This article will show how to create a Audio Playlist and combine this with a looping video, perfect for pre-show waiting Loops. We start by creating a loop block and…… Read More

Simple, Flexible & Transparent: PLAYDECK is available in three editions and multiple license models to fit your production needs. All prices exclude VAT and can be processed in your preferred…… Read More

This article will show how to use Color Correction Tools for your Broadcasts. → Video Range (16-235) vs. Full Range (0-255) → Color Adjustment Controls → Tools: Waveform, Vectorscope &…… Read More

PLAYDECK supports HDR playback, SDI output (via Blackmagic DeckLink) and HDR recording. → Prerequisites in Hardware → Enabling HDR Mode → Setting up SDI Output → Setting up Recording →…… Read More

Welcome to the Playdeck Cloud & Remote Productions guide. This central guide helps you transition from a local studio environment to a decentralized or cloud-hosted setup. Rather than detailing specific…… Read More

Welcome to the PLAYDECK Playlist Automation and Program Flow guide. While PLAYDECK serves as an excellent manual clip player for live operators, it also features a highly advanced automation engine…… Read More

PLAYDECK can carry Closed Captions (CEA-608 / CEA-708) and SCTE ad/splice markers through many inputs and outputs. They are different signals: Closed Captions travel with the video (SDI VANC, or embedded in MPEG-2 / MPEG-4…… Read More

PLAYDECK supports Closed Captions (CEA-608 / CEA-708) and Subtitles (ASS / SRT). They look similar on screen, but they behave differently. Subtitles always end up burned into the picture. Closed Captions can be burned in or passed through in the signal (SDI…… Read More

On SDI, PLAYDECK uses SCTE-104 markers in VANC (not SCTE-35). Use SCTE-104 to signal ad inserts / splice points to downstream SDI equipment. For the full matrix (including streams, recording, NDI) see: Closed Captions &…… Read More

PLAYDECK can record Closed Captions and SCTE-35 into files — but not every container supports both. Closed Captions can go into MKV or MPEG-TS (and related stream-style recordings). SCTE-35 only goes into MPEG-TS (.ts), not into MKV. Matrix and domains: Closed Captions & SCTE…… Read More