Checkerboard
The Checkerboard generator creates a static checkerboard pattern. The contrast, color,
size, and position of checkerboard squares can be edited and keyframed.
Default Checkerboard generator
Modified Checkerboard generator
Parameters in the Inspector
Center:
Sets the center of the generator.
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You can also use the Adjust Item tool to adjust this parameter using onscreen controls.
For more information, see
Editing Generators Using Onscreen Controls
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Color 1:
Picks the first color in the checkerboard. For more precise color selection, click
the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green, Blue, and Opacity sliders.
Color 2:
Picks the second color in the checkerboard. For more precise color selection,
click the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green, Blue, and Opacity sliders.
Size:
Sets the size of the squares in the checkerboard. Values range from 0 to 800.
Contrast:
Sets the sharpness of the division between squares. Values range from 0 to 1.
Publish OSC:
Selecting this checkbox ensures that if this generator is sent to Final Cut Pro X
as part of a template, the onscreen controls are accessible in Final Cut Pro. For more about
publishing onscreen controls and other parameters see
Creating Templates for
Final Cut Pro X
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HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Color 1, Color 2, Size, and Contrast.