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#Video questions

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#106683From: Bill ForcadeJan 31, 1988 10:39 PM
I am interested in using my Amiga 2000 to capture a video image from a VCR or video camera and storing that image in IFF format. For my needs, the device must be able to capture in REAL TIME at least one image (three or four would be nice). I have heard such devices referred to as either a real time digitizer or as a frame buffer, or maybe even other names. I do not know the differences between these types of devices and would sure appreciate guidance. I would also like it if the image could be captured and stored in color. Does anyone know what type of device I need ? My second question is what kind of devices are on the market now, or will soon be on the market to accomplish this objective. I know that PERFECT VISION by SunRize is now out for the A2000, but I believe it will only do real time for black and white. I was told that LIVE is not yet available for the A2000. One of the "projects" for this new hardware has a deadline (expected arrival in labor and delivery is May 1,1988; but then you know the stork has no calendar). I have the camcorder all set to capture the new tyke in the nursery. I would like to be able to capture an image from that VCR tape and store it in IFF format. Then I can modem the picture to the distant relatives and they can view the youngster within hours of his arrival (yes, all of my distant relatives have Amigas,modems, ARC, and USHOW). With this deadline, I want the whole system up and tested not later than March 15, 1988. Does anyone know what real time color devices are likely to be available for the A2000 before that date ? Thanks.
#106701From: Don Curtis/SYSOPFeb 1, 1988 12:38 AM
Bill, I think you need something like the Video Toaster or the SuperGenLock both of which were shown at the recent LA Amiga Expo. I'm not so sure they include software to capture the image in IFF format, but something like Grabbit could take care of that. Be prepared thou….they both are in the $800 price category. Don
#106750From: Louis MarkoyaFeb 1, 1988 7:47 AM
I believe SuperGenlock is a genlocking unit only…no digitizer, and the Video Toaster is far from being a product. NewTek projects the possibility of a July release, with no final design yet…..Louis
#106710From: GreG Tsadilas/SYSOPFeb 1, 1988 1:09 AM
Bill, I am not familiar with PERFECT VISION, but I believe it can capture an Image in real time, but needs a few seconds to process the data. Impulse is also working on a digitizer that works along the same lines. It will capture an image in 1/60 of a second, but requires 20 secs to process into Hi-res HAM. There is a Picture in DL6 called PICARD.ARC which was captured with it. Also included is a Doc file describing features and availability. There may be more out, but at this time I don't know about them! 🙂 GreG
#106738From: John DraperFeb 1, 1988 2:45 AM
Bill, Live! is out now.. shipping, in stores, etc. What a perfectly marvellous use for the Amiga! Regards, Larry.
#106779From: Bob NaffzigerFeb 1, 1988 1:10 PM
I use a NEC DX-2000U (digital VCR) as input into DIGI-VIEW. Bob Naffziger