Ross Video XPression U
Episodes
Quick Tips 104 - Configuring XPression Hardware Renderer Settings
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The XPression software is optimized for and NVIDIA Graphics Processer Unit for the hardware rendering of images and composite animations. It is critic...
Quick Tips 103 - Checking the XPression Version and Licensed Features on Your System
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Operators who move from production to production often wonder what version of XPression is installed on the systems they work on and what features are...
Quick Tips 102 - Setting UP XPression Preferences on First Launch
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After installing XPression, the first time the application is launched, there is a First Time setting dialog box which is intended to walk the user th...
Quick Tips 101 - Installation of XPression Studio Software
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This video shows users how to install the XPression Studio software. The processes are basically the same for XPression Studio, BlueBox, Designer and ...
MOS 146 - Reserving an XPression Offline Render Engine for the NLE Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Customers who maximize their utilization of a templated workflow often add NLE clients to their XPression Gateway. The get the rendered files delivere...
MOS 144 - Setting Character Count Limits in XPression Text Objects
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Designers Spent a lot of time fussing over fonts which are attractive, easy to read and when used with the right number of characters don’t look mes...
MOS 142 - Configuration of the XPression MOS Abstract
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That little blob of text that shows up in the script pages after an XPression Graphic is dragged into the script was difficult to configure and full o...
MOS 140 - XPression NLE Workflow for Adobe Premiere Pro for Windows
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For users of Adobe Creative Cloud’s solutions, Ross Video is introducing support for the Adobe Premiere Pro for Windows Non-Linear Editing software....
MOS 138 - Larger Thumbnails in the XPression MOS ActiveX Plugin Rundown View
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Producers trying to review the XPression items in their newscast have come to love the BROWSE function of the XPression MOS ActiveX plug-in. However, ...
MOS 137 - The XPression HTML5 MOS Plug-in Used In Mac OSX
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you MOS users wish you could use your Apple Macs to do your daily news workflows? Well, guess what? You can. Ross Video has released an HT...
MOS 136 - The XPression MOS HTML5 Plugin for Cross-Platform MOS Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newsrooms are changing. For years, dedicated PC applications have been to driving force of newsroom workflows and even automation tools such as MOS. W...
MOS 135 - XPression MOS HTML5 Plugin
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To support newsroom users who are now working literally everywhere, Ross Video is now able to provide access to the XPression MOS workflow using a web...
MOS 134 - Configuration of Connection Points and Channel Groups in XPression 8.5 or Higher
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting up Channel Groups in the XPression Gateway makes creating control room configurations easier than ever. Now it is possible to set up unique ch...
MOS 133 - Getting Images to Air in XPression MOS Workflows Without an Artist Available?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been there. Working the early morning news, when there aren’t any graphic artists scheduled, but a late breaking news story comes in. Yo...
MOS 132 - Self-Service Graphics Workflows Using Streamline and Assets from The Associated Press
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Streamline Media Asset Management server now allows users of The Associated Press Graphics Libraries to access their accounts, directly from their...
MOS 130 - Self-Service Graphics Workflows Using Streamline and Assets from MGN Online
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Streamline Media Asset Management server now allows users of MGN Online to access their accounts, directly from their desk, using the XPression MO...
MOS 128 - Self-Service Workflows with Third-Party Asset Libraries and the Streamline MAM
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a busy news day, the perfect photo for a news graphic might not be part of the catalog of assets the graphics team has already provided the newsroo...
MOS 127 - Changing Templates Used in XPression MOS Plugins
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you built a new graphic in the XPression MOS plugin, only to find out you needed it built in a different template? I think you nee...
MOS 126 - Displaying ＜None＞ or Leaving the Field Blank in the XPression MOS workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a newsroom user doesn’t change the content of a replaceable asset field, XPression displays in that field, to indicate no content has been add...
MOS 124 - Protecting the XPression MOS Editor Channel and Layer Assignments
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully, the graphics team and the Director have spent some time to decide which XPression scenes should be played on which channels. If they have, ...
