Artist Color User Guide EuControl v2.
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 8. Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Appendix A. EUCON Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction Artist Color is a slim, beautifully designed, easily portable color grading media controller that integrates with Apple™ Color. With high-resolution trackballs, trackwheels, touch-sensitive Soft Knobs, and programmable Soft Keys, Artist Color provides unprecedented control over the entire color editing process. Artist Color can be used as a standalone color grader or with other Artist Series media controllers to form a larger control surface.
What’s Included • Artist Color, with riser brackets • EuControl software installer disc • 1 Ethernet Crossover cable • Power supply • Artist Color Quick Setup • Registration Information Card System Requirements and Compatibility Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For compatibility, downloads and Artist Series support, visit: www.avid.
Hardware Keys on Artist Series Units The names of keys on Artist Series hardware are shown in bold (such as SEL). The SHIFT key on Artist Series hardware is indicated by bold text, in all-caps (SHIFT) to distinguish it from references to the Shift key on your computer keyboard. The SHIFT key on Artist Series units is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled above the primary function. Artist Color provides a SHIFT key at the bottom right of the control surface.
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Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking and Elevating Artist Color Unpack Artist Color, its Trackballs, power supply, installation disc, Ethernet crossover cable, and riser brackets. Artist Color can be elevated or angled using small foldout legs on the bottom of the unit or elevated and angled by attaching the larger riser brackets. Since both methods require turning Artist Color over, do this before attaching any cables. Turn the unit over and place it on a soft surface.
Removing the Riser Brackets To remove the riser brackets: 1 Slide the side panels off. 2 Press the tabs to release the riser brackets. 3 Lift the riser bracket out. 4 Unpack the trackballs and place them in their trackball holders. Attaching Multiple Units If your system includes more than one Artist Series media controller, you can attach them at their sides to form a single, solid surface. For instructions, see the Artist Transport User Guide, Artist Mix User Guide, or Artist Control User Guide.
Installing Software and Hardware You must install EuControl software before using Artist Series media controllers. To install EuControl software and your Artist Series media controller: 1 Do one of the following: • Download the EuControl installer for your computer platform from www.avid.com/artistsupport. After downloading, make sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows). – or – • Insert the Installer disc into your computer. 2 Double-click the EuControl installer application.
8 Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack on the Artist Color back panel. o Euc n Ethernet cable and back panel jack 9 Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an open Ethernet jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch. • Note that connecting directly to the computer may require removing your Internet cable. If you have a computer with two Ethernet ports, use Ethernet 1, rather than Ethernet 2.
11 Press and release the POWER switch on Color. Do the following, as appropriate for your operating system: Mac Wait up to 60 seconds. A lit EuControl icon in the menu bar indicates correct installation. EuControl icon on Mac Windows Wait up to 60 seconds. A lit EuControl icon appears in the System tray (or, in Hidden Icons if your system is not configured to show all icons in the System tray).
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Chapter 3: Artist Color Surface Controls Artist Color is a control surface designed for color editing. While most of its controls can be programmed and customized for your preferences, a few controls are dedicated to a single purpose. This chapter identifies the default assignments of dedicated surface controls, and explains a few of the programmable controls. Operational Basics The most important controls on Artist Color are the three Trackballs and Trackwheels.
Controls and Displays 10 11 5 15 12 2 1 13 Artist Color 7 4 6 14 3 8 9 1 POWER 8 Trackballs 2 SHOW 9 Trackwheels 3 SHIFT 10 APPLICATION Key 4 Soft Keys 11 PAGE Keys 5 Soft Knobs 12 BANK Keys 6 RESET Keys 13 COPY/PASTE GRADE Keys 7 Transport Keys 14 NAV Key 15 Displays 12 Artist Color User Guide
POWER Key To turn the device on and off: Press POWER. SHOW Key The SHOW key displays the current key assignments. To show a current key assignment: 1 Press and hold the SHOW key. 2 Press another key. That key’s function name is shown above the image of that key on-screen in EuControl software. Locking the Show Key The SHOW key can be locked to browse multiple key functions. To lock SHOW: 1 Press and release the SHOW key quickly and then press another key to display its assignments.
