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• Release pause on the recorder, to record more of the frozen picture. At the
appropriate moment, perform the transition between the frozen picture
and the rolling video from the next scene.
This works best with a recorder equipped with flying-erase heads (a VCR
feature that makes a clean break when recording is paused).
An A/A roll can be also be done with an automatic editing system. Press
FREEZE at the end of one scene and wait for the editing system to start the
next scene. While the controller locates the next scene, set up the transition
you want. When you see the editor release the recorder from pause, press
PLAY to perform the transition.
A/A Roll Effects
Not all effects will look their best when used in an A/A roll. Compresses,
slides, and most zooms and other scaling effects are converted to wipes.
Other effects may simply lack impact because the frozen picture is too similar
to the incoming video. We suggest you experiment with the various effects to
find the ones that are most interesting to you.
Note that some effects will only operate in one direction when used from a
frozen image. The Effects List marks these effects with a *.
Transitions to Solid Color
Using the COLOR input source, you can use a solid color screen between
two scenes. For example, you could dissolve to black during the dramatic
scene, pause the recorder, then dissolve from the black screen to the begin-
ning of the next scene.
Hint: A wipe or dissolve to a solid color screen is often used to indicate the passage
of time or a change in scenery or mood.
Transitions to Modified Source
You can use the Mixer's input effects to create a modified version of your
source. Then you can transition between the modified and unmodified ver-
sions. Here's how:
• Use the Setup screen to make one source appear as two — for instance, you
can make IN 1 appear as both A and B.
• Use the INPUT EFFECTS feature to change one source. For instance, you
can horizontally flip B.
• Perform a transition between the modified and unmodified source.
For instance, you could transition from the footage of the villain entering
the room to a black and white version of the same footage, shifting the mood
to fit the action. Or use color negative and the paint effect to provide a twisted
view of the villain.
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