MOS 122 - New Icons for the XPression MOS Editor Local Asset Browser Buttons
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, embedded knowledge can lead to career advancement, but leave a void for the next person. I mean, who doesn’t know which button labelled …...
MOS 118 - XPression MOS Editor Replaceable Asset Field Indicator
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, filling in a form can be an intimidating experience, especially if you don’t know what the right answer is. We know that feeling, so we t...
MOS 117 - Exporting the MOS Client Preview Thumbnail as a .PNG File
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you wanted to take a graphic used in the newscast and also use it on your station’s digital outlets like web and mobile? Well, y...
MOS 116 - Displaying the XPression Channel Name in the MOS Abstract
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While glancing at the MOS rundown, did you ever wish you could see the XPression Channel Name as part of the MOS Abstract (blob of text where a MOS ob...
MOS 115 - XPression NLE workflow for Post-Production
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression is built to be the fastest on-air graphics device in the industry, but did you know you can use it on post-production, too? Adding the XPres...
MOS 114 - Resetting a Single Field in the XPression MOS Editor
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been working in the XPression MOS Editor and wanted to reset one field back to the default value? Well, it used to be either resetting t...
MOS 113 - Using Preview Images in MOS Templates
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning over to a MOS workflow is hard on everyone in the station. To make it easier on the newsroom users, it is possible to add some visual im...
MOS 112 - XPression Clips Inside the XPression MOS Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Clips can integrate them into their MOS newsroom clients. This allows newsroom users to add clips to their scripts and rundowns for the prog...
MOS 111 - XPression MOS Client Rundown Thumbnail Updates
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression MOS workflow users who also have an openMAM system with order management and fulfillment, such as Ross Video’s Streamline server, will see...
MOS 110 - XPression openMAM Button
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For facilities with one openMAM source, the openMAM button now opens that source, rather than presenting the user with a drop-down list to choose the ...
MOS 109 - XPression MOS Plug-in changes in the Edit Mode within Avid iNews
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Users of Ross Video’s XPression MOS Client, version 6.5 or higher, working in Avid’s iNews NRCS can now modify an existing graphic from their stor...
MOS 108 - Automatic Updates of the XPression MOS Plug-in
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with XPression 6.5 or higher; the XPression MOS client updates can now be installed automatically. When new XPression software is provided to...
MOS 107 - XPression MOS Client Configuration of Modified Server List
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For enterprise customers or facilities that service two or more stations on the same network, it is now possible to create a list of servers in the XP...
MOS 106 - Using Smart Templates To Reduce the Number of Them in the ActiveX Plug-in
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using simple tricks, XPression designers can create templates with options to reduce the number of templates required to produce a newscast. Rather th...
MOS 105 - XPression News MOS ActiveX Client in ENPS
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Video XPression MOS workflow is possible in a variety of Newsroom Computer Systems. The Associated Press and their ENPS system is no exception. I...
MOS 104 - XPression NLE Plug-in for Avid Media Composer
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stations with an XPression gateway for their MOS workflow can now provide the same templates to their Avid NLE users on Windows-based Media Composer o...
MOS 103 - Using XPression Maps and the XPression MOS ActiveX Plugin
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maps are great tools for telling the whole story in a newscast. Showing the viewer where something happened makes the viewer understand the importance...
MOS 102 - Repositioning Assets Using XPression News MOS ActiveX Plug-in and Streamline MAM
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The XPression MOS ActiveX plug-in provides advanced tools which allow journalists to utilize reposition and scaling functionality that can be exposed ...
MOS 101 - XPression News MOS Plug-in to Create News Graphics
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This video shows how to use the XPression MOS ActiveX Plug-in. The example is using Ross Video’s Inception Newsroom system, but iNews, ENPS, Octopus...
MOS 100 - XPression News MOS Workflow Overview
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This quick video provides an overview of the Ross Video XPression Workflow. Learn how the workflow tools fit together and allow your team to collabora...