Soft Knobs The six Soft Knobs are dual-function controls; they can be pressed like a switch, or turned to adjust parameters. Pressing a Soft Knob can navigate to a room, clear color parameters, and select specific secondary operations. RESET Keys Each Trackball/Trackwheel has two RESET keys to restore their default settings. The left key of each group resets that Trackball, the right resets that Trackwheel. Transport Keys The Transport keys are factory programmed for Apple Color.
Artist Color can control Apple Color running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. To control another workstation: 1 Use EuControl to create a list of workstations to switch between (see “Workstations” on page 22). 2 Press SHIFT + APPLICATION to attach Artist Color to another workstation. While attached to a second workstation, your computer keyboard and mouse can be configured to control that workstation and not your primary system.
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Chapter 4: Common Tasks Common Tasks After installing and configuring Artist Color, you are ready to learn some common tasks. Note that the Soft Knobs are dual-function encoders that can be turned like a conventional knob, and pressed like a switch to select a parameter. Using the NAV Key To navigate to rooms in Apple Color: 1 Press the NAV key. The displays show the room names defined in Apple Color that you can navigate to from Artist Color.
Using the Trackwheel to Jog You can use the Trackwheel to jog through the project timeline. To jog: 1 Press the Toggle Trackwheel Jog Soft Key. 2 Turn the right Trackwheel, which now jogs. The playhead moves through the timeline in Apple Color. 3 Press the Toggle Trackwheel Jog Soft Key to restore the previous function. Transport Keys Use the Transport keys to move through the project timeline.
Chapter 5: EuControl EuControl is launched automatically upon starting your computer and runs in the background. EuControl is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series media controllers on the network. Accessing EuControl Settings To open the EuControl Settings window: Do one of the following: • On Mac, click the EuControl icon on the task bar and select EuControl Settings.
Surfaces The Surfaces tab shows all Artist Series controllers on your network and those connected to your instance of EuControl. The following feature does not pertain to Artist Color: • Artist Control banks independently All Surfaces All Surfaces shows all Artist media controllers on the network. A device shown in light gray is already connected either to your own or another instance of EuControl running on a different workstation. In both cases, it is not selectable.
Automatically Add The Automatically Add menu has two settings that control what happens to stored Surfaces between shutdown and startup. All Surfaces (Default) This setting is best used when you are the only person running EuControl in your home or studio. It provides an easy plug-and-play experience by automatically adding your All Surfaces list to your My Surfaces list so you never have to manually edit the My Surfaces list.
Workstations An Artist media controller can control applications running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. The Workstations tab establishes the list of workstations that the SHIFT+APPLICATION key cycles through. Any workstation running EuControl software can be in this list, including those controlled by the System 5-MC, MC Pro, Artist Mix, Artist Transport, and Artist Control.
You can manually toggle control back and forth between your primary workstation and the attached external workstation by pressing Control+Option+\ (Mac) or Control+Alt+\ (Windows). The Redirect Keyboard and Mouse Control to Attached External Workstation option must be checked before adding the workstation to the My Workstations list. If it is toggled ON after adding the workstation it will have no affect. Only workstations added with the option checked will respond.
Assign This tab manages how tracks are assigned to strips on the Artist Control or Artist Mix, and offers the Lock to Application settings. Assign tab The following features do not pertain to Artist Color: • Display application’s track numbers • Clear All Assignments • Monitor and Control Room Lock to Application This feature lets the transport controls and/or the entire surface to stay locked to the application listed at the top-left of the dialog, even when that application is not focussed.
Chapter 6: Soft Keys This tab controls function assignments to the 9 Artist Color Soft Keys. Soft Keys tab in EuControl To edit an application’s assignments in EuControl, that application must be top-most immediately before switching to EuControl. The application listed in the upper left of the window is called focussed because: is controlled by Artist Color – and – receives computer keystrokes and mouse events.
