Videotaped Output
Bill,
The CMI video board (the V-I2000, right?) is the best encoder I've seen for
under $700. It uses the same encoder chip as do most of the other low cost
encoder/genlocks (including the SuperGen), but implements the support circuitry
correctly (unlike the A1000).
The resolution of the Amiga with a CMI (for example) is *better* than the
(pixel) resolution of the best network studio TV camera. What makes broadcast
TV look so good (even after transmission) is that a "live" scene (as opposed to
a computer-generated image) has less contrast, usually more movement, and most
important, the equivalent of millions of colors.
Making a comparison video tape would not be useful (to me). After the tape
duplication process(es) (especially on VHS or Beta), the differences between
encoders would be greatly reduced. It would also give an (unfair?) advantage
to the existing encoders, making it more difficult for other mfrs to get their
product known and accepted. What do you think? —Mike