Patterns, Washes, and
Mattes
Patterns, Washes, and Mattes are internally generated
graphical elements that can be used for key or
background fill, key shapes, and transition effects. The
switcher has a limited number of pattern and matte
generators dedicated to each ME.
Patterns
Pattern generators are used for wipes, masks, and washes.
Each pattern generator can create a single pattern output
that can be adjusted to create a specific look.
Patterns can be applied to the following:
•
Wipes
— Press
WIPE
.
•
Masks
— Select the key you want apply the mask
to and use the
Mask
knob to select
Pattern
.
•
Washes
— Select the matte generator (
BG
) on a
background or key bus and use the
Wash
knob to
select
On
.
To Set Up a Pattern
When a pattern generator is assigned to a wipe, mask, or
wash, the pattern setting are displayed. Selecting the
WIPE
button,
KEY SEL
button, or the matte generator
(
BG
) returns to this menu. When a pattern generator is
assigned the pattern settings are part of the setup menu.
1.
Use the
Pattrn
knob to select the wipe pattern
you want to use. You can also select the pattern
by pressing the pattern button directly.
2.
Use the
X Pos
knob to position the wipe pattern
horizontally. You can also use the positioner.
3.
Use the
Y Pos
knob to position the wipe pattern
vertically. You can also use the positioner.
4.
Press
NEXT
.
5.
Use the
Aspect
knob to adjust the aspect ratio
of the patten. Not all patterns can be adjusted.
6.
Use the
Border
knob to apply a border to the
wipe.
7.
Press
NEXT
. If a border is applied to the wipe
or mask, you must press
NEXT
multiple times
to get to the next step.
8.
Use the
Rot
knob to adjust the aspect ratio of
the patten. Not all patterns can be rotated.
9.
Use the
HMult
knob to multiply the pattern
horizontally.
10.
Use the
VMult
knob to multiply the pattern
vertically.
Washes
Washes are applied to matte generators selected on the
background or key buses and allow you to apply a
two-color effect based on a selected pattern.
To Set Up a Wash
A wash applies colors to a pattern selected for a matte.
The first color is preset to the matte color, but both are
selectable. Selecting the source button again, or KEY
SEL button returns to this menu. Refer to the sections
on mattes and patterns for information on setting them
up. You can load a preset color instead of creating the
first custom color.
1.
Use the
Hue 1
knob to adjust the hue of the first
custom color.
2.
Use the
Sat 1
knob to adjust the saturation of
the first custom color.
3.
Use the
Lum 1
knob to adjust the luminance of
the first custom color.
4.
Press
NEXT
.
5.
Use the
Wash
knob to select
On
.
6.
Press
NEXT
.
7.
Use the
Size
knob to select the size of the wash
pattern.
8.
Press
NEXT
>
NEXT
>
NEXT
>
NEXT
.
9.
Use the
Hue 2
knob to adjust the hue of the
second custom color.
10.
Use the
Sat 2
knob to adjust the saturation of
the second custom color.
11.
Use the
Lum 2
knob to adjust the luminance of
the second custom color.
Mattes
Mattes are solid color signals that can be applied to
backgrounds and keys, and borders. Color selection is
done either by picking a preset color, or by adjusted hue,
saturation, and luminance to create a custom color.
Mattes can be applied to the following:
•
Background
— Select the matte generator (
BG
)
on a background or key bus. The full region of the
background or key is filled with the selected color.
•
Border
— Assign a border to a
WIPE
transition
or a key. The wipe border is filled with the selected
color.
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• Patterns, Washes, and Mattes — Carbonite Operation Manual (v10.1)
