About scene creation
The following chapters describe how to prepare or create scenes using all the configured sources on the configured destinations. The same steps can be followed regardless of source or destination.
7.10.10 Scene creation
- 7.10.10.1 Adding a layer
- 7.10.10.2 Adding a source
- 7.10.10.3 Mix background layer
- 7.10.10.4 Removing a layer
- 7.10.10.5 Positioning a layer
- 7.10.10.6 Layer Z-order
- 7.10.10.7 Editing a layer
- 7.10.10.8 Editing a source
- 7.10.10.9 Applying a move animation
Preview vs program
Preview allows for scenes to be prepared without the displayed image being affected. Program is actively being displayed and changes will happen in real time.
The following chapters explain the steps for preview. The same steps can be done in program. It is recommended to avoid making changes directly in program when possible.
PIP vs key
A PIP (picture in picture) layer will position themselves according to their Z-order. Therefore, PIP layers can have borders and/or shadows to make them stand out from the mix background layer and/or other layers. For more information about Z-order, see “Layer Z-order”.
A key layer can do actions on certain colors or brightness values. Based on these values the layer can have parts with those characteristics removed or replaced. Helping them blend in with the mix background layer and/or other layers. A common example of a key layer is in combination with a green screen.