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Thank you John for your reply and the information provided. Had I known that all of the consumer capture cards are able to provide quality non-linear editing but without professional quality output, I would not have purchased the equipment to become a video editor. After becoming disabled in January, I…
Mitch, While others here may give you some tips/tricks for getting better quality out of the Miro DC1, I thought that I might point out that at its very best the DC1 and other boards that capture at 320x240ish or so with high compression algorithms will give you a much…
#MIRO DC1 & ADOBE PREMIRE
Message #5244
I just read the message from Ron Russell 4\22. I also am using Miro DC1 and Premire 4.0. I was expecting better quality digitized video output than I am acheiving. Any advice on optimal settings would really be helpful. I am running a DX2/66 VLB with 20meg 70n ram, Miro…
Thanks for the comments, it helps. Ron
Michael, Why not take the images in digital format (floppy disk, syquest, etc.) over to the Flyer/Fast for editing? Save the whole digital to analog conversion process for your final output to tape. -John
PMJI with a question rather than an answer. Do you or anyone know if it is possible to get reasonable quality video output(say S-VHS/HI-8 quality) from a PC for non-video information. I am thinking here of graphics, moving, fancy text and the type of presentations that one might use programs…
Ron: I'd say you're on the right track. >>Goal is as close to VHS quality as possible. I am looking for suggestions: am i on the right track, comments, problems re: Miro DC1 or Premier? How much more ram is adequate? Upgrade SS Pro? Options? I would like to get…
#Miro DC1????
Message #4897
As i browse the different Dig. video forums it has become obvious there is no substitute for experience so HEELLPP!! I am a beginer so please bear with me. I know some upgrading will be necessary, currently running 486DX266 VLB, 8meg ram, SS Pro 64 1meg, 1.28 gig WD Eide.…
Help: Beginners
Message #4813
We have a question about creating an EDL for our video house. We have a Mac with Premiere, and a Sony 3ccd. We want to be able to read the time-code, but apparently we need a device called a Vbox which uses the LANC controller. We're not even sure if…
compression
Message #4369
ALL Iam currently producing .TGA images 320x200x24bit and using a OS2 utility which converts a series of TGA's into an AVI. The problem I have is that the utility does not support COMPRESSION so my 50meg of TGA's end up as a 50meg AVI ! DOes anyone one know of…
George: >Try the Video blaster from creative… very good raw and compressed capture at 640 by 480 but not 30f/s you can only capture 30fps in 320 X 240 also all pics are 16.7 million colors in 16 or 24 bit modes….< Has the Video Blaster gotten *that* much better?…
Try the Video blaster from creative… very good raw and compressed capture at 640 by 480 but not 30f/s you can only capture 30fps in 320 X 240 also all pics are 16.7 million colors in 16 or 24 bit modes…. I also have the spigot… its ok… will do…
You can reach them by phone at 800-933-9746. Let me know if you want more information. You may want to e-mail me as I get into this forum on a sporadic basis. Douglas
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#video capture hardware
Message #3576
Thanks Doug, Could you give me a reference on Eyring Corporation. We're using Image+ which is an IBM offshoot and are getting terrible service and no strong feeling that there is a future with the product. Worse still it runs on OS2 and is an island in an otherwise Unix/windows…
John, Yes the Alladin is hardware/software for IBM & Compatibles. However it is not a low end device, it is very high end. I was just using it as an example of the "workstation" concept to video production. -John
Jim: >If we use the Studio Magic, would we be able to do multi-color titles? We could get them looking nice in the relaxing pre-production warmth and comfort of our own homes. Presumably, we would have to use a common set of True Type fonts. < Yes, you can–and yes,…
> the Pinncacle Alladin _Media Printer_ If this is hardware/software for the PC? … something like an Encoder/Scan Converter? If so, where can I find out more information? Looking to put together a low end amateur hybrid system. Thanks. -jts
Jim, I think that what you want to achieve is a lowest common denominator image format. If Studio Magic can handle GIF, TIF, PCX, BMP, etc. with anywhere from 8bit color up to 24bit color plus an 8bit or so alpha channel then you will be in real good shape.…
PMJI (Does that mean Pardon My Jumping In?), but I have a problem that sounds like it fits your solution. My Community Access group has lots of members who have PCs. We would like to put hardware in the studio that will do titling, and we would like to be…
BM>> The problem is in the DOS file system, and potentially in how the capture program does I/O. If it's doing I/O with 512 byte blocks, it'll be slow. It should be using LARGE block sizes and double buffering. Blocks of 64 KB to 1 MB come to mind. Double…
Dean, I bought the Seagate Baracuda specifically to avoid the TCALs! Thanks for the thought though. Bill Metzger ———————– Bill, part of your problem might stem from a Thermal Recalibration disruption on your hard disk. Digital video is very sensitive to hard drive TCAL's. I have had to replace several…
Dean: I might also add that it's not quite right to say T-Cal is done on all drives. There is a move now toward what are called embedded servo drives. These drives will keep reference information on each of the platters and therefore eliminate the need for all platters to…
Dean: Let me jump in in support of the consumer. Maxtor does have an "AV" drive, BUT their "AV" does not stand for audio video or audio/visual or any other "AV" from any high school equipment prep room. No, it is with true marketing insight that Maxtor has created an…
Dean: >You do not mention if you have benchmarked your drive subsystem at a specific data transfer rate.< No, I haven't–but I'll look into it. At this point in time, I'm simply capturing 3-5 minute clips at 320×240 for use in multimedia presentations, and haven't had to worry about nonlinear…
Dean: >Thermal Recalabration is performed on all hard disks…< Thanks for the explanation! Tim
Part II: You do not mention if you have benchmarked your drive subsystem at a specific data transfer rate. Try a package such as PCTools to determine your drive throughput in Windows. It is possible that if you are trying to capture uncompressed or RAW video, that your disk subsystem…
