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This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.

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#48497 #Framestore to IBM Message #48514
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Videophile October 15, 1995 10:05 PM
George, Not really sure. the only IBM progs that can probably read it are Adobe Photo Shop, or I'll check my copy of Paint Shop Pro (shareware available for download). If the Toaster machine that grabbed it has Amiga Dos 2.0 or higher it can read a Double density IBM…
#48461 IFF to AVI Message #48512
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Videophile October 15, 1995 9:55 PM
Hi Rich, For your anim conversions, check out MainActor v1.55. It's here in the Amiga libraries. I've converted to FLI/FLC but have been unable yet to convert to AVI although it's supposed to do it. Possibly the anim I tried was not the correct resolution. They also have a commercial…
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile May 3, 1995 11:01 AM
I'm interested in looking further into Xv. Is this a program for the Amiga? Why do you need to read Mac Disks? The Mac with Dos 7.1 & up can read PC disks. Using Cross Dos on my Amiga with my Hi-density drive with PC writing ability, the Mac can…
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile April 30, 1995 8:44 PM
Hi Lepido, No, actually I don't have a Mac, I've got a 2000 with the Gforce 030 at 40 Mhz, 2 meg of chip and 6 meg of fast RAM. What is XV? I want to take anims from DPaint and convert them for viewing on the Mac. Also want…
Anim to Mac conversion Message #195227
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Ramblings April 29, 1995 10:24 PM
Can any one tell me if there's something available to convert Anims to a Mac format? Rick
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile April 29, 1995 10:17 PM
Can any one tell me if there's something available to convert Anims to a Mac format? Rick
#DP 5 Drivers? Message #46696
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile April 29, 1995 10:14 PM
Hi Asha, I've been looking at DP5 and haven't purchased it because it looked to me that you need Magic Lantern to output 8-24 bit animations. You said it gives the option to use your Picasso for output? Don't suppose it offered and Opalvision output? When I finally got to…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography April 14, 1995 8:06 PM
I was wondering if there were any videographers out there who were in need of animated titles made for individual clients. I've done these for my own clients and thought that there are probably those out there who either don't have the equipment, or the time. Rick
AnimFont Video Message #46440
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile April 14, 1995 3:20 PM
Just was wondering if anyone would be intersted in an instructional video on the use of ChromeScript Anim Fonts. It's a step by step of how to use them in Deluxe Paint, along with tips on making custom libraries of created words, etc. Also included is tips on how to…
#Anim Conversion Message #46386
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Animation April 10, 1995 2:28 PM
I'm looking for a way to convert anims for use on PC FLI/FLC, AVI and whatever format used by Mac. I have Image Master which will convert to FLI but it will only work for low Res, maybe that's all FLI can do, I don't know. But I understand, AVI…
#Where is Autopilot? Message #189761
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Communications March 21, 1995 10:19 AM
Can anyone tell me where I can find Autopilot? Thanks Rick
#2900 SteadiCam JR users! Message #2901
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Videography February 14, 1995 7:56 AM
I forgot to ask you what you shoot with your SteadiCam. How long you've been using it. What camera or cameras you use it with, etc. Rick
#2880 #SteadiCam JR users! Message #2900
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Videography February 14, 1995 7:50 AM
Hi Barbara, I do different kinds of video and graphics work. Industrial, live preformances, special events. As I pointed out I am currently pursuing the real estate area as well as live performances. I am positioning myself to take advantage of the multimedia opportunities that are comming about and is…
#2807 #Direct Ed For sale Message #2875
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Editing and Editors February 13, 1995 1:36 PM
I was asking $200.00 obo. I'm not sure what it's worth compared to what Videonics is selling now. If you want to call me direct call 305-437-4084 or E-mail me. Otherwise just leave a reply on the thread. Thanks Rick
#2775 #SteadiCam JR users! Message #2799
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Videography February 10, 1995 8:39 AM
Hi Paul, I wouldn't call you strictly amateure. Hi-8 is one of the best acquisition sources and non-linear editing capabilities is mor than I currently have. Besides it's the results of your work which determines you professionalism, not the bigger your tools (or in some cases, the bigger your toys).…
#Direct Ed For sale Message #2792
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Editing and Editors February 9, 1995 9:32 PM
I have a Videonics Direct ED that I've had for some time. I used it for a while, but since I now have editing equipment and custom graphics generation capabilities, I no longer need it. I believe it can be upgraded to the Pro Ed, so it should make that…
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Videography February 8, 1995 8:04 AM
Hi I'm a SteadiCam user from South Florida and I am pursuing Real Estate video. I'm looking for other StediCam users for networking purposes for the possibility of getting videos of listings from other areas. Also I'd like to network for the purposes of information exchange, different cameras used, any…
#2572 SteadyCam Power Cord Message #2588
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography February 3, 1995 9:23 AM
