Funny you'd say that Joris
Did I ever mention the layer router in a post before?
I use the layer router frequently to manage video content in real time so switching between multiple masks on a particular video would be a great application.
Several ways to skin this masked cat!
First thing that comes to mind:
- L1: underlying video asset
L2: must be set a 100% opacity
- C1: layer router of L1 with mask 1
- C2: layer router of L1 with mask 2
- C3: layer router of L1 with mask 3
- CN: layer router of L1 with mask N
Here you'd manage the transition between your masks using the layer transition feature. Note you can easily vary the transition time and mode by using MIDI, Artnet or OSC at the Deck level.
Another layout would be:
- L1: underlying video asset
L2: blackout layer
L3:
- C1: layer router of L1 with mask 1 for fade in
- C2: layer router of L1 with mask 1 for fade out
- C3: layer router of L1 with mask 3 for fade in
- C4: layer router of L1 with mask 3 for fade out
- etc....
L4:
- C2: layer router of L1 with mask 2 for fade in
- C3: layer router of L1 with mask 2 for fade out
- C4: layer router of L1 with mask 4 for fade in
- CN: layer router of L1 with mask N
Here you'd manage the fade in and out by using the timeline feature on the clip opacity.
Depending on the workflow you could actually simplify to:
- L1: underlying video asset
L2: blackout layer
L3: layer router of L1 with mask 1
L4: layer router of L1 with mask 2
L5: layer router of L1 with mask 3
LN: layer router of L1 with mask N
In this example, you'd manage your masks by varying the opacity of L3 through LN