As mentioned in previous articles, Cuez lets you start with multiple default Block configurations that may or may not suffice for the type of show you plan on creating. With the power of the Block configuration manager, you can customize these default Block configurations, as well as create your own custom ones.
Below are some Block configuration examples to give you inspiration for your own custom configurations for a University or School type of show. We'll go over them one by one.
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.
Presenter Tablet
Presenter Tablet
'Presenter Tablet' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter Script text destined for the tablet of the presenter. 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. We opted to have our text with a default text style in Uppercase and with a different text color (red) and the content included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Presenter Tablet Text Block.
Example:
Presenter 1
Presenter 1
'Presenter 1' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter Script text destined for one of the presenters in the show to differentiate the presenters. We display the 'Presenter 1' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Presenter Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text with a default text style in Bold and with a different text color (lime) and the content to be included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Presenter 1 Text Block.
Example:
Presenter 2
Presenter 2
'Presenter 2' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter Script text destined for one of the presenters in the show to differentiate the presenters. We display the 'Presenter 2' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Presenter Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text with a default text style in Bold and with a different text color (green) and the content to be included in timings so that Cuez can automatically calculate the Estimated Duration of our Presenter 2 Text Block.
Example:
Stage Instruction
Stage Instruction
'Stage Instruction' is a Text Block configuration that can be used to enter stage instructions, such as which part of the stage a specific Item will take place (e.g. studio, desk, sofa,...).
We display the 'Stage Instruction' badge in our Episode so it is clearly visible that this is a Stage Instruction Text Block.
As it is a Text Block, it only contains a text field. We opted to have our text with a default text style in Italics and with a different text color (red) and the content not to be included in Timings as the text entered in this Block will not affect the total duration of our show.
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Cue Blocks
Cue Blocks allow you to add different types of media and other cues to your Episode (VT's, graphics, straps, wipes, bugs,...). In the 'Add Block' menu, Cue Blocks can be recognised by the 'CUE' in front of them.
Clip
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 Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with no default field style.
Media
The 'Media' field is set to the 'Video' media type and is set to be included in 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.
Status
The 'Status' field is a Label field with options such as 'Checked' or 'Cut'. We opted to not allow multiple selections as we want the user to make a clear choice between the available options but the labels will be displayed on a separate row.
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 and we disabled the option to display this field in its own separate row.
Example:
Graphic
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 Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with no default field style.
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 disabled.
Example:
Audio
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 Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with no default field style.
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.
Example:
Interview
Interview
'Interview' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add Interviews 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 Interview Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with no default field style.
Name Guest
The 'Name Guest' fields is a default title field (plain text) with a Bold default field style.
Photo
The 'Photo' 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.
Guest
'Guest' is a Label field with several options such as 'Canceled' or 'Confirmed'. We opted to not allow multiple selections as we want the user to make a clear choice between the options available and the Labels will be displayed in a separate row.
Questions
The 'Questions' field is a text area field with a Bold default field style.
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Strap
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 Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with no default field style.
Description
'Description' is a Plain text field with no default field style.
Example:
Break
Break
'Break' is a Cue Block configuration that can be used to add a Break 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 Block.
Block Fields:
Title
The 'Title' is a default title field (plain text) with a Bold default field style and a default field value 'Break'.
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