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Video capture bd 4 sale
Message #4033
Cardinal SnapPlus 24-bit SVGA/video capture board with 2Mb VRAM for sale. Includes Windows software to do overlays, genlock, frame grab and save in most popular file formats, edit captured images, etc. plus Reeltime video player software for Windows. Brand new, never used. Substantial savings. Email for details. Also have Intel…
Hi john Sounds great this GVP GLOCK how much are they, anything i`ve done previously was just with the camcoder on the tripod pointing at the screen but it seems to flicker on playback and ain`t to professional looking even for my own use come to think of it the…
Hi Timothy I would like to control the camcorder with a software/hardware package that allows the P.C. to control the camcoder, the panasonic uses a 5 pin din type socket for editing and is called VITC, a 10 pin character generator socket also resides on the side of the case…
Well, yes VD 1.5 and 2.0 handle RCTC directly. That maybe the short term solution. Cost $100 then throw away soon. I dunno. I thought you had some experience with Studio Magic? From what I've read its titling, grahics, sfx, etc are wonderful for the low price. If I could…
Michael, I couldn't agree more. I'm just observing how things appear to be. Well, video junk food does abound. But maybe that's because people rely on post too much. It's the glamourous and hi-tec part. By the time the project reaches the DTV professional; most of the work should've already…
Thanks for the information, you would laugh, I you would know, how expensive alladin in DEM is, Matthias
The cost of the Sony Hi8 SL-V7000 that does PCM audio is in line with the Panasonic 1970. I've just started shooting Hi8 but so far in using two tapes over and over I just don't see the problem with drop outs (there are some) or overall fragility. Anyway, I…
Herb: >I'm looking for a less than $350 PC board (isa) that will allow me to place scanned color images (whether as *.gif, *.bmp or Adobe format) and Corel Draw images into my edit mixer using a Y-C (S-VHS) connector. < Sounds like what you need's a genlock (or at…
Jeff: >First off, these products, and most of the products in their catagory, are designed for multimedia use. Thus the primary purpose of these cards is to digitize video and "overlay" it onto the computer screen and/or compress video so it may be used in a multimedia application _on_the_computer_screen_.< Thanks…
Charles: >RC time code will give you +- 3 frames. I can't tell the difference betrween this an +-1 frame that SMPTE time code gives.< The only difference, really, is if you're doing animation or something that requires rendering, Tim Liebe
Keith: Here's what I'd like to see: >What would the ideal DTV book include?< It would start w/the parameters of DTV (f'instance, that not all DTV is nonlinear editing), then go onto discussing, w/increasing complexity, things like edit controllers, SEGs, titlers/genlocks, and then go onto nonlinear. >As an advanced user,…
Charles: >My problem is I am brand new to the AG 1970 and can't figure out how to output the hi-fi stereo and select linear audio input. The user's manual is fine if you want to know how to set the clock, but worthless if you want to know any…
Warren: >Since we are on the subject, what about the more expensive cards such as the Targa 2000 (I think that is right). Will they meet the need? < Probably–though as you mentioned, they're pretty expensive. Since this is pretty much still a hobby for you, you have to decide…
Musharraf: >I subscribe Multimedia World which, to me, looks like more of a product advertisements than informative texts. Will browse through these magazines, believe they will be of help.< Glad to be of help! Best, Tim
Charles: >I too have a Direct Ed I'd like to sell. $200 takes it.< What shape's it in? What comes w/it? What's your address, and how do you want payment? Thanks, Tim
John: >How does one use Studio Magic in assembly edit since they won't have their integrated machine control module out for about 60 days or so? I need a quick and dirty cuts only edit controller for Hi8 (RCTC) that will also allow me to do some titling, graphics, etc.…
Henry: >Tim – just had to mention that there are some NLE edit systems out their with superb quality like the Avid Media Suite Pro, that sell for less than $30k, including all hardware and software.< Thanks for letting me know! I guess, for the audience I usually end up…
Mike: >To take it a little further the cake realy dosen't have that much nutritional vale anymore what with the pre packeged Twinkies and such. And maybe thats the problem with video nowadays too. Nothing but a bunch of Twinkeis, Dong Dongs and Cupcakes being pumed through the airways……" GOT…
Paul: >Which is proof that no matter how you push the film's pace in post you cannot salvage an actor who delivers his lines with sizzling prozac passion. Regardless of how he looks in underwear doing the splits between the washer and dryer. < ROFL! Hey, look, Paul–they didn't hire…
Have you seen the Mac do much better at Motion-JPEG with a $600 card? The popular Mac cards are MUCH more expensive (they have a much higher performance JPEG chip). – Jan
There are two different JPEG chipsets from LSILogic. The DC1 (and many similar boards) use the cheap one. It's limited to 320×240 or so with a maximum uncompressed RGB data rate of 8 MB/sec (320x240x30fpsx24-bit=6.9 MB/sec). The expensive LSILogic chipset will do 32 MB/sec uncompressed. This chipset is used in…
John: >The issue as I understand it is tape fragility. The VHS/SVHS tape can withstand more abuse than 8mm. BUT the VHS lays down a control track AND sound mixed with video. So audio dub can only be done to the inferior linear track, which is mono I believe. >OTOH,…
John: >Now the Snappy does connect to the parallel port, which makes it considerably easier to install, and with the lower price, it probably does have its niche for DTP, slide shows, etc.< So it's an external peripheral and not a card? Well, in that case, it's definitely got its…
