# \#amcp **URL:** https://casparcgforum.org/tag/amcp/21.md [Latest](https://casparcgforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://casparcgforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://casparcgforum.org/tags.md) --- ## [CCG as perimeter LED playout server](https://casparcgforum.org/t/ccg-as-perimeter-led-playout-server/7571)
**Author:** [@renderfrog](https://casparcgforum.org/u/renderfrog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/ccg-as-perimeter-led-playout-server/7571 "2026-07-04T08:48:45Z")
Hello, I hope to build a solution that serves 14400x128 pixels (provided on a 1080p50 chn. 1) + another chn. 2 1080p50 canvas that serves pixels to 4 separate screens 960x540p50. The 2 channels need to be in frame-sync … --- ## [BlackMagic DeckLink Implementation Questions](https://casparcgforum.org/t/blackmagic-decklink-implementation-questions/7446)
**Author:** [@pasantru](https://casparcgforum.org/u/pasantru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/blackmagic-decklink-implementation-questions/7446 "2025-10-31T09:21:33Z")
Hello, I’m currently implementing a solution as a university project to replace a professional playout and recording server using BlackMagic DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K and Recorder 4K cards. I have several questions and h… --- ## [Audio x Reference](https://casparcgforum.org/t/audio-x-reference/7424)
**Author:** [@MarceloCarvalho](https://casparcgforum.org/u/MarceloCarvalho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/audio-x-reference/7424 "2025-10-03T17:01:34Z")
Good morning everyone!!! I’m having an issue with my CasparCG that happens when I lose the reference signal from my Decklink for a long time. What happens is that the audio becomes completely inaudible. I understand thi… --- ## [Question about StreamDeck and SPX GRAPHIC CG](https://casparcgforum.org/t/question-about-streamdeck-and-spx-graphic-cg/6869)
**Author:** [@Petitney](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Petitney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/question-about-streamdeck-and-spx-graphic-cg/6869 "2024-10-26T23:14:38Z")
Good afternoon, I’m starting to use SPX GRAPHIC CG. I’m trying to use a StreamDeck to control my graphics. Does anyone know how I can set it up so that when I press a button on my StreamDeck, layer 14 is “cleared” (STO… --- ## [How can we pass data to HTML template in loadbg?](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-can-we-pass-data-to-html-template-in-loadbg/6229)
**Author:** [@noumaan](https://casparcgforum.org/u/noumaan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 9:28am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-can-we-pass-data-to-html-template-in-loadbg/6229 "2024-09-03T09:28:12Z")
hi, is it possible to call a html template on background layer ? like: LOADBG 1-1 “html” CAL 1-1 “update(‘aasd’);” PLAY 1-1 or is it possible to send data with loadbg command ? LOADBG 1-1 “html” “data” PLAY 1-… --- ## [Sending video over a socket connection](https://casparcgforum.org/t/sending-video-over-a-socket-connection/6400)
**Author:** [@redice](https://casparcgforum.org/u/redice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/sending-video-over-a-socket-connection/6400 "2024-08-03T05:46:27Z")
Hello, I want to send video to the server socket and play it. I am trying to send a live screen video of a website. I know about AMCP commands but couldn’t find anything about sending data. Does CasparCG have such a fea… --- ## [Template control application in Python](https://casparcgforum.org/t/template-control-application-in-python/5515)
**Author:** [@HUDis](https://casparcgforum.org/u/HUDis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/template-control-application-in-python/5515 "2024-03-16T13:06:31Z")
I’m a novice programmer :wink: I’m writing a simple template control application in Python. Everything works very well, only I have one problem. How to check if the template started the animation, stopped the animatio… --- ## [Filter changing](https://casparcgforum.org/t/filter-changing/4983)
**Author:** [@georgnation](https://casparcgforum.org/u/georgnation)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/filter-changing/4983 "2024-01-15T14:16:11Z")
Hello. How to change filter in layer? I’m tried to use CALL FILTER and it not working. --- ## [Command Play with parameter SEEK with Casparcg 2.3.3 its works different](https://casparcgforum.org/t/command-play-with-parameter-seek-with-casparcg-2-3-3-its-works-different/6194)
**Author:** [@jcruz19](https://casparcgforum.org/u/jcruz19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/command-play-with-parameter-seek-with-casparcg-2-3-3-its-works-different/6194 "2023-11-30T19:10:23Z")
Hi guys, I have a big doubt, it turns out that I have used casparcg 2.1.8 to play videos and I have used the play command with the SEEK parameter and I just send the frames and it works fine and it advances it to where I… --- ## [Casparcg-connection documentation or examples](https://casparcgforum.org/t/casparcg-connection-documentation-or-examples/5817)
