1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
BACKGROUND:
a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer.
Eikos LE
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
Eikos LE
can simultaneously view no less than 6 layers (3 video, or live layers, 1 frame layer,
or background, and 2 logo layers).
Eikos LE
can insert up to 2 PIPs on a live background, plus 2 logos.
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.
Eikos LE
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
Eikos LE
. 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.
Eikos LE
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.
Eikos LE
allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live
input.
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