Owner's manual

1-1. MIXER MODE
INTRODUCTION
1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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This mode allows for a single Smart Vu to seamlessly switch and blend any of its 7 analog/digital inputs with
any other of the inputs, add PIP, titling or logo insertion on the live frame, while previewing your every move
before going live. The Mixer mode is the Smart Vu native mode, and will display up to 3 layers (of which 2
live layers).
BACKGROUND : a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Smart Vu enables you
to work with live or still (frame) background sources - visually in back of all other sources.
LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP, Key, Logos or Background) that
has an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.
The Smart Vu can simultaneously view no less than 3 layers (1 video, or live layer, 1 frame layer, or
background, and 1 logo layer).
Smart Vu can insert up to 1 PIP on a live background, plus 1 logo (Logo is optional).
PIP: a “PIP” (Picture In Picture), is a picture, typically of reduced size, which is positioned over another
background image or PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered and shadowed. PIPs can overlap,
depending on their visual priority.
Smart Vu allows for Dynamic PIP on the opening and closing of the sequence, vertically or horizontally. A
“ying” PIP is also possible over the screen with vertical, horizontal or diagonal animation.
A PIP is considered as a live layer.
FRAME: a “Frame” is a full screen image which is selected from one of the eight still frames which you can
capture with the Smart Vu. A Frame can be ash captured and imported from any video or computer source
plugged into the machine.
LOGO: a “Logo” is a part of screen image that can be ash captured and imported from any Video or
Computer source, by keying or image cut-out. Smart Vu can record up to 4 still logos. They can be positioned
anywhere on the screen.
KEYING: a “Key” is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another
source or background, by cutting out either a color (chroma key), or its brightness or luminance levels (luma
key) . Keys are typically used for titles, logos and special effects. Smart Vu allows to use a live source with
green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.
Smart Vu allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.