Thermal Recalabration is performed on all hard disks to insure correct drive operation due to expansion and contraction from heat buildup or cooldown. "AV" series drives perform this task in the background without interruption data flow during intensive read or write operations. You certainly can get an "AV" type drive…
Dean: >part of your problem might stem from a Thermal Recalibration disruption on your hard disk< To quote Will Durst, "Er?" . What's "Thermal Recalibration disruption", and can it happen on DOS-system SCSI HDDs? I also have problems w/frame droppage on my 486/66 w/a 1 gig SCSI HDD. Should I…
Bill, part of your problem might stem from a Thermal Recalibration disruption on your hard disk. Digital video is very sensitive to hard drive TCAL's. I have had to replace several otherwise good hard disks with "AV" versions to rid myself of frame drop problems. Dean
Video Capture Tosh. 4900
Message #3325
Can anyone advise me as to what is the best video capture device to use to get decent-quality video into a Toshiba T4900CT Pentium notebook that can be docked to a docking station (DeskStation IV)? I've been reading here about the Intel, FAST, and miro cards; does anyone know how…
Capture Files
Message #3289
Hi, I have a FAST MM Pro with M-JPEG bundle and I use Adobe Premier 4.0. Last night I began serious video capture efforts to build a movie of our son's wedding almost two years ago. I'm fortunate in that at times there were 3 video cameras going, so I…
Dean— A product of Data Translation (Marlboro, MA) Media 100 is a Mac-based, M-JPEG program authoring system that can create programs ranging from broadcast quality video (4:1 Betacam-like footage with multitrack CD-ROM audio) in with realtime editing, and support for output through QuickTime to multimedia title/playback. Customers range from creative…
#MPEG Encoding service
Message #3212
Patrick, I am sending you some literature and pricing info. I have not used too much M-JPEG as most of my jobs also include audio streams as well. And no, I am not familiar with Media 100, can you let me know what it is? Dean
Gerard, I am not a very big fan of the board, (I am sending mine back) but I will do my best to answer your questions. > Be aware that the sound capacity of the Marvel board for playback only. There is no recording ability at all. The sound output…
#Matrox Marvel II
Message #3178
Dean, I took special note of your ownership of the Marvel II because both the Matrox spec sheet and a New Media mag mention of the board were very intriguing. So I'm seriously looking at this board. I've got a couple of questions which I'd appreciate your feedback on: Sound:…
Hi Dave I think we've talked before, because I seem to remember the question about adapting th Mambo card to another computer. We manufacture the Mambo card, which is designed specifically for the Toshiba T6600 and T6400 computers. They are unique in that they designed in a port to their…
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PCMCIA Video Caputre bd
Message #2631
I've seen a PCMCIA video capture card advertised in several PC magazines. Beyond that I don't know anything about it. As an aside, does anyone have any idea when notebook makers will start to incorporate higher end graphics/video as an option (other than the Toshiba)? Speaking of the Toshiba, is…
Mark, Yes, stop by your local dealer and check them out or go to a newstand and look for magazines like Video Pro, New Media, Digital Video World, etc. Or just hang out here reading the messages. -John
Is there any way to get more details about those cards you mentioned? Thanks
John and Dean, Thanks for your responses, helpful info. I'll still keep my eyes peeled for PCI options. Regards, Robb.
Dave, I may be wrong but I think that you are confusing M-JPEG with MPEG. Realtime MPEG encoders are very expensive but you can get M-JPEG encoders for under $1000. -John
Mark: >I am looking for a video capture card that can capture full screen, say 640 x 480, from video source like VCR or TV with good image quality.< For still capture or full-motion video? And what's your intended use for it–multimedia presentations or output to tape? I'm currently using…
Capture board
Message #2573
Was hoping you could recommend a capture board for us. We shoot on Beta SP and we'd like to change our analog linear suites to Premiere 4.0 Win and I'm concerned about which capture boards are available and which ones you recommend.
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#video playback cards
Message #2564
My understanding is that MJPEG capture boards run in the $10K price range, while an MJPEG playback capable board costs $300-500. I have no idea where you go to buy a MJPEG capture board. But, the main reason AVI is less expensive is the hardware cost issue. MJPEG is superior…
Robb, I'll throw this out, as inacurate as it may be. Most of the capture card makers that I have seen for the PC do everything off the buss except for the actual HD I/O. Therefore the need for bandwidth is lessened. All of the "effects" are done through dedicated…
I agree totally with you concerning the "plug and play" advantages to PCI bus. I think that you will begin to see many companies entering this arena this year. PCI seems to be a stable standard now, processors are gaining workstation speeds, etc. The alternative to this type of thing…
Mark, A few good options seem to be the Miro DC1, the Fast Movie Machine and the Intel Windows Capture Card. The November issue of New Media magazine has a good article on Windows Video Capture Cards. -John
#Where is PCI capture??
Message #2536
Curious that there are no PCI video capture devices, at least that I can find. What gives? Seems a natural for video and audio capture, and, though PCI is Intel's baby, even the Smart Video Recorder Pro is ISA only. I know Intel folks won't "comment on unreleased products", but…
#Video capture card
Message #2533
I am looking for a video capture card that can capture full screen, say 640 x 480, from video source like VCR or TV with good image quality. I used to use ProMovie Studio that provided me a very poor image quality when I capture big size frames. Any suggestion…
Don: You're welcome! Glad to be of help. >RE: StudioMagic: If the card only captures still image, how does it record to VCR?< Well, it works much like (and has similar features to) a low-end special effects box like Panasonic's WJ-AVE3 or those things Sima advertises in consumer video magazines.…
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