This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#5481-
MIllenium Battery
Message #5494
John, The mellenium batteries are lead acid and should not have the memory effect. They were purchased new. Directions say to charge the (first time only) for 16 to 24 hrs, which I did. The one battery wouldn,t even turn the camera on, and the second lasted about a minute.…
MIllenium Battery
Message #5292
Picked up a couple of these battereis over the weekend to use with my Panasonic camcorder. Had both in charger for 24 hrs as per instructions. First unit wouldn't even turn the camera on, and the second recorded about 2 minutes and died. I returned them and tried a second…
Thought I'd keep the same thread going. This is for Matt. I thought the expo was much better organized than last year. Can't say much for that barking dog in the rear, but everthing worked out fine. Thanks.
Henry, I use the full VM version, a 486/66 computer w/SVHS monitor, 2 AG1960 players and an AG1970 recorder – each with it own monitor. I have a CD player installed in the computer and a Sony RX606ES tape deck. I use a TASCAM mixer and separate equalizer when necessary.…
Henry, I'm curious as to what made the Fast system so expensive. What components were they using. Was it the DPR or the linear system. If the DPR, what kind and how many drives were being used and priced. The main reason for asking is that I have the Fast…
Henry & others, I will give the directions listed on the Videomaker flyer: From the Lincoln Tunnel, Stay on the main road (I 495) to Route 3 west. Do not take the turnpike. Keep right on route 3 to the service rd. Take the 2nd exit for Millcreek Mall. Caldors…
Tim, I have the full VM and it's great. Most of the setup should be the same. Try the auto configure when you load. The program will check for the proper settings. If there is a conflict, you can change them. There is a lot to learn, so don't expect…
Joe, The Meadowlands is just off the New Jersey turnpike, just a short piece from the Lincoln tunnel. Fax for information at 916-891-8443. Cis address is 71161,1722. Try Videomaker subscription service at 619-745-2809 for more info. I was there last year and thought it was pretty good. Since last year…
Matt, I already have my tickets. Maybe you should leave a note in the Fast forum. Lynn
Dave, I use the 455 am, for the most part happy with the results. It has manual overide for focus, white balance, iris. The one thing I do miss is the manual zoom. On the other hand, the zoom is continuously variable, and I use the crawl (very slow) zoom…
Gary, Thanks, I'll give them a call on Monday. Lynn
#need labels
Message #4310
I am looking for a source for vhs spline labels for printing with a tractor feed dot printer. All I can find at this time are laser labels. Any suggestions.
Eric, Please send catalog to: Lynn L. Emerich Emerich Video Service R.D.#3 Box 396 Bernville, Pa. 19506 Thanks
I would be interested in information on this system. Send to: Lynn L. Emerich R.D.#3 Box 396 Bernville, Pa. 19506
Doug, The easiest way is to put the tape in the 1970, and hit record with no signal input. You will end up with a blank tape, and control markers will be on the same machine you will do the final on. I have been doing this for several year…
Harry, The time code remains intact. What happens when you conect that second output back to the VM, is that the VM is reading the time code from the tape and using that same time code to keep track of the tape location. It reads it the same way it…
Harry, For the Fast VM to read time code during insert, You would have to connect a cable from one of the outputs of the recorder back to another input of the VM board. This would keep the deck calibrated with the players. I've been using it for some time…
Stu, I haven't seen the article. I have a few of the newsletters, but don't subscribe. I'll see if I can find the issue. Lynn
#release forms
Message #3119
Saw a show on tv the other night about wedding videos – mostly blooper types. Some of the shots had many many people in them that I would consider recognizable. Did everyone of those have to sign a separate release form to enable the shots to be used on tv.…
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BUSINESS DTV
Message #3118
Thanks John, I'll try again. Lynn
#BUSINESS DTV
Message #3087
What happened to the business section of this forum. I am not here every day, but several time a week. Is it gone or just moved someplace else. Lynn
#DEMO TAPE
Message #2513
Several photographers in my area and a new wedding planning service have asked me for demo tapes of my work to show prospective clients. During the last year I have done some weddings that have turned out to be (in my opinion) exceptional. I would like to use some of…
Barb, Florida usually doesn't fit into my travel plans, but I won't rule it out completely – I keep saying "some day". Post the dates when you get them. You never know. Lynn
I'm always interested in samples. Lynn L. Emerich Emerich Video Service R.D. #3 Bernville, Pa. 19506 Looks like you'll be doing the Videomaker Expo again. If so, I'll see you there.
Michael, Since I started editing (using Fast VM), every time I see a movie, I spend as much time watching the effects as the movies. If it's a rental, I usually have to watch it twice to see the whole movie. Funny part is, now my wife keeps mentioning certain…