Masks; Setting A Mask - Sony MLS-X1 User Manual

Masks

You can set a main mask and sub mask.

Setting a Mask

This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an
example.
Setting a main mask
1
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Mask menu
(11101.31).
2
In the [Mask Type] group, select a mask type.
Key Mask: Key mask
Bkgd Mask: Background mask
3
In the [Mask Source] group, select a mask source.
Box: Box
Pattern: Mask pattern
When the [Box] button is selected, set the following
parameters.
No. Parameter
1 Top
2 Left
3 Right
4 Bottom
5 Soft
When the [Pattern] button is selected, set the
following parameters.
No. Parameter
1 Size
2 Soft
5 Pattern
Notes
• You can also select a mask pattern by pressing the
[Mask Ptn Select] button and selecting from the
pattern selection window.
• Mask patterns 1 to 24 are the same as standard wipe
patterns 1 to 24.
To invert a mask area
Set the [Mask Invert] button to the on state.
Adjustment
Position of top edge
Position of left edge
Position of right edge
Position of bottom edge
Softness of box
Adjustment
Pattern size
Softness of the pattern
contour
Pattern number (1 to 24)
To set modifiers for a mask pattern
You can set the following modifiers when a mask pattern
is selected.
Position:
Set the [Position] button to the on state and set the
parameters.
For details about setting parameters, see "Setting the
wipe pattern position (Position)" (page 158).
Multiplication:
Set the [Multi] button to the on state and set the
parameters.
For details about setting parameters, see
"Replicating a wipe pattern (Multi)" (page 159).
Aspect:
Set the [Aspect] button to the on state and set the
parameters.
For details about setting parameters, see "Setting the
aspect ratio of a wipe pattern (Aspect)" (page 159).
Rotation (angle):
Set the [Angle] button in the [Rotation] group to the
on state and set the parameters.
For details about setting parameters, see "Rotating a
wipe pattern (Rotation)" (page 158).
Rotation (speed):
Set the [Speed] button in the [Rotation] group to the
on state and set the parameters.
For details about setting parameters, see "Rotating a
wipe pattern (Rotation)" (page 158).
Setting a sub mask
1
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Mask menu
(11101.31).
2
In the [Sub Mask Type] group, select a sub mask
type.
Key Mask: Key mask
Bkgd Mask: Background mask
3
Press the [Sub Mask Adjust] button and set a sub
mask source using the following parameters.
The utility 1 bus signal is used for the sub mask
source.
For details about selecting a signal, see "Chapter 4
Selecting Signals" (page 81).
No. Parameter
1 Clip
2 Gain
133
Adjustment
Reference level for mask
creation
Gain