You mean It's blank or the Picture is funky (Batteries?). My gues you mean it's blank. I've had that problem but associated with the fact that I've had it apart, and there's a wire pinching. You might first make sure the Video cable to the SteadiCam is in all the…
#182968 #Data switch for SCSI Message #183146
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Bridgeboard/AMAX January 25, 1995 10:14 PM
I am unclear about something. You said the Mac was at the end of your SCSI chain. 1)Does it terminate there? 2)Is it connected to a SCSI on your Mac, since you said the Mac is not considered a device in your hookup? Thnks for your info Rick
#Hard drive problem? Message #183140
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Using 2.0 – 3.0 January 25, 1995 9:25 PM
I have been getting a system error saying something to the effect of "error reading (Drive Label) on block '1325'. When I click on the cancel button it can come up again with another block number. I keep hitting cancel until the system error stops popping up, and sometimes it…
#Data switch for SCSI Message #182936
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Bridgeboard/AMAX January 23, 1995 10:09 PM
I have heard of the Trump card, but I don't know what it is. Could you fill me in? Is it the key to your senario? Would there be a problem if both machines attempt to acces the same device simultaneously? Is the Mac treated as a device by the…
#DPaint V Message #45220
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile January 16, 1995 12:51 PM
I understant Deluxe Paint V is scheduled to be released Jan 27. I had the info on it faxed to me a while back. Although it does 24 bit graphics and animations, it did not indicate what graphics boards were supported. I've been trying to call tech support to find…
Invisible Framestore Message #45214
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Audiophile January 15, 1995 11:08 PM
I recently encountered something interesting with a framestore file. Using an image converted to a Framestore in AdPro, I was unable to see it in the directory of the the toaster switcher's framestore loader even though I named it with a framestore number in proper format. However I was able…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · A/V Equipment January 13, 1995 3:51 PM
I wonder if anyone can steer me in the right direction. I built a custom power cord for my camcorder, for the time being I removed the cells from a bad battery to make it a connector for my cord. I want to make more of these cords but can't…
#1933 SteadyCam Power Cord Message #1936
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography January 13, 1995 2:24 PM
Thank you for your help on these possible suppliers for the connector, unfortunately they couldn't help me with a "Consumer type" connector. I have not yet tried B&H yet, plus I have some other possibilities. I will phototgraph mine and send it to you. If this could make your feature,…
Edit Protocol Message #1935
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · General Information January 13, 1995 1:58 PM
I am looking for technical specifications for the Panasonic 5-pin and the Control-L. Basically the pinouts, what pins are for what signal, voltage levels, and the types of signals received and generated. Can anyone steer me in a direction where I might be able to find this out? Rick
SteadyCam Powercord Message #45139
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Videophile January 12, 1995 8:14 AM
I fellow SteadyCam JR users. Have any of you needed to shoot continuoulsy with you SteadyCam for an hour or more but battery limits of 40 minutes prevented you from doing so. I considered using a battery belt pack but what about that cable interfereing with SteadyCam operation. I came…
#1794 SteadyCam Power Cord Message #1847
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Videography January 11, 1995 10:49 PM
The SteadyCam Power Cord (I'm trying to come up with a different name, possibly "Freedom Cord") is basically a cord that will plug into a standard battery belt pack and attaches to the SteadyCam JR handle with velcro straps and utilizes very thin wires (which allows good SteadyCam control) to…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Other Tools January 10, 1995 3:22 PM
I'm using a Canon A-1 digital on a SteadyCam JR and have had problems with the maximum limit of about 45 minuits from my camera battery. I sometimes shoot performances with my SteadyCam and need to shoot continusly for an hour or more. I wanted to use a battery belt…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography January 10, 1995 3:21 PM
I have been working on building my own Action Boom type device. You may be familial with the "Action Boom by Classic Video Productions that gives similar abilities as th SteadyCam JR, with the balancing problems and weight restrictions, as well as a color monitor and viewer headset option. Once…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography January 10, 1995 3:21 PM
I'm using a Canon A-1 digital on a SteadyCam JR and have had problems with the maximum limit of about 45 minuits from my camera battery. I sometimes shoot performances with my SteadyCam and need to shoot continusly for an hour or more. I wanted to use a battery belt…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Other Tools January 10, 1995 2:22 PM
I have been working on building my own Action Boom type device. You may be familiar with the "Action Boom" by Classic Video Products that gives similar abilities as the SteadyCam JR, without the balancing problems and weight restrictions, as well as a colr monitor and Viewer headset option. Once…
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Bridgeboard/AMAX January 7, 1995 10:10 PM
I was wondering if anyone could tell me technically what the difference is between Chip RAM and Fast RAM. My Understanding is that any graphics currently being manupulated or modified is basiclly buffered by CHIP RAM during its processing. Once the processing is completed it is put in fast ram…
#Missing Messeges Message #1645
