Everything You Need to Know About Cablecast CG
Getting Started with Cablecast CG
Cablecast CG makes it easy to create and manage on-screen graphics for your channel. Whether you're new to the platform or have been using it for years, this article brings together the key resources you need to get started, customize your channel, and make the most of what Cablecast CG has to offer.
Cablecast CG Training Video
If you're new to Cablecast CG — or want to sharpen your skills — the training video is a great place to start. It covers setup basics through more advanced features, and is chaptered so you can jump to the sections most relevant to you.
Pre-designed Cablecast CG Channel Templates
IThe fastest way to get a new CG channel up and running is to start with one of our professionally designed templates. Choose a template that fits your station's style, customize it as needed, and you'll be on air quickly.
Once you've selected a design, this article walks you through loading it:
Loading Your New Cablecast CG Channel For Use
Adding Background Audio to Cablecast CG
Cablecast CG supports background audio on your channel. The articles below cover the two setup methods — USB audio and network stream audio — as well as managing audio behavior when bulletins play.
How do I Setup USB Background Audio for VIO Servers?
Setting Up Network Stream Background Audio In Cablecast CG
Restarting Services for Cablecast CG Background Audio Changes
Fading Background Audio in Cablecast CG
Looking to Freshen Up an Existing CG Channel Template?
If you're working with one of our pre-designed layouts and want to make it your own, this article walks through adding seamless backgrounds to give your channel a more personalized look.
Uploading Seamless Backgrounds in Cablecast CG
Want to Create a CG Channel Template From Scratch?
If you'd prefer full creative control, this article covers the entire process of designing a custom CG channel from the ground up.
Customizing a Cablecast CG Channel
L Bar Mode
L Bar mode is a display configuration that keeps your video programming playing inside a designated zone on screen at all times, surrounded by a persistent frame of Cablecast CG graphics. It's useful for stations that want branding or content visible around their programming 24/7, rather than only during program gaps.
One-on-One Training
If you'd like personalized guidance, you can purchase one-on-one training time with our Training Specialist. Contact our Sales team to learn more: sales@cablecast.tv
If you already have training time on your account, reach out to our Training Specialist to schedule it: support@cablecast.tv
Technical Support
Technical support is included for the life of your Cablecast product. Reach out to our Support team any time at support@cablecast.tv.
