The Christie® Spyder X20 combines the power of a video processor with the flexibility of a video matrix switcher to easily convert and route any signal to any combination of display devices. Drive multiple displays in any combination of edge-blended widescreen, single and multiscreen applications and achieve higher brightness, enhanced image quality and improved resolution.
When it comes to creative visual effects, the only limit is your imagination. Any input can operate as a Native High Resolution Channel, Scaled PIP, Scaled Background or Key Channel on any display in the system. The Christie Spyder X20 gives users a 20 megapixel bandwidth for 16 video layers of unrestricted blending, windowing, mixing and scaling along with key frame effects for dynamic content programming capabilities in both live and pre-programmed video environments.
The Christie Spyder X20 is easy to deploy and install with all components in one unit, reducing the number of wires, boxes and rack space you need. You can add inputs, outputs and pixel real estate with powerful expansion capabilities that allow inputs/outputs from other Christie Spyder systems to contribute to a single pixel space
Features
Mixing and multiple key frame effects
Smooth transitions automatically interpolate between the first look and the second look according to user-defined duration
Real-time window resizing and positioning
Full motion path editing with velocity control at each key frame
PIP borders, including drop shadows and soft inside edge
Adjustable PIP aspect ratio correction as well as cropping, pan and zoom
Quickly apply looks to multiple video layers with user-defined treatments
Integrated Operators Monitor allows you to see what the audience sees and preview what they will see next, all on a single monitor.
Keying
Luminance keyer on every input
Chroma keyer on every input
Alpha channel bitmaps on every input, for alpha channel titling or bugs from your favorite graphics application
Presets and timed cues
Save Command Key presets for a single video layer or a complete on-screen look that includes all layout information as well as machine control for ancillary devices
Save multiple keyframes in scripted sequences that advance manually or automatically based on timed cues.
Background buffers
Two native or scalable resolution background buffers allows mixing between high-resolution, still backdrops for PIP images or background inputs without having to use any of Christie Spyder X20’s inputs to prevent screens from going to black
Video processing
10-bit analog inputs and outputs
Low delay (<1.5 interlaced frames)
3:2 and 2:2 pull-down detection