#Future of DTV?
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Tim—
Ten years ago, desktop publishing enabled thousands of people to become
publishers of books, magazines, and newsletters for the first time.
Today, digital video systems (such as those from Data Translation, Avid,
Radius, ImMIX) are now giving creatives access to computer-based tools that can
create video programs that are absolutely broadcast!
To answer your question <<Have the throughput and artifacting issues I've been
reading so much about on this forum been solved? Or is it that they're only
evident w/mid-level equipment (i.e., equipment that small businesses/
individuals can afford)? >>
Yes. They have been resolved with JPEG systems in the $30-50K range. Still too
high for a majority of 'consumers' but dropping each month and 1/500th of what
an equivalent analog suite cost 20 years ago.
"Broadcasting" will soon be a thing of the past as it implies one-way
dissemination from one central facility to a multitude of TV sets. Desktop
studios will enable "Narrowcasting" so that individuals can create and
distribute their own program material, within an office, down the block or
across the world.
I'm raving—sorry. I'd love to expound further in your magazine.
Thanks!
–Patrick Rafter
Digital Video Evangelist
Data Translation
Patrick:
>I'm raving—sorry. I'd love to expound further in your magazine.<
S'allright–obviously, you're looking towards the future! 🙂
>They have been resolved with JPEG systems in the $30-50K range. Still too high
for a majority of 'consumers' but dropping each month and 1/500th of what an
equivalent analog suite cost 20 years ago.<
While I'll agree, readily, that the new computer suites are INFINITELY less
expensive than analog edit suites used to be, that still leaves something of a
gap for the video consumer/prosumer (like *moi*).
OTOH, as you say, they ARE dropping significantly in price every time we turn
around, so if I hang in for another year or so, I think I'll be looking at
consumer-affordable nonlinear equipment…
Best,
Tim
Tim – just had to mention that there are some NLE edit systems out their with
superb quality like the Avid Media Suite Pro, that sell for less than $30k,
including all hardware and software. All you need is a play/record deck and
video monitors.
Hank
Videology, Inc Where service is our product
Henry:
>Tim – just had to mention that there are some NLE edit systems out their with
superb quality like the Avid Media Suite Pro, that sell for less than $30k,
including all hardware and software.<
Thanks for letting me know! I guess, for the audience I usually end up writing
to, I'm looking more in the $1,000 – $3,000 range (w/out decks), not in the
$10,000 on up range…
Best,
Tim
Tim –
I've heard great things about the $1000 Videonics MX-1. And it has new
companion products announced here recently to provide more capabilities, all
tolled within $3000.
Hank
Videology, Inc Where service is our product
Hi Tim,
>> I guess, for the audience I usually end up writing to, I'm looking more in
the $1,000 – $3,000 range (w/out decks), <<
You have probably reviewed it already but if not I will put in my plug for
a system here. You might want to look at the ///FAST Video Machine Lite (
Linear Version rund around $2,500 ) I probably hold a biased opinion since I
run a Video Machine ( full fledged version ) but I realy think it is an
unbeatable product for the price.
Just my 2 cents,
Michael W. Towe
Falcon Video Productions
Santee Ca.
Patrick:
Welcome back!!
Good to see you ranting again about the virtues of DT:-)))
The more important question, though, is how are things on the home front.
Twins are in!! Congratulations!! Are they able to come home yet or will that
take some time? Have you slept yet?
Jeff
Just read Bob's "Patrick Rafter New" over on BP+. My best to Liam & Olivia!
Patrick:
>Ten years ago, desktop publishing enabled thousands of people to become
publishers of books, magazines, and newsletters for the first time.<
I'm well aware of it, Patrick–I'm one of those folks who hopped onto the DTP
bandwagon (well, got PUSHED onto it, actually–only to find I had an aptitude
for it…) <g>.
I'm just trying to find out what's available now at a price I can comfortably
take to consumer video magazine editors and say, "Look–here's DTV that your
readers can afford." I'd also like to lay my mitts on some of the latest
higher-end stuff, so I can see the direction it's taking… and to play w/it
for my own amusement <g>…
Best,
Tim
<<"Narrowcasting" so that individuals can create and distribute their own
program material, within an office, down the block or across the world.>>
Patrick. Mr. Media 100 surfer dude. Hi.
Desktop pub enabled books, magazines, and newsletters; true (although arguably
xerography had more to do with this). But the consumer has had the ability to
make and distribute video for years. The camcorder is everywhere and everyone
owns a VCR. But few consumers can 'concept' (let alone make) movies even THEY
think are interesting enough to watch. That is why your mail box isn't stuffed
with tapes from your adoring friends and relatives.
There is a problem. The industry (and public) still defines video as having
something to do with 'broadcast-type' products or programs. The music video,
headline news, and perhaps the interstitial are the only truly new forms
broadcasters have shown us since 1965. Even wedding videos mimick old industry
forms.
<<digital video systems (such as those from Data Translation, Avid, Radius,
ImMIX) are now giving creatives access>>
Yeah, but these are really cost saving measures. And this is how you all
explain your benefit to your clients. "You can do the same old stuff for lots
less." Evolutionary, but so narrow it won't translate to the consumer market
(because the consumer, even tho he has the technology, doesn't make and
distribute video programs today).
I am curious what Data Translation, a comparative heavyweight in the DTV area,
envisions consumers will do with a Media 100 rig, Patrick. How would this
change our lives?