Selecting Different Rainbow And Pixel Patterns; Mixing Video Into A Background Pattern; Hints On Using Patterns - Videonics TM-2000 Instruction Manual

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Selecting Different Rainbow and Pixel Patterns

If you selected a rainbow or pixel pattern using the top sub-menu, you can
choose from a variety of styles. Use MARK START to make the second sub-
menu active and use the arrow keys to highlight different pattern numbers.
The patch at the bottom shows you the style you have highlighted. Note that
some of the styles move. These are called animated patterns.
One Pattern per Page
Important note: All same-type patterns used on a page must be the same,
whether used for background, letters, border, or outlines. For instance, if you
use rainbow for outlines and borders, both will have the same color, style, etc.
Likewise, all pixel patterns will match within a page. Each page can use a
different color and style but within one page, you can use one rainbow and
one pixel pattern.
Note also that in the Editing Screen, when two pages are on the screen at
once, all patterns will match the patterns used on the page that holds the
cursor. As you move the cursor between pages, all the patterns on the screen
will change to match the ones used on the page that holds the cursor.

Mixing Video into a Background Pattern

You can mix video into a background pattern, blending both images on
the screen. This creates a transparent effect as if the pattern were a see-
through filter over your video. To do this, use the video mixing control in the
Background Pattern menu. This control doesn't appear on other Pattern
menus.
The position of the diamond-shaped marker determines how video and
pattern are mixed in the background. When the marker is to the left, the
pattern is opaque, with no video. As it moves to the right, more video is
added and the pattern is gradually removed until, at the far right, the back-
ground is all video with no pattern.

Hints on Using Patterns

• Important: Rainbow patterns are very bright and should be used spar-
ingly. Some video equipment may react to the brighter patterns. If you
encounter undesired fringing or overly bright colors, try mixing the rain-
bow pattern with video (see "Mixing Video into a Background Pattern,"
above) or choose the more subdued patterns such as numbers 4, 5, and 11.
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