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#Diaquest

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#25448From: Jonathan HirschmanJul 21, 1991 11:54 PM

Mister Moose: I know its not your product, but can you tell me how to get more info on the Amiga Diaquest board? Have y'all used one – what do you think? Jonathan Jonathan – from Albany, NY, via whap!

#25459From: RAD Moose @ NewTek, Inc.Jul 22, 1991 12:25 PM

Jonathan, I do not have any information on the Diaquest product. RAD Moose "'o.o'"

#25472From: Bill ReichleJul 22, 1991 6:23 PM

Jonathan, I received info from Diaquest. It looks GREAT! The product is called the DQ-TACO and it plugs into any PC compatible slot on the 2000 and 3000 Amiga series. A Bridgeboard is NOT required. It is an "intelligent" controller which auto-configures to serial videotape recorders. What I really liked, is an option (for extra $$) called Action Animator. This will frame accurately bring video clips INto the computer, frame by frame. Which means you can image process each frame of videotape, add graphics if you like and send it back to tape again. You can contact them at 415-526-7167 Diaquest Inc 1440 San PAblo Ave Berkeley, CA 94702 I was hoping to buy one this month but the funds are VERY low right now 🙁

#25502From: Paul HarrisJul 23, 1991 8:19 PM

Jonathan, How does this thing compare to the Video Toaster, or does it work with the Toaster itself ?? Paul

#25524From: Bill ReichleJul 24, 1991 4:00 PM

Paul, The DQ Taco, works in conjuction with the toaster (and other programs). Its main function is to allow you to RECORD 24bit animations TO video tape frame by frame. The optional function allows you to CAPTURE frames of video tape, frame by frame. I THINK, this option uses the Toaster frame capture feature while the DQ Taco automates the function of advancing the video tape frames. I would call to verify.

#25669From: Paul HarrisJul 29, 1991 8:32 PM

Thanks Bill; I will give them a call and get some information on this product. Paul–

#25527From: Jonathan HirschmanJul 24, 1991 5:54 PM

Paul– The Diaquest board is simply a frame-by-frame controller. I'm not totally sure of its capabilities, but it would be useful to record frames from Lightwave, or perhaps, frames from Imagine using a Firecracker as the video output source. Jonathan Jonathan – from Albany, NY, via whap!

#25668From: Paul HarrisJul 29, 1991 8:31 PM

Thanks Jonathan Paul–

#25504From: Jonathan HirschmanJul 23, 1991 9:26 PM

Bill– Thanks!! I really needed this info, and as always, a CServe user comes through for me. Thanks again!! Jonathan Jonathan – from Albany, NY, via whap!