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#VIDEO FILE
Message #3982
Hi – I'm Mark Adams at "Buchsteinweg 8b, 83661 Lenggries, Germany" Could I receive a copy? Thanks. M.
FWIW I'd be interested in that if you did it for Miro, Fast, etc. and put it on Hi8 or SVHS tape so that one could compare for strictly video editing. I don't have the need for MM PC capture and VGA playback tho. Thanks. -jts
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. I'm…
GVP G-Lock VGA+ is $399 MSRP (but manufacturer is gone). Bundled with PrimeTime, Curtain Call and Video Director 1.5 from Electronic Mailbox for $499. -jts
John, if you master to Hi8 then you can use that master a do PCM audio dub … with the proper Hi8 deck of course. This will be MUCH better than the simple linear mono low fi audio dub of SVHS. The only way round this is to mix audio…
PMJI, but given what you say about the DC1's limitations with VGA output what are there advantages to paying a few hundred dollars more for ///FAST Movie Machine Pro with M-JPEG option? These are the two I'm considering for a low end NLE setup. I also intend to use online…
I have this package, GVP's Personal Suite Plus (PSP), $499 from Electronic Mailbox. I'm concerned about putting it on for these reasons: 1. G-Lock VGA+ replaces the video card with an ET-4000 chip. While compatible with everything it is SLOW in Windows. I moved an ET-4000 chip out of my…
The Alladin Composite/Y-C sells retails for $9,995, YUV/RGB retails for $1195. Pinnacle's address is; Pinnacle Systems, Inc. 870 West Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94086 phn: 408-720-9669 fax: 408-720-9674 -John
#ISA Card to NTSC
Message #3974
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. Hopefully, with better than 256 colors and hopefully with reasonable (whatever…
Patrick. Mr. Media 100 surfer dude. Hi. Desktop pub enabled books, magazines, and newsletters; true (although arguably xerography had more to do with this). But the consumer has had the ability to make and distribute video for years. The camcorder is everywhere and everyone owns a VCR. But few consumers…
Michael, please don't think I'm offended. I sensed an apologetic tone about your message. Since I've become involved with DTV over the past 12 months, I've noticed that there is a huge interest in novelty. To me, this technology is conveyed for mass consumption as 'a string of stunning DVE's'.…
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. I've been searching for the ellusive place on…
Garyt, Intersesting name, what is it's derivation? I am interested in aquiring your free booklet. My name is Dave Goodell 907 Irvin Street, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 Thank-you Dave.
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, Hi…
#pinnacle alladin
Message #3968
Hi all, especially in USA, what costs the Pinnacle Alladin Y/C and/or YUV version in $ ? Has someone the address of Pinnacle ? Matthias
Gary I saw a quasi demo last nite of the VM Lite given by Armatos at a PVACT meeting. They pretty much answered all my questions I had about it. I think that I would be willing to give up the graphics and animation capabilities of the Video Producer for…
Thanks for your comments Jeff, >>>>> 2) Also, on playback I consistently get substantial frame drops even when I drop no frames during digitization. Why?
#DC1tv comments
Message #3965
A copy of comments to from MIRO that I hope will prompt some conversation and solutions here: Thank you for your comments Rainer (MIRO), >>>probably HDSPEED gives no correct values because of the activated cache options for your harddisk. We experienced it very difficult to get 100% results with actual…
Tim, re: "more comfortable with a full motion capture card" … AGREED. For the relatively small difference in price, it almost seems like a no-brainer. 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…
Joel, I think that it retails for between $400 and $600 depending on bundled software applications. -John
Hi Ed, Welcome to the DTV forum. I think that you will find a number of people here able to help with the Targa board questions, ga and jump in! -John
John-Michael, My guess would be that the Fast Video Machine Lite Demo software would reside in their section on the multibven forum. -John
Warren: >Anyone who is using the Vidiola Premium or the Video Blaster- Please provide some feedback on using the cards for home video production. 5-10 minute videos are fine, but want reasonable quality.< Don't know the Vidiola Premium offhand, but if we're talking Creative Lab's VideoBlaster, and unless it's improved…
This sounds like exactly what I've been looking for! I've never heard of this card. What kind of results have you gotten? What have you been using it for? I'm trying to get into DTV without spending too much, and this sounds like just what I need. You can also…
John: >Im my opinion 3/4" is about dead.< Not dead yet–it may pull through! >It may hold out more to multi-generation work, but as the power of doing more in "one-pass" continues to increase with DTV advances, multi-generational formats become secondary to higher quality first or second generational formats.< But…
Noel: >I need to be able to place text on my scenes on a VHS tape. Is there a way to do this with out digitizing the video.< You'll need some sort of genlock, like the one John suggested. If you're looking for a cheaper solution (though not as high-quality,…
Patrick: >Ten years ago, desktop publishing enabled thousands of people to become publishers of books, magazines, and newsletters for the first time.< I'm well aware of it, Patrick–I'm one of those folks who hopped onto the DTP bandwagon (well, got PUSHED onto it, actually–only to find I had an aptitude…
Take a look at the VGA Producer Pro. You can find more info on it in the file VGAPRO.TXT in Library 2 of this forum. It will do what you are looking for with real professional quality, and more. James Bell Jr. — Multimedia Contributor – CompuServe
New Media Magazine: (415)573-5170
Patrick: Welcome back!! Good to see you ranting again about the virtues of DT:-))) The more important question, though, is how are things on the home front. Twins are in!! Congratulations!! Are they able to come home yet or will that take some time? Have you slept yet? Jeff Just…
Thomas: You've asked a number of questions dealing with differing issues. I'll a little confused as to what you're primary problem is. >> 2) Also, on playback I consistently get substantial frame drops even when I drop no frames during digitization. Why?
