CompuServe Thread

AMIGA/CableTV

5 messages in this thread
#102663From: roger thomasJan 10, 1988 7:15 PM
I have had an AMI/1000 with just about all video hardware & software available. My purpose for getting it was primarily experimentation in video/computer interfacing. I have just come across an opportunity to purchase our local cable TV company and I would plan to introduce some quality advertising & community programming (local sports, school activities, local government announcements and reports, fitness programs, etc…) and I would like to – if possible – get in touch with A-Forum members who already deal in TV broadcasting or cable with emphasis on computer generated titles, video animations, etc… My AMIGA finally put to work!! I will appreciate anyone attempting to contact me – Roger 73557,552
#102906From: Rick RodriguezJan 11, 1988 7:59 PM
I am program manager for Dynamic Cablevision of Florida, which now owns four Amigas. We produce 50 hours of local programming per week the Amiga shows up in just about every show. Leave e-mail or call me at (305) 662-2381.
#103040From: Mark SloatmanJan 12, 1988 9:41 AM
On a technical level, is the composite video Brodcast Quality? What encoder do you use? Mark
#103329From: Rick RodriguezJan 13, 1988 7:43 PM
The composite video straight out of the Amiga is a far cry from broadcast. I have been using the Genkey GK-1 genlock from Sci-Tech for about three weeks and am very happy with the results. The unit gives complete control of the computer's outputt, so we can make it broadcast quality (one-volt).
#103443From: Mark SloatmanJan 14, 1988 9:37 AM
Great, let's talk turkey. How much did it cost? And by broadcast quality, do you mean the sync, black level and bandwidth etc. are all correct, or that it looks nice? I've been trying to determine what constitutes "broadcast quality" on this sig. On the Genkey, you say that yhave control of the computer's output, so you can "make" it broadcast quality. What do you mean? Does the genlock lock to a VCR? So many questions… sorry! Maybe you could give me a phone number though! Mark