This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Dave, First, make sure that Weitek is well-seated (there should be a diagnostic with the chip). Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Charles, The Grass Valley transcoder is $1900, and of course it has component out (that's what a transcoder does). The YEM units I've seen have generally been high-res scan converters, and more bucks, although maybe I've missed something in a mere transcoder. I suggest you get the Sony LVR/LVS 5000A.…
Richard, How good is your TV reception? The recorder should do well with either input. The Magni will serve you well. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Mark, We're at 310/820-4004 in Los Angeles. Fax is 310/826-5710. Let me know what leasing term you have in mind. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Mark, Please use my CIS ID when sending message, I almost missed this one, since CIS uses the # to inform me if messages are waiting. Go for the PVM2800, it's a great unit (Diaquest recommends it), is not available discounted, due to short supply. List is $15,000, and will…
Aaron, Please avoid such blatantly incorrect statements ("I live in Canada and there are no authorized Truevision dealers in the country"). I know of a few. Here's one of the best, although they may not be on the same side of the country as you: Mainframe Computer Graphics (416/391-4500, near…
Sherwood, Sorry. The trade-in/trade-up promotion REQUIRES the purchase of TIPS+ (with TIPS TYPERIGHT) & VIDEOMAKER+. However, give me a call @ 310/820-4004 on Friday; I'l see what we CAN propose that would have value for you. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Gary, Well, heck, nobody asked me…! And by the time I'm finished, you'll remember why. I think the confusion originates because of the differences between screen ratio, file ratio & film ratio. Work on an image in the same screen proportions as the film ratio. 35mm is a 1.5:1 ratio…
Sherwood, Quite possible. RIO, for instance, maintains its own internal record of the video mode to be in, but then restores it on exit. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Dave, Math chips get out the same way other chips do. Heat, cool, heat, cool. Suckers tend to creep along while doing so. Even so, I haven't yet experienced a Weitek budging at all once they're in. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Sherwood, Might as well make it 1:1 (aspect 1.0). Gary makes some good points re: memory requirements. Might as well choose a resolution that matches the output type (2K x 1.5 for 35mm, for instance). If you can use 4K x 4K, well, by all means, go ahead. Kevin Krell…
Sherwood, Something's screwy, mode 11 is 512x486x32-bit interlaced, below the Sony's scan rate. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Sherwood, The Truevision Trade-in/Trade-up program ends January 31, 1991. $750 for that DVA board, or $1000 if you pop for the Targa 32 (so that would save you $200, if you pay $800 for it). Hope you'll consider us when you need that board. BTW, I know you use Digital…
Sherwood, If we're still talking a Sony 1304HG here, the Targa will only work @ non-interlaced modes (31.5kHz horizontal scan rate). Interlaced would be 15.7kHz, which is below the Sony scan rate (approx. 20k-50kHz.) Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Sherwood, The Targa 32 only supports resolutions from 512×400 through 512×482 (not 486), and is only 32-bit. If it's a 2-slot board, then it will also support overscan (an option at that time). Input and output are RGB only (no composite video or S-VHS). Other than programs that support a…
Mike, So is there anyone in San Diego who's NOT from Arizona? Hope you're not trying to get away from them. Love your stuff, but, of course, we're in Los Angeles, and we'd make you sell things. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Jeff, Aldus Photostyler is certainly a hit, even with the usual Mac Photoshop users. I suggest a Wacom tablet, since the pressure-sensitive stylus is supported. There are a number of interface changes now that Aldus is marketing the product (developed by U-Lead systems, and originally bundled with other products, such…
#Technical Excellence
Message #6466
Gary, Congratulations on 3D Studio achieving status as a PC Magazine Technical Excellence finalist for Applications Software. It is regrettable that the selected winner for the category was that darned FoxPro. Next year could be it, though. Best to the gang: Tom Hudson, Dan Silva, Jack Powell, Bob Bennett, and…
Terry, Well, if you're just going to run stuff in real-time through the Magni, then get a good ($1k) S-VHS deck. No need for the NEC-VCR for that. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Dave, My preference is 3D Studio – much easier to work on the motion, lights, etc. and greater flexibility for textures. If you'd like to discuss over the phone, you can reach me at the office @ 310/820-4004 (M-F 9-5). Any discussion here would likely have to be somewhat terse.…
Terry, $2k won't cut it for a frame-accurate deck for animation. $5-6k is more doable, and you'd need to add either a Diaquest, similar video controller, or perhaps one of the software-only control packages. Decks around the $2k range are reasonably frame-accurate for retrieval (play), but tend to be only…
#6380-
HELP! PixelPop
Message #6391
Robert, You might want to look at other screen-capture programs, such as ImagePrep (also marketed as ColorLab), Hijaak, or others. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Nick, There doesn't seem to be any problem with System 7 and AutoCAD MAC. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Mike, FLITAPE works great with the Diaquest ADI. The other controller manufacturers have the spec, they just have to write to it – they've certainly had the product for a while! When I spoke with the SoftVTR folks @ Siggraph, there was some mention of an ADI to work with…
Gabriel, Do what everybody else does. If they can afford it, use the Cosmetic Surgery package from New Image Industries of Woodland Hills, CA (direct sales). For the lower budget-minded, use the TIPS paint program running on the Targa+ frame-grabbers. The first is specialized for the industry, the latter is…
