Roland V-1HD
If you spend more time trying to work your editing software than actually editing your footage, then you need the Roland V-1HD video switcher. This compact version of the type of control panels used in television studios lets you add the same sort of smooth transitions, special effects, subtitles and picture in picture functions. Thanks to four HDMI inputs and audio inputs, you can mix images and sound to create the perfect video, using the mixer’s well-organised controls.
The V-1HD: Full Effects
The V-1HD supports 720p, 1080p and 1080i HD images, so your footage will look great no matter what device you attach to it. With eight large buttons, you can easily choose between various sources and then switch between them using the lever. The mixer’s various on-board effects allow you to add a smaller image on top of the bigger image (picture in picture), split the screen in two, or change the background when working with a green screen. There are also a number of visual effects that you can use in real time.