How Does Vision Mixing Work?

Vision mixers are conceptually similar to audio mixers. They take multiple input sources, apply any desired effects or processing, and provide one or more outputs. Most vision mixers are based around the preview bus and the program bus, each of which has it’s own monitor. The program bus is the main output feed, i.e. the vision which [...]

What is a Vision mixer?

A vision mixer (also called video switcher, video mixer or production switcher) is a device used to select between several different video sources and in some cases composite (mix) video sources together and add special effects. This is similar to what a mixing console does for audio. The main purpose of a vision mixer is to [...]

What is the difference between linear and no-linear video editing?

In the early days of electronic video production, linear (tape-to-tape) editing was the only way to edit video tapes. Then, in the 1990s, non-linear editing computers became available and opened a whole new world of editing power and flexibility. Non-linear editing was not welcomed by everyone and many editors resisted the new wave. In addition, early [...]

What is non-linear video editing?

In digital video editing, non-linear editing (NLE) is a method that allows you to access any frame in a digital video clip regardless of sequence in the clip. This method is similar in concept to the “cut and paste” technique used in film editing from the beginning. This method allows you to easily include fades, [...]

What is the difference between a Blog and a Web Site?

A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is “blogging” and someone who keeps a blog is a “blogger.” Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog [...]