Posterize, Flip Horizontal | FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV specification

INPUT EFFECTS

B&W

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B&W

Changes the input picture to black and white. Removes all color from the image.

Parameter Values — Zero or one.

0 = Off: 1 = On

B&W NEG

Reverses all black and white values in the image. If applied to a color image, reverses all black and white values but does not change any color values in the image.

Parameter Values — Zero or one.

0 = Off: 1 = On

TIP

To create a black and white negative effect, also turn on the B&W effect.

POSTERIZE

Reduces picture’s continuous tones to fewer levels. Creates a “painted” look.

Parameter Values — Zero through nine. Zero turns off the effect.

High values produce an extreme paint effect: low values cre- ate a subtle effect.

FLIP HORIZONTAL

Flips picture left-to-right, creating a mirror image.

Parameter Values — Zero or one.

0 = Off: 1 = On

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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Posterize, Flip Horizontal, Parameter Values Zero or one

Contents

Page Disclaimer N T E N T S Glossary Index Contents Introduction Major Features Introduction Common Uses for MX-4 DV MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Package Contents Introduction About this User Guide Technical Specifications MX-4 DV User Guide Quick Start Quick Start Steps Setting Up Preview Screen Press any key to stop the demo at any time Running the Demo To change the color, press BG Color Setting up a TransitionCutting Between Sources Borders and Solid Color Backgrounds Running Transitions Using CUT Transitions Other Features Using Transition CategoriesChoosing Transitions MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Preview and Program Monitors Sources and Output Program Monitor Preview MonitorNumber of Monitors Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel To connect the power cord and transformer Power ConnectorCables and Adapters Microphones Good BAD Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks Installation Examples VCR Selector Switches Using HeadphonesGeneral Notes Post Production Configuration Preview Monitor Live Broadcast Configuration Preview Monitor To connect a microphone Using a Microphone with MX-4 DV Basic Operations Understanding the Keyboard Starting and Stopping the MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Keyboard MX-4 DV User Guide Changing the Display Configuration Using the Preview Screen Active Source Highlights Input Source Previews Transitions Menu Color SelectorSelected Transition To identify the Current and Next sources Using Current and Next Sources Selecting Sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector To do this type of mixing Swapping SourcesSimple Cuts Swapping Between Two Sources Default Colors and Numbers To switch sources using this methodWorking with Colors To make the selection Using Color BackgroundsIdentifying Colors Changing Colors and Styles Creating Custom Colors Using BordersTo create a custom color To specify border color Border Styles DefaultsTo change a border style setting Changing Border Styles Move shadow down Keys for Changing Border AttributesPage Transitions To run a transition Basic Transition Concepts At this point, you can do one of the following Transition Category Buttons Transition Categories and Menus Shapes Transitions Category Basic Transitions CategoryEdges Transitions Category Misc. Transitions Category Changing User Transitions Menu To restore the default set of transition to the User menuTo change a transition in the User menu Setting the Next Source Setting the Current SourceSelecting Transition Sources Selecting Transitions Using the Transitions MenuTo select a transition from the Transitions Menu To select a transition using transition numbers Using Transition Numbers To change the transition’s speed Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Speed Changing Transition Direction To reverse a transition To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Automatically Running Transitions Manually Input Effects Input Effects Menu Main Mode Input Effects Key Combinations Input Effects Mode Key CombinationsSpecial Key Combinations To apply a parameter value Using Input Effects Flip Horizontal PosterizeParameter Values Zero or one To use Color Correct MosaicColor Correct Color NEG Strobe Video AdjustmentChromakey Flip VerticalPage Functions To run the demo To run the demo in Locked modeDemo Running a Locked Demo Display Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Menu Navigation Keys Setup Force Field Freeze GPI Out ModeAudio Mode Dual Monitor Mode Route Configuring the MX-4 DV To change the routing Changing the Routing Example Changing the Routing To route audio through the Color or Background Channels Routing Audio Through Color or Background Channels Background Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds Sub-Route MenusMenus Learn Field and Frame Freezes ComposeAudio MIX Freeze Freeze Examples Major Freeze FunctionsTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips To create and apply a single PIP Single PIPBackground Tile Foreground Tile Position Manipulating PIPs Tiles Manipulating PIPs Mask Using Other Effects with Single PIPs To create a multi-PIP image such as the one shown above Multi-PIP Screen Configurations To use the Freeze effect with Multi-PIPs Using Freeze Effect with Multi-PIPs Compose Backgrounds Basic Composition Steps Manipulating Tiles Foreground Tiles Sizing Tiles Composition Rules To create a composition Creating a Composed Image Playing the Composition Exiting from Compose ModeTo play a composition on the output device Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage Preparing the Chromakey Footage Preparing the Keyed FootageTo prepare the chromakey footage Chroma Key Cursor Performing the Chroma KEY Fine-Tuning Key ColorsEnding Chroma Key Page Create a Learned Environment Learn Mode 102 Learned Environments 103 Learned ScriptsTo create a Learned Environment Learn mode involves the following steps Using Learn Mode104 Aborting a Playback Session Other Useful Information105 Page Working with Audio 108 Audio Devices YOU can USEWays YOU can Control Audio Controlling Audio Transitions Audio Accompanies Video Ways to USE AudioSelecting Audio Sources 109 Continuous Audio 110To use continuous audio 111 Using the Audio Mixer Audio Mixer Controls Using Background AudioAdjusting Audio Levels 112 113 Using HeadphonesUsing the Analog Audio Adjustments Function Advanced Audio Steps Selecting Manual Levels Selecting Audio DelayTo adjust the audio delay for your analog sources 114 Advanced Operations To display the built-in color bars Using TitlesUsing Color Bars 116 Roll Edits Performing Roll Edits117 Cutting Between Scenes Transitions to and from Solid Colors 118To run this type of transition Transitions to Modified Sources Operating in Live EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring 119 120 Using a GPI Device 121 Instructions for Building a GPI TriggerParts Required 122 Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsUsing a GPI Trigger Device To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults 123 Connecting with EthernetTo connect to a network Static IP 124 IP Setup for a Computer or LaptopSelect Local Area Connection and click Properties 125 126 127 128 To connect to a network Dynamic IP 129 Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV 130 131 Updating System Software Information About FTP Clients 132 133 134 Transitions List 136 Basic Transitions Basic Transitions 137 Descriptions of Basic Transitions 138 139 140 BRC 141 BLC 142 143 Edge Transitions 144 Misc. Transitions 145 Shape Transitions 146 147 148 149 150 Horizontal Compress A/Wipe B 151Horizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge Page Time Base Corrector Dual TBC ModeVertical Interval Data 154 TBC Technical Information Preview Image Quality Video Quality 156 Video Scaling ArtifactsFreeze Quality Video Processing Artifacts MX-4 DV Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Effects 158 Help for Mxpro DV Users MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-ChannelsTransitions Organized Differently 160 Composite Video RollBetacam Camcorder Time Code VideoVideo Editing D E Index Strobe