**Author:** [@ljubanve](https://casparcgforum.org/u/ljubanve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/casparcg-connection-documentation-or-examples/5817 "2023-08-07T16:13:01Z")
Hi, there! I have one noob question regrading casparcg-connection library. I’m trying to make some simple web client and can’t find any documentation how to use this library. There is an example in github and it works f… --- ## [INFO Commands AMCP Protocol](https://casparcgforum.org/t/info-commands-amcp-protocol/5743)
**Author:** [@Sidon](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Sidon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/info-commands-amcp-protocol/5743 "2023-05-19T11:22:52Z")
Hi all, I’m using the latest builds and I’m trying to retrieve Decklink/Consumers information from the server, but most of the INFO don’t seem to work or return useful information. What I’m trying to find is a similar l… --- ## [CLS and TLS don't work as expectation](https://casparcgforum.org/t/cls-and-tls-dont-work-as-expectation/5651)
**Author:** [@keereel](https://casparcgforum.org/u/keereel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/cls-and-tls-dont-work-as-expectation/5651 "2023-04-05T07:59:29Z")
CasparCG AMCP Wiki says that CLS command support subdirectory listing: CLS {\[sub\_directory:string\]} But any of the values do not affects on result: all files in all subdirectories are listed, as if I use just CLS. How … --- ## [How to record video input from decklink or screen consumer?](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-record-video-input-from-decklink-or-screen-consumer/5572)
**Author:** [@jcruz19](https://casparcgforum.org/u/jcruz19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-record-video-input-from-decklink-or-screen-consumer/5572 "2023-03-16T23:30:25Z")
Hi guys, I hope you are well. I have a question, how could I record and save a video of a consumer input as a decklink or screen with casparcg using casparcg connection. I am using nodejs. --- ## [Read MIXER status to do action at the end of the animation](https://casparcgforum.org/t/read-mixer-status-to-do-action-at-the-end-of-the-animation/5219)
**Author:** [@renemistergiant](https://casparcgforum.org/u/renemistergiant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/read-mixer-status-to-do-action-at-the-end-of-the-animation/5219 "2022-12-07T09:16:01Z")
Is there some way to read the MIXER status of a layer? Like MIXER 1-1 INFO. I’m trying to make a parallax diorama: https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/589056826255821324/ Where I can zoom in and out with a “camera”, but actua… --- ## [Problem with Thumbnail List](https://casparcgforum.org/t/problem-with-thumbnail-list/5057)
**Author:** [@scienzr](https://casparcgforum.org/u/scienzr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/problem-with-thumbnail-list/5057 "2022-09-14T08:33:50Z")
Hi to everyone, I’m trying to receive the list of thumbnail from a specified subdirectory - as the docs says - in media path. But, nothing happens to me, everytime to whole list of media is returned from server. How c… --- ## [Add delay to live stream](https://casparcgforum.org/t/add-delay-to-live-stream/1049)
**Author:** [@davidbow](https://casparcgforum.org/u/davidbow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 11:34am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/add-delay-to-live-stream/1049 "2022-05-26T11:34:53Z")
I need to delay a live stream 15 seconds before running it through CasparCG server. The flow I am currently using is: Outside of casparcg, begin writing the stream to disk Wait 15 seconds Outside of casparcg, run ffmp… --- ## [Play Clip forward and backward](https://casparcgforum.org/t/play-clip-forward-and-backward/4721)
**Author:** [@nicholas.ichkitidze](https://casparcgforum.org/u/nicholas.ichkitidze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/play-clip-forward-and-backward/4721 "2022-02-10T20:37:40Z")
Hello Dear All !!! Is it possible play clip forward and backward faster? 1x, 2x 3x etc… using amcp command?? thanks --- ## [File recording with Caspar 2.3 (Broadcast) Examples](https://casparcgforum.org/t/file-recording-with-caspar-2-3-broadcast-examples/3402)
**Author:** [@Theo](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Theo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 9:24am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/file-recording-with-caspar-2-3-broadcast-examples/3402 "2021-09-09T09:24:38Z")
Here you can find examples how to create broadcast MXF or mp4 files with Caspar 2.3. Because there is a newer version of FFmpeg in this build, the recording commands are different then with earlier versions. Also if n… --- ## [How to get HTML templates info?](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-get-html-templates-info/4402)
