User Manual

Masks
A Mask is a technique in which a pattern is combined
with the key source to block out unwanted portions of
the key source.
Two types of masks are available, Box masks and Pattern
masks. All key types can be masked.
• Box Mask — uses a simple box shape to mask out a
portion of the key
• Pattern Mask — uses a pattern from the pattern
generator to mask out a portion of the key
To Pattern Mask a Key
Pattern masks can be adjusted for size, location, rotation,
and multiplication.
1.
Select the keyer that you want to set up a mask for.
2.
Press NEXT. Depending on the key type and features
set up for the key, you must press NEXT multiple
times to get to the next step.
3.
Use the Mask knob to select Pattrn.
4.
Press Edit Params.
5.
Use the M-Frce knob to force the area inside the
mask region to the foreground (On).
Force mask is not available for all key types.
6.
Use the M-Inv knob to invert the masked area with
the unmasked area (On).
The portion of the key that was masked out is now
visible, and the portion that was visible is masked.
7.
Press NEXT.
8.
Use the Size knob to adjust the size of the mask
region. You can also twist the positioner.
9.
Press NEXT.
10.
Use the Pattrn knob to select the mask pattern you
want to use. You can also select the pattern by
pressing the pattern button directly.
11.
Use the X Pos and Y Pos knobs to position the
mask. You can also use the positioner.
12.
Press NEXT.
13.
Use the Aspect knob to adjust the aspect ratio of
the mask.
Not all patterns can be adjusted.
14.
Use the Border and Soft knobs to apply a border
to the mask.
Refer to the section To Apply a Border to a Pattern
on page 24 for information on borders.
15.
Press NEXT. If a border is applied to the pattern,
you must press NEXT multiple times to get to the
next step.
16.
Use the Rot knob to rotate the pattern.
Not all patterns can be rotated.
17.
Use the HMult knob to multiply the pattern
horizontally.
18.
Use the VMult knob to multiply the pattern
vertically.
To Box Mask a Key
Box masks can be adjusted for size, location, rotation,
and multiplication.
1.
Select the keyer that you want to set up a mask for.
2.
Press NEXT. Depending on the key type and features
set up for the key, you must press NEXT multiple
times to get to the next step.
3.
Use the Mask knob to select Box.
4.
Use the M-Frce knob to force the area inside the
mask region to the foreground (On).
Force mask is not available for all key types.
5.
Use the M-Inv knob to invert the masked area with
the unmasked area (On).
The portion of the key that was masked out is now
visible, and the portion that was visible is masked.
6.
Press NEXT.
7.
Use the X Pos and Y Pos knobs to position the
mask. You can also use the positioner.
8.
Use the Size knob to adjust the size of the mask
region. You can also twist the positioner.
9.
Press NEXT.
10.
Adjust the position of the left and right sides of the
box mask as follows:
a)
Use the Left/R knob to adjust the position of
the left side of the box mask.
b)
Press the Left/R knob.
c)
Use the L/Right knob to adjust the position of
the right side of the box mask.
11.
Adjust the position of the top and bottom sides of
the box mask as follows:
a)
Use the Top/B knob to adjust the position of
the top side of the box mask.
b)
Press the Top/B knob.
c)
Use the T/Bttm knob to adjust the position of
the bottom side of the box mask.
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