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Glad I could help. Seems to be the best video capture board for under $1000. btw, the CIS support forum is German & English (although most posts seem to be in German for some reason). Cheers, -Scott
Alexander, >>Users of the current MARSes will be able to add capturing/compression capabilities to their system as a low-cost upgrade.
Paul, "Go VRLI" (Vista Pro forum) for .dem info. -Scott
Albert, >>…the PCI seems like the thing to wait for.
Albert, Main difference w/o all the jargon is that PAR output is virtually "broadcast quality" (762×480). The Miro doesn't come close. Big difference visually! (And the bundled version of Premiere is 1.0—not worth much w/o the $179 upgrade). In defense of the Miro, however, it's a good M-JPEG capture card…
MARS, anyone?
Message #152998
Alexander, >>We have plans about releasing MARS Capture Board later this year. It will utilize real-time JPEG compression and off-line software conversion to MPEG 1. Also it will have an optional Audio compression daughter-board which will utilize MPEG 1 layer II audio compression.
Alexander, >>We have plans about releasing MARS Capture Board later this year. It will utilize real-time JPEG compression and off-line software conversion to MPEG 1. Also it will have an optional Audio compression daughter-board which will utilize MPEG 1 layer II audio compression.
Matrox Impression+
Message #152474
Is anyone using the Matrox Impression Plus with 3DS? Does this card live up to all the hype?
PMJI, but XAOS Penello plug-in for 3DS is available now! (FYI)
Jure, Thanks for the info. I assume MARS has no capture capability, correct? Do you happen to know if Daewoo plans to add this in the future? (How's tech support?) -Scott
No need to call…you're up to date! -Scott
Greg, >>. It's much faster to network render and then just compile the avi at one time in VFD or VFW.
Paul, Do you happen to know if Daewoo (sp?) has a demo tape for this card? Is it actually available for sale? The ad states that they haven't gotten FCC approval yet. Am I correct in assuming that rotoscoping isn't an option? (I called for info, but found it very…
I suppose the broadcast video guys don't need it, but .AVI rendering sure would be more convenient for interactive multimedia. MPEG would be good, too. Of course, DPS would most likely not be pleased. -Scott
#AVI-PAS?
Message #150685
What are the chances of some savy programmer writing an IPAS routine to allow rendering/converting 3DS directly to AVI on-the-fly? I don't want to convert flc's. Elastic Reality gives you a choice, and Truespace renders to AVI. Is this idea off-the-wall? Thanks! -Scott Lawrence
I spoke to 3D Artist Monday. Issue #17 (skeleton cover) was the last issue released. Next issue will be in the mail mid-February. So you are up to date. They apparently had some technical problems. Next issue should make up for the delay in size (according to publisher). -Scott Lawrence
#MARS, anyone?
Message #150681
Anyone had any experience with the new MARS MPEG board? (Inquiring minds want to know). Thanks! -Scott Lawrence
Thanks again, John! -Scott btw, are you using Razor Pro?
John, Talked to DPS today….the drive they are now recommending to replace the discontinued Micropolis drive is the Conner CFA1275A–1.27gig/12ms. which retails for roughly $550. -Scott
Thanks, Jonas…I'll do that! -Scott
#Animator Studio
Message #149870
I pre-ordered "Animator 95" Studio upgrade way back in October at the Autodesk seminar in Marina Del Rey (they told me I would receive it by December!) What I'm wondering is…when will it be released? What's the hold-up? Thanks! -scott lawrence
Thanks, Kevin! -Scott
John, Thanks for the h/d update. I'll take your advice! -Scott
Microp2217 Discontinued?
Message #148470
Does anyone have a definitive answer regarding the harddrive DPS is going to replace the now discontinued Micropolis 2217A with? Was it axed due to reported overheating problems? (I think I read somewhere that it was going to be replaced by a Conner drive). Is this drive (and the PAR…
Razor PRO and Premiere 4.0 are very close. Calagari is a good entry-level 3D Animation program, but can't begin to compare with 3DStudio (of course, it's approx. $2000 less). But the problem with the bundle is that Razor 1.0 is included and that version pales in comparison to Premiere 4.0.…
Animator Studio
Message #147476
What's the word on the release of Animator Studio? (I pre-paid for my upgrade in October). Is Win95 the culpret? Thanks!
