Phoenix Replay Tutorial Notes

Introduction to Phoenix Replay

• Phoenix Replay is an instant replay system integrated into vMix software for PC.
• Available in the Pro edition with support for four camera angles and as a single camera version in vMix 4K.
• 60-day free trial available on the vMix website.

System Requirements

• All cameras must have matching video formats (resolution and frame rate).
• Supported input types: NDI and capture cards.
• Recommended hardware: Solid State Disk (SSD), at least 1TB for replay production.

Setting Up Cameras

• Ensure all cameras are set to the same format (e.g., 1080i 59.94).
• Add cameras to vMix session:
  • First Camera
  • Second Camera
  • Third Camera
  • Fourth Camera

Configuring Instant Replay

1. Add Input: Navigate to the Instant Replay tab to set up replay.
2. Session Folder: Select a new folder on the SSD for saving recordings.
3. Recording Format: Match to camera settings (e.g., 1080 59.94i) and select bitrate based on disk space.
4. Recording Time: Estimated based on settings; typically 2 hours across 4 cameras.
5. Automatic Deletion: Enable to manage disk space by deleting the oldest footage.

Camera Sources and Audio

• Choose camera sources from the input settings (e.g., AJ inputs).
• Playback audio source can be chosen from embedded audio or master audio mix.

Transition Settings

• Set up in/out transitions for replay clips.
• Options for stinger transitions available (not covered in detail).

Event Recording and Playback

• Controls for recording, marking, and playing back events:
  • Mark In and Mark Out buttons for determining event duration.
  • Live playback options including slow motion control.

Instant Replay Controller

• Access via the Instant Replay tab.
• Event tabs for organizing marked events:
  • Events can be tagged and reordered.
  • Playback options allow selection of multiple camera angles.

Advanced Features

• Live and post-event editing capabilities.
• Export clips functionality for sharing or further editing.
• Shortcuts available for various functions, including hardware controllers.

Hardware Controllers

• Supported controllers include:
  • Jail Cooper and Contour Design Shuttle Pro V2.
• Customizable shortcuts for all replay functions.
• Example of using a jog/shuttle controller for precise control during playback.

Conclusion and Additional Resources

• Explore more through the vMix website, documentation, and YouTube tutorials.
• Emphasis on trial use for potential users to evaluate the system's fit for their needs.