Merging expands Ovation workflows with V12
Ovation 12 marks a major update that merges the latest technological advancements, allowing users to integrate native video playback into their production environments. This feature enables users to add video files directly into playlists and handle them alongside audio cues, with up to four video streams playing simultaneously using standard graphics hardware. Timing and fades are synchronized during rehearsals and live operations, ensuring seamless integration.
Elsewhere, the platform focuses on refining video playback, synchronisation, and system performance. Ovation 12 introduces support for multiple LTC outputs, allowing external systems like lighting, automation, and video to receive timecode feeds. Timecode can be routed to any audio output and sourced from different show elements depending on workflow preferences. This flexibility supports more complex productions.
Integration with Pyramix enhances automation capabilities, enabling bidirectional data exchange between production and playback environments. Cues and automation data flow seamlessly between stages, preserving details during revisions.
Additionally, Ovation 12 increases available I/O counts across editions, providing more headroom for larger multichannel projects. This expansion ensures better performance for both studio and live settings.
Personally, I think this update reflects a deeper commitment to streamlining production processes. While it adds functionality, it also emphasizes efficiency, allowing creators to focus more on creative expression rather than technical limitations. What makes this particularly fascinating is how it bridges existing tools with emerging possibilities, making production more intuitive and adaptable.
