CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Chromakey

Object Effect

Global Effect

A chromakey removes a color (or small color range) from one graphic image to reveal another “behind” it. The removed color becomes transparent. Modifier parameters define the color you want to select as the chromakey in terms of Red, Green and Blue values

Chromakey Coarse

Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 28

The Chromakey Coarse parameter selects a color range ±40% either side of the defined value.

Chromakey Fine

Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 26

The Chromakey Fine parameter selects a color range ±15% either side of the defined value.

Chromakey Medium

Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 27

The Chromakey Medium parameter selects a color range ±25% either side of the defined value.

Modifier Parameters

Modifier 1: Defines the red color component from DMX values of 0 = no red to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation.

Modifier 2: Defines the green color component from DMX values of 0 = no green to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation.

Modifier 3: Defines the blue color component from DMX values of 0 = no blue to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation.

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AXON specifications

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