To Apply a Key Trail to a Key

Note: You must be flying a key to properly use the Key Trails feature. If you are not flying a key, the trail effect may not be visible.
  1. Press BORDER on the Effects Keyer module.
  2. Press Mode and use the Border Mode knob to select Trails.
  3. Use the Trails Mode knob to select Key.
  4. Press Decay and use the Decay Rate and Decay To knobs to adjust the amount that the trail fades each frame, and the type of decay.
    • Decay Rate — adjust the amount that the trail fades each frame. If the decay rate is set to 0.0%, the trail does not decay, and the image becomes static. If the decay rate is set to 100.0%, the trail becomes transparent.
    • Decay To — select the type of decay that is used.
      • Video — use the video content of the key to create the trail.
      • Color — apply a color tint to the trail. The trail appears to decay from the video image through the selected matte color. Use the Decay Color menu to select the specific color you want to use.