Analog Way Eikos - Manual (Page 8)

PIP: a “PIP” (Picture In Picture), is a picture, typically of reduced size, which is positioned over another
background image or PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged and bordered. PIPs can overlap, depending on
their visual priority.
Eikos allows for Dynamic PIP on the opening and closing of the sequence, vertically or horizontally. A “flying”
PIP is also possible over the screen with vertical, horizontal or diagonal animation. A PIP is considered as a
live layer.
FRAME: a “Frame” is a full screen image which is selected from one of the eight still frames which you can
capture with the Eikos . A Frame can be flash captured and imported from any video or computer source
plugged into the machine.
LOGO: a “Logo” is a part of screen image that can be flash captured and imported from any Video or
Computer source, by keying or image cut-out. Eikos can record up to 8 still logos. They can be positioned
anywhere on the screen. An animated logo is also available on the eighth input.
KEYING: a “Key” is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another
source or background, by cutting out either a color Chroma Key), or its brightness or luminance levels (Luma
Key). Keys are typically used for titles, logos and special effects.
Eikos allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.
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BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Eikos enables you to
work with live or still (frame) background sources - visually in back of all other sources.
LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP window, Key, Logo(s) or Background) that has
an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.
The Eikos can simultaneously view no less than 6 layers (3 video, or live layers, 1 frame layer, or background,
and 2 logo layers).
Eikos can insert up to 2 PIPs on a live background, plus 2 logos.
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