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#Toaster Help!
Message #37642
When I try to load ToasterPaint from the switcher, I get an out-of-memory error even when nothing else is loaded. I have a 2000 with 8MB of RAM. What am I doing wrong?
You need to be careful to not confuse the Toaster with an editor. The Toaster provides the ability to switch between video sources. It gives you digital video effects, character generator, paint box, etc. But the Toaster does NOT function as an editor. An editor is a VTR controller that…
You can use a Toaster as your switcher, but if you want to do cuts, fades, dissolves, etc. between two pieces of video tape, you're gonna have to have two playback decks and one record deck. You are also gonna need time base correctors for the two playback decks. This…
Hi Scott–it sounds like we are starting very similar undertakings. My understanding is that the PC version of the Toaster is still a ways off, and that it is essentially an Amiga in a box. For my application, I decided to go ahead and buy a complete Amiga system and…
Thanks Frank–I've gotten some very useful information here this weekend.
Great! Is it possible to put two DPS P-TBC's in a 2000? If so, how do you sync 'em?
Thanks for the input Frank–your experience is just the sort of thing I've been looking for. My concern was triggered by my local video salesman (who doesn't sell NewTek himself!) who has been trying to talk me into going with a stand-alone switcher. Obviously, I'd much rather use that money…
Interesting–I assume the Toaster uses GPI to trigger the switching? Are there any quality issues–i.e., does video that passes through the Toaster switcher come out in good shape? One last question…how are the TBCs that install inside the Amiga? Any potential pitfalls? Thanks for the info!
Toaster Switcher?
Message #35238
I am putting together a small post-production facility. I'm currently picking the gear I need. Since I'm on a budget, I'm tryingto stretch my dollars as far as possible. I'm seriously considering getting a Toaster for DVE etc. My question is this: Is the video switcher in the Toaster adequate…