Working as an EVS replay operator, crucial skills include organizing work, quick reactions, and the ability to adapt and recover from stressful situations. During productions in the control room or in the OB Van work is very dynamic. EVS operators often need to quickly change the order of playing clips, find materials quickly, or organize clips or playlists.

Database Explorer Interface in EVS IPDirector

In EVS IPDirector, one of the most useful tools is Database Explorer. Database Explorer has multiple functions to find, manage materials and clips. It's very easy because everything is visible on the screen within the EVS IPDirector application.

Firstly, an EVS operator can easily find clips using the search box. The search box is similar to using an internet browser like Google. You can find a clip by typing the full name or just part of the name. EVS IPDirector also will filter the clips based on that name. EVS operators can…

Managing Clips Made Incredibly Easy with Database Explorer

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"The Hidden Hand in the Debate: How EVS Operators Shape Political Narratives in Real Time"

During a presidential debate, all eyes are on the candidates — but the real power to shape perception lies quietly in the control room. That’s where the EVS operator sits, fingers on the playback wheel, capable of creating a hero or a villain with a single clip.

This isn’t hypothetical. Everything here is based on the recent Polish presidential debate, broadcast live by Polish Public Television (TVP). The quotes below are real, spoken on-air by the presidential candidates. By carefully selecting IN and OUT points on the EVS server (MIVS or LSM), the operator can frame the candidate positively or negatively — just by using the candidate’s own words.

Here’s exactly how it works:

Quote 1: “Aren’t you ashamed to sign things like that?”Original Quote (translated):“Aren’t you ashamed to sign such things? And to even speak about them?”

Context:A direct accusation regarding a broken promise of lifelong care to an elderly…