Alpha Keys

What is an alpha channel, and why does this matter when setting up a keyer on a switcher? Rusty will show us how to setup an alpha channel keyer on a Ross Carbonite.

Key Points:
  • Alpha keyers on a video switcher require an image to have a certain level of transparency, however this transparency can be 100% opaque.
  • Alpha keyers are the cleanest way to key in graphics and animation, as you can preserve shadows and colors without degrading the image in any way.

Gear in this video:
  • Ross Carbonite

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