Common Uses For Mxpro - Videonics MXPro User Manual

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Multiple-Source Video Production — In a video production setup, you can connect one
or more video sources (VCR's, camcorders, video disc players, cameras, title generators,
computer graphics systems, and so forth) to MXPro's four input channels. The Program
output can then be sent to a VTR or directly to a monitor.
You determine what is sent to the output. While the original inputs play, you can
switch between any of MXPro's channels. You can use dissolves or other transitions
to go from one channel to another. You can add special effects to any channel, and
use advanced features such as compose and chroma key to enhance the production.
Single-Source Use — MXPro supports A/A roll, a method for creating interesting transi-
tions with a single source. Its digital effects (such as picture freeze, posterization, and
zooms) give added life to productions. You can use MXPro with a titler to mix and
superimpose titles. Time Base Correction improves the picture (especially when making
multiple-generation copies) by removing the jitter common to most VCR's.
Live Video — In live production setups, MXPro processes events as they occur. Good
coverage requires seeing the events from different vantage points—which means you
need multiple input sources. MXPro gives you the ability to connect up to four sources
simultaneously. For example, at a sporting event, camera one might focus on the play-
ing field, camera two on the team benches, camera three on the announcer, and cam-
era four on the scoreboard. Using MXPro you can easily switch between the sources
whenever necessary.
MXPro is not an edit controller — that is, it does not control VCR's, camcorders, and
similar devices. You can control the sources manually, or use external edit controllers
such as those manufactured by Videonics.

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