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About the Author Brad Fisher (that's me) works for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in a variety of capacities, currently as a TD. The ABC has purchased almost two dozen Kalypsos, making them the world's single biggest user. They have standardised across the entire network, with Studios and Outside Broadcast facilites in each state operating mainly K2 control surfaces with three M/E cards. (By the way, this site is not endorsed by the ABC. It's my own private hobby.) I am not a Web Designer, but it's a miracle that all that you see here was edited with Notepad by typing HTML codes, along with a lot of web searching. Hey, isn't that the Sydney Opera House in the picture behind him? I've worked in television for over 25 years, and have seen a lot of technology come (and go) since the first Squeezoom could take the video image and shrink it back - much to the disbelief of the engineers!. While you might take it all for granted, remember that you giants are standing on the shoulders of us oldies. By the way, let me know if you'd like some training on the Kalypso. If you're footing the bill, I'm more than happy to come to any tropical island resort (or similar). You'd have to pay for travel from Australia (from a small country village called Ultimo), accommodation (the more stars the better), fee per participant, beer, ... I'm sure we could arrange something. Actually, I'm only joking about that. My employer is far too possessive of me to let me get out and see the world. If you can recommend a good therapist for them, I'd appreciate it.

Why the Site I think the Kalypso is a great switcher. It has so many features that have been designed by an operator, rather than an engineer or a computer programmer. But the challenge remains to push it to its limits, and then beyond. Most of us get a great deal of job satisfaction facing a daunting challenge, and then overcoming it. (And don't tell the boss - it's often a lot of fun.) I hope this website helps "old hands" to see new and unusual ways of performing the miracles they're famous for. And if newcomers feel nervous about taking on the task of learning this craft, perhaps this site will remove a bit of the mystery, and give them the confidence to tackle even greater things. If you have any comments, suggestions, tips or tricks of your own, send 'em in. And if you have pictures of your Kalypso installation, I'd appreciate that as well, for inclusion in the Gallery. You'll find a link on the home page. In fact, the link is on every page. I'm starved for company. Write to me! As I said, I think the Kalypso is a great switcher, with a lot of potential for improvement. But the improvements will only come when the customers start clamouring for them. One way for that to happen is for all operators to advance beyond the beginner stage, and to push themselves to the limits of the Kalypso's current capability. If I can help that process, the end result will be a better switcher. Rather than keeping our knowledge a big secret, only to die with us, I think there's a lot of benefit in sharing it around. Ok, so I'm naive. Take advantage of it.

Site Plan This is a rough idea of how the site is laid out. It's not rocket science, so forgive the occasional incongruity. Top Menu found on each page Home Here you will find information about recent changes to the website, and the name of the picture being showcased in the Gallery. You will also find some extra links down the left-hand side that are not duplicated on other pages. Contact This is how you can best contact me to tell me how much you appreciate the site. Don't save the address; I might change it when I start getting too much junk mail. If you send pictures, make sure you also send credit info, or any other stuff you think I might need. Just a picture of the Kalypso in close-up and out of context is pretty boring. Gallery This is the picture currently being showcased. Only one or two pictures will be displayed at any one time. To save you loading the page, the Home page will tell you what's in the Gallery. Selections from the Left Hand menu. Install Some ideas that will help in planning the installation of a new Kalypso. Mostly hardware-related, cabling etc. About Me This page. It's stuff about me. And some other stuff. Suite Prefs Some ideas on configuring Suite Preferences when you've unwrapped your brand-new Kalypso. User Prefs Everyone has their own ideas on how to set things up for their own use. Here's mine. Effects This is where the step-by-step info on how to construct a visual effect can be found. Tricks These are some sneaky ways to get around limitations. Esoterica Some of the more unusual ideas that spring from my brain, including some practical jokes. (Really!) Wishlist Some things aren't all there yet, but are on the way. Others haven't been dreamed of yet by sane people, but that hasn't stopped me. Hopefully Thomson will study this page at length. Short Comings We have to admit it, there are some software bugs. And they're the kind that bite. I'll try not to be too scathing, but I'm used to perfection. My Old Homepage I'm constantly fiddling with the site. This is a link to the old homepage, so you can access pages that I haven't updated yet. User Menu Buttons This is where I will add button-links to new pages and features. It's a lucky dip, really. Other items from the "Home" page. Links You'll find links to the Thomson website and to Editsuite.com, a really excellent text forum devoured avidly by industry professionals.   © Copyright 2005 Brad Fisher. No responsibility accepted if you suffer any loss whatsoever from following these suggestions. All Rights etc Reserved.