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Razor for Windows
Message #1162
Joel, The bundled version of Razor is version 1.0 which isn't nearly as powerful or user friendly as the *current* version of Premiere ver. 4, although it is probably on par with Premiere ver.1.0. However, the latest version of Razor is an excellent program (but then it sells for about…
Thanks, Nik. How do I get rid of it? -Scott
Sound Blaster
Message #129967
Can somebody please tell me why I get a "Sound Blaster" logo when I log onto this forum?!? This has got to be a mistake, right? -SL
PAR for Multimedia?
Message #129349
Is it practical to use the PAR for CD-ROM/Multimedia purposes (ie: capturing video–w/o sound, of course), or would you recommend using something like Intel's SVR-Pro? Thanks for your advice! -Scott Lawrence
Today's Adesk Seminar
Message #129138
Richard, Just wanted to "personally" thank you for a very interesting, informative & entertaining presentation at the seminar today in Marina del Rey. -Scott Lawrence
Martin, Everyone here seems to share your enthusiam for the PAR. I think I'll get it & also the Intel Smart Video Recorder for simultaneous capture of vidio/audio for multimedia. I can get the PAR, TBCIV, Smart Video Rec Pro and a Micropolis 2217A for less than the cost of…
Thanks for the tip. Looks like most are leaning towards Intel, Air and Micronics, & the Neptune chipset seems to get consistently high ratings. -Scott-
Martin, Thanks for your T2 critique…seems to be the common concensus around here that the Targa 2000 is inadequate for most animator's needs. It's PAR for the course! -Scott P.S. Hope you had an enjoyable vacation!
I suppose you're right…Two boxes it'll have to be. I just received the latest Siggraph reel yesterday & I've never felt more intimidated in my life! My God, some of that stuff is truly remarkable! And I thought the previous reel was amazing….No contest. Scott
Thanks, John! That's the one that was recommended to me by someone at Adaptec who put together a system for Disney's "Lion King" project. Did you build the system or buy it assembled and if so from which company? I believe it has a controller on-board, right? -Scott
Ana… Yes, I noticed you cruisin' the Truevison Forum last week. Have you been able to get any word from Tom re: the approx. release date for the PCI version? Also,is the res. high enough for you? (Will you use it for multimedia or what?) Thanks, -Scott
>>I wonder why it's a "MotherBoard" …. not a "FatherBoard"?
#Targa 2000
Message #124313
Hi, Anna! Gus Grubba suggested you might be familiar with this board. If so, I'd appreciate your opinion! -Scott
>>You'll thank me
Andrew, I did call today & you're absolutely right–the guy that answered the phone didn't have a clue! Of course, the product has been announced in the media, but as you mentioned, won't be available until *at least* November. However, I have a spec sheet & it sounds virtually identical…
Angelo… >> We are putting a system together around it called the DV Designer (turnkey system). The system will also include software MPEG compression
Angelo, >>…and soon will have P90 EISA/PCI > There is a dual P90 EISA/PCI that you may start seeing out there … I'd stay away from that one for a while.> Actually, our P90 PCI/ISA is now Micronics.
John, Thanks for the feedback. The debate rages on, although I tend to agree with you. Of course, I suppose I could get BOTH the PAR & T2K, but I'm sure as soon as I manage to get them both operating on the same system, they'll be obsolete! As for…
#T2K…I'm Back!
Message #124033
Hi, John… My guess is you're going to hate it …but I'll ask anyway: What do you think about the Targa 2000? I need a *total* solution (if there is such a beast) for 3DS, video editing and Interactive Authoring. Thanks, -Scott
Gus, Thanks for the artful intercept! Perhaps you are familiar with this board (T2K)? Thanks, Scott Lawrence
#P90 MotherBoards
Message #123988
Can anyone here in 3DS-LAND offer advice on the purchase of P90 M-Boards? (Best brands, dealers, etc.) I'm about to build my dream system and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks! -Scott Lawrence
#Targa 2000?
Message #123987
Martin, I was just re-reading a thread in which you had an interesting and somewhat heated debate about the merits of the PAR vs. MAX with John Tissavary. I was wondering what your opinion was re: Targa 2000? I'm having a hard time getting the scoop (from actual users) about…
Kevin, Nice talking to you yesterday & thanks for all your expert advice. I'll have to call back when I get a few minutes as I haven't quite resolved my hardware dilema & you seem to have a handle on all this stuff! -scott lawrence
Ian, Thanks for the advice. As for a dealer…I found one locally, but am discouraged by less than stellar reviews. Perhaps I'll wait & see what the PCI version looks like. Scott
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