#The Communicator
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Hi There !
Some more news on the Communicator etc :
1: Communicator – Full Version
Eureka are currently adding some features to the included software. As I
understand it they will now also be including software to allow data transfer
between CD32 & a PC (!!!!!!) and also a programm which allows you to control
MPEG software from the Amiga. However these amendments to the software have put
the release date back. The hardware is ready but the software will take at leas
2-3 more weeks before it is completed and the CD is pressed. The Photolite
Photo-CD Software is included in the package. retail Price (Germany) DM 249 (=
ca. $ 150)
2: Communicator LIte –
Comments regarding software as above. This version does not include the
MIDI interface or keyboard pass-through. Photolite Photo-CD Software is also
included. Retail Price (Germany) DM 155 (= ca.$ 95)
3: Photolite
This is the Photo-CD software for Amiga CD32. It also runs with A1200/4000
with CDROM-drive. This software is already on the market. It is included with
both the communicator & the communicator lite. Retail price (Germany) DM 135 (=
ca. $ 80)
Another big product for CD32 which has just come out on the market is :
Video Creator (Almathera)
This software enables you to compose a video sequence for playback with any
music-CD. There are many features including titling etc. a MPEG-Modul is not
needed but if you have one you can add your own video-overlays to any MPEG-CD.
Retail Price (Germany) DM 99 (= ca $ 60)
Finally there is talk here in Germany that MPEG modules will be delivered in
the next few days. I hope that this is correct as I the market has been
completly empty of MPEG modules for several weeks !!
Declaration of interest :
Please note that as German distributor for the Communictor, Photolite & Video
Creator we have a vested interest in all the above products. However our aim
here is to provide factual information for the benefit of all.
Regards
Richard
GTI Germany
Richard,
Cem has just given me Video Creator to review. My twelve-year-old son
loves it. The weak points seem to be the relatively small amount that can
be stored in memory, and the load/save limitation. Would the Communicator
help with the later problem?
Pete Jones, flying on AutoPilot from Brussels, Belgium
Video Creator sounds a bit like a new generation equivalent of "CD Remix,"
a CDTV title which just alters audio CDs with sounds. In the case of
"Remix," your changes could be saved to a static RAM credit card, a hard
drive, a floppy or wherever.
— Ron Legro / MILWAUKEE WI USA via AUTOPILOT
["Phun, phun, phun on the Infobahn…"]
Ron,
It differs inasmuch as you make up graphic effects in a sequence, complete
with wipes, along a time scale, tell the program which track from a music
CD you want to use, and Whammo! There are around a 1000 pictures from
which to choose, and if you have the FMV module, you can overlay the video
with graphics as well. It is very simple to use, and great fun.
Pete Jones, flying on AutoPilot from Brussels, Belgium
Hi . Not yet sure if the communicator can help via allowing you to use Amiga
memory. I rather think not but we will see,,
BTW i agree, Video Creator is really a nice piece !!
Cheers
Richard