#3DS to video help
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Laser seems right to me, too. But I'm not sure the quality is MUCH higher than
hi-8. certainly more durable though. Broadcast quality laser recoders are
very expensive in comparison.
Larry:
The laser is the quality of BetaSP, which is 'way above hi-8 and really
required for broadcast work. Sony has two models, retailing at $21,000 and
at $16,000, approx. If you are going to pay $8,000 for a hi-8 setup, you're
halfway there for the 'little' laser.
Add the speed differences in the format, never dropping a frame, and the
easy rotoscoping, if you could, go for it! You'll never be sorry!
Greg Pyros
Excuse me….. As a New 3D Studio Dealer I know I've got a lot to learn and
this thread seemed like the perfect place to jump in and Ask this question…..
I have a prospective Client that is telling me he's interested in putting
together a D3 Editing Suite. I understand the Basic Good-Better-Best Systems
mentioned in the TrueVision "Solutions for PC Computers", But… What the Heck
is a D3 Suite System Consisting of? I know its Digital But thats' About All. I
really didn't want this Client to go Elswhere… Unless it was in His best
interest. Anyone?
James M. Murphy
James:
>> D3 Editing Suite.
My recommendation to you is to QUICKLY get yourself associated with the best
video house in town, and work with them on deals like this until you totally
understand the video side of things.
For people with a computer background, video can be a totally baffling
media, making no sense whatsoever! Conversions, component, composite,
digital, blanking, blackburst, D1, D2, D3, 1", Beta, M-II, 3/4" etc., etc.,
must be understood in and of themselves, then how they relate to the
computer side of things…
If your client is sophisticated enough to want a D3 suite, (as opposed to
a 3D suite <g>), you want somebody with you who can really help him design
the suite. This is the 'value add' of your 'value added dealership'.
Without this expertise, you will not only be doing your client a disservice,
but, in the long term, yourself also.
"It is more important to know what you don't know than what you do. – Pyros"
(To paraphase myself…)
Greg Pyros
Greg,
<< The laser is the quality of BetaSP
I spoke to Dave Longendyke who was at you 3ds/Sony/Wavefront in-house party and
he confirmed my position that LVR is Betacam *not* BetaSP standard. I begged
him to let you know so that this we could end this argument with some kind of
accord. He added that LVR may improve over Betacam tape by avoiding some of the
artifacts/anomalies of tape media. However, I have seen some fairly serious
dropouts in recording to Sony LVR3000 even though it is equipped with a high
quality drop-out conpensator.
A possibly better solution in the LVR price range for animators may be the Sony
PVW2800 BetacamSP and a BetacamSP player deck. Equipped with a diaquest dq422
and transcoder (or even s-video out looks good) you'd have a complete assemble
editing setup at *full* betaSP level. Diaquest seems to have a nice solution
(currently only available for the Mac) which circumvents some of the
pre-roll/post-roll cycle which can slow down the laying-to-tape process – if
they ever release it on the PC platform we are really in business regarding the
betacamSP tape option.
Nice talking with ya'
Martin