Field vs. Frame
>You don't lose any information when you render to TGA files, you just get
finer >tweening when you render with fields. Fields represents video tape
better then
Okay, I think I got it through my old grey head. I'll try tonight, because
the example I did try (a fly through OLDCITY) did exhibit jerkiness that
I couldn't attribute to the lack of frame accuracy on the Panasonic 1970
I was using.
>By the way, the problem with the bandit is that there isn't any software
written for
Ah, yes, this was indeed what I was worried about as well. That's the problem
with being on the bleeding edge.
>There are advantages and disadvantages to that. If you already have the Fast
>VM, they have there own digital recorder coming out by the end of the year.
Yes, that was what started this whole train of thought, until I realized that:
1) Waiting until at least January (their latest estimates) meant I could do
no more animation — I've been spoiled seeing the results of even my
primative 24bit efforts on the 1970
2) Even if I get it (which I probably will) I'll have to hassle through the
beta… ooops, I'm sure it will be well tested by then… the first cycle of
usage to get the bugs worked out. Bottom line — I probably won't be
doing any 3D rendering with that setup until release 3 is out, a year
from now :>.
>As far as an SVHS deck, if you want to spend 6k-7k for the best, Panasonic
7750
>If you want to spend 3200.00 for good. Sony SVO9600.
Now you see, Larry, this is exactly the kind of opinioned text I was
looking for. Had I not seen the copy on the Sanyo I'd probably be
queing up to buy one of these machines — still, you never know. What, IYHO,
is the difference between the Sony and the Panasonic? I mean, what makes
one the best and the other merely good (other than cost). I assume this
will help me judge whether the Sanyo, at 2400.00, is worth buying.
And thanks for jumping in…