User manual

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 “ying” 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 ash 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 ash 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, Logos 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.