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14.2.2 EFFECT MODE
FIGURE 183
Even casual scrutiny reveals some (outwardly) subtle differences in the M/E control configuration when a
LiveSet is loaded as the Background effect selection (Figure 183), as follows:
• The Take / Auto buttons located beneath the T-bar and Transition icon are replaced by a Position button.
• As required, as many as 4 input rows ( A, B, C , and D ) may be shown in Effect mode.
• Positioner controls appear for these input layers.
Let’s consider the reasons behind these changes in the interface. An M/E in Effect mode allows preparation
of a composite of two or more video sources, whether for direct output, or as a source for the main Switcher ,
or as an input for other downstream channels (including other M/E s).
Even in Mix mode, an M/E provides access to effects – including Position and transition effects (including
Animation Stores ), and animating KEY layers via the Comps feature. In Effect mode, however, an M/E asserts
its real-time compositing and effects prowess more aggressively.
SECTION 14.3
THE T-BAR
In a mix effect, the T-Bar and associated controls match the main Switcher . It’s different in an M/E displaying
a LiveSet effect, however. In this mode, dragging the T-bar vertically adjusts the virtual ‘camera distance’ for
the active LiveSet between 0% and 100%.
The Duration control works like similar numeric fields elsewhere in the Live Desktop : drag to adjust the value,
click to type directly into the field using the keyboard, or press (keyboard) Shift and double-click to restore
the default value. The drop-down
Duration menu offers several convenient presets as well as a Cut option.
Hint: The maximum duration for an animated zoom is 30 seconds.
SECTION 14.4
INPUT POSITION CONTROLS
FIGURE 184
Position controls for all appear to the left of all input rows. Click this button to open
the input’s Position panel. These controls replicate those discussed previously, under
the sub-heading DSK Controls in Section 9.7.1.