Warren: >> the Vidiola Premium or the Video Blaster…Would the average person watching the videos produced by the cards consider the results to be inferior?
Mike: >Trust me when I say I am not one of those folks who love to say that your oppinion is not worth anything because you don't have the thecnical background to say it in video. Hell I have been told that to many times in the past, and I…
John: >Snappy is a still frame capture device. It uses some sort of algorithm with which they claim you can capture at very hi-resolutions (circa 1500×900) or so. < Really? 1500×900 pixels, yes? Tasty…and, for around $200, I guess the price is right, eh? Still, I can't help being more…
John: >I didn't think he had a 3/4" deck so I didn't count it as a possiblity for him. I think that it would be a solution if he did…< *Ah, so des ka* ! (w/apologizes to any Japanese here for my undoubted misspelling of the term) I'd still recommend…
Patrick: >I'm raving—sorry. I'd love to expound further in your magazine.< S'allright–obviously, you're looking towards the future! 🙂 >They have been resolved with JPEG systems in the $30-50K range. Still too high for a majority of 'consumers' but dropping each month and 1/500th of what an equivalent analog suite cost…
John: >The Sony VISCA decks are about the same price as a comparably equipped prosumer Hi8 deck. It makes for yet another decision point in putting together a setup that I'm not sure how to deal with.< Thanks for clarifying! Hmmm…if I understood you properly, you're debating whether or not…
Alan: The sample issue of VIDEO FILE you requested, along with subscription information, will be on its way to you today. Thanks so much for your interest. Although we have several subscribers outside the U.S., you would be the first one from France. I look forward to welcoming you into…
Just Curious, How much? Thanks, Noel
#New Member
Message #3943
I have been making videos as a hobbie for a few years but have recently started upgrading my equipment and become more serious about video production. my most recent purchase is a TARGA+ 64 videograpic board. I have some questions about this board as well as questions about other equipment…
#Video Machine DEMO?
Message #3942
Someone mentioned to me that there is a demo version of Fast's Video Machine Lite somewhere on CompuServe. Does anyone know where that be?
The last issue of Video Pro had a write-up on it. You may want to check it out. wmc – via Autopilot!
K 2, I'll try and look it up for you tomorrow and get back to you. -John ps. We have a full name policy in this forum… can you go to the "opt" area and change yours for us? Thanks in advance.
Tim, Snappy is a still frame capture device. It uses some sort of algorithm with which they claim you can capture at very hi-resolutions (circa 1500×900) or so. It is the first product from a new company called "Play" and interestingly enough the first product of "NewTek", the folks that…
Noel, An "overlay genlock" like the GVP GLock VGA will do a great job at letting you superimpose titles, graphics, etc., over video. There are a whole number of messages online here that deal with it's features (and drawbacks) and you might spend some time searching for those. -John
Craig, If you would like to use the computer to add titles and graphics to your video tape, an "overlay genlock" will let you *add* any title or graphic that you can create on your PC to existing video and then you can record the combined result. A decent genlock…
Dick, Im my opinion 3/4" is about dead. It may hold out more to multi-generation work, but as the power of doing more in "one-pass" continues to increase with DTV advances, multi-generational formats become secondary to higher quality first or second generational formats. I'd go with SVHS on the record…
Patrick, Welcome to the DTV Forum. There is a lot to be said for actually producing stuff that people can watch and enjoy or learn from, no matter what the equipment or technique involved in the creation. -John ps. If your computer has lower-case, try and use it most of…
Hi Gordon, welcome to the DeskTop Video Forum! -John
Tim, I didn't think he had a 3/4" deck so I didn't count it as a possiblity for him. I think that it would be a solution if he did… -John
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