[interestednovice]

Regarding a sting and unique outputs, perhaps it would be good if more output (paths) was driven by Viz Engines (or other complex software like is used for the virtual studios) instead of traditional switchers and routing. Didn't outside source work that way at one point (most show elements coming from the engine instead of switcher workflows)?

I believe the thing with Outside Source was that the dynamic elements of the touchscreen were at least partly driven by the Viz engines.

My personal understanding was that stings could be introduced, in a similar manner to the separate lower thirds being generated by one gallery, as there has been some flexibility in this sort of thing ever since the move to NBH. I think it has sometimes been used when BBC World News plays a sting to opt-out of a simulcast BBC News Channel-led hour?

However, I don’t fully understand the technicalities of it as I’m not a BBC insider myself - and, as has rightly been pointed out, the feasibility of complex switching in a breaking news situation may be too difficult.

It’s just a basic observation, really, that from the perspective of the viewer it is a bit alarming to “jump” feeds. I hope they will find a way to make U.K.-opts on the new feed more seamless.