Processor Canvases

A processor canvas represents a video processor and its configuration. Most projects have a single processor canvas, but you can add more for multi-processor setups.

Adding a Processor Canvas

In the Processor Canvas sidebar panel, click the + button to add a new canvas.

Selecting a Processor

Choose a processor from the equipment library dropdown. Available processors include models from:

• Brompton — Tessera S8, SX40, AMS8
• Colorlight — Z6, Z9
• Megapixel — Helios
• Novastar — NovaPro UHD Jr, VX1000

Each processor has different capabilities:

• Output count and type — 1G Ethernet ports or 10G fiber trunks
• Pixel capacity — How many pixels each output can drive, varying by bit depth and frame rate
• Compatible switches — Which fiber switches can be used with 10G outputs

Operating Parameters

After selecting a processor, configure:

Bit Depth

Choose between 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit color. Higher bit depth gives smoother color gradients but reduces the number of pixels each output can drive.

Frame Rate

Select a refresh rate from the available options (varies by processor and bit depth). Common options include 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz and above.

Higher frame rates reduce pixel capacity per output but provide smoother motion. The relationship between bit depth, frame rate, and pixel capacity is defined by each processor's specifications.

Canvas Layout

The canvas layout determines how video outputs are arranged:

Layout	Description
1x1	Single output
1x2	Two outputs side by side
2x1	Two outputs stacked
2x2	Four outputs in a grid

Each slot in the layout can be assigned to a different output, or left empty.

Output Assignment

Map your project's video outputs to slots in the canvas layout. Each output has a resolution that determines how much pixel space is available for surfaces and screen mapping in that region.

Processor Stats

The panel displays key statistics for your configuration:

• Total output count and type (1G or 10G)
• Maximum pixels per output at current bit depth and frame rate
• Total pixel capacity across all outputs

Multi-Processor Setups

For large installations, add multiple processor canvases. Each canvas operates independently with its own:

• Processor selection
• Bit depth and frame rate settings
• Output assignments
• String assignments
• Switch configuration

Screens can be assigned to a specific processor canvas, allowing you to split a large installation across multiple processors.