What is downstream keyer?

Downstream keyers are the last layers of keying so they overlay all video switched to the main program. You can also easily bypass the downstream keyers by using the clean feed aux outputs. This means you can record the clean feed as your master and use the downstream keyers for overlays that you only want on air.

What is the difference between upstream and downstream keyer?

Upstream keys are transitioned to the program output using the next transition block. Downstream keyers can be transitioned using their own transition buttons or by using the DSK TIE button to link the transition with the main transition control block.

What does Atem stand for Blackmagic?

Hi Tangier, I checked with the ATEM product manager and ATEM is just a family name of switcher products. ATEM is based on the name of the Egyptian god, Atum. Regards, Luke Maslen.

What is ATEM DVE?

DVE. The ATEM Television Studio includes a powerful digital video effects processor or DVE. Scale, rotate and reposition live video with easy to use controls. The high quality 2D DVE can create professional picture-in-picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows and lighting.

What is a video keyer?

– Keying is a special compositing effect that happens when we take a part of a video and make it transparent. We can choose this part of the video based on color, luminance or even a mask. When we choose the part of the video to be made transparent, based on color this is known as Chroma Keying.

What does DSK stand for in video?

DSK (Down Stream Key): A key that is inserted afler (downstream) to the M/E output. This is sometimes referred to as a DSK. Dual Link: The method of signal transfer that is used for 1080P/59.94 or 1080P/50 content.

What does Atem stand for for switcher?

Definition. ATEM. Advanced Technology in Experimental Mechanics (conference)

What is a video Atem?

The World’s Most Advanced Live Production switchers! ATEM switches between SD, HD or Ultra HD video standards so you can form exciting live production with a wide range of video sources such as cameras, disk recorders and slide shows or animation from computers.

What is DVE in ATEM Mini?

Simply connect ATEM Mini and you can switch live between 4 high quality video camera inputs in dramatically better quality images. The built in DVE allows exciting picture in picture effects, perfect for live commentary! There’s loads of video effects too!

What does Luma Keyer do?

Luma Keyer: This effect is designed to generate mattes based on the image’s lightness—you choose to remove the white or black areas and whether the gray areas should be partially transparent.

What is an alpha keyer?

The difference with those types of keys and an alpha key is that they generally use a single video input and just remove a color. With an alpha key, you are providing a key and fill signal to your switcher. The key signal appears as a black and white source and the fill signal looks like your content.

What are the downstream keyers on an ATEM switcher?

All ATEM switchers feature two downstream keyers so you can insert high quality graphics like logos, bugs and titles over the live ‘on air’ program output. Downstream keyers are the last layers of keying so they overlay all video switched to the main program. You can also easily bypass the downstream keyers by using the clean feed aux outputs.

Is there a downstream keyer plugin for OBS Studio?

This plugin adds a Downstream Keyer dock to OBS studio. Excellent contribution. It would be perfect with three additions. It’s a DSK for OBS. As with Exeldro, it’s just quality.

How do I bypass the downstream keyers on my DVR?

You can also easily bypass the downstream keyers by using the clean feed aux outputs. This means you can record the clean feed as your master and use the downstream keyers for overlays that you only want on air. Move, resize, scale and rotate live video instantly!

How many chroma keyers do I get in the Atem Studio 4K?

You get 4 built in upstream keyers and a DVE in the ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K, and the ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K has 4 advanced keyers for each M/E! That’s a massive 16 independent chroma keyers which means you can create mind blowing broadcast quality multi layer effects for your production.