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#Toaster 4000

    17-Mar-94 14:06:25
Sb: #Toaster 4000
Fm: R Dubin/Sailing Quartrly 70761,1750
To: ALL
I am currently toaster illeterate, but am preparing to purchase at NAB a Toaster 4000 to link to my AVID 8000 on-line editing system. The toaster will be used primarily for Toaster Paint graphics as the titling on the AVID is not great ( only 6 fonts and very slow to render). I also forsee using the lightwave 3D for some graphics. We produce programs for ESPN2 and other cable networks and are concerned with quality output. I understand there is a card from DPS that will allow me to input and output componet video from my beta decks rather than composite- has anyone used this? I also have been reading a bit about the monitor controversy- can someone tell me which monitors are a problem and why and which one are best? Does anyone have experience with the nucleus single frame controller for animating to a beta PVW 2800 deck? What's a toaster timer and do I need one? What other pitfalls should I be aware of or what else do I need to purchase? Thanks for any and all assistance. Rob Dubin