Videonics MXPro User's Manual | Page 11

 

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Introduction

Common Uses for MXPro

 

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Multiple-Source Video Production

 

 — In a video production setup, you can connect one 

or more video sources (VCR’s, camcorders, video disc players, cameras, title generators, 
computer graphics systems, and so forth) to MXPro’s four input channels. The Program 
output can then be sent to a VTR or directly to a monitor.

You determine what is sent to the output. While the original inputs play, you can 
switch between any of MXPro’s channels. You can use dissolves or other transitions 
to go from one channel to another. You can add special effects to any channel, and 
use advanced features such as compose and chroma key to enhance the production.

 

Single-Source Use

 

 — MXPro supports A/A roll, a method for creating interesting transi-

tions with a single source. Its digital effects (such as picture freeze, posterization, and 
zooms) give added life to productions. You can use MXPro with a titler to mix and 
superimpose titles. Time Base Correction improves the picture (especially when making 
multiple-generation copies) by removing the jitter common to most VCR’s.

 

Live Video

 

 — In live production setups, MXPro processes events as they occur. Good 

coverage requires seeing the events from different vantage points—which means you 
need multiple input sources. MXPro gives you the ability to connect up to four sources 
simultaneously. For example, at a sporting event, camera one might focus on the play-
ing field, camera two on the team benches, camera three on the announcer, and cam-
era four on the scoreboard. Using MXPro you can easily switch between the sources 
whenever necessary.

Note

 

MXPro is 

 

not

 

 an edit controller — that is, it does not control VCR’s, camcorders, and 

similar devices. You can control the sources manually, or use external edit controllers 

 

such as those manufactured by Videonics.