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Use effect functions for real-time composite effects
Achieve the right effect
The advantages of using a video mixer are
more than just switching between images. By
using effects, you can make composites from
two pictures, change colors, and display the
resulting image. You can get more information
across by using techniques such as keyed
composites and Picture-in-Picture (PinP).
Although effects can be used to make the
Freely assign effects to 8 buttons
■Displaying Text on composite images
You can create text elements with
a computer, and insert them on the
main screen as captions or titles. To
make these composite images you
can select two keys. The chroma
key specifies color and transparency
and the luminance key standardizes
brightness. In the example shown on
the right, the text element is made
to appear in the dark area by using
luminance key to set the transparency.
You can change the text element on
the spot if you bring a computer to the
event.
■Using Picture in Picture (PinP)
PinP (picture in picture) enables an inset picture
to be shown on the main screen. If desired, you
can adjust the position of the inset using a menu
function.
On the V-8 you can assign
any of the 100 variations of the
25 types of effects to the 8
EFFECTS buttons on the control
panel. The screenshot on the
left shows how you can check
which effects are assigned to
particular buttons.
■Create pictures that look like a Kaleidoscope
M i r r o r i n g a l l o w s y o u
a c h i e v e v e r t i c a l a n d
h o r i z o n t a l r e f l e c t i o n
effects. The kaleidoscopic
e f f e c t s
m o v i n g p i c t u r e s c a n
pr ov i de some v ery cool
graphical elements to the
presentation.
pictures themselves more interesting, use
effects sparingly to avoid making the visuals
too "busy". At the event, keep an eye on viewers
to gauge their reactions.
Effects are executed by pressing the EFFECTS
buttons that are located on either side of the
control panel. You can apply effects simultaneously.
Use the slider next to the buttons to control the
strength and to vary the way the effects unfold.
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