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General / mini Series / mini-pro v3 - PIP Layers

PIP & Layers - mini-pro v3

Overview

mini-pro features the capability to combine two video sources as layers or windows on an output, the output area being a pixel space or canvas on which up to two video layers can be applied. Each of the video layers is fully scalable. While the feature is labelled PIP the functionality goes beyond placing a second PIP (picture-in-picture) video over a full screen background video layer, with both the Layer A (the background video layer) an Layer B (the foreground video layer able to be scaled independently. This scablability enables layouts such as PBP (picture-by-picture) or any configuration. PIP layouts are prepared live on the PST display and can be saved as Views for later recall on demand.

Applies to

mini-pro v3

Configuration

Enable PIP/Layer B

  • Press the "M" button on the mini-pro to enter the menu interface. Tap PIP to enter the PIP layouts menu
    • Enable the second video layer ("Layer B") by turning on PIP toggle.
    • Tap Layout Preset to set the layout an initial layout from one of the 10 quick preset layouts provided.

    Refer to Chroma Key settings for information for working with Layer B for green screen effects

Scale, Position & Crop Layers

  • Tap Adjust to make layer adjustments.
    • Select the layer to adjust with the A/B icon
    • As needed select video source for the layer from the front panel ①②③④ source signal buttons.
    • Adjust scale/size of layer with buttons on screen and/or the zoom toggle key
      • Pressing the 9:16 button sets the layer to portrait size ratio
      • Pressing the FS button sets the layer to full screen

      TIP: Remember if Layer B is set to FS (full screen) then Layer A will be completely hidden/covered by Layer B

    • Set XY position of layer using the buttons on screen and/or the jostick
    • Crop layer by selecting the Crop button at the top right on the display. The buttons & keys that were used for scale, now become the buttons and keys for zoom/crop within the set layer size. The position buttons and joystick adjust the XY offset for the crop.

Blend

  • in the PIP menu select Blend to soft edge blend Layer A and Layer B
    • The blend effect has two mods - vertical and diagonal
    • The width of the blend effect is variable, and is defaulted to 700. Larger settings spread and smooth the blending effect.
    • The X location as the origin of the blending is configurable. This can be particularly useful when both Layer A & Layer B are set to FS (full screen)

    The Blend effect is between the two video layers, not to be confused with transition effects that take place between PST & PGM outputs.

Reference

Guide: https://youtu.be/5HExBy-ub0U