Creative Power At Your Fingertips!

The Overture1 Video Production System is fast to setup and intuitive to operate. Its sleek ergonomic design and comprehensive range of production tools give you creative power at your fingertips. This powerful production system will allow you to produce high quality programming and incorporate stunning effects. Overture1 is available with either of our award winning OvertureSD or OvertureMD video production switchers, so whatever your production needs - now or in the future - the Echolab Overture1 will ensure they are met.

Intuitive Transition Block
Overture1 offers intuitive next-transition workflow with a variety of transition options-including the unique Stinger™ transition. Next-transition workflow makes it easy to manage layers and backgrounds that are "on air" or "in transition". Illuminated buttons indicate current "on air" layers and allow instant changes.

Overture1 sets a new standard on the number and type of transitions available in the transition block. In addition to the standard Cut/Mix/Wipe functions found in traditional switchers, Overture1 features Dip, DVE and Stinger™ transitions. The Dip transition lets you easily mix through any intermediate source, for example dip through white or dip through the station logo, while the DVE transition extends your creative freedom by providing powerful 2D (SD Systems) and 3D (MD Systems) transitions including graphic wipes and page turns.

The unique Stinger™ transition makes it easy to use animated transitions. With the push of a single button, you can trigger an external animation sequence in conjunction with a perfectly timed transition effect, traditionally only performed by the most experienced operators. Stinger™ effects use a unique keyer that has been designed into the transition block, leaving all of the upstream and downstream keyers available for compositing your output.

Superior Keying Power
The Overture1 has a total of 12 internal keyers:

• 2 Traditional downstream keyers
• 4 M/E keyers (Linear + Chroma)
• Stinger™ includes 1 transition Keyer
• SuperSource including 5 layers of Key

Traditional downstream keyers are accessible from the dedicated DSK block and allow the creation of flawless keys thanks to Perfect Edge™ Technology. A DSK "Tie/Preview" button enables you to configure the key, tie it, and take it to air with the next transition or immediately to air using the cut and auto buttons in the DSK block. There are 4 full featured upstream keyers with Perfect Edge™ Technology. Configured using the system control block, the keyers let you add Linear Keys, Shaped Keys, Chroma Keys, and Pattern keys. A keyer, built into the transition block is used for creating unique transitions such as the graphic wipe, and Stinger™. The special SuperSource™ crosspoint keyers are used to build a custom layout available through a crosspoint button, which can consist of up to 6 sources using 5 keyers.

Easy to Use System Control
Overture1 makes setting rates, adjusting parameters and controlling 3rd party devices quick, intuitive, and easy to use. Smart buttons display context sensitive options, such as displaying pictures of the available wipe patterns, auxiliary output assignments, DVE moves, and keyer setup.

Configurable Interface
Overture1 panel can be customized for truly intuitive operation. 4 character source mnemonics are standard on every panel. Auxiliary output buttons can be labeled with custom text or bitmaps. Macro buttons can also be graphically labeled. Experts can build sophisticated macros and assign them to custom live event macro buttons for easy operation by inexperienced staff.    

Internal A to D and D to A Conversion
Existing analog equipment can be used with the switcher and new digital equipment can be added without rewiring the whole studio. OvertureMD supports analog signals of all types so that budget conscious studios can make the move to HD and still incorporate existing analog equipment (requires Up/Cross input module).

OvertureMD Standard Input Modules
Input modules have 4 analog/digital inputs. Each input consists of 4 BNC connectors; 1 for HD-SDI and 3 that support HD Analog Component. Both analog and digital inputs can be physically connected allowing you to choose either analog or digital from the control panel during production. All processing is done at full 10-bit 4:2:2 resolution ensuring that quality is maintained throughout the system.

OvertureMD Up/Cross converting Input Modules
The optional Up/Cross converting input modules also have 4 analog/digital inputs. Each input consists of 4 BNC connectors; 1 for HD/SD SDI and 3 that support Composite, Y/C, or HD/SD Analog Component (YPbPr). 4:3 signals are managed through aspect ratio conversion options; pillar-box, full width, full height, and 14:9 are available options. The Up/Cross converting input modules do not support the floating frame synchronizers or floating frame buffers. All of the inputs are automatically frame synchronized to maintain overall system timing. An MD system can consist of any combination of Up/Cross and standard input modules.

OvertureMD Output Modules
Output modules have 4 simultaneous analog and digital outputs. Each output consists of 4 BNC connectors; 1 for HD-SDI output and 3 for HD Analog Component output. Both analog and digital outputs are live, where the analog is a copy of its digital counterpart. This duplicate signal provides a convenient way to send feeds to additional devices such as Blu-Ray recorders or decks. The outputs always output in the switchers native format.

OvertureMD is the very latest in multi definition switcher technology offering an impressive list of features including internal frame synchronizers, internal up/cross conversion, and high quality multi channel 3D DVE's. It has been designed from the ground up with the ability to handle standard definition and high definition formats.

Up/Cross Conversion

OvertureMD has an impressive list of internal conversion options that allow it to accept a wide variety of input formats of the same frame rate. This ability to convert in the mainframe simplifies system design and reduces overall costs significantly. Conventional multi-format switchers have a set operational format and require conversion and synchronization to be carried out externally which can have a significant impact on the overall system design: increased cabling, power consumption and equipment costs. The optional internal up/cross conversion is available on every odd numbered input; maximum ½ of the inputs can support up/cross conversion.

Internal Floating Frame Synchronizers

Typical production systems can have a number of un-timed feeds such as satellite, remote studios or microwave links which must be synchronized before they can be fed to the production switcher. The Echolab Overture Series of switchers include 4 internal floating frame synchronizers standard! Internal frame synchronizers are advantageous as they reduce cabling, reduce power consumption, save valuable rack space and allow for fewer points of failure. The available synchronizers can be dynamically assigned to any input on a standard input module. Additional synchronizer options can be purchased to allow all inputs to accept un-timed feeds if desired.

Internal Floating Frame Buffers
Frame buffers are valuable in any production environment. For certain applications a few frame buffers can replace a dedicated clip/still store. In addition to the central frame buffer, each standard input module (not up/cross converting) can be configured with 2 full screen frame buffers on each of its inputs. The operator can dynamically display either the A buffer or B buffer. The optional floating input frame buffer offer tremendous flexibility with an easy to use workflow. Internal frame buffers simplify installation, reduce power consumption and save valuable rack space. Stills can be captured from any input and stored into the input frame buffer or can be transferred to the switcher using an easy to use utility that downloads graphic files to the switcher mainframe via Ethernet.

3D DVE with Warp and Lighting
OvertureMD features optional 3D DVE's that include advanced multi-channel curvilinear transitions such as two channel page turns. Combined with powerful lighting the DVE transitions are sure to create eye catching productions. Up to 4 channels of DVE can be installed in a system. The DVE channels are dynamically shared in the system with the SuperSource, Transition Block, and upstream Keyers. In the SuperSource and upstream keyers the DVE's provide 3D picture in picture effects with brilliant borders.