Ross Synergy 100 MD, Operator'S Manual

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Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Introduction • 1–17
Squeeze & Tease MD
One Squeeze & Tease MD option provides two channels of 3D planar effects. The Synergy 100 MD
can have up to two of these options, providing an impressive 4 channels of 3D DVE.
The following are some of the functions you will be able to do with the Squeeze & Tease MD option:
Fly ANY kind of Key
Pressing the
FLY KEY
button easily activates Squeeze & Tease MD allowing you to transform self
Keys, linear Keys, and chroma Keys. A comprehensive and intuitive menu is available where you can
set up your desired effects. If you prefer, the 3-axis joystick can also be used to adjust your Key’s
parameters.
Preprocessor Effects
Preprocessor effects include wide range defocus with separate H and V controls, mosaic,
posterization, colorization, and a strobe effect that allows you to vary the number of on and off frames
to provide enhanced creative possibilities. All preprocessor effects are available to be combined
simultaneously.
Lighting
All images and Keys can also have realistic natural lighting applied to them. Squeeze & Tease MD
makes it easy with “quick presets”, a positionable light source, and powerful ambient and min/max
lighting controls.
Advanced Picture Frame Border Generator
Squeeze & Tease MD can add a picture frame to border over-the-shoulder boxes. This variable width
border perfectly tracks all image resizing and special effects. The picture frame generator instantly
adds a polished, professional look to your squeeze backs.
This picture frame can be the simple, single color type, or one of many picture frame effects including
roman column, tubular, beveled, computer style, tri-color, and more. These picture frame effects have
the following adjustable controls:
• hard or variable edge softness
• edge width/scaling
• inside/outside edge softness symmetry
• diagonal, horizontal, and vertical corner joint selection
• full control of all three picture frame color generators.
Advanced Planar Controls
The following advanced controls make building the ideal look for your show just that much easier:
• Front Side/Back Side — When you look at the backside of an effect, you can have it
automatically select a different video signal on the Key bus. This makes it possible, for
example, to rotate between 2 channels of still store in an over-the-shoulder box in a
single Keyer, using only 1 channel of S&T MD.
• Auto Flip — When you rotate an image in normal mode, the backside appears upside
down or mirrored. Turning on Auto Flip ensures that the front side of an image is always
presented. This is great for the manipulation of still store and CG text.
Note The Squeeze & Tease MD can only be installed on the Squeeze &
Tease MD Carrier board.