Maps 380 - Adding Consistent Casings Around Roads
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps now allows users to select multiple roads, highways, or service roads and when they intersect, the casing (or outline) of the roads are...
Maps 378 - Using Wider Interstate Signs for Highways with 3-Digit Numbers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US Interstate Highway Authority created strict guidelines on how highway signs were to be created. Interstate signs were to have consistent number...
Maps 376 - Using Blend Mode for Full Screen Images Added to a Map Style
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Designers have a lot of tools available to them to create content and a variety of ways to use them. XPression Maps Designers who wish to capitalize o...
Maps 374 - Adding Images to the Safe Title Tool for Previewing a Lower 3rds
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps content is created inside of XPression Maps Designer or the XPression Maps MOS plugin and might not give the user an idea what programm...
Maps 372 - Configuring an XPression Maps Engine for XPression Maps Touch and Video Input
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We saw in the previous video that the XPression Maps Engine and XPression Maps Touch combine to show video inputs on your maps. Let’s learn how that...
Maps 370 - Introducing XPression Maps Video Inputs for XPression Maps Touch
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that XPression Maps Touch enables video input options on the XPression Maps Engine? Use video inputs on your maps and eliminate the need ...
Maps 368 - Saving and Loading XPression Maps Touch Projects
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps Touch is all about setting up the presets and overlays as an XPression Maps Touch Project. Let’s learn how that gets done. Living Liv...
Maps 366 - Creating XPression Maps Touch Overlay Controls
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The overlay controls for XPression Maps Touch are very important, and easy to configure. Let’s take a look at how to set them up so that your on-cam...
Maps 364 - Creating Preset Scenes for XPression Maps Touch
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a few minutes to learn how to create XPression Maps flights that can be used as Presets for XPression Maps Touch. Living Live! with Ross ...
Maps 362 - Controlling XPression Maps Touch Using an HTML5 Browser
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not on-camera presenter is comfortable turning their back to the camera and working a touch screen monitor. The XPression Maps Touch system can be con...
Maps 360 - Introducing XPression Maps Touch
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to take your viewers on a tour of the top stories of the day, on the map? Well, now you can do just that. An exciting new option ...
Maps 358 - Managing Users in XPression Maps Using the HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The XPression Maps Administrator can make changes to any user account settings from within the XPression Maps HTML5 client. Change the user group they...
Maps 356 - Managing User Groups in XPression Maps Using the HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
User Rights Management is often done by placing users into groups related to their job functions or titles. The XPression Maps Administrator can go ...
Maps 354 - Managing My XPression Maps User Account
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the administrator of the XPression Maps system might have created an account for me, the password they assigned might not be what I want to use....
Maps 352 - Adding Users to XPression Maps Using the XPression Maps HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps now utilizes an HTML5 client to allow newsroom users to access the self-service functionality of Map building. To provide a layer of se...
Maps 350 - Using the XPression Maps HTML5 Client to Download Still Maps Images
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
News coverage extends past the traditional newscasts scheduled throughout the day. With the dominant force of tablets, websites and smart phones; news...
Maps 348 - Using the Safe Title Tool in The XPression Maps HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of different ways to show a map on-screen in a television newscast. While the automated process of XPression Maps means that all the m...
Maps 347 - Setting the Default Text Drawing Tool in the XPression Maps HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps allows for a wide variety of Text Tools in the HTML5 client, and that can be confusing. To reduce the number of decisions which a newsr...
Maps 346 - Using Shape Styles in XPression Maps HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maps are an excellent visual aide for storytelling. While it is easy to put labels on a map, sometimes, the maps really benefit from having regions fi...
Maps 344 - Using Information Layers in the XPression Maps HTML5 Client
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you seen a map with a label for a location in the wrong place, or wished you could pick and choose what street labels are shown? W...
Maps 342 - Adding Folders to the XPression Maps HTML5 Client Save Dialog
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the XPression Maps 3.2 HTML5 workflow, users are required to save their map flights before they can be dragged into an XPression Template. While th...
