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< Reality Television > We'll look forward to the article with interest. BIll McCormick Reality Television
< Reality Television >
> > You're right enough, Jeff. Although we do like the A-Wipes, the proliferation of editing systems seems to have proven that almost any effect or transition is easy to overuse–no doubt leading some viewers to early retinal detachment. Astigmatism tests, linearity patterns and convergence tools are at least more…
< Reality Television > > That makes sense, Tim–especially inasmuch as LITE buyers can upgrade to the so called HEAVY version later if desired. In terms of straight editing, the LITE version has about all most folks want anyway–at least for linear editing purposes. I'd like to read your review–has…
< Reality Television > Seems you weren't very impressed with NewTek's public meeting. Needless to say, the NAB activities must give considerable heart to the Germans ( FAST ELECTRONICS ) who appear to fully understand where the market is headed. Anybody know a successful technology company headed by an ex-lawyer?…
< Reality Television > Why did you choose the LITE version, Tim? We're very impressed with the additional editing features in the full model — and at only about $1200 more it seemed a far better buy. Was your budget that constrained, or did you find the additional features of…
< Reality Television > > We'll be happy to share our decision making process– the first step of which is to continuing using Toaster 2.0 until we can get a better handle on where we want to be 1 to 3 years out. We've now seen the Fast Video Machine…
< Reality Television Group > Thanks for your input. We're still muttering and still reviewing and researching–but you've been most helpful. William B. McCormick Reality Television Group
< Reality Television Group > > Right, ON, Hank. It was the availability of the upgrade to Toaster 4.0 that put us in the frame of mind to move to NLE at this time. People we've talked with who handle both Toaster and Fast Video Machine appear to be very…
#Video Machine vs Toaster
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We're considering upgrade of our editing facilities from Toaster 2.0 to the Fast Video Machine. Have there been any discussions hereabouts amongst folks who have used both and/or upgraded? Any archived threads we should look up? William B. ( BILL ) McCormick Reality Television Group