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MX-4 DV USER GUIDE

CHAPTER 4

Using CURRENT and NEXT Sources

The concept of CURRENT and NEXT sources is fundamental to MX-4 DV operations. As you go about creating productions, you always have a CURRENT and NEXT source.

Example…

Suppose you want to create a sequence of transitions from Kong’s thoughtful gaze to footage of a fighter plane contemplating take off and, finally, a shot of Stonehenge for a mystic closing.

CURRENT NEXT

Source A

Source B

Source C

To identify the CURRENT and NEXT sources:

1Begin with the footage of Kong. Press CUT/A to make this (Source A) the CURRENT source.

2Press NEXT/B to make the fighter plane (Source B) the NEXT source.

3Select a transition to use when switching from the CURRENT to NEXT source, such as a right-to-left wipe.

Use the ARROW keys to highlight the transition in the Transitions Menu. Refer to “Selecting Transitions” beginning on page 54 for additional methods of selecting transitions.

4Roll the CURRENT source to the spot where the transition should run, then press PLAY.

Immediately upon completion of the transition, the MX-4 DV makes the CURRENT source (Kong) the NEXT source, and makes the NEXT source (the fighter plane) the CURRENT source.

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You can use this automatic swapping of CURRENT to NEXT and vice versa to your advantage. When you want to cut back and forth between only two sources, the automatic swapping always selects the next source for you.

For this procedure, however, you need to make Stonehenge the NEXT source so that when transitioning out of the fighter plane, Stonehenge comes on screen.

5Press NEXT/C to select Stonehenge as the NEXT input source.

CURRENTNEXT

Source A

Source B

Source C

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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Using Current and Next Sources, To identify the Current and Next sources

Contents

Page Disclaimer N T E N T S Contents Glossary Index Introduction Major Features Introduction Common Uses for MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Package Contents MX-4 DV About this User Guide Introduction Technical Specifications MX-4 DV User Guide Quick Start Setting Up Quick Start Steps Preview Screen Running the Demo Press any key to stop the demo at any time Borders and Solid Color Backgrounds Setting up a TransitionCutting Between Sources To change the color, press BG Color Using CUT Transitions Running Transitions Using Transition Categories Other FeaturesChoosing Transitions MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Sources and Output Preview and Program Monitors Preview Monitor Program MonitorNumber of Monitors Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel Power Connector To connect the power cord and transformerCables and Adapters Good BAD Microphones Installation Examples Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks Using Headphones VCR Selector SwitchesGeneral Notes Post Production Configuration Preview Monitor Live Broadcast Configuration Preview Monitor Using a Microphone with MX-4 DV To connect a microphone Basic Operations Starting and Stopping the MX-4 DV Understanding the Keyboard MX-4 DV Keyboard MX-4 DV User Guide Using the Preview Screen Changing the Display Configuration Input Source Previews Active Source Highlights Color Selector Transitions MenuSelected Transition Using Current and Next Sources To identify the Current and Next sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector Selecting Sources Swapping Between Two Sources Swapping SourcesSimple Cuts To do this type of mixing To switch sources using this method Default Colors and NumbersWorking with Colors Changing Colors and Styles Using Color BackgroundsIdentifying Colors To make the selection Using Borders Creating Custom ColorsTo create a custom color Changing Border Styles Border Styles DefaultsTo change a border style setting To specify border color Keys for Changing Border Attributes Move shadow downPage Transitions Basic Transition Concepts To run a transition At this point, you can do one of the following Transition Categories and Menus Transition Category Buttons Misc. Transitions Category Basic Transitions CategoryEdges Transitions Category Shapes Transitions Category To restore the default set of transition to the User menu Changing User Transitions MenuTo change a transition in the User menu Setting the Current Source Setting the Next SourceSelecting Transition Sources Using the Transitions Menu Selecting TransitionsTo select a transition from the Transitions Menu Using Transition Numbers To select a transition using transition numbers Changing Transition Direction Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Speed To change the transition’s speed To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature To reverse a transition Running Transitions Manually Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Automatically To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Input Effects Input Effects Menu Input Effects Mode Key Combinations Main Mode Input Effects Key CombinationsSpecial Key Combinations Using Input Effects To apply a parameter value Posterize Flip HorizontalParameter Values Zero or one Color NEG MosaicColor Correct To use Color Correct Flip Vertical Video AdjustmentChromakey StrobePage Functions Running a Locked Demo To run the demo in Locked modeDemo To run the demo Display Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Setup Menu Navigation Keys Dual Monitor Mode GPI Out ModeAudio Mode Force Field Freeze Configuring the MX-4 DV Route Changing the Routing To change the routing Example Changing the Routing Routing Audio Through Color or Background Channels To route audio through the Color or Background Channels Sub-Route Menus Background Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients BackgroundsMenus Learn Freeze ComposeAudio MIX Field and Frame Freezes Major Freeze Functions Freeze ExamplesTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips Foreground Tile Single PIPBackground Tile To create and apply a single PIP Manipulating PIPs Tiles Position Using Other Effects with Single PIPs Manipulating PIPs Mask Multi-PIP Screen Configurations To create a multi-PIP image such as the one shown above Using Freeze Effect with Multi-PIPs To use the Freeze effect with Multi-PIPs Compose Basic Composition Steps Backgrounds Foreground Tiles Manipulating Tiles Composition Rules Sizing Tiles Creating a Composed Image To create a composition Exiting from Compose Mode Playing the CompositionTo play a composition on the output device Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage Preparing the Keyed Footage Preparing the Chromakey FootageTo prepare the chromakey footage Chroma Key Cursor Fine-Tuning Key Colors Performing the Chroma KEYEnding Chroma Key Page Learn Mode Create a Learned Environment Learned Environments 102 Learned Scripts 103To create a Learned Environment Using Learn Mode Learn mode involves the following steps104 Other Useful Information Aborting a Playback Session105 Page Working with Audio Controlling Audio Transitions Audio Devices YOU can USEWays YOU can Control Audio 108 109 Ways to USE AudioSelecting Audio Sources Audio Accompanies Video 110 Continuous AudioTo use continuous audio Using the Audio Mixer 111 112 Using Background AudioAdjusting Audio Levels Audio Mixer Controls Advanced Audio Steps Using HeadphonesUsing the Analog Audio Adjustments Function 113 114 Selecting Audio DelayTo adjust the audio delay for your analog sources Selecting Manual Levels Advanced Operations 116 Using TitlesUsing Color Bars To display the built-in color bars Cutting Between Scenes Performing Roll Edits117 Roll Edits 118 Transitions to and from Solid ColorsTo run this type of transition 119 Operating in Live EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring Transitions to Modified Sources Using a GPI Device 120 Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger 121Parts Required To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsUsing a GPI Trigger Device 122 Connecting with Ethernet 123To connect to a network Static IP IP Setup for a Computer or Laptop 124Select Local Area Connection and click Properties 125 126 127 128 129 To connect to a network Dynamic IP 130 Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV Updating System Software 131 132 Information About FTP Clients 133 134 Transitions List Basic Transitions 136 137 Basic Transitions 138 Descriptions of Basic Transitions 139 140 141 BRC 142 BLC 143 144 Edge Transitions 145 Misc. Transitions 146 Shape Transitions 147 148 149 150 151 Horizontal Compress A/Wipe BHorizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge Page Dual TBC Mode Time Base CorrectorVertical Interval Data TBC Technical Information 154 Video Quality Preview Image Quality Video Processing Artifacts Video Scaling ArtifactsFreeze Quality 156 Technical Specifications MX-4 DV Technical Specifications 158 Effects MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-Channels Help for Mxpro DV UsersTransitions Organized Differently 160 Camcorder RollBetacam Composite Video Video Time CodeVideo Editing D E Index Strobe