It's called CVI, the Computer Video Instrument.
It has been created to provide an almost unlimited range of spectacular images for video presentations.
In the past these futuristic images have only been achievable through expensive and complicated
digital effects units.
Let's now see how easy it is to explore just a few of these dramatic images created through
the CVI.
Stunning chroma key effects.
Add in a strobe effect with variable speed.
Operation is simplicity itself, thanks to full menu control.
Use CVI to create an unlimited variety of backgrounds and foregrounds.
Draw your own matte shapes on the graphics tablet.
Select horizontal mirrors, vertical mirrors, and position them
dynamically.
A palette of 4,000 colours is instantly available for subtle or startling colourising effects.
Provocative images with a multitude of applications.
This extraordinary communication tool was conceived by none other than Fairlight Instruments.
In 1978, Fairlight revolutionised the music industry when they introduced the CMI, or
Computer Musical Instrument, the first electronic instrument to play natural and acoustic sounds.
Today, the CMI is used by the world's greatest musical innovators.
In fact, all of the music on this tape is produced directly from a CMI with no multi-track
recording.
But let's experiment further.
Use the airbrush to draw a moving, solarised foreground.
Foreground with background.
Select a texture or draw your own.
Remember, everything you are seeing is generated by the CVI, no feedback.
Of course, there's full paint facilities too.
Drawn images can be combined with all other effects.
The ability to draw your own matte shapes means unlimited creative possibilities.
What you have seen is the mere tip of the iceberg that is CVI.
Only when you have one will you really start to appreciate the endless possibilities for
your creative expression.
In fact, having your own CVI is a lot easier than you'd think because its low price is
also revolutionary.
So from now on, every video production you develop can incorporate the visual creativity
of the computer video instrument.
CVI, by Fairlight.