**Author:** [@mohamed.elshorbagy](https://casparcgforum.org/u/mohamed.elshorbagy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-get-html-templates-info/4402 "2021-08-27T16:02:14Z")
Hi. I am trying to get information about the ccg server on what its running Using the INFO command, I am able to get a lot of useful information INFO 1 \ \ \ \e… --- ## [Can't run scanner.exe (media-scanner not running) - 2.3.0 LTS Beta 1](https://casparcgforum.org/t/cant-run-scanner-exe-media-scanner-not-running-2-3-0-lts-beta-1/3189)
**Author:** [@veks](https://casparcgforum.org/u/veks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/cant-run-scanner-exe-media-scanner-not-running-2-3-0-lts-beta-1/3189 "2020-06-03T10:32:15Z")
Hi, when amcp command is being sent to CasparCG 2.3.0 LTS Beta 1 I get an error that media-scanner isn’t running. When I try to manually start “scanner.exe” via CMD I get this errors: Any idea how to run media-scann… --- ## [AMCP data commands](https://casparcgforum.org/t/amcp-data-commands/2432)
**Author:** [@dangb9](https://casparcgforum.org/u/dangb9)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/amcp-data-commands/2432 "2019-11-13T11:05:13Z")
Is UPDATE and INVOKE (along with PLAY/ADD) the only methods that can pass data to templates? I assume NEXT cannot (based on wiki). I’ve noted a thread mention that INVOKE on 2.2 can’t handle spaces in data very well- s… --- ## [How to capture V4l2 video + ALSA audio using FFMPEG producer?](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-capture-v4l2-video-alsa-audio-using-ffmpeg-producer/2093)
**Author:** [@kad3nce](https://casparcgforum.org/u/kad3nce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/how-to-capture-v4l2-video-alsa-audio-using-ffmpeg-producer/2093 "2019-07-30T23:10:45Z")
Greetings! I am attempting to capture audio+video from an AJA USB capture device on Ubuntu 18.04 with Caspar 2.2. I read through all the other threads on this forum which mention ALSA, and haven’t found any examples to … --- ## [Gfx export](https://casparcgforum.org/t/gfx-export/1707)
**Author:** [@fdeigiudici](https://casparcgforum.org/u/fdeigiudici)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/gfx-export/1707 "2019-04-12T16:13:49Z")
Hello! I have a number of names to show in a lower thirds. I would like to make automatically a screen shot of the gfx Is there any AMCP command to do this? Thank you! Federico --- ## [Server INFO in 2.2](https://casparcgforum.org/t/server-info-in-2-2/1500)
**Author:** [@noumaan](https://casparcgforum.org/u/noumaan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/server-info-in-2-2/1500 "2019-02-20T22:11:28Z")
Hi, INFO command is removed in Server 2.2 so how can we get server info now ? if it is via OSC then someone please guide registeredmethod address for info also how we get complete list of registered methods of OSC? t… --- ## [Photoshop Dynamic Text Layers](https://casparcgforum.org/t/photoshop-dynamic-text-layers/1074)
**Author:** [@Phi](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Phi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/photoshop-dynamic-text-layers/1074 "2018-11-08T08:28:43Z")
I made a videolayer template\_1 made in Photoshop, and the animation plays ok in CasperCG. It has three layers - BG, a box with animation, and two text layers - f0 & f1. I was kinda hoping that I could use the psd file a… --- ## [A client for CasparCG in php - issues with AMCP protocol : command CLS & TSL](https://casparcgforum.org/t/a-client-for-casparcg-in-php-issues-with-amcp-protocol-command-cls-tsl/1059)
**Author:** [@Sebastien](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Sebastien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/a-client-for-casparcg-in-php-issues-with-amcp-protocol-command-cls-tsl/1059 "2018-11-04T18:54:40Z")
Hello, I’m new here and I try to develop an web (php) interface client for CasparCG server that could manage video playback (for credits, end credits, other videos) fixed picture overlay (lower third and logo) and templ… --- ## [Quick and crude example of sending AMCP commands over multicast](https://casparcgforum.org/t/quick-and-crude-example-of-sending-amcp-commands-over-multicast/342)
**Author:** [@hreinnbeck](https://casparcgforum.org/u/hreinnbeck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/quick-and-crude-example-of-sending-amcp-commands-over-multicast/342 "2018-06-20T18:28:24Z")
https://github.com/hreinnbeck/casparcg-multicast-amcp This is related to https://casparcgforum.org/t/using-casparcg-for-scene-based-playback-in-film/289/13 --- ## [AMCP Username / Password](https://casparcgforum.org/t/amcp-username-password/144)
**Author:** [@grahamspr](https://casparcgforum.org/u/grahamspr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/amcp-username-password/144 "2018-05-27T20:41:29Z")
I see the CasparCG client allows you to supply a username and password, is this implemented? Where is this configured in the server config and what are the commands for passing it to the server via ACMP? Thanks in adva…