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#PhotoCD

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#60804From: Yasushi MisawaJul 27, 1993 7:24 AM
Is there any way to read PhotoCD from Amiga ? Are there something like Loder-module for PhotoCD to processing them on ADPro ?
#60816From: Michael GerardJul 27, 1993 11:58 AM
From what I've heard, both ASIMWARE and XETEC's CDROM software now support the reading/conversion of PhotoCD's in a compatible CDROM Drive.
#60821From: Erik FlomJul 27, 1993 12:19 PM
I use the CD-ROM file system from Xetec, and their latest release (v1.6x?) will read the _first_ session of a PhotoCD disc, but not any later sessions. The resulting PCD file can then be converted to an IFF format using an included converter utility. Xetec's tech support said it dovetailed quite nicely with ADPro, as the resulting images are 24 bit IFF files. (Of course, even ViewTek can view a 24bit iff, but it'll look better if you open the picture using something like ADPro or any other 24 bit image processing program.) Hope this helps, Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom
#60866From: Yasushi MisawaJul 28, 1993 8:51 AM
thanks Erik & Michael I will try to get infomation about that. recently I have got Mac in my office. PhotoCD on screen is quite good. I hope to try them on Amiga. Thanks!
#60868From: Erik FlomJul 28, 1993 11:43 AM
FWIW, Xetec's Phone Number (in Salina, Kansas, USA) is (913)827-0685. (I ended up ordering it directly from Xetec, as no Amiga dealers were stocking it. The Amiga dealers did have the Asimware product though.) I hope you've got an Amiga 4000, or 1200. The PhotoCD pictures will look beautiful in the AGA modes. Have Fun, Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom
#61467From: David PowellAug 7, 1993 12:13 AM
The key question is support with a loader from ASDG…. ASDG, do you plan to support the .PCD graphical file format within Art Department Professional for the Amiga? Thxs, your Fans!
#61487From: Erik FlomAug 7, 1993 5:41 PM
I assume that ASDG will see your message. _I_ do not work for ASDG. Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom
#61690From: Michael S. HamptonAug 10, 1993 11:51 AM
I called ASDG the other day and they said that they will NOT be coming out with PhotoCD support because Kodak wants too much $$$ for a license. That's what the salesmen told me anyway. Michael Hampton jedi@hczoo.com