Transitioning PiP or key on a transitioning background Native high resolution background channels independent of the PiP/key processing channel PiP Effects Keying Native high resolution downstream key channel independent of PiP/key processing channels Numerous mix and wipe effects Video processing Low video delay - less than 3 input fields Programmable matte Z-order control (priority layers) for overlapping PiPs or keys Mixer dynamically re-assignable as a mixing (transitioning) PiP or as two individual (split) non-transitioning PiPs or keys Capture and storage of two LOGO images for use as full-screen image or downstream key source Look-ahead preview Output synchronization: free-run or vertically locked to NTSC/PAL blackburst, CSync or HD tri-level sync Architecture supports future addition of optional output modules (for example, a recordable output)