The Clip Library: Bins, Folders, Smart Folders and Volumes (Beta Version...
figure 1: The library panel part 1 figure 2: The Library panel part 2 The basic building blocks of the Silverstack library are projects, bins and folders. Every project you create in Silverstack...
View ArticleTranscoding in Silverstack Lab (Beta Version Silverstack 6.5)
Overview The transcoding functionalities of Silverstack have been updated with Silverstack Lab 6. The update contains a faster transcoding engine, an updated user interface, more transcoding options...
View ArticleCrop Clips (Beta Version Silverstack 6.5)
Silverstack allows to crop clips to a custom aspect ratio. Cropping is non-destructive as long a crop setting is not used for transcoding. Cropping can be set via the “Crop” popover in the General Info...
View ArticleTranscoding in Silverstack and Silverstack XT (Beta Version Silverstack 6.5)
Overview The transcoding functionalities of Silverstack have been updated with Silverstack 6. The update contains a faster transcoding engine, an updated user interface, more transcoding options and a...
View ArticleThe License Window
In the license window you can activate the software with a purchased license and manage other aspects of licensing. Trial Period and Read-Only Mode: Without a valid license you can use the software in...
View ArticleSetting up AJA FS-HDR
LiveGrade Pro comes with support for AJA FS-HDR devices. LiveGrade Pro uses the “Dynamic 3D LUT” of AJA FS-HDR to apply a grade to the live signal via a network connection. A list of all devices...
View ArticleThe Device Manager
The device manager contains all controls to setup devices and slots, and represents the core configuration dialog for attached and controlled hardware devices. You can open the device manager either by...
View ArticleCreate and Transfer Editing Proxies for Avid Media Composer with Silverstack Lab
Create Editing Proxies in Silverstack Lab Silverstack Lab allows to create DNxHD and DNxHR MXF clips (OP-Atom) that are optimized for editing in Avid Media Composer. Take a look at the article...
View ArticlePreparing Clips and Metadata for ARRI Webgate
Silverstack Lab can provide transcoded clips as well as metadata from its library in a compatible format for ARRI Webgate cloud services. In Silverstack Lab you can export an ALE file that accompanies...
View ArticleEditing Keyboard Shortcuts in Silverstack
There are a variety of keyboard shortcuts available for commands in the main menu of Silverstack. Shortcuts can help greatly in boosting your productivity. Many shortcuts are already predefined. You...
View ArticleGrade Controls
With LiveGrade Pro you can interactively change the color appearance of live signals. The processing of the image is in general not performed within the computer, but with the use of external...
View ArticleSlot User Interface
The slot UI summarizes all information for a slot, and acts as a tab user interface element to switch between tabs. The selection of a tab is indicated by a blue background. Slot details Slot name:...
View ArticleChange Log for Livegrade Studio
The (always latest) change log for the Livegrade Studio 5 application can be found here: https://updates.pomfort.com/livegrade5-studio/changelog.php The post Change Log for Livegrade Studio...
View ArticleCodex VFS Index Might Be Incomplete Alert
Background Information The Codex virtual file system (VFS) “creates” the files on the virtual volume after the mount happened not all at once but clip after clip. This is also referred to as...
View ArticleHow can I add a module to my purchased software?
What is a module? A module is a bundled set of features (usually for a very specific kind of workflow), that can be added on top of your already purchased software. The following modules are currently...
View ArticleInteractive Router Control
In addition to defining routing presets (see Controlling an External Video Router for more information) Livegrade Studio has a dedicated view for directly controlling a video router and monitor...
View ArticleScripts and Automation
The application comes with the capability to run scripts from within the application. Scripts can be run manually (e.g. via keyboard shortcuts), or automated (via the Automation Manager). The...
View ArticleSetting up Cobalt Devices
Livegrade comes with support for Cobalt systems. The application sends look metadata to the Cobalt system whenever the user applies or manipulates a look in Livegrade. Cobalt systems process signals...
View ArticleSetting up MIDI Controllers
MIDI controllers offer an easy possibility of mapping application features to physical buttons (besides configuring custom keyboard shortcuts). To inspect the list of available actions and controls for...
View ArticleSetting up QTake Interaction
Livegrade can provide look metadata to QTake systems. Therefore the application treats the QTake system similar to a LUT device and sends updated look metadata to the QTake system whenever the user...
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