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#Editor for Toaster

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#46924From: jon WilliamsNov 12, 1992 9:49 PM
Jerry, I just read a great review in Amiga mag. about The Editizer(Oct. 1992 page 38, middle column). From the way it sounds, it is the answer to your prayers. Question: do you use the Sony RC time-code, or have you found a way around this to get frame accurate editing any info would be greatly appreciated!! Sincerely, Jon R. Williams
#46949From: JERRY HATCHETTNov 13, 1992 8:53 AM
Jon, I've been using the RC time code to render animations in single-frame fashion. Other than that, I'm just getting my suite set up, and have been waiting to find editing equipment to decide just how to handle the A/B roll editing. Since I've already ordered the Editizer, looks like I'll be using the SMPTE generator and reader built into that system. Thanks, Jerry
#47198From: jon WilliamsNov 17, 1992 9:52 PM
Jerry, What VCR are you using?? Are you renting or buying? Single frame VCR's are a bloody fortune, some prices I got where 4900.00 to 6000 at the minumum(but good news..I just read in the Nov. issue of Amiga mag. of JPEG's new Digital EditMaster capible of single frame storage without needing a single frame recorder page 8 -do you know anything about this…any advice tips, etc. you can share would be appreciated….thanks…Jon
#47266From: JERRY HATCHETTNov 18, 1992 11:53 PM
Jon, I'm using a Sony EVO-9650, and I paid $4395 for it. It interfaces directly with Lightwave, without needing a single frame controller. I got my editing system in yesterday, and got it hooked up and going today. I went with the TAO Editizer, which can be bought for a little under $1900, complete with all the proprietary cables you'll need to get everything hooked up. I'll have to say that it was SUPER simple to get up and going with my equipment, including communicating with and controlling the Toaster, directly from Windows on my 386 PC. Let me know if you want more info. Jerry
#47329From: jon WilliamsNov 19, 1992 9:12 PM
Jerry, Thank you so much for replying to my querries. My Wife and I are starting a Video Production service here in Walnut Creek to do weddings and documentaries etc. I am basically starting out with the Siny v5000, SLVR5, and RME700, along with the Toaster. What applications are you doing with your equitment?? It sounds like your ready for some serious aniamation at the very least……I hope we can keep in touch to share trade secrets etc. Thanks again, Jon
#47339From: Glenn WoilerNov 19, 1992 11:14 PM
Hi. I wanted to reply cuz of the equipment you have. I have the Sony SLVR5 to use as a duplication source machine going to a Distribution amplifier which in turn goes to 10 cheapy 4 head machines. We are shooting Hi-8 editing down to 3/4 SP and then to S VHS masters. My question – Are you satisfied with your Sony S VHS HiFi machine. I am not sure mine is working as clean as it could be. I seem to be loosing to much resolution in the duplication process. I have been trying to find out if a TBC would help somewhere in my system also. Oh yeah, I have had about 2 weeks on our new toaster and am looking for any materials that would help to get me up to speed. Thanks – Glenn
#47595From: Karl FeltnerNov 24, 1992 7:36 PM
Glenn, Your going from a high SN/Line Resolution to a much lower one in going to 3/4SP, then through a DA with it's own set of specs, then back to a high SN/line resolution. The quality is limited to the quality of the weakest link. Probably the DA. I would hope that you are in the 688 or component mode while editing, if not add more quality loss. Your time base correction should occur in the edit. A good source of info is the ToasterPro BBS 215-265-0121 – via Whap!
#47393From: JERRY HATCHETTNov 20, 1992 6:28 PM
Jon, I'm starting the same kind of service, but hope to pick up some jobs doing custom animations and such, as well. I'll stay on here for sure; I've learned a lot from these guys. Jerry