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Ken, re: Studio Magic… Just as I suspected. I called them again also and they still say VCR controller will be available in 60 days. Same answer they gave me before last Christmas. I'm also writing them off. Thanks for the input. Dacia
John, Thanks for the input, I will call them. Dacia
Ken, I looked into using your exact setup. How does the Video Director and Studio Magic work together? Wasn't SM coming out with a version which controlled consumer decks such as the SLV-R1000? I even heard they were going out of business…? I have no experience with video editing and…
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#DTV beginner Handbook
Message #4466
Please send copy to Dacia Hsueh 444 Saratoga Ave. #6L Santa Clara, CA 95050 Thank you.
Hi Matthew, Studio Magic will do what you want but will only do wipes and fades from computer generated graphics. Basically, it can do cuts-only between video takes and transitions between video and graphics. Titles are no problem. What it does best is special effects. What it can do to…
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hardware/software help
Message #2724
Hi Tom, It totally depends on what you want to do and how much money you want to spend… I was going to get long winded, by have decided if you're interested, I can send you a copy of a bunch of articles I've gathered. Private mail your address to…
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Video & Audio Capture ??
Message #2079
Both Fast Movie Machine and the miro DC1 can print to video but only the DC1 has one S-Video input, the other is component. Dacia
David, Keep me posted. I seriouly looked into ALL the boards, read every review I could get my hands on and still have not come to a decision. The output quality of the miro is suppose to be the best of this price range. I suppose the S-Video input helps…
John, I saw a demo of Video Machine Lite before Studio Magic. If it weren't for my budget, I'd love to get the VM Lite. Here goes: Studio Magic (SM) is a cuts only "video production studio". On the main screen there are 6 preview windows. One video overlay/titler, two…
Dane, I've never used any of this equipment but have tracked reviews for the past few months of varios multimedia and desktop video magazines. The Fast Video Machine seems like the product to beat for $4000. The vast number of effects this product has is amazing. I've seen a demo…
John, Thanks for the input. I've been searching for this type of response in the Multimedia and Broadcast Pro forums without much luck. So glad I found, by chance, this forum. I will look into what you've suggested. Also, I got your messege regarding Studio Magic and will get back…
David, I called miro re: PCI board. They were vague but probably working on one and will be released by end of year. Dacia
David, To my knowledge (limited to reading reviews), I've only found one card by Matrox on the lower end to be PCI. Most others are ISA. The Matrox card did not get very good marks though. Both miro and Fast gave me vague answers about future PCI products. However, with…
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Dave, I've been looking into this for 2 months now, though I've never used the equipment, here's my two bits. If you are looking to capture video to hard disk and then output the resulting changes to video, then the Fast Movie Machine or miro DC1 cards (both around $1,000)…
Home Video Editing
Message #1877
John, What kind of computer switchers are out there? Is there a cheaper way to do A/B rolls than say, the Video Machine Lite? I've been looking for something in between the prices of Video Director and the VM Lite, but have only come up with something like Studio Magic.…
Hi, I would like to check out the Editizer, please send demo disk and liiterature to: Dacia Hsueh 444 Saratoga Ave. #6L Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Miro v. Fast vs. Videola
Message #1801
Take everything I have to say with a grain of salt. I've never used any of this equipment but have been studying many specs and have a few answers for you. I myself am also at the same stage of research as you. New Media Magazine stated the miro DC1…