Common Uses for MX-4 DV | FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV specs

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MX-4 DV USER GUIDE

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COMMON USES FOR MX-4 DV

Multiple-Source Video Production — In a video production setup, you can connect one or more video sources (VCRs, camcorders, video disc players, cameras, title generators, computer graphics systems, and so forth) to MX-4 DV’s four input channels. The Program output can then be sent to a VCR or directly to a monitor.

You can determine what is sent to the output. While the original inputs play, you can switch between any of MX-4 DV’s channels. Use dissolves or other transitions to go from one chan- nel to another. Add special effects to any channel, and use advanced features such as compose and chromakey to enhance the production.

Single-Source Use — MX-4 DV supports A/A roll, a method for creating interesting transitions with a single source. Its digital effects (such as picture freeze, posterization, and mosaic) give added life to productions. You can use MX-4 DV with a titler to mix and superimpose titles. Time base correction improves the picture (especially when making multiple-generation copies) by removing the jitter common to most VCRs.

Live Video — In live production setups, MX-4 DV processes events as they occur. Good coverage requires seeing the events from different vantage points—which means you need multiple input sources. MX-4 DV gives you the ability to connect up to four sources simultaneously. For exam- ple, at a sporting event, camera one might focus on the playing field, camera two on the team benches, camera three on the announcer, and camera four on the scoreboard. Using MX-4 DV you can easily switch between the sources whenever necessary.

NOTE

MX-4 DV is not an edit controller — that is, it does not control VCRs, camcorders, and similar devices. You can control the sources manually, or use external edit controllers such as those manufactured by FOCUS Enhancements.

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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Common Uses for MX-4 DV

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 Setting up a Transition Cutting Between SourcesBorders and Solid Color Backgrounds To change the color, press BG Color Using CUT Transitions Running Transitions Choosing Transitions Using Transition CategoriesOther Features MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Sources and Output Preview and Program Monitors Number of Monitors Preview MonitorProgram Monitor Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel Cables and Adapters Power ConnectorTo connect the power cord and transformer Good BAD Microphones Installation Examples Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks General Notes Using HeadphonesVCR Selector Switches 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 Selected Transition Color SelectorTransitions Menu Using Current and Next Sources To identify the Current and Next sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector Selecting Sources Swapping Sources Simple CutsSwapping Between Two Sources To do this type of mixing Working with Colors To switch sources using this methodDefault Colors and Numbers Using Color Backgrounds Identifying ColorsChanging Colors and Styles To make the selection To create a custom color Using BordersCreating Custom Colors Border Styles Defaults To change a border style settingChanging Border Styles 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 Basic Transitions Category Edges Transitions CategoryMisc. Transitions Category Shapes Transitions Category To change a transition in the User menu To restore the default set of transition to the User menuChanging User Transitions Menu Selecting Transition Sources Setting the Current SourceSetting the Next Source To select a transition from the Transitions Menu Using the Transitions MenuSelecting Transitions Using Transition Numbers To select a transition using transition numbers Adjusting Transitions Changing Transition SpeedChanging Transition Direction To change the transition’s speed To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature To reverse a transition Running Transitions Running Transitions AutomaticallyRunning Transitions Manually To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Input Effects Input Effects Menu Special Key Combinations Input Effects Mode Key CombinationsMain Mode Input Effects Key Combinations Using Input Effects To apply a parameter value Parameter Values Zero or one PosterizeFlip Horizontal Mosaic Color CorrectColor NEG To use Color Correct Video Adjustment ChromakeyFlip Vertical StrobePage Functions To run the demo in Locked mode DemoRunning a Locked Demo To run the demo Display Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Setup Menu Navigation Keys GPI Out Mode Audio ModeDual Monitor 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 Menus Sub-Route MenusBackground Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds Learn Compose Audio MIXFreeze Field and Frame Freezes To use Freeze with Single Source Editing Major Freeze FunctionsFreeze Examples To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips Single PIP Background TileForeground 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 To play a composition on the output device Exiting from Compose ModePlaying the Composition Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage To prepare the chromakey footage Preparing the Keyed FootagePreparing the Chromakey Footage Chroma Key Cursor Ending Chroma Key Fine-Tuning Key ColorsPerforming the Chroma KEY Page Learn Mode Create a Learned Environment Learned Environments 102 To create a Learned Environment Learned Scripts103 104 Using Learn ModeLearn mode involves the following steps 105 Other Useful InformationAborting a Playback Session Page Working with Audio Audio Devices YOU can USE Ways YOU can Control AudioControlling Audio Transitions 108 Ways to USE Audio Selecting Audio Sources109 Audio Accompanies Video To use continuous audio 110Continuous Audio Using the Audio Mixer 111 Using Background Audio Adjusting Audio Levels112 Audio Mixer Controls Using Headphones Using the Analog Audio Adjustments FunctionAdvanced Audio Steps 113 Selecting Audio Delay To adjust the audio delay for your analog sources114 Selecting Manual Levels Advanced Operations Using Titles Using Color Bars116 To display the built-in color bars Performing Roll Edits 117Cutting Between Scenes Roll Edits To run this type of transition 118Transitions to and from Solid Colors Operating in Live Environments Security Monitoring119 Transitions to Modified Sources Using a GPI Device 120 Parts Required Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger121 Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory Defaults Using a GPI Trigger DeviceTo reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults 122 To connect to a network Static IP Connecting with Ethernet123 Select Local Area Connection and click Properties IP Setup for a Computer or Laptop124 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 Horizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge 151Horizontal Compress A/Wipe B Page Vertical Interval Data Dual TBC ModeTime Base Corrector TBC Technical Information 154 Video Quality Preview Image Quality Video Scaling Artifacts Freeze QualityVideo Processing Artifacts 156 Technical Specifications MX-4 DV Technical Specifications 158 Effects Transitions Organized Differently MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-ChannelsHelp for Mxpro DV Users 160 Roll BetacamCamcorder Composite Video Video Editing VideoTime Code D E Index Strobe