Matrox Electronic Systems Matrox RT.X2 User Manual
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Creating a surface finish effect
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Back Face Control
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Blending Factor
Blends the back face of the slab with the surface
texture. The higher the value, the more your clip blends in. A value of
zero will display only the surface texture.
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Invert Video Orientation
Select this to invert your clip on the back
face of your slab.
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Crop
Sets the crop region used on the back face of the slab. For more
information, see
• Light Control
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Ambient Light Color
Use the color picker button or eyedropper to select
the ambient color of light for your entire clip.
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Show Light Cursors
Select this option to see the reference point of the
two light sources to help you set up your lights. Remember to clear this
option when you’re finished setting up your effect.
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First Light
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Enable
Select this to enable the first light.
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Color
Use the color picker button or the eyedropper to select the color
of your first light.
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First Light Pattern
Allows you to select the first light pattern. Click
the button on the right to see the list of available patterns.
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X Position
Sets the position of the first light along the horizontal axis.
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Y Position
Sets the position of the first light along the vertical axis.
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Z Position
Sets the depth of the first light.
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Relative Position
Selecting this option makes the first light source
position relative to the center of your clip. For example, if you move your
clip, the first light will move with it. By default, the position of the first
light is relative to the center of the screen.
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Second Light
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Enable
Select this to enable the second light.
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Color
Use the color picker button or the eyedropper to select the color
of your second light.
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Second Light Pattern
Allows you to select the second light pattern.
Click the button on the right to see the list of available patterns.
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X Position
Sets the position of the second light along the horizontal
axis.
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Y Position
Sets the position of the second light along the vertical axis.
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Z Position
Sets the depth of the second light.