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Sorry to say, but it's been sold and delivered. Martin
#PAR for Sale
Message #182549
PAR for sale. Includes: PAR card TBCIV (the digitizing board) all cables all software Micopolis 1.6 GByte drive Everything you need to digitize and play back video. I'm getting out of the graphics business, so I don't need the thing anymore. Best offer gets it. If interested, e-mail me at…
Thanks for the info regarding NT 3.51
PAR and Win95
Message #172961
Jamie, Thanks for your response. I will test your suggestions and reply to the e-mail address. With regards to the following: >>Two other things, the stuff composited from sequential .tga's to the par >>was slightly darker (especially the alpha channeled transparencies) than >>the stuff video posted from 3ds. Is this…
PMJI. but. … > Lots!. I just got Win95 running on my computer and I never want to go back. Since Microsoft is in no rush to update NT to work like Win95, it's going to be a bummer to have to run NT when software demands it. BTW, the…
> Whether that is true or not, I don't know. > Yes, just like 8 bits can discribe more shades of a color channel that 6 bits, 10 bit describes more than 8. 35mm and 16mm has more possible colors than 16 million. 24bit image files can cause color banding…
#16 bit files
Message #168644
Hi guys, As I understand, 3DS internal render calculations are done at 16 bits per channel. Then the result is dithered to 8 bits per channel. Is it possible or are there IPAS's that would allow you to import 16bit files (backgrounds, in VideoPost,etc) then render out as 16 bit…
Instead of futzing with the software and since I run NT… what's teh upgrade policy for release 3, or the NT version?
Thanks for the info. I'll reload NT back onto my system. Martin Kunert The Kunert/Manes Company
Is there a benfit to running ER under NT rather than win32? Martin Kunert The Kunert/Manes Company
Thanks for the info on Razor Pro
> What are they charging for it? And what can it do? Martin Kunert The Kunert/Manes Company
Video Toaster substitut?
Message #119106
If you want cheap non-linear editing on a PC, check out D/Vision or EMC. For what ever individual problems they both have, they are both proffesional non-linear systems. Features, TV shows and commercials have been cut on both – but I've never heard about anything being cut on FAST. I…
How To?: AVI to TGA's
Message #114484
>> In addition to the utilities, the Video For Windows software itself has that >> capability, Converting AVI to sequential TGA's. Hmm, never new that. I'll check it out.
#How To?: AVI to TGA's
Message #114239
I'm sure this has been asked previously, so excuse my ignorance, but… What is the easiest way to convert 24bit AVI files to 24bit sequential Targas? Thanks.
HowTo: Text on a curve
Message #114201
Howdy, Can any one suggest an easy way to place 3D text on a curve. For example: – A ball where text was carved into the equaitor. – a 3D Circle which is compriesed of curving text, each letter curves backwards a bit. – Text the wraps along a sine…
Animator wanted in LA
Message #106749
We're looking for an animator to do a contract job – 2 mins of character animation, 3D studio or Animation Master. We have the facility, you just need the time and reel. Contact Martin at (213) 933-6200 The Kunert/Manes Company
Animator wanted in LA
Message #106748
We're looking for an animator to do a contract job – 2 mins of character animation, 3D studio or Animation Master. We have the facility, you just need the time and reel. Contact Martin at (213) 933-6200 The Kunert/Manes Company
Total Digital is the LA dealer. I found them to be very compitant and their customer support is without match. Ask for Peter Bernstein and Brian. If you get a Spectral, get it through them. (818) 884-1671. Brian can be reached at either (mobil) (310) 850-4785 or at Ren &…
#Spectral Synthesis & PAR
Message #103593
Gus, Tim Kirk of IBUM Digital and Spectral Synthesis told me that you may be be working with them to adapt the PAR to the Spectral Synthesis digital audio workstation…. I'm thrilled to hear that!!!!! What a powerhouse combination!!!!! When I picked up my Spectral DAW from Tim two weeks…
Dave, I spoke to your tech support people. They say the artifacts are inheriant in the compression… but that when the image is pasted to tape, the tape's lower bandwidth will drop the artifacts. I'll give it a try. Martin Kunert
>> Let me know how its resolved. I will.
#PAR JPEG artifacts prob.
Message #97698
David, I recently purchased one of your company's PAR units for the PC. The installation was easy, but I can't store TGA files on it, as ANI or STILL, without significant artifacts being introduced into the image. For example, I created white titles on a black ground in photoshop and…
>> There isn't much what to look for. This is a programming issue in Photoshop. >> They would have to change their code in order to have temp files created in the >> (how appropriate) temp directory. We're pretty much stuck with it. … as I quickly discovered. Oh, the…
I'll look into the "TEMP" directory suggestion you gave. Thanks for the advice. Martin Kunert
Thanks for the advice. I'm using a Micropolis 2217A. I'll try the higher block values. Martin Kunert
PAR under Windows
Message #96727
>> 2. When using Photoshop under windows, I can retrieve TGA's from the PAR >> drive, but I can't save them. Doing so locks the system or gives me an "Acess >> Denied" error. >Should be fixed soon, did you copy this to Gus Gruba?
David, Thanks for the prompt response. I'll follow your suggestions. Martin Kunert
PAR under Windows
Message #96641
David, I've just installed your product. It was by far the easiest hardware installation that I've ever done and the product is function excellentaly, but I do have some questions…. 1. I used 3d Studio to render white titles on a black back ground. There are numerous articcaftcs around the…
BetaSP to TGA $$$$
Message #95084
Hey out there, I'm accepting bids for a BetaSP to Targa files transfer and vice-versa. BetaSP to Targa – 3,600 frames Targa to BetaSP – 5,000 frames The Targa files must be transfered on DAT tape. If interest, please respond via email.
…. while we're at it,… What about a "What's Left of Your Life IPAS"? While you're working, it walks the dog, returns phone calls, remembers people's birthdays, placates girlriends, (wives, husbands), drinks beers with friends, and otherwise does things that you'd do if you weren't tied into work so much.…
Dynamic Morphing Program
Message #86466
Thanks, all, for the info. It appears the WinImages by Blackbelt is the clear winner.
#Dynamic Morphing Program
Message #86378
Hi out there, long time no read……….. Anyway, is anybody familiar with a PC program that does dynamic morphing of targa files? For example, Gryphon's Morph only does static morphs – one start TGA morphed to another TGA. I'm looking for something that will morph between two series of sequential…
Love/Hate for D/Vision….. absolutely. You've hit it on the dot. But at least I have to say that it's more far more love than hate. >> I have the FAST video machine, which appears to be somewhat more >> sophisticated than this system but it's a black box. From what…
Gus, >> Hey, what else can you say about this D/Vision thing. How does the software >> stands? How many decks does it support? First off, let me clarify that D/Vision is not an on-line system. The best video quality you'll get out of it is betwen VHS to 3/4…
PMJI, but if you're looking at off-line non-linear, I'd suggest you check out D/Vision. I just built one for my self and am extremly happy with it.
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Exabyte to Abakas
Message #70830
Thanks for the information
Thanks for the comment, Check out the thread (if you haven't already).
Greg, >>The Exabyte formats it's data the same way for PC and UNIX environments. You >>could even do this as a line in Video Post to just append the file most >>recently saved to the end of the tar file on the Exabyte, and delete the file >>from your PC…
#Exabyte to Abakas
Message #70046
I remember reading here that Abakas released an update to their Exabyte drivers, alowing the A66 to read Targa files directly off of Exabyte tapes. Am I remembering correctly, or is this wishfull projection into the past? Any help here would be appreciated as neither Editel, Veratel, nor the Post…
#Lyon Lamb \ PC-VAS?
Message #53855
>> you might want to call Digital Processing Systems Inc. at 606-371-3729. I tried that number and it's a fax line.
Thanks for your comment. I ended up going for the Number Nine GXE. Their company policy allows you to trade in their cards for better models on a continious basis. They use Vibrant drivers. And last, when ever I called, I spoke to a rep in less the one minute…
Graphic Cards
Message #52751
Has anybody had experince with the Methus Primeir 928 or Number Nime GXE 11 or 12 with 3D Studio?
Thanks, I'll check it out.
#SEMPTE IPAS
Message #52581
>>Martin: >> >> Who wrote the SEMPTE IPAS? I'm interested in buying it. >> Haven't ever heard of that one! Or are you referring to the illustrious >> Martin Foster's Animator Pro routine for adding time code to Animator Pro >> files? Which can then be overlayed in the keyframer?…
#SEMPTE IPAS
Message #52389
Who wrote the SEMPTE IPAS? I'm interested in buying it.
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