Maps 340 - Introducing the XPression Maps HTML5 Plugin
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Video is introducing the new XPression Maps HTML5 client interface for the MOS enabled newsroom user. Customers may scale the UI to fit their nee...
Maps 338 - Importing Animated Icons as Drawing Tools in XPression Maps
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two questions we get asked (…in this order…) a lot are: 1. Can we use animated icons in XPression Maps 2. How do I add my own icons to XPression M...
Maps 336 - Adding Pauses to XPression Maps Flights
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you wished you could just add a simple pause to a map animation? Well, guess what? Now, you can! In the timeline, move the play he...
Maps 334 - XPression Maps and the New Distance Measurement Tool
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it is important to be able to show distance between two points on a map. This could be to define the physical distance between two cities, ...
Maps 332 - Using Transparency in XPression Maps 3.2 and higher
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transparency in television news isn’t always about the reporting. Sometimes, it is about the visual presentation. We have had a few requests for all...
Maps 330 - XPression Maps Drawing Tool Controls Explained
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The drawing tools for XPression Maps content has been referred to as a dark art. With this video, we hope to better explain how those tools work and a...
Maps 328 - New Text Handling Tools in XPression Maps 3.2
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is now possible to change the fonts used in labels on your XPression Maps. Using fonts on your computer, you can now change the drawing tools fonts...
Maps 326 - Using XPression Maps HotSync Folders with Ross Video Streamline Media Asset Management
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the #HighImpact Maps have on the story telling process, maps are becoming a very important part of every newscast. Did you know that it is possib...
Maps 324 - The New Safe Title Markers in XPression Maps 3.0
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps produces full raster images for video production. However, not every time XPression Maps imagery is used will be a full screen display....
Maps 322 - Modification of Shapes Which Represent Boundaries in XPression Maps 3.0
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The shape data in XPression Maps might not be 100% accurate base on things like disputed boundaries for geographic regions. Also, the resolution of sa...
Maps 320 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 manage Template Tool to Add Icons and other Drawing Tools for the Newsroom Users in the XPression Maps MOS Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, adding an icon or other artwork to a map helps to more clearly tell the story. Creating a solid set of icons and artwork is easy to do but ...
Maps 318 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 Manage Template Tool to Add Location Labels for Newsroom Users in the XPression MOS Maps Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Without labels, maps can be very confusing. With XPression Maps, the Maps Designer can create specific label styles to use in specific situations to f...
Maps 316 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 Manage Templates Tool to Add Shape Styles for Newsroom Users in the XPression MOS Maps Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps allows the Maps Designer to design and utilize styles to colorize and label shapes with consistency. Using the Manage Templates Tool in...
Maps 314 - Using the XPression Maps 3.0 Manage Templates Tool to Set the Type and Duration of Animated Maps in the XPression MOS Maps Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps has always allowed designers to create animated map templates for the XPression MOS users. However, starting with XPression Maps 3.0 an...
Maps 312 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 Manage Template Tool to Add Scenes for Newsroom Users in the XPression MOS Maps Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps added to the XPression MOS workflow can empower the newsroom to create their own Maps to news graphics but preserve the branding framew...
Maps 310 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 Information Layers in the MOS Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newsroom users can also benefit from the Open Street Maps Information Layers. The Information Layers are just “hints” for the user, unless one of ...
Maps 308 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 and the Open Street Maps Information Layers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Open Street Maps (OSM) adds an amazing amount of power and detail to XPression Maps 3.0 and higher. The Information Layer tool is like having hints of...
Maps 306 - Changing or Adding New Fonts to XPression Maps
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps has multiple ways to add new typefaces, or fonts, to the software. In this video, learn how to use fonts with the XPression Maps Drawin...
Maps 304 - Using XPression Maps 3.0 Open Street Map Styles to Define Colors for Roads
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps 3.0 now allows users working with Open Street Maps styles to define the colors for highways, roads, streets, and other traffic elements...
