Director can be configured to access up to nine different resource pools. The resource panel is positioned to the left in the main program window. The buttons and the drop-down menu can be used to open resource pools.

• Templates and Data provide access to all graphics templates and data elements stored in the Viz Pilot database. Data elements are templates that are filled out by users of the system (such as journalists or operators).

• Playlists provides access to all playlists stored on the connected Media Sequencer. They are either manually created, or MOS monitored by Director when created from a Newsroom Computer System (NCS).

• Viz provides access to elements on the Graphic Hub (via a Viz Engine).

• Files provides access to the local computer’s file system. This must be used with caution as selected files need to be accessible from all devices that use them (including Viz Engines).

• Cliplist connects to video servers over the MVCP protocol.

• Media provides access to the media repository of Object Store and Viz One. The Media tab enables the operator to search for and add image and video items directly into the playlist or to the templates/data elements through drag and drop.

• Trio provides access to Viz Trio’s show folders and shows that are stored on the same Media Sequencer that Director is using. Accessing the shows enables the user to drag and drop Viz Trio pages into a Director playlist.

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