Alan: Actually, I've been promising myself a trip back to France since I was last there in 1984. It's about time, don't you think? And yes, you always have an open invitation to visit our studios here in the States. Barb
A sample issue of VIDEO FILE and subscription information will be on its way to you this week. Thanks for your interest. Barbara
#Video Capture problems
Message #4007
I'm having a problem capturing video on my PPC 8100/80. For some reason, no matter how I configure the settings and whether I use Premiere, or FusionRecorder, I only seem to be able to capture in black and white! I didn't have this problem with my 840AV.Full system info: PPC…
Sure, Mark… I'd be happy to send you a sample issue and subscription information. Thanks for your interest. Barbara
#New Member
Message #4005
Hi, my name is Elliott. I'm a graphic designer and illustrator who creates presentations for a financial services company. I'm fairly new to the world of desktop video, although I use some Quicktime in my presentations. I still find QT kind of klunky, but I suspect this is at least…
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#VIDEO FILE
Message #4004
Please send me a copy of Video File and subscription information. Thanks Katcandu 14 Hawthorne Circle Northborough, MA 01532
It helps a lot…Thanks for the feedback. Since we are on the subject, what about the more expensive cards such as the Targa 2000 (I think that is right). Will they meet the need? I am not sure if I want to invest that much money in a card right…
Jeff, Thanks for the reply. It seems that you have had the fortunate experience of trying out most, if not all, of the leading cards. What about the possibility of a VHS video tape with examples from the cards that support output to tape? If not, I am interested in…
Tim – just had to mention that there are some NLE edit systems out their with superb quality like the Avid Media Suite Pro, that sell for less than $30k, including all hardware and software. All you need is a play/record deck and video monitors. Hank Videology, Inc Where service…
Which VideoBoards
Message #4000
Hi everybody, does anybody have made some experience with videoborads e.g. Fast Movie Machine. The most interesting question is: How ist the quality if I send the AVI (or other) files to a VCR ist acceptable, excellent or …%&&//$ ? Please let me know, THX P.S. A personal message would…
Hi Barbara, >>>>>you would be the first one from France. I look forward to welcoming you into our growing family of Video Entrepreneurs.
#DTV Book Suggestions
Message #3998
I am the development editor of a DTV book for a large computer book publisher, and am soliciting suggestions from all types and levels of DTV users. One issue the author and I have been discussing is audience level. We are undecided about whether or not to include information for…
#DATATON control system
Message #3997
Greetings all – Just a note to advise that demo files of the Dataton TRAX multimedia control system software have been uploaded to Library 9 – Mac Tools This will be of particular interest to meet the needs of multiple device control in a presentation or fixed installation environment. The…
DATATON control system
Message #3996
Greetings all – Just a note to advise that demo files of the Dataton TRAX multimedia control system software have been uploaded to Library 9 – Mac Tools This will be of particular interest to meet the needs of multiple device control in a presentation or fixed installation environment. The…
K 2 – For subscription inquiries call (609) 786-4430 in New Jersy. You can get a free subscription if you qualify. Since I get the magazine, free subscription cards are always inserted. If you'd like, give me your address and I'll mail you one. Hank Videology, Inc Where service is…
Steve – What version of the DPS TBC is it. They have four models with major improvements along the way. Hank Videology, Inc Where service is our product
PMFJI – JVC is showing a digital camera at NAB that stores the video on disk. Things are a'changing. Hank Videology, Inc Where service is our product
Hi Paul, >> My point is, the rules changed from silents, to talkies, to television, and I think they've changed to DTV. Where eye candy is the stuff. The cake is now just a canvas for the frosting.
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#Seagate or Micropolis?
Message #3991
Hi John, Thanks for your reply. who is APS. I'm in the market for a 4 GIG drive and am lookin gfor a good dealer. Prices… All the best, Tom
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Self-learn DTV
Message #3990
Thank you very much, Douglas ! Will try to obtain a copy. Regards. Musharraf.
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Self-learn DTV
Message #3989
Thanks for the ideas, Jim ! Beleive this will be of help. Musharraf.
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Self-learn DTV
Message #3988
Many thanks Stephan ! Appreciate your help. Musharraf,
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#Self-learn DTV
Message #3987
Tim: Many many many thanks ! I subscribe Multimedia World which, to me, looks like more of a product advertisements than informative texts. Will browse through these magazines, believe they will be of help. Musharraf.
#Panasonic AG-1970
Message #3986
Videomaker Magazine, March 1995, has an article on audio in which the author says you can dub sound on the tape while preserving the sound already there. You feed the hi-fi stereo from the already recorded tape in the record VCR into your audio mixer, put other sounds (a CD…
I have a Future Video 3300 and find it quite easy to compose EDL's with it. It's accuracy depends on the VCR's used. Without time code it reads the control track, and this is fairly accurate. Nothing beats time code, however.
I too have a Direct Ed I'd like to sell. $200 takes it.
The Control-L is a two-way communication link between the source deck/decks and the edit controller. RC time code will give you +- 3 frames. I can't tell the difference betrween this an +-1 frame that SMPTE time code gives. It's not the TR700 versus the L-2 or the Sony X3…
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