Ultimatte-9 Operations Manual
March 1, 2000
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Figure 10: Matte Menu
VII. MATTE MENU
1. Matte Density
This control must always be set in order to achieve the best possible composite image. This
control sets the opacity of the FG subject. Its default setting is one in which neutral colored (white,
gray) FG objects will be opaque, but any color which is a shade of the backing color will be at
least partially transparent. Increasing the level of the Matte Density
will permit FG objects that are
the same shade as the backing color to be made opaque in the composite image.
To adjust the Matte Density, select "Matte " in the
View Menu
so that the matte signal can be
viewed on the output picture monitor. The FG subject will appear as a black silhouette on a white
field. Lower the Matte Density control until some portion of the FG subject that should be opaque
in the final composite starts to become gray in the matte signal. Increase the Matte Density until
any area, which should be opaque, has just become black in the matte signal.
Use this control to stop print-through in bright foreground objects.
Warning: Advancing this control too far can cause hard, dark edges around foreground subjects.
2. Black Gloss
The Black Gloss control is (mainly) used when the FG subject contains blacks or dark colored
glossy surfaces, which reflect enough of the backing color to become transparent in the
composite image.
Select Matte Set and adjust the Black Gloss control while viewing the matte signal on the picture
monitor. Increase the level of the Black Gloss control only enough to make the black glossy area
of the FG subject appear solid black in the matte signal.
Clean Up
Level
Clean Up
Threshold
BG Level
Balance
Shadow
Noise
UM9-
Matte Menu
Red Density
Green Density
Online [ 1, 2, 3, 4 ] Active ( 2 ) FILE=
CLEAN UP/
SHADOW
MATTE
SIZING
SCREEN
COLOR
Black Gloss
Matte Density
MATTE
RESET
MATTE
VIEW 75
MATTE
ON
AUTO SCREEN
SELECT
ADVANTEDGE
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
SCREEN COLOR
RED
20%
SCREEN COLOR
GREEN
40%
SCREEN COLOR
BLUE
80%
MATTE
42%
(COLOR) BACKING
VEIL/
EXPOSURE