Grass Valley NewsEdit XT v.5.5 - Manual (Page 283)

Effects and What They Do
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To create a Mosaic effect using the keyboard:
1. Check the Mosaic checkbox to choose the effect.
2. Find a size and shape for the mosaic that you like.
Move the size slider up or down to change the size of the mosaic; check the
Key Shape box on the Effects tab, then click
Change to change the shape.
3. Move the mosaic pattern over the image at the beginning of the effect.
4. Hit Insert on the keyboard.
This places a keyframe in the effect on the Timeline.
5. Using the A , S , D , and F keys, step through the clip to determine if you need
to move the mosaic pattern in order to cover the image.
6. If you need to move the mosaic, use the left, right, up, and down arrow keys
to place the mosaic pattern over the image.
7. Hit Insert on the keyboard.
8. Continue until the end of the clip.
If you need to resize the mosaic, press the Ctrl + Up and Down keys.
Color Effect
You use the Color Effect either as a standalone effect or in conjunction with the
Resize or Key Shape effects to create an area of color.
You can change the color and the opacity to create the effect you want.
Option Range Description
Opacity 0 to 100 0 is not visible at all and 100 is opaque.
Color Standard Windows
color picker Change the color by clicking the Change button on the Effects tab
and selecting a new color.