Common Uses For Mxprodv - Videonics MXPro DV User Manual

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Multiple-Source Video Production — In a video production setup, you can connect
one or more video sources (VCRs, camcorders, video disc players, cameras, title gen-
erators, computer graphics systems, and so forth) to MXProDV's four input channels.
The Program output can then be sent to a VCR or directly to a monitor.
Single-Source Use — MXProDV supports A/A roll, a method for creating interesting
transitions with a single source. Its digital effects (such as picture freeze, posteriza-
tion, and mosaic) give added life to productions. You can use MXProDV 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
VCRs.
Live Video — In live production setups, MXProDV processes events as they occur.
Good coverage requires seeing the events from different vantage points—which
means you need multiple input sources. MXProDV gives you the ability to connect
up to four sources simultaneously. For example, at a sporting event, camera one
might focus on the playing field, camera two on the team benches, camera three on
the announcer, and camera four on the scoreboard. Using MXProDV you can easily
switch between the sources whenever necessary.
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You determine what is sent to the output. While the original inputs play, you can
switch between any of MXProDV's channels. You can use dissolves or other tran-
sitions to go from one channel to another. You can add special effects to any
channel, and use advanced features such as compose and chromakey to enhance
the production.
MXProDV is not an edit controller — that is, it does not control VCRs, camcord-
ers, and similar devices. You can control the sources manually, or use external
edit controllers such as those manufactured by Videonics.
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