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#58241From: Chris ConroyMay 27, 1992 1:51 PM

I'm having great difficulty locating video of the original Amiga 1000 launch in NYC. I've received video from several people, but it is of poor quality. Does anyone know where I can get a 3/4" copy of the launch video? I'm working on a video project and have been unable to locate this footage. I would really appreciate any help. It's getting down to the wire… You can bixmail me or call me at (603) 924-0324. Thanks! Chris BTW, nobody at Commodore knows where this video is!

#58272From: SyndesisMay 27, 1992 8:44 PM

I suspect only VHS copies exist. Are you sure it was ever recorded in anything better than that? If you're not in competition with them, you could call AmigaWorld's video department, they were once working on an Amiga history video. Or, call the New Technology Group at whoops in Silicon Valley, call the 408 and 415 area codes for directory assistance. That's where former Amiga Corp leader Dave Morse, RJ Mical, etc are working now.

#58824From: Chris ConroyJun 2, 1992 12:16 PM

HI John, I am AmigaWorld's video department! 🙂 I've spoken to RJ and a few of the other originals. Andy Finkel gave me the name of a production company in NY, but they have no record of it.. I'll keep looking.. thanks for the help! Chris

#58876From: SyndesisJun 2, 1992 9:44 PM

Ah, well. After I posted the reply, I thought that might be the case. Are you still in production on that "history" tape? I had once considered submitting my extensive collection of old Amiga stuff, but I never got around to putting it in a box and sending it to you.

#59041From: Chris ConroyJun 4, 1992 7:54 AM

John, Yes, we're in production right now – actually putting it all together! Finally! It should be out in about a week or two! Chris – via Whap!

#59361From: daniel wolfJun 7, 1992 3:51 AM

Chris, you might see if you can get that A3000 'launch' video with the double-talking Professor Irwin Corey – it was pretty good.

#59620From: Chris ConroyJun 9, 1992 7:24 AM

Thanks Daniel, Unfortunately that's not available. I have a copy of it,but we can't use it. And (most importantly) it don't fit! Thanks Chris

#58284From: Andy FinkelMay 27, 1992 10:21 PM

Those tapes were likely to have been handled by Los Gatos directly. I seem to remember the video proceeding directly back to LG without stopping in West Chester at all. I might be able to locate someone who has some, though. andy (where's my shirt, BTW ? 🙂 )

#58825From: Chris ConroyJun 2, 1992 12:16 PM

Oh geez! You didn't get one!?! Can I send it to you at Commodore..? Let me know.. Chris

#58313From: Steve AhlstromMay 28, 1992 10:42 AM

Chris, My dealer has one of the original VHS copies but I don't know of anyone who has a 3/4 inch copy. Were there any made that were widely distributed? -sja

#58323From: Todd EvansMay 28, 1992 12:30 PM

Can you give me the name/phone number of your dealer that has a copy of the Amiga launch video. VHS is OK, I guess. I am also working on a video project and I have been looking for that video. Please reply soon.

#58324From: Steve AhlstromMay 28, 1992 12:40 PM

Looks like I spoke too soon. He no longer has it — recycled it for something else a couple of months ago!

#58826From: Chris ConroyJun 2, 1992 12:17 PM

don't know if they were distributed or not, but I assume Commodore had a decent copy made… Hmmmmmmmm… chris

#59042From: Chris ConroyJun 4, 1992 7:54 AM

Steve… That's what I'm trying to find out. Andy Finkel gave me the name of the production company that did it, but they say they know nothing about it… Geez… – via Whap!