Matrox Electronic Systems Matrox RT.X2 - Manual (Page 149)

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Creating a surface finish effect
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Back Face Control
• Blending Factor Blends the back face of the slab with the surface
texture. The higher the value, the more your clip blends in. A value of
zero will display only the surface texture.
• Invert Video Orientation Select this to invert your clip on the back
face of your slab.
• Crop Sets the crop region used on the back face of the slab. For more
information, see “Cropping your clip” on page 55 .
• Light Control
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Ambient Light Color Use the color picker button or eyedropper to select
the ambient color of light for your entire clip.
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Show Light Cursors Select this option to see the reference point of the
two light sources to help you set up your lights. Remember to clear this
option when you’re finished setting up your effect.
$ First Light
• Enable Select this to enable the first light.
• Color Use the color picker button or the eyedropper to select the color
of your first light.
• First Light Pattern Allows you to select the first light pattern. Click
the button on the right to see the list of available patterns.
• X Position Sets the position of the first light along the horizontal axis.
• Y Position Sets the position of the first light along the vertical axis.
• Z Position Sets the depth of the first light.
• Relative Position Selecting this option makes the first light source
position relative to the center of your clip. For example, if you move your
clip, the first light will move with it. By default, the position of the first
light is relative to the center of the screen.
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Second Light
• Enable Select this to enable the second light.
• Color Use the color picker button or the eyedropper to select the color
of your second light.
• Second Light Pattern Allows you to select the second light pattern.
Click the button on the right to see the list of available patterns.
• X Position Sets the position of the second light along the horizontal
axis.
• Y Position Sets the position of the second light along the vertical axis.
• Z Position Sets the depth of the second light.