CompuServe Thread

Dynamic-hires

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#17273From: Mike TopfJun 13, 1990 12:18 AM
Hi, I have just gotten Digi-view 4.0, and am having a bit of a problem with Dynamic-Hires. When I resolve an image, there are some horozontal streaks throughout the picture. The resolution I am using is 640 x 480 in dynamic. I have found that increasing the sharpness helps some, but the image gets grainey. The camera is a Panasonic 1410, and the lights are fluoresent circular tubes. Any hints? Since the images take so (soooooooo) long to resolve on my A500.
#17296From: Vance SchowalterJun 14, 1990 3:23 AM
Banding, in Dynamic Hi-res mode, usually is the result of the horizontal (left to right) colors exceeding 16. Use your mind to imagine slicing the picture you want to digitize, line by line. If you see more than 16 contrasting colors within each line, you have a prime candidate for the banding. Details that do not match any colors in the palettes are assigned an averaged color. Sometimes you get enough small details close enough together to blot out parts of the picture. It is unlikely that your problem will clear up by adjusting the sharpness. Selecting subject matter should involve not having too many broadly contrasting, left to right, colors. Vance.
#17313From: Mike TopfJun 14, 1990 11:49 PM
Thanks for the information, I guess it will take a little more playing. I just wish that it did not take 30 minutes to generate the image.
#17314From: Douglas BullardJun 15, 1990 12:15 AM
Ouch! 30 minutes!?? It only takes 2 minutes or so on my 3001. Of course, 28 MHz does help….
#17338From: Mike TopfJun 15, 1990 10:29 PM
I guess I had better start looking for an accelerator!
#17388From: Douglas BullardJun 18, 1990 12:23 AM
One drawback: once you use one, you'll never be satisfied with a 'normal' Amiga again…such is life…:)
#17420From: Mike TopfJun 19, 1990 11:31 PM
I hope to 'use one' real soon.
#17344From: Vance SchowalterJun 16, 1990 1:32 AM
Actually, I've had excellent timing results with just my 68000. (Yes, I still have a 68000!) *8> Average rendering time is about 10 minutes. Of course, I am more careful about my subject matter. As, the more details and colors that the program has to average on each line, the longer the rendering time. Being more wary of your subject matter will greatly reduce your rendering times. **** Vance ****
#17384From: Mike TopfJun 17, 1990 11:23 PM
I guess I should look closer at what I digitize.
#17405From: RAD Moose @ NewTek, Inc.Jun 19, 1990 2:04 AM
Mike (also Dave and Vance), If you set the mode to 16 (or 32) colors when you digitize, then set the mode to Dynamic AFTER you have digitized and then select DISPLAY. This will decrease the amount of time it takes to digitize as much as 75%. RAD Moose NewTek,Inc.
#17421From: Mike TopfJun 19, 1990 11:32 PM
Thanks for the help. I will try that.