GRASS VALLEY MASTERPIECE - Saving an Effects Dissolve with a DMEM

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Effects Dissolve and Squeeze Effects
Effects Dissolve
Saving an Effects Dissolve with a DMEM
This example explains how to save a Dissolve effect with a DMEM.
Create an effect; for example a one box key layer On then Off. In the “Shortcuts” menu, enter a
DMEM memory number using the number pad and then touch the {Mixer} button. Touch the
“Effects Dissolve” {Enable} button, you can now adjust the Effects Dissolve Duration, Shape
and Profile by touching the Effects Dissolve attacher, then use the parameter controls on the
right. Finally press the {Save} button to save the DMEM
When the DMEM is recalled, the dissolve effect will dissolve the Key layer on and off.
The DMEM load sequence can then be recorded to a Macro and attached to one of the Macro
buttons on the control surface.
As the Dissolve Effect runs, the top corner of the menu (marked in the menu above), will display
a Dissolve “percentage”. The percentage number from will run from 0% to 100% for each
dissolve effect created. A {Stop} button next to the percentage number, cause the current
running dissolve effect to stop.
Dissolve Effects Parameter Controls
Cut Point
• Auto - the switcher determines the most useful point for state-change variables to be
changed, i.e. at the start or end of the dissolve. States which are switching on will
change at the start of the dissolve and those which are switching off will change at the
end of the dissolve.
• Early - Changes the state of all state-change variables at the start of the dissolve
• Late - Changes the state of all state-change variables at the end of the dissolve
Duration - Sets the overall duration of the dissolve
Shape - Controls the shape of the chosen dissolve profile
Profile - Sets the profile of the dissolve path allowing a linear change or smooth acceleration /
deceleration (among other options). A graphical illustration of the dissolve path is shown at the
bottom of the pop-up and shows the selected shape and profile.