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#Razor Pro details??

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#167311From: Carlton NewtonApr 29, 1995 9:36 AM
I would be interested in finding the source of detailed information about Razor Pro software. This forum is my main source of info about 3D/Animation/Multimedia but I realize in scrolling through my saved threads that although I've retained many references to RP I don't have any specifics. Is there a "FAX BACK" service, telephone number, or FAQ anywhere here on the forum that might have details? Thanks again, Carlton
#167377From: Mike MorganApr 29, 1995 5:52 PM
Carlton, Here are some specifications that I have collected for RP: IN:SYNC Corp. Telephone # 301-320-0220 Fax# 301-320-0335 Razor Pro Feature List -An infinite number of layers of video clips and stills can be composite together. -An infinite number of audio tracks can be composited together -Video clips and stills can be up to 2000×2000 pixels. -Can read and write ANI files (created by the Personal Animation Recorder). -Can read and write DVM files (created by the TARGA 2000). -Can read and write sequences of Targa files in any color depth up to 32 bit -Can read and write BMP files in any color depth up to 32 bit. -Can read and write FLC and FLI files. -Can read and write AVI files using any Video for Windows installable compressor/decompressor such as the Microsoft Video 1, Cinepak and Intel Indeo codes. -Can read and write WAV audio files. -Convert files between any of the following formats: ANI, DVM, AVI, BMP, TGA, FLC, FLI, WAV, PAL. -Audio can be up to CD quality. -Each audio clip has a volume graph allowing you to alter the column of that clip over time -Source materials, transitions, and effects are all stored in the Library for easy project management. -RAZOR PRO comes with a number of digital effects which can be applied to images including color correction, tint, brightness, contrast, glass, displacement, pixelate, emboss, invert. -RAZOR PRO accepts third party plug-ins such as Elastic Reality's TransJammer, Aldus Gallery Effects and Kai's Power tools. -Effects can be applied to more than one source. -Sub pixel rendering for incredibly smooth motion. -Video clips can be combined using alpha channel, chroma key, still or travelling mattes. -RAZOR PRO comes with a number of transitions including wipes, cross fades, luminance fades and matte fades where an image is used to perform a fade over time. -Customizable wipe transition that wipes in any direction and angle and even allows you to change the angle of the wipe during the wipe. -Effects and transitions are stackable so that they can be applied to the result of an effect or the result of a transition. There is no limit to the number of effects which can be applied to a clip. -Transitions can be applied between two or more clips allowing you for instance to apply transitions between picture in a picture clips at the same time as applying a transition between two background clips. -Transition and effects are rendered using true field rendering eg. wipes are filed rendered giving smooth wipes -Output the files without a background (in 32 bit). -Use the character Generator to create titles for your project. Uses any truetype font in any size, style, color. -Can also be used with matte effect in order to create textured text -Use the DVE generator to move and rotate images and text around the screen in three dimensions. -Uses sub pixel positioning for ultra smooth motion -Use the RAZOR tool to cut up clips. -Trim a clip while maintaining the relative position of all the other clips. -Mike
#167397From: Carlton NewtonApr 29, 1995 9:22 PM
Thanks Mike, That RP list is jut what I need to get started. Carlton
#167458From: Mike MorganApr 30, 1995 11:26 AM
Carlton, >>That RP list is jut what I need to get started.<< No, you need the software to get started, that list won't run without it. <G> I'm using RP and the program is running well, there is a NT version in the works but I'm not sure when. -Mike
#167552From: Carlton NewtonApr 30, 1995 10:25 PM
Mike- I'm going to call In:Sync Monday. I'm in the throes of trying to decide on Premier 4.0 for windows or RP. (And I'm pretty new to the entire MM/video experience). My main use of the PAR will be for recording 3DS animations to tape. But I have a colleague who is interested in manipulating short segments of Hi-8 video, and being able to output his edited compositions to tape, CD-ROM, and avi or quicktime files. Then there is the money factor to consider. (G) Carlton
#168463From: Jamie CarrMay 5, 1995 7:56 PM
Mike, Thanks for providing Carlton with the info – FYI – NT version June 1 Stand by for the specs….they really kick… Jamie Carr in:sync
#168462From: Jamie CarrMay 5, 1995 7:56 PM
Carlton, If you have internet access we have recently started our Web page: http:/www.in-sync.com/in-sync which contains the latest information on our product, FAQs and an easy way to contact our techical gurus. Jamie Carr in:sync