Noah, You'll be fine once you put in the 24-bit display. While 3D Studio outputs a 24-bit file, it dithers the image when on a 16-bit display (presumably Targa?) through its drivers, so that the image looks pretty smooth. Unfortunately, that same image file, loaded into TIPS, for instance, @…
"Mad man!" Is that you? BTW, re: Jack's reply. We have the Animator clips here. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Norman, You have a couple of choices. If you registered your Animator by sending in the registration card prior to about July 31, 1991, then your Autodesk Multimedia Reseller can get a coupon authorization faxed to them for the $195 upgrade. You could call 800/525-2763 to find a dealer near…
Noah, No problem with Diaquest with compressed .TGA files. All 3D Studio TGA files without alpha channel are 24-bit. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Tom, Take a look at the Numpic function under the POCO menu. This is what you're looking for. It imports numerically sequenced images, including but not limited to .TGA (Targa). Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Bill, The software you mention was manufactured by New Image Industries (a public corporation on ye old stock exchange) and is located in Woodland Hills, California. The package is similar in some respects to Truevision's TIPS paint package, as it has some paint features. It also uses licensed code from…
James, You will need file transfer utilities (Iomega has a set for conversion). Generally, you must format cartridges on the PC, and use the File exchange software so the Mac can mount the cartridge. Similar to the procedure for 3.5" diskettes between PC & Mac. Other companies also make transfer…
Charles, What programs won't read the .TGA file, or experience banding? 3D Studio produces a valid 24-bit or 32-bit .TGA file. Are your applications displaying in fewer colors (such as a Targa 16, or worse, 8-bit VGA)? When rendering to a 16-bit Targa display, 3D Studio randomly dithers to present…
Albert, No, the upgrade to Animator Pro is currently indefinite. That is, you can upgrade from Animator to Animator Pro w/$300 and the title page from the Animator Reference Manual, anytime. The Coupon offer, which is only $195 for the same upgrade, ends October 31, 1991 (just a few weeks,…
Rick, (no, I'm not John). The Panasonic is preferred, and will probably hold up better. While the Targa+ has VGA pass-thru for a single-monitor solution, this still requires a separate VGA card. The VGA portion is not recordable to video (unless passed through from a Truevision VideoVGA). In addition, almost…
Noah, The Truevision card uses the Tseng Labs ET4000 chip set, one of the best performers. You can use the Panacea DLD ™ drivers for display list processing and birdseye. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
James, On a PC, a SCSI adapter is usually used – it does not have to be from Iomega. I have also used the parallel-SCSI adapter (running the Bernoulli off the parallel port) and was surprised how fast that was. Only problem is, some parallel ports won't work. I had…
Allie, I'd suggest putting down a deposit on a Targa+ 64 right now, and have a dealer reserve one for you. The Videomaker+ software you refer to is offered FREE with the Targa+ only until the *END OF THIS MONTH! After that, the price is *** $300 ***. A deposit…
Noah, I don't think the options available to you are great. Skip the VideoVGA in this instance, if you want to run AutoCAD @ 1024×768 non-interlaced. Highest non-interlaced for the VideoVGA is 800×600. A high-res scan converter that handles a VGA 31.5kHz signal at very good quality is about $3000.…
Okay, Allan. Let me know if you need to be walked through this. Call me @ 213/820-4004. Could I request a couple of changes for PostMaster? 1) An abort key to stop translation (particularly when I've gone & selected the wrong file or stamp). I know that Ctrl-Alt-Del works -…
Stephen, Apparently there is only a test if a math coprocessor is present. Programs written in the POCO language can have access, but nothing in the software uses it out of the box. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
John, Well, if the files made it up alright, Jeffrey should merge them soon. One note, Compuserve limits files to 6 character names + 3 character extension. I won't be at Comdex (no rooms, for one – I waited until Sept. 9, should have reserved by Sept. 1. Besides, Comdex…
Z, No drivers needed for 3D Studio, just any ol' VGA. For high-resolution renderings, try the Panacea PanaRender ™ or Vibrant Graphics drivers (each $49). Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Allan, Sure. Don't mess with the switches on the Targa+, use the defaults. Install your TARGAP.SYS driver in Config.sys, probably at the defaults, but add 'mD'. The line should look like this, assuming your driver's in the C:\TARGAP directory: DEVICE=TARGAP.SYS mD Now the setup as a Targa 32. You want…
Jamie, Howdy. Image Assist should be the fastest. I have no recent data on Ron Scott's QPR, though. I've been using RIO through a GPIB. One of the systems I'm using now has an MVP card for SCODL from Windows, Freelance, Harvard Graphics, etc. through the Agfa Matrix Conductor software.…
Stephen, You've already caught onto the problem. Either use the NO87 (which doesn't affect Animator Pro otherwise), or change out the math chip for an Intel. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
John, Just go ahead and upload files (ZIPped, preferably individually) to Library 9 (what's New), along with a description. Do the same for your price list, but you might want to upload that in text format, so that it can be read on-line, as well as downloaded. Compuserve will not…
James, The Syquests are an alternative. It's true that there is not great interchangability between drive marketers. I had only responded by item number to what was already listed. And I *like* Bernoullis. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Stephen, The problem is that the VGA "standard" is only 16 colors @ 640×480. This in part is why the original Animator was geared towards 320×200, as the lowest common denominator @ 256 colors. SuperVGA refers to resolutions of 640x480x256 colors, 800x600x16 colors, and maybe, 800x600x256 colors. Extended VGA (EVGA)…
Ben, PostMaster ($249) does a very good job of this. The .DXF file can be directly loaded into AutoCAD through the DXFIN function. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
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