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#3ds to video

    16-Mar-93 21:34:04
Sb: #3ds to video
Fm: Timothy J Lyvers 76660,2453
To: all
It seems to me that the only options for transfering animations to video that I can afford are s-vhs (Panasonic AG7750 – $5000) and hi-8 (Sony 9650 – $4200). But what do I need in addition to the deck? I called a video dealer to get a price on the Panasonic deck today and asked if there are any other decks that are comparable. He said that the 7750 was the only thing in s-vhs that could do what I wanted. He said that if I wanted to go Hi-8, I could get the Sony for quite a bit less and it includes a time code generator and does not need a VTR controller. Apparently, 3ds controls the deck itself. I guess I need a frame buffer. That would be a Targa 16 or Targa 64. The frame buffer converts the VGA image to composite video, right? Do I need a time code generator? On the surface, it appears that the Hi-8 system is the way to go. Any response will be greatly appreciated. tjl