Section Click the Section pop-up menu to select the Soft Key type to edit: Touchscreen or Surface, or Color Grader. Section pop-up menu Page Select the Soft Key page to view and edit from the Page pop-up, or use the arrows beside the menu to increment or decrement the page by one. Plus Key (+) Click the Plus key (+) to add a new page of Soft Keys after the last page. There is no limit on the number of Soft Key pages.
Command Select a Soft Key (its outline highlights yellow) and click Command to view or edit the command(s) assigned to that Soft Key. Double-clicking the key is a shortcut to open the command editor. Command editor The type of command is set in the left column. Key Key commands can execute menu commands, other application-specific commands that have key equivalents, and even inject a specific text string if necessary.
Numeric fields in the Repeat dialog accept integer values only. The Repeat controls are: No Repeat The key does not repeat (default setting). As fast as possible Repeats as fast as the computer allows. [x] times per second Repeats the key x times per second. Once every [x] seconds Repeats the key every x seconds. Initial delay [x] milliseconds Specifies a delay of x ms before starting to repeat the key. This field is active only when No Repeat is not selected.
7 Close the command editor. 8 Name the Soft Key Previous Key Frame. 9 Click Save. Pressing that Soft Key now navigates to the previous key frame. EUCON The EUCON command types under the Details column are specific to Apple Color. The Mouse Injection command engages the center Trackball to control the mouse cursor and the R3/R4 buttons control Left click/Right click. When entering the Color Effects Room Artist Color automatically activates Mouse Injection.
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Chapter 7: Using Artist Color with Apple Color This section describes the color correction process by examining important functions in some of the Apple color rooms (Primary In, Secondary: Vignette Control, and Color FX). Primary In Contrast Most colorists begin by correcting the contrast of an image before adjusting its color.
Secondary: Vignette Control Vignette controls are available in BANK 2 of Secondaries. To access and adjust Vignette controls: 1 Press the BANK 2 key to select them. 2 Press the Enable Vignette Soft Key to toggle the vignette on or off for that tab. 3 Press the Mouse Injection Soft Key. 4 Use the center Trackball to hover the cursor over the Shape pop-up menu and press R3 to select a Circle or Square.
Chapter 8: Setting the IP Address Most Artist Color users will never have to set a static Internet Protocol (IP) address, but in the rare cases that require it, the Artist Color does allow for it. Normally, Artist Series media controllers use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain its IP address, typically from a router.
9 After setting the last IP Address field, press the ENTER key to move the cursor to the first field of the Subnet Mask screen. Subnet Mask display 10 Set the Subnet Mask using the same techniques described in the previous steps. 11 Press the two left-most Soft Keys simultaneously to save this static IP address. Power Artist Color off and on to use the new IP address.
Appendix A: EUCON Commands EUCON Commands and Descriptions EUCON Command Name Description Add all to Queue Adds all clips in the project to the Render Queue Add Key Frame Adds a keyframe to the current clip at the position of the playhead Add Selected to Queue Adds selected clips in the timeline to the Render Queue Blue Channel Waveform Displays the Blue Channel Change Key Frame Switches keyframe interpolation type between linear, smooth, and constant Copy Current Grade Bank 1 Copies grade fro
EUCON Commands and Descriptions EUCON Command Name Description Next Edit Moves the Playhead to the next edit Next Grade Selects the next grade on a clip for correction and viewing, or creates a new one.
EUCON Commands and Descriptions EUCON Command Name Description Toggle Grading Toggle between clip ID and showing grade Toggle Playback Mode Toggle between playback on active clip or entire timeline Toggle Primary Out Clipping Toggle Primary Out Clipping on or off Toggle Secondary Enable or disable selected secondary for current clip Toggle Secondary In or Out Enable or disable the inner or outer control for selected secondary for current clip Toggle Secondary Vignette Enable or disable secondar
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Appendix B: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) This model Artist Color complies with the following standards regulating interference and EMC: • FCC Part 15 Class B • EN 55022 Class B • EN 55024 Class B • AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B • CISPR 22 Class B FCC Compliance for United States Radio and Television Interference This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be dispos
Australian Compliance Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. Canadian Compliance 4) Follow all instructions. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. 5) Do not use this equipment near water. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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