#Scala Corp. Profile
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John,
Great article in TV Tecnology on Scala Info Channel and Videomedia's
V-Lan. Looks like a guy could make some good money with that
configuration. There are alot of cable companies that could use that
system. Keep up the good work!
Craig…
Where can I find that article? I'd like to see it.
Jim
Tv Technology …November1993. Well let me see…..? I guess I could
upload the article if I had permission….but I don't.
Tv Technology is one of those industry freebie magazines. The
articles author is Chris Minshall, Heifner Communications, Colummbia
MO. These people do the " Toaster Cozzy ". The phone number is
314-445-6163. I bet they could fax you a reprint. –Craig Zwiener
Thank you Craig! We will soon have our own RS-422 solution available.
It is a Zorro card with four RS-422 ports and two GPI triggers. It
will be used in conjunction with a new EX module for our InfoChannel
software. We will also be releasing a new editing software package
called Scala Video Editor VE500. