The Auto Make integrates key studio equipment through Ethernet connections to trigger and control their operations. The equipment control system enables frame-precise coordination of robotic camera systems, video switchers, dimming consoles, CG graphics, VR/AR graphics, VideoWall graphics, and other devices. It is primarily used for presenting opening effects during live video content production and managing complex interactions between robotic cameras and CG, AR, VR, MR technologies.

Core Modules:

The foundational modules consist of hardware and software platforms, management databases, interface servers, automated graphical broadcast control for the studio, and log management systems. These modules establish real-time network connections with monitored devices, synchronizing their status. If a device malfunctions, an alarm is triggered on the UI for immediate response.

Video Switcher:

The video switcher is the main device for signal synthesis and is primarily controlled via network protocols. It requires the video switcher to support external control protocols. The system handles the control of crosspoints, keys, and auxiliary channels from different manufacturers. In actual use, the first-level ME (Mix Effect) is responsible for switching signals and adding subtitles, while other MEs handle the scheduling of window signals for graphics equipment.

CG Graphics Control:

Open-protocol CG graphics system equipment is triggered and controlled via the network, automatically loading content and CG graphics templates, and triggering broadcasts at scheduled times. This enables the automation of studio production.

VR/AR Graphics Control:

Open-protocol VR/AR graphics system equipment is controlled via the network, automatically loading content and VR/AR graphics templates, and triggering broadcasts at specified times, ensuring automated production in the studio.

VideoWall Graphics Control:

Open-protocol VideoWall graphics system equipment is controlled via the network, automatically loading content and VideoWall graphics templates, and triggering broadcasts as scheduled, facilitating the automation of studio production.

Robotic Camera System Control:

The robotic camera system is controlled via network protocols, managing the robotic pan-tilt head or camera mounted on a robotic crane. The system supports X, Y, Z movements of the arm, pan and tilt movements of the head, as well as full-servo lens functions such as zoom, focus, and iris control. It can also execute preset camera positions and perform straight-line movements between points and curve motions among multiple points.

Digital Dimming System:

The digital dimming system is controlled via the network using standard MIDI SHOW CONTROL or network protocols. It can trigger macro instructions, grouping instructions, or single light instructions to operate the dimming console.

Software Modules of the Studio Automation Control System:

1. Control System Core Module

2. Video Switcher Automation Control System

3. Audio Mixer Automation Control System

4. CG Graphics Automated Broadcast Control System

5. VR/AR Graphics Automated Broadcast Control System

6. VideoWall Graphics Automated Broadcast Control System

7. Robotic Camera Systems Automated Control System

8. Lighting Automation Control System

9. Equipment Network Monitoring and Early Warning System

Workstation Configuration:

1x 64-bit Processor, 12 cores, 24 threads, Clock Speed: 4.7-5.6 GHz

32GB DDR5 (2x16GB) Memory

512GB + 1TB m.2 SSD

800W Hot-swappable Power Supply

LED Backlit LCD Display - 23.8" HD Screen