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Yeah, I had a DCTV -> AGA animation conversion I had to do (you don't want to know why…), and I quickly modified an AREXX script for ADPro to pull off a frame, convert, and resave as anim. Works great, less filling…
If the application is writtten properly, the Picasso will be able to be opened like any other screen, providing AGA emulation. No, they don't think they are on an AGA machine, just displaying data on a dev/monitor that has display attributes similar to AGA (but better). I hear there will…
As fas as I know, ther are no tricks like dropping every other field. (note: fas = far 😉 ) You get full resolution 30 fps, period. This will revolutionize the desktop, together with the Toaster4000. In the span of the last 1-1/2 weeks I have see three amazing Amiga…
The Picasso boars is a Zorro II/III board. The developer I talked to (and trust) said that it is actually a bit faster on a 2000 that a 3000 or 4000 (athough maybe not so much as to notice – my comment). I pumps data at full bus speed. I…
From what I have seen, the 2MB version will allow buffered screens for animation – I haven't seen animations on it yet, but based on the specs it should move data real fast, so I expect good animation capabilities I will upload Picas.lha which contains some specs on the board.
#Picasso RTG Board
Message #101656
Our user group, Ohio Valley Amiga USers Group (OVAUG), demo'd the Picasso board at our last meeting (5/25). This board is incredible (I am sure those DevCon know this, but I am not one of those lucky folks). It is a true RTG board, doing 24 bit at 640×480 (with…
The PAR does full 24-bit color at 30 fps with overscan. By clicking on (or otherwising selecting) the stills, it will compress and build an anim on the dedicated hard disk – 500 MB = 5 minutes of video + 5-10,000 still frames. It reads StillStores directly. I think it…
The Picasso is German-developed RTG board, that patches into Intuition and intercepts all display calls and routes them to the board. It is a 24/16/8 bit board (I believe) that does the standard SVGA thing – 640×480,800×600,1024×900,1240×1024 (as far as I can remember). It has an onboard blitter that does…
Yes, only a DPS TBC IV will do the video-to-disk compression – there w room on the PAR board to fit the extra electronic bits.
JPEG compression, I believe, is used (see laterpost).
Don't know about board size, but we have a Toaster 4000 and a PAR in a 4000 (of course) – talk about the ultimate video peripheral! Don't know how it goes to MII. 500 MB is the (currently) largest IDE out there; actually, that only give 5 minutes of 30…
The PAR outputs NTSC stills and anims in component format, by taking a 24 bit file and performing what can only be described (by me, anyway) as JPEGing the video (4:2:2) signal, to compress the file. Compression is "lossy" like JPEG, but at a user-selectable quality level (with comparable output…
yes, Yes, YES! I saw zero detectable loss (on a Sony monitor) at 30 fps with a "slower" 500 MB IDE. We will be getting a faster IDE, that allows for higher quality. For example, this drive calibrates to a quality rating of 23/100 (kind of like JPEG quality factor);…
The signal quality is superb. You can select the compression loss (like j – sorry – jpeg). The signal is better than SVHS quality – greater than 400 lines – and I think spec'd at MII level. The process is: select the frames to be made into the anim (IFF24,…
It is $1999 w/o the hard drive (a 500MB IDE, or so – runs about $1000), from what I was told. I like when something is faster, cleaner, and cheaper, too! Because of speed reqts, only about 1/2 the drive is usable f anims (about 5 minutes of video), the…
#Pers Anim Rec
Message #30498
I have access to a Personal Animation Recorder (from DPS), probably the fir unit to leave the shop (professional courtesy, etc, via a friend), and it is……GREAT!!! This is for real: 30 fps at hires-overscan NTSC, right off the (fast and big) hard drive! And, of course, vice versa with…
Yeah, Octree have been real good about tech support/upgrades with me. I was modemed a patch, and later received a bigger patch via US Snail, but alas, still screen flashes (the MultiSync hates that!). The A1200 is a great modeler (I have 6MB plus a 25 mHz 68882 in it),…
I get full overscan/hires/interlace on a 1200 on a Sony 1302 monitor (looks nice). No flicker/scanlines. Do you have the upgrade (3.0a)? And, yes, I get those wonderful screen flashes; with a multisync, the monitor tries to sync to the flash, with pyrotechnic results. -Ed
I agree. I used to belong to FAUG when they had the BADGE contest – fun stuff. Maybe we should get some of the Bit.movie winners on disk. I'm probably going to use a bunch of the best pics I can find.
Amiga Demo Disk?
Message #85416
I am president of the Ohio Valley Amiga Users Group (OVAUG) and we are looking to put together a demo disk that shows off the machine and also gets attention for the club, to play in retail outlets. Are there any good demo disks (self-playing) out there? We have plenty…
Amiga Demo Disk
Message #84579
I am president of the Ohio Valley Amiga Users Group (OVAUG, in Cincinnati) and we are looking to put together a demo disk for a local Amiga seller (a mass merchandiser selling A600s and HD's). Are there any good demo disks out there already for this purpose? We have tons…
A600 and keypad
Message #72658
Anybody know if there is support for a "virtual" keypad on the A600 for the programs (like DPaint) that use the sawed-off keypad? I'm thinking of getting a second machine that is easy to cart around and haven't seen an answer to this yet…
I spent about 4 months evaluating all the 3D animation choices for the Am My requirements were primarily ease of use and speed, since I had gine and was sick of banging my head against the wall to (maybe) get what I want. Anyway, I decided on Caligari2, since the…
BridgeBoard for Sale!
Message #52440
IBM-XT BridgeBoard for sale. With 640 Kb, extra serial/parallel ports, etc. $150. with some s'ware and disks.
Caligari2
Message #17077
I would like to know if anyone has found a PD or S'Ware converter for Ren ion (Caligari2) to IFF24 bit format? The only option I know of is ADPro2, and upgrading for $175 does seem worth it to get my own tesxture maps in Caligari2. Thx!
Suggestions for 3-D?
Message #16699
There was a mention of Caligari in the comparison of 3D programs (written by Lou Markoya). It retails for $399 (I just picked it up today at my local dealer for $320). Great interface; it appears that it renders ni but does 32 bit computations, and (I don't think) doesn't…
GVP 32bit Memory Board
Message #50632
I am looking for a 4MB memory board (32 bit) for the original GVP 3001 board (28 Mhz '030/'882). I think they may be getting rare. Anyone have a used board for sale (or know of a deal on one?)
50 MB SCSI Hard Card !
Message #41567
Need that hard drive for that A2000 but low on cash? Wel've put an IDE drive on my GVP '030 board, which leaves me a >>> 50 Mb SCSI hard drive with controller in hard card config > $225!
XT Bridgeboard for sale!
Message #41564
Amiga XT Bridgeboard for sale! Need that IBM compatibility? Well, how about an XT bridgeboard with all original h'ware, s'ware, and documentation PLUS a multi-functios card, memory expansion to 640k, and a questionable hard drive. All for only >>> $200.00 !!!!
Thx for message…I verified the jumpers on the card AND drive, and tes the cable on another machine…oh well! -Ed
Yes. GVP end user tech support told me that it will work w/ or w/o 32 bit mem. I am going to my dealer tomorrow to try to disect more fully piece by piece, i.e., confirm the drive is ok, the accelerator is ok, etc. Otherwise, I am still struggling!…
I have no 32 bit memory; IDE still doesn;t work. I've talked with GVP twice, and it sounds like I have everything OK. Still can't get it to go, and I have pulled the machine apart a dozen times! I don't know if the IDE drive is good; next I…
#GVP 030 and IDE – HELP!
Message #15289
Help! My new IDE drive on my 25 mhz GVP '030 board won't prep (non-auto-boot)! I have no 32-bit memory, and an existing SCSI drive. I checked all the jumpers (this is a rev 7 GVP board), and made sure the GVPAT file was in the boot drive expansion drawer,…
Yes, AmigaWorld IS doing fine! Just a happy subscriber dropping a note. Although I am an engineer with a solid technical background, I still enjoy the "broad based" coverage of AW (I will admit to reading other mags though, especially Amazing). I have been getting AW for several years now…
Hey, I LOVE this contest (too bad I traded in my A1000 for my A2000; well, maybe I should restate that!). I miss the old A1000; I used to live in San Jose (near Los Gatos) and got my A1000 as soon as it was available. I used to be…
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Hooray for ComputAbility
Message #30264
Yes, I must agree…I try to support the local dealer but for non-Amiga stuff (e.g. hardrives, etc) I go to Computability…the best of *ANY* out there, and th ey seem to be devoted to the Amuga!