M2L-X

Up to six separate elements containing videos and images can be superimposed and composited against the background video. Use a different layer for each element according to the application and type of content.

Images for use on a DSK/KEY must be uploaded to this system beforehand. You can also use input from an external graphics system on a DSK.

Types of compositing

DSK (Downstream Key), KEY, and Effect with different functions and uses are used for compositing.

DSK

A DSK composites an image directly on the upper-most layer of the program output video. You can configure a total of two images, one each for the [DSK 1] and [DSK 2] layers. Compositing input from an external graphics system is also supported.
In the [Layer] pane, you can switch the show/hide state for the program output (transition effects cannot be applied).

KEY

A KEY is used when you want to manually show/hide a composited image against a video. You can configure a total of four images, one each for the [KEY 1] to [KEY 4] layers.

Effect

An effect is a function for compositing another video on the background video according to a preset provided by this system. 1-box type to 4-box type PinP (Picture in Picture) presets are provided.
Select a preset on the [Effect] layer and set the video in the displayed [Layer 1] to [Layer 4] layers (up to four KEY and PinP elements can be composited.).

• PinP
  This function composites a separate video as a subscreen against the background video. You can configure a total of four images, one each for the [Layer 1] to [Layer 4] layers.

Display priority

When multiple elements are composited for the background video, they are displayed in the following order from the front to the back. Layers of the same type are displayed in decreasing numeric order from the front.

1. [DSK 2]/[DSK 1] layer
2. [KEY 4] to [KEY 1] layers
3. [Layer 4] to [Layer 1] layers (PinP subscreens)