Maps 302 - Open Street Maps Style Editor and Colors in XPression Maps 3.0
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The addition of OpenStreetMaps.org as a provider in XPression Maps 3.0 adds an amazing amount of customization to maps and enables you to develop your...
Maps 300 - XPression Maps 3.0 New Features Overview
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps is a completely reimagined version of mapping software for video production. Built in information layers to reduce the awkward issues b...
Maps 202 - Importing Shape Files from External Sources
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps has shape files for countries, states, and counties. Adding in every city, voting or school district shape would be overwhelming for re...
Maps 201 - Using XPression Map Shape Styles for Election Maps in XPression MOS Workflow
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the previous video Maps 200 we explained how to create Shape Styles in XPression Maps. Now, we want to show you how to use them in the XPression M...
Maps 200 - Creating Shape Styles in XPression Maps
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In XPression Maps, Shape Styles allow users to highlight a geographic region to draw the viewer’s attention to that region. It is possible to define...
Maps 105 - XPression Maps New Text Styles
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important part of keeping viewers tuned in is a consistent use of typography to create branding. XPression Maps allows users to use Tr...
Maps 104 - Using Smart Templates to Reduce the Number of Them in the ActiveX Plug-in
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using simple tricks, XPression designers can create templates with options to reduce the number of templates required to produce a newscast. Rather th...
Maps 103 - Creating an XPression Map Template for MOS Workflows
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a Map template for use in the self-service XPression MOS Plug-in workflow is really easy. Select a map style and set a starting Flight Point ...
Maps 102 - Creating Animations in XPression Maps
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating an animated map in XPression Maps is as easy as selecting a starting and ending location or position and then storing them as keyframes on th...
Maps 101 - XPression Maps Overview
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression Maps is a powerful tool for creating detailed maps for your video productions. XPression Maps Design Workstation allows designers to create ...
Elect-It! 105 - Election Night XPression Playout with XPression Elect-It! Player
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna see how easy it is to play out graphics on election night? We don’t want to marginalize your XPression operators, but we maybe after you watch...
Elect-It! 104 - Building Election Night Rundowns using XPression Elect-It!
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Use XPression Elect-It! to create rundowns for election night. Create playlists for lower-thirds, tickers, and full screens that can run all night lon...
Elect-It! 103 - Preparing in The Newsroom to Show Election Races Using XPression
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important parts of an election, is setting up critical races and making sure that all the candidate information is ready and available...
Elect-It! 102 - Preparing Your XPression Scenes for Elect-It! Workflows
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating XPression Scenes for Elect-It! is very simple. This video will walk your graphics team through how to set them up for use on Election night. ...
Elect-It! 101 - Does XPression Elect-it! Fit Your Needs?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how XPression Elect-It! fits into your station’s planning and production for election night coverage. Regardless of your geographic location, ...
Elect-It! 100 - XPression Elect-it! Promo Video
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you share your election coverage across multiple departments? Spreadsheets? Emails? Post-it Notes? Well, Ross Video would like to introduce you...
Datalinq™ 117 - Datalinq Dynamic Materials in XPression
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all maintain folders of important files. Folders full of logos, headshots, color backgrounds, etc. Imagine if there was a way to use them with XPre...
Datalinq™ 115 - Prepend And/or Append Datalinq Input in XPression
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
XPression DataLinq is a powerful tool for aggregating data feeds and adding real-time data to your graphics. Now you can improve that data feed by add...
Datalinq™ 113 - XPression DataLinq™ Source Configuration LOAD, SAVE or APPEND
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like any file-based workflow, it is always good to save your work occasionally. With XPression DataLinq™, users can save all their DataLinq™ sourc...
Datalinq™ 111 - Using XPression Datalinq™ Source for STATS PERFORM Out of Town Scores
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many Ross Video customers in the Sports and Live Events world, showing scores from out of town games as well as other leagues helps to keep fans i...