This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Switcher Suggestion
Message #61644
How about a REAL basic addition to the Toaster Switcher. Can the T-Bar be controlled with numerical input in addition to MANUAL and AUTO. In other words, It would be great to be able to control a "stop" point on the T-Bar to bring aan effect midway or even to…
WARNING!! The Toaster Version 3.0 does not run well with only 9MB of RAM! I had to upgrade to 16MB. (Also went all the way up to GVP's '040)
Actually…I was in the same condition as you! My only problem was the GVP '030 Board I had was 3 years old. No way ti upgrade memory. I could barely load CG and Toasterpaint I upgraded my '030 to GVP's G-FORCE '040 w/16 MB of RAM. All appears to be…
Thanks for the response. I will try Twin Express, although I just bought ATALK III and I can jam at 57,600 with Telix on the PC. Thanks again.
Thanks Jody. I ended up getting ATALK III and I can boogie at 57,600 with Telix. Thanks for the response.
Thanks Tom. I ended up buying ATALK III. I am just doing simple null-modem serial transfers of TARGA files from the PC to the AMIGA. It works great and at 57,600 Baud. Thanks for the response.
Too late…I got ATALK III. There are really no features needed other than a ZMODEM Download. JR-COMM may have worked but for 50 bucks I bought ATALK. Thanks for the response
That wasn't the problem…the problem was how to do the transfer. I finally figured it out though. I am using ATALK III , null modem adapter, and DSZ on the PC end. They are Targa files. Thanks for the response.
#ATALK
Message #53516
I just read in the Mastering Toaster Technology book that you folks make a program called ATALK III? It was recommended that this software be used for a direct connection between AMIGA and PC. Do you have any ideas what software will do the job on the PC end? What…
That's right! I remember about the Null-modem cable now…okay I'll do that Then I guess it's software finagling time. Thanks
#PC Spits at AMIGA
Message #28208
I am trying to connect my PC to My 2000. I have modem cable running from the PC COM1 to the 2000 Serial port. I have Telix and the only I thing I could find for the Amiga was JR-COMM. What do I do now or do I have to…
#Com Transfer Dilemna
Message #53465
Can anyone help me how to connect my PC with my 2000? I have direct modem cable runnning from COM1 on the PC to the SERIAL port on the 2000. Now What? I have Telix for the PC and about the only thing I could find quick was JR-COMM for…
Can you explain the steps to do that? I have gotten the RGB2FS program to work pretty well…of course I have to rename each file in order for LW to use them as frames. I would like to try that in LW although I am not sure I know the…
MOrph Vectors
Message #50574
I am morphing two still frame cars. My question is regarding Vectors. Along the boy moulding of the car…it's pretty much a straight line from the front of the car to the back….would 2 vectors be sufficient to do it right? One vector at the front and one at the…
Hmmm…I haven't tried that one yet…but I will…tonight! Thanks again.
Thanks John…..Lemme try that…I need to get into Arexx…I'm sure it would greatly help me….
Okay…Thanks Joe…I'll give it a try!
Okay I'll give that a try and let you know what I found out….Thanks!
Well…I tried Left Amiga, N and nothing happens? What gives….I did the CTRl CTRL ALT ALT to leave the switcher. Is that not the same?
Tried that…although I think I went to SWITCHER rather than L/AMIGA.. lemme try that and see what happens….thanks!
#RGB 2 FS conversion
Message #50425
I am attempting to use the AREXX program RGB2FS to convert 60 IFF's rendered using Morphplus to the Framestore format so that I can lay them to tape single frame. When I run rgb2fs it doesn't do anything but shuttle the drive for a sec and back to the prompt.…
You win the big prize…so often the term email is used in such a generic sense ……Thanks
Thanks…I found out that during install bab.pic was not installed….got it from floppyy…and we are a ok.
I wondered about that…but since ASDG support requested it and did not request that I do it Email…I did it….oh well….
MORPH!
Message #49795
Again…Can someone help me with Morph?
Morph Help
Message #49656
When loading the Tutorial images…babyface.pic and owl.pic..the babyface loads too big in relation to the owl. The tutorial vector file owl2baby.vectors is way off from the babyface. What gives? Requested a Tech call but never got it. Thanks
Hmmm….I don't know that answer yet…but let me render something and see if it is saved that way as a TGA file.
