#Digital Video Effects
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It could be that NewTek wants to do a better job than the old JPEG standby
that most of the non-linear systems employ. This, and the fact that
Windows is new territory for NewTek could be what is delaying them.
Concerning motion effects, find out if the Video Machine does them in real
time, like the Toaster. Most systems have to render out motion effects,
which can take many hours just to do a simple tumble or perspective
shrink. When you're talking of Toaster DVE quality, you must compare to
equivalent machines such as Ampex ADO (which there is no comparison either
price or quality) But, for many, Toaster is good enough, considering that
the effects happen quick enough that the artifacts are not that noticable.
-Steve
The DVE's on the FAST Video Machine are flawless in REAL time. I saw the system
demonstrated at STS Electronics on Ft. Lauderdale. They advertize in all the
video mags. They are the largest dealer in the country. They used to sell the
toaster but don't anymore. They showed the effects in real time and you could
control it manually, like on th toaster but with no noticeable artifacting.
Only the normal warping of the video image as it moves in and out at an angle.
The quality is excellent.
And as I recall, FAST costs more than the Toaster, too. So, I would expect
better DVE's. *8^)
-= Vance =- Image Master
Internet: viking@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
And, FAST has built-in sync on the board: separate TBC's aren't needed, but it
does cost more than a Toaster.
PMFJI, I was considering FAST before I bought a used Toaster about 2 months
ago, but the FAST costs a lot more if you don't have the PC already. And
compatibility problems can come up in the PC: specific video cards, etc. From
my post in the FAST section of Multimedia Vendors B forum, one user e-mailed me
his six-month frustration in getting a FAST system to work properly, with a lot
of extra money spent on a new video card, more memory, and lots of other
problems. If you're serious, I might tell you more of what his complaints were
by e-mail.
Don't get me wrong: I think I would love the FAST system. But the Toaster is a
much more complete package. The FAST doesn't even include any of its own PAINT
or CG software (or certainly not Lightwave); only "support" for other Windows
products for titling or paint. It does have machine control; it was just more
than I could spend for a real-time switcher, which I think the Toaster is
easier to use for.
Barry
PMFJI – But I'm a dealer and have been considering the FAST as a system to
support PC and Mac owners who can't bring themselves to buy an Amiga. The
prices I've seen, using the Video Machine Lite – seem to suggest that the
package, delivering less than the Toaster, also costs quite abit less. I
would certainly appreciate any user input you might have.
We pride ourselves in delivering systems customer can make money with, so
I'm wondering if our evaluation of the FAST is not complete. Any
information would be appreciated.
Hank
Hank/Videology All the P.O.M.P. under all
Circumstances
The FAST Video Machine sounds impressive! Perhaps it is better than the
Toaster because it is more like "second generation". The Toaster is
probably limited by its original design. If they were to start again from
ground zero, it would probably be artifact free in the DVEs. Just like
everything else electronics… it gets better and cheaper!
-Steve