FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Major Features, MX-4 DV USER GUIDE

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MX-4 DV USER GUIDE CHAPTER 1

MAJOR FEATURES

MX-4 DV contains features found on most video mixers. In addition, it contains the special fea- tures described in this section.

Superb Video Quality — To ensure the highest video quality, the MX-4 DV uses 10-bit (4:2:2) video technology for Y/C applications, and 8-bit 4:2:2 for composite applications.

Four Input Synchronized Switcher — MX-4 DV provides four input channels that mix analog sources. This makes MX-4 DV useful in live production settings where up to four cameras or other sources might be in use. MX-4 DV synchronizes the inputs, so picture disruptions do not occur when switching between sources.

Picture-in-Picture (PIPs) — PIP allows mul- tiple pictures to share the screen in various configurations. For example, one source might take the entire background while another image appears inside a separate, smaller win- dow, both sharing the screen at the same time. You can use up to 4 images in a PIP configura- tion.

Effects Generator — Use a variety of effects to enhance a source or transition between sources. Select from over 700 effects, including natural shapes (diamonds, three leaf clover, and so forth), fancy edges, and borders. You can also build your own custom menu for quick access to those effects you use most often. Take advantage of FOCUS Enhancements downloadable subscription site which provides additional new transitions and natural shapes to better serve your production needs.

Time Base Corrector (TBC) — MX-4 DV automatically corrects the output’s time base. MX-4 DV stabilizes the output signal even when the input sources are not stable.

Chromakey — Keying replaces parts of one picture with another, based on their color. Here the solid background behind Kong is replaced by the picture of the bridge. The chromakey version shows Kong con- templating the bridge.

Frame Synchronizer and Digital Video Mixer — Mix any two input sources together using a variety of transitions — wipes, dissolves, flips, and so forth. With the frame synchronizer you can mix independent video signals.

Compose — MX-4 DV provides a video painting system you can use to combine video stills, color shapes, and moving video on one screen. You can create a screen that contains a video still of a football coach (with a sur- rounding red border), combined with a mov- ing video of the players in action on the field.

Audio Mixer — MX-4 DV provides sophisticated audio control. You can change the sound along with the video, or play a constant sound while the video plays. Audio can come from a video source or from external audio devices.