#Targa Display Help
Message #28182
Help! I am using a TARGA+16 board for rendering from 3DS2. I get vertical lines in all renderings. These are little lines appox 10 pixels wide that go the length of the rendering. I am using the RDPADI selection with the RDPTPLUS.EXP. I have tried 16 bit rather than 24…
Lightwave Sugs/Questions
Message #40973
Here are a couple of suggestions for future LW releases. Please correct me if these already exist and I don't know it. Hope this is the correct place for "thing I's like to see…" When loading multiple objects at one time (multi-click on "Load Object" After typing or selecting a…
TimeCode Board
Message #56287
I have a SONY BKU-705 Timecode Generator/Reader for the Sony VO-9850 machine for Sale. I am asking $1000 obo. I am also in need of a BKU-704, or BKU-706 board. Would be open to trades. Leave mail. kk
Steve, I use a Targa 16+ and import the images to an image software called Art Department Professional. I convert the Targa files to an IFF and then they can be used in ToasterPaint to create a framestore which can be Digitally effected. There are a couple of packages that…
I have been using AMILINK/VT for appox 6 months now and truly love it. It does everything that any editor on the market does…and does it well. I am using it in a 3/4SP A/B roll environment. Any questions?
I could really care less about the quality of the shirt…after all it is only a T-shirt. I'm more interested in the fact that a 34 year old guy like me is going to walk through the mall with a t-shirt that has a death skull on it. It would…
LW 2.0
Message #35614
Okay here's my question…and I'm hoping you have the answer. They have changed quite a few things in LW and one of them is the way things are done in the "RECORD" area. I have no idea in what format I am supposed to renderframes in order to play them…
System 2.0
Message #35533
Can you tell me if there are any missing DVE's from Version 1.0 of the Toaster? I guess I may just be missing them because of the new layout and banks….are all the old ones still there? Also…are there any files that can be deleted from Version 1.0 that may…
I too am an old PC user and it took me awhile to get the hang of the AMIGADos What you really need to get is a file management utility somewhere in the line of XTREE for PC-DOS. That will greatly help you in file deletion and management. I suggest…
As you probably know by now…System 2.0 includes a heart wipe…..
Catalina 5.0 does use the Toaster. Storline is poor…acting wonderful… and script leaves a lot to be desired. Now the Toaster on the other hand….. (I happened to see the movie while doing some medical research, of course!)
I have been using a PVM-1390 for a couple of years now as an RGB monitor from my Targa output…..it works just fine.
I recieved a TOASTER 2.0 Order form and a 2.0 Demo Tape yesterday. You can call and order Version 2.0 by dialing 1-800-843-8934 and ask for the Upgrade Department. (When I called, I got the standard "all those lines are busy would you like to leave your name and number".…
GPI Trigger Software
Message #31253
I am looking for some software code that will allow the capturing of a frame of video, based on TimeCode numbers, through VLAN, using the frame grabbing utility in the Toaster. Basically, a GPI trigger of the Frame Grabber at a preset timecode number from a Sony 9850 VTR. Your…
All you say is true…although on their latest "sales tool", the 100,000+ copies of their video "REVOLUTION" does say….."the Video Toaster captures all the power and all the quality of a $100,000 TV studio and puts it in your Amiga……." I thought that was a Great AD!
Thank you for assurance that we will know when it happens, rather than hearing it through the Grapevine….that "they" had it 3 weeks ago! Do you know if distribution will be first-come-first-serve? or chronological based on 1st owner down the line? Also…I may have missed it in the discussion, but…
Well, Mike….Don't leave me hangin'! Give me more info! Who makes this stuff…shall I assume Microillusions? Is there a phone number I can call for more details? Or give me a call at 813-579-8600. Thanks
Hmmm….they claim it will do it….setup the Edit and the back to the ToaToaster screen….are you saying that it does not do that…that it does not work at all…or more specifically that you need a V-LAN? RGB told me the setup would cost $5995 + $250 for software for an…
Amiga/Toaster editors?
Message #21929
I have a question for the NewTek folks! I will be setting up a 3/4" SP Production system with the 2000/Toaster configuration. I need to know if the RGB AmiLink will suffice as my A/B editor? I would prefer to keep all my functions within the fantastic Amiga system and…
Ok sounds good to me….I've dropped a line over in BPFORUM as well… Come on people….someone must be Hot N' Heavy into this as well… I'z be a waitin'…………. kk
#Amiga/Video production
Message #6378
Hi Steve….I have read with great interest many of your discussions regarding the Amiga and Video. I had the opportunity today to check out the Toaster in operation! Whew! Very impressive! I am in the process of setting up a Post-production system and will be using the 2000/Toaster configuration with…
Thanks alot Steve…I will indeed make an effort at taking a look at it this weekend…..and you will probably hear from me again… BTW…my interests are mainly in 3/4 Standard or SP Sony machines.. Is an editing controller necessary for this type of setup? Any compatibility problems that you are…
#AMIGA 2500/3000
Message #6308
I have been an IBM based user for some time now…..I have also been heheavly involved in computer graphics (TARGA and such) and video production for appox 10 years. I am on the verge of branching ouout and starting my own small production company…all I have heard is great things…