CompuServe Messages

Hi Mike, I've been using an LQ-4000 as well as the TQ-3031F (write once Panasonic lasers) for about 2-1/2 years. they are solid machines. Last week I purchased a PAR and I can, without ANY doubt say that the PAR blows the LQ-TQ's away. I've always been a little annoyed at the poor quality of those units, manifested in a grainy recorded image and unusual color pixelation at the edges of objects. Also, you need a VTR controller and if you dont have a board with Y/C or component output… well, what I'm saying is the PAR does (animation wise) everything the LQ can do and then some. ie: Splitting, joining, and deleting frames in the middle of an animation. I also like the ability to render truecolor-truemotion previews to the par at 1/4 or 1/8 scale. Sorta gives you a semi-instantaneous WYSIWG preview. Great for viewing lighting changes over time. Finally, if you like having a 60-70 pound piece of equipment laying around and a whole bunch of really expensive re-writable disks in your office then by all means get the LQ! <g> You can tell I'm sold on the PAR, Steve – Vivid Animation