This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Gary— I missed the original thread about your book. As the evangelist for Media 100 (Mac nonlinear video system) I'm interested in what you are doing. May I get a copy/find out more about your publication? –patrick rafter
Tim: Did you have the chance to read it? Any ideas which magazine might bite on such a piece? It is pretty academic (historic approach), not your usual news piece. I'd be interested in your recommendations… Did you go to NAB…I missed it (Thank God, I hate Vegas!) –Patrick
Future of DTV?
Message #4681
Jeff: > You are too kind. I got more work done here in one week, than an entire month of regular/interuption-filled days! Olivia & Liam are thriving…Trust your sister is well too. Hope to see you soon, –Patrick
Paul— We were very happy with the DV Magazine review. Other nice ones from MacWEEK and VideoPro have come out recently. Glad you caught them! –patrick
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Tim— Our continuing dialogue re. Luther inspires me to send you a piece I recently wrote. Sorry about the length…I'd love to see this published on conventional 4-color magazine paper someday,complete with images… Here goes… Towards a Historical Appreciation of the Promise of Digital Media By: Patrick Rafter Digital Evangelist…
Tim– In fact there is a very cool bit of product called "Creative Parnter" by emotion (Palo Alto, CA) (415) 812-9001, that allows the multimedia equivalent of groupware…the fascile dissemination of media files (QT video, audio, still PICT files, etc) from one Mac computer to another,without the need for hardware…
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Multimedia Case Studies
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Michael, I was very interested in reading your I used to be Marketing Director for an abortive early attempt to create an "electronic marketplace" called AMIX (The American Information Exchange), out of Palo Alto/Mt. View, CA, that was funded by Autodesk until they cut the strings. A very interesting scheme…
Tim
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Message #4348
Paul– I'm enjoying our dialogue!
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Message #4169
Paul— In response to your "can of worms" Here are some off the cuff thoughts (nothing definitive). Looking into the future…the "Media 100" of the our dreams… We envison a device that lets consumers create electronic stories that can combine moving and still images, sound, narration, animation, and titles. It…
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Future of DTV?
Message #4166
Tim— > Let's keep in touch, I'd like to make a Media 100 available to you when I have one to lend. Ciao, –Patrick
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Future of DTV?
Message #4165
Jeff— Thanks for your note. Liam and Olivia are still in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Brigham's. (Great facility and tremendous people incidentally). They'll be there until they get up to 4-5 lbs, remain stable in all other ways. Sheila and I can't wait until they come home! Work…
Topic of the Week: MKTG
Message #4164
Barbara— Thanks for sending me VIDEO FILE, here's my address: Patrick Rafter Digital Video Evangelist Data Translation 100 Locke Drive Marlboro, MA 01752 (508) 460-1600, Ext 877 Fax (508) 481-8627 Cheers! –PR
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#Future of DTV?
Message #3922
Tim— Ten years ago, desktop publishing enabled thousands of people to become publishers of books, magazines, and newsletters for the first time. Today, digital video systems (such as those from Data Translation, Avid, Radius, ImMIX) are now giving creatives access to computer-based tools that can create video programs that are…
John— The most successful video entrepreneurs I've met have the following unique combination of qualities/skills: 1) Creative Talent and Imagination 2) Solid Experience (in video/art/music) 3) Self-promotional acumen (or access to an associate who does) 4) A pony-tail 5) A cool name for their atelier with matching logotype to boot.…
Barbara— Send me what you have on VIDEO FILE! -Patrick Rafter Data Translation Makers of the Media 100 nonlinear program authoring system
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Help w/job description
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Paul— Best of luck in your search. Send us you resume. As far as a fun title goes, I've always liked the employees at Disney who go by the moniker of "Imagineer" Or Robert Todd of SFSU: "Captain of Technology" What will they think of next? –Patrick Rafter Digital Evangelist…
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…
Dean– Let me know about your service by snail mail. Using any M-JPEG? Are you familiar with Media 100? Thanks, –Patrick Rafter Data Translation 100 Locke Drive Marlboro, MA 01752 508-460-1600, Ext 877
Welcome
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Terry– Hi there, long time no chat! I have to agree with your original comment. The Mac remains the easiest, most powerful machine for program authoring. If you want to create videogames, CD-ROM, etc port the finished piece to MPC,Windows later. –Patrick Rafter
#New to the DTV Forum
Message #2802
John— It's great to finally have a DTV Forum. As the person who cruises CIS for Data Translation (makers of the Media 100 digital video system), I'll be a regular visitor. Please let me know if you're planning any particular activity, etc. Cheers! Patrick Rafter Evangelist Data Translation Marlboro, MA…