CompuServe Messages

Harry, Check out my message #33421 to Steve Koster on this subject. More information would have to come from Progressive Image Technology. I was disappointed about two things in the Toaster design. One is the absence of S-video signals; since SVHS and ED Beta are very common formats in the area NewTek is trying to cater to, that seems a serious omission. Also the requirement for all synchronous signals is impractical unless you want to use the thing in a "live" environment or you own a production company with TBC-equipped VTR's. So even if I was planning on getting a Toaster I'd be waiting for the Y/C version, which presumably they'll get pressured into offering. But I think the P/I/T product will beat a Y/C Toaster to market, and with its ability to accept two nonsynchronous sources and manipulate them in real time it may offer more to the small independent producer who can't replace his playback decks or go out and buy TBC's. Pete