Analog Way Smart MatriX - Manual (Page 8)

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 and bordered. PIPs can overlap, depending on
their visual priority.
Smart MatriX allows for Dynamic PIP on the opening and closing of the sequence, vertically or horizontally. A
“Flying” 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 MatriX. A Frame can be flash 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 flash captured and imported from any Video or
Computer source, by keying or image cut-out. Smart MatriX can record up to 8 still logos. They can be
positioned anywhere on the screen. An animated logo is also available on the eighth input.
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 MatriX allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.
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BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Smart MatriX 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 window, Key, Logo(s) or Background) that has
an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.
The Smart MatriX can simultaneously view no less than 4 layers (2 video, 1 frame & 1 Logo, per output).
Smart MatriX can insert up to 2 PIPs on a live background, plus 2 logos.
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