Cuez lets you start with multiple default Block configurations that may or may not suffice for the type of show you plan on creating. In this article we describe the Block configurations included in the Sports template, we'll go over them one by one.
With the power of the Block configurations manager, you can always customize these default Block configurations as needed, as well as add your own custom ones.
Text Blocks
Text Blocks give you a way to add your (Script) text to the Episode. In the 'Add block' menu, Text Blocks can be recognised by the 'T' in front of them.
Prompter
'Prompter' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter script text destined for a prompting/autocue system. We display the 'Prompter' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Prompter Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Prompter Text Block.
Presenter Tablet
'Presenter Tablet' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter script text destined for a presenter tablet. We display the 'Presenter Tablet' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Presenter Tablet Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field, which we configured to always be in uppercase. We opted to have our text content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Presenter Tablet Text Block.
Live
'Live' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter a live section. We display the 'Live' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Live Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Live Text Block.
OOV
'OOV' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter a presenter text when he/she is out of vision. We display the 'OOV' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is an OOV Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our OOV Text Block.
Cams
'Cams' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter a presenter text when he/she is facing camera. We display the 'Cams' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Cams Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Cams Text Block.
Cue Blocks
Cue Blocks allow you to add different types of media and other cues to your Episode (clips, graphics, straps, wipes, bugs,...). In the 'Add Block' menu, Cue Blocks can be recognised by the 'CUE' in front of them.
Clip
'Clip' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add videos to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is a Clip Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Media: The 'Media' field is set to the 'Video' media type and is set to be included in the timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Clip Cue Block.
Sound: The 'Sound' field is a Label field with options such as 'OFF' or 'SOT'. We opted to not allow multiple selections as we want the user to make a clear choice between the available options.
Last Words: The 'Last Words' field is a Plain text field where a video's last words can be entered. No default field style applied, but we enabled the option to display this field in its own separate row and the field is hidden from the Rundown.
Type: The 'Type' field is a Label field with options such as 'ULAY' or 'VT'. We opted to not allow multiple selections as we want the user to make a clear choice between the available options.
Info: The 'Info' field is a Text-Area field to add additional information to the Clip Block. We applied the default field style in Italic.
Graphic
'Graphic' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add images to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is a Graphic Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Media: The 'Media' field is set to the 'Image' media type, with default size settings such as Display Format 'HDV/HDTV 1080 (default)' with a Width of 1920 and a Height of 1080.
Template: 'Template' is a Label field with the two options 'Landscape' or 'Portrait'. We opted to not allow multiple selections as we want the user to make a clear choice between the two options available and the Labels won't be displayed in a separate row.
Bug: The 'Bug' field is a Plain text field with no default field style applied and the option to display this field in its own separate row is enabled.
Audio
'Audio' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add audio clips to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is an Audio Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Media: The 'Media' field is set to the 'Audio' media type and is set to be included in the timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Audio Cue Block.
Strap
'Strap' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add a Strap (or Lowerthird) to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is a Strap Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Subtitle: The 'Subtitle' is a Plain text field for a subtitle or description for the Strap. The option to display this field in its own separate row is enabled.
Break
'Break' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add breaks to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is a Break Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Match
'Match' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add a Match section to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is a Match Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
Text: The 'Text' is a Text-Area field for extra information about the Match, it is set with the text style in Italic.
Off Air
'Off Air' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add an Off Air section to the Episode. We display the Block background color in our Episode so that, together with the Block's badge, it is clearly visible that this is an Off Air Cue Block.
Block Fields:
Title: The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) in bold.