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · General Information January 6, 1995 9:25 PM
I had left two messeges to "All", and now neither one of them seems to be there. I had checked them previously and they were there. Could they have been removed for some reason? Rick
Legal Video Message #1549
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography January 4, 1995 9:06 PM
I have been interested in and have purchased information on how to video tape legal proceedings. In my area of Ft. Lauderdale, associate of mine had pursued it and found that law firms (mostly big ones) that use this have already established working relationships with companies that do it and…
Real Estate Videos Message #1548
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography January 4, 1995 9:06 PM
I am currently pursuing putting real estate listings on video and I would like to hear from others currently doing this. I know there are others throughout the country doing this successfully. I also know that there have been at least 2 companies who have done this in my area…
Real Estate Videos Message #1292
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Videography December 29, 1994 10:10 PM
I am currently entering the field of Real Estate Video in my area of FT. Lauderdale and I am interested in getting in touch with others doing this. This type of work has been attempted at least twice that I know of in my area and has failed. I believe…
#Real Estate Videos Message #1239
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · DTV: The Business December 28, 1994 9:08 PM
I am currently entering the field of Real Estate Video in my area of FT. Lauderdale and I am interested in getting in touch with others doing this. This type of work has been attempted at least twice that I know of in my area and has failed. I believe…
Video on CD Rom Message #780
From: Rick Figley DTV Forum · Digital Encoding December 22, 1994 11:39 PM
I am in the Ft. Lauderdale area and am looking for someone who can put video clips and computer graphics to CD ROM for my clients, I know equipment is available to do this myself, but I would prefer to utilize the services of someone who already has it until…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Editing and Editors December 22, 1994 2:07 PM
So your saying that the DVE's are controlled by hardware (Chip) whereas the Toaster effects are mainly controlled by software ? That would mean the only way to add additional DVE's would be to but in an upgraded chip, if it's possible at all.
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Videophile December 21, 1994 8:58 AM
The DVE's on the FAST Video Machine are flawless in REAL time. I saw the system demonstrated at STS Electronics on Ft. Lauderdale. They advertize in all the video mags. They are the largest dealer in the country. They used to sell the toaster but don't anymore. They showed the…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Amiga Tools December 20, 1994 8:21 AM
Has anyone seen the FAST Video Machine with non-linear editing? I understand that NewTek has been working on the Toaster for the IBM while waiting for the Amiga situation to settle. However there seems to be problems. I'm wondering why it is that the Video Machine (and a few other…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Amiga Tools December 20, 1994 8:05 AM
Has anyone seen the FAST Video Machine with non-linear editing? I understand that NewTek has been working on the Toaster for the IBM while waiting for the Amiga situation to settle. However there seems to be problems. I'm wondering why it is that the Video Machine (and a few other…
From: Rick Figley Desktop Video Forum · Amiga Tools December 20, 1994 8:04 AM
Has anyone seen the FAST Video Machine with non-linear editing? I understand that NewTek has been working on the Toaster for the IBM while waiting for the Amiga situation to settle. However there seems to be problems. I'm wondering why it is that the Video Machine (and a few other…
From: Rick Figley Amiga Arts Forum · Animation December 14, 1994 10:13 PM
I was wondering if anyone had an old training video for lightwave modeler. Preferably version 3.0, but an earlier version would probably be OK. Or if this someone could direct me to access to one. Thanks
#OpalPaint, Processor Message #166442
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Personal Apps October 5, 1994 7:01 PM
Martin, In order to get the discount, what is the fastest way to get a confirmed first batch order. Would faxing with his credit card # with and proof of purchase do it? Or calling in with his credit card # and faxing proof of purchase? What is your recommendation?…
#Opalpaint, Processor Message #166248
From: Rick Figley Amiga User Forum · Personal Apps October 4, 1994 11:15 AM
I want to thank you for your quick response. I do have a follow up question to your reponse about the coupon. You say my friend can get the discount if he shows the receipt with his order. Is this the discount off $995 or $1395? Also I look forward…
#Opal Paint, Processor Message #166176
From: Rick Figley Modem Vendor Forum · Applications October 3, 1994 8:02 PM
Hi Martin, Had a couple questions for you about Opalvision. 1) I wanted to get my Opal Paint disks updated instead of downloading the updated version. I Called Opalvision and was instructed that I could send in my disks to get them updated. I did so. After sending them it…
Decompressing Files Message #166175
From: Rick Figley Modem Vendor Forum · Utilities October 3, 1994 8:01 PM
I currently am using, or at leat attempting to use a lharc decompression shareware by Stefan Boberg that I got from DEVware. In entering the command I seem to be having a problem getting it done though. It seems like I enter it right but the result is that the…
Time Tracker/Keep Message #166123
From: Rick Figley Modem Vendor Forum · Applications October 3, 1994 11:24 AM
Thanks for the info on TimeKeep it sounds closer to what I am looking for. I just downloaded it and I'll check it out and let you know. Rick Figley 73537,420

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