file
names of graphics currently loaded in the media pool. Select which position you would like to
download to, and then select export.
If you're in a hurry to get your graphics on air, then you can select to automatically copy this
graphic to the media player after download. This lets you get images to air fast! If you don't want
to interfere with the media player graphic sources, simply select not to copy the media player to
this graphic.
Pre Multiply Alpha should almost always be enabled and requires that you also switch on the
Pre Multiplied Key setting in ATEM Software Control. Premultiplying mixes the graphic color with
its alpha channel when exporting to ensure your graphic has smooth edges which blend in to
the video.
Using Multiple Control Panels
When connected to a network via Ethernet, multiple computers can run ATEM Software Control
simultaneously, which means multiple operators can be dedicated to separate controls on your
ATEM Mini, for example media management and audio mixing.
Using Multiple Control Panels
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