This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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John, We carry an excellent overlay card from AVer Media, called the AVer PRO. It is now available with your choice of titling programs. Curtain Call for windows, or Deputy CG for DOS. Both are very good and the complete bundle, including overlay card, is $499. We have a special…
The Fast system offers another advantage for the videographer. It lets you do both real time linear digital effects (A/B rolls, title overlay, chroma key) and NLE. As for ease of set up, it can be a crap shoot. For any NLE product I recommend this minimum configuration. Pentium, 16…
Hi all, I was on the west coast visiting Fast, AVer media, the Montery Aquarium and many, many vineyards. I'm back and her to help. I assume that you want to add titles to video, so you will need an overlay card to superimpose them over vide, or to output…
John is correct. The Movie Machine Pro turns your PC into a digital video mixer for under $500. You can do several different A/B wipe effects including picture in picture. For more info and specs, send me your mailing address, and I'll get you out a free copy of "THe…
Stan, I recommend you get the Gold Disk Video Director. It is currently on sale for $100. I can think of no better bargain in all off video editing. We also have the AVer overlay cards which can work with VD 2,0 and provide you with superimposed titles and transitions.…
#Casio Video Printer
Message #5111
Casio introduuced a new video printer about 6 months ago. It is now widely available for under $500! If you need to capture stills from video, this could be the answer to your needs. The unit prints small wallet sized photos, either on paper or stickers. You can make prints…
Bob, The answer to all your questions is YES! Fast is located on the multivb forum. MM Pro II is do out in a couple of months, but their are several MM Pro users on C-serve as well as myself. You can check out the Fast web site @ www.telepost.no/ndt/ndt.htm…
#Home Video Editing
Message #5108
Jorge, It sounds to me like you may want to consider the Video Machine Lite from Fast. It includes A/B roll edit control, digital mixing, title and graphic import, and much more. For under $2500, you would have a complete solution. Check out the Fast forum in Multivb on cserve.…
Tim, I agree with you 100%. We have been after Sima to improve the video quality of all their editors. For under a buck, they could improve the signal quality but they won't redesign any units. Oh well, thats what happens when you don't design or manufacture anything, just import…
Michael, It's nice to see a realistic consumer. We hope to have new MM II product in July. I am visiting Fast USA in two weeks. I hope to have accurate ship dates and full feature/pricing at that time. Look for my own little "press release" when I return. Regards,…
Chris, You are correct on both accounts. I sell Fast products, and I learned about NLE using the MM Pro w.M-JPEG. I have researched other products, and I have visited some awe inspiring high end MAC based systems (Avid, Radius). For the money, I am very pleased with the Fast…
Re: feature connestor problems Fast has improved the software of the MM Pro, but has not documented it in the manual. Try installing without the features connector. I don't know why, but 90% of users don't need it, and it slows down and/or complicates set up if you use it.
Tim, I'll be theer Thursday afternoon too! I'll look for you, although I have no idea what you look like! Gary Bettan The Electronic Mailbox
Chris, The beauty of digitizing video is you eliminate any generation loss. What you inherit are digital artifacs. I was very impressed with the results I got using the MMPRO with vacation footage I shot with a 4 year old Ricoh 8mm camcorder. Here are some tips and observations about…
Tim, You have to put your Joe consumer hat on when evaluating these type of products. What people want is to get rid of the crap footage – out of focus, feet, lens caps, etc. Frame accuracy isn't as important if the unit is easy to set up, use and…
Tim, I am very happy to hear about this!! If I can be of any service please do not hesitate to call. Gary Bettan The Electronic Mailbox 800-323-2325
Chris, Your free DTV handbook is on the way. I installed a complete Movie Line w/ motion JPEG in my Zeos p90 at home. After a couple of tech calls and getting my IRQs in line, I was up and running. I ca grab 1 minute of video in around…
We at The Electronic Mailbox will lobby (ie try to put pressure on) the new Video to include the DTV/MM section, and I can't think of a better guy for the job. Best of Luck, and give me a call (516) 759-1611 @ The Electronic Mailbox. Our interests are very…
Brandon, You are right! This is why we have put together our FREE booklet "The Desk Top Video Handbook". It is loaded with info, a glossary, product specs and prices. For a free copy send me your s-mail address.
Sen me your S-mail address and I will sen you a FREE copy of our "DTV handbook" loaded with great info, a glossary, and product specs and prices. Or call me at The Electronic Mailbox 800-323-2325
My company. We are a mail order house specializing in home video editing. We are now very active in DTV products. We took our clever little name as a pun, turning your mailbox into a consumer electronics store. We had no idea what E-mail was back in 1984. For a…
#New DTV Products
Message #4090
Here is some news on new products or developments that we have learned of in the past few weeks. (WE is my company, The Electronic Mailbox) 1) AVer systems will begin offering their AVerPRO overlay card with Curtain Call, an excellent titling and effects software package that works with the…
John (& everyone else) Here's some straight answers, some of which noones gonna like and others that are very helpful 1) GVP is out of business. We still have about a dozen boards left. Magni the OEM manufacturer of the boards, will still service them 2) Studio Magic ….RIP another…
John, You have the solution. GVP Personal Suite Plus is fully integrated with True Type font usage through Curtain Call, a fantastic overlay, titling and effects software program.
If you give me your s-mail address, I will send you a free copy of The Electronic Mailbox's booklet "the Desk Top Video Handbook". I think it will be beneficial to your search
Barbara, I am very interested in your publication. Please send me a copy Gary Bettan The Electronic Mailbox 10-12 Charles St Glen Cove NY 11542
Hi Henry, I would like more info on the PVA of CT. Also in addition to mail order as The Electronic Mailbox, we are also a distributor Broadfield Dist Inc. We sell Fast and ADDA overlay products. If you are interested in getting started with Fast, we can work with…
To clarify With a captur card and scan converter, you get a system that provides poor overlay and that is both internal (the capture card) and external (the scan converter). Most people want it one way or the other, not both. The crux of the problem is Gold Disks love…
John, you got it! Why don't you give me your s-mail address and I'll send you out the handbook. I would really appreciate the feedback. Gary Bettan
Arnie, we now carry the VM Lite, but it is still quite knew to us. We have sold some, and so far no problems. re the 8meg problem: I'm upset with ADDA on this one to. Unfortunately, I think they are proceding down the non-linear path, and dropping the ball…
#DTV Handbook
Message #3729
I would like to introduce myself to this excellent forum. I am a technical advice specialist for The Electronic Mailbox. We have been selling home video editing equipment for over 10 years. We have changed with the technology and we are now helping to bring DTV to the home/prosumer user.…
#DTV beginner Handbook
Message #3728
From reading the forum messages, I can tell that this area has the gamut, from beginners to Non-linear Platform warriors. My company The Electronic Mailbox, has ten years experience in home video editing, We are now heavily involved with DTV. Our products range from VideoDirector, to AVer overlay cards to…
If you have not yet purchased something, give me your addresss and I will send you a FREE booklet "The Desk Top Video Handbook" it is loaded with tech tips, and product reviews. (Most under $1000)
#Editing Hardware
Message #3726
I suggest you get the GVP GLOCK+ overlay card. It works effortlessly with VD 2.0 and comes with prime time titling software for under $500. For more info, send me your address and I will send you FREE "The Desk Top Video Handbook"perfect for getting started in DTV
#Cards for VideoDirector
Message #3725
VideoDirector provides a very clumsy solution. An AVer capture card and scan converter. Not very good. I have a great card for VD, GVP GLOCK+ VGA. I have it bundled with prime time titling software for under $500. If you want, give me your address and i will send you…
Home Video Editing
Message #3724
Paul, I think it is time for our companies to start doing some business. The Electronic Mailbox is quickly becoming one of the best sourses for home desk top video editing, and I think some of your products fit in. Call me, send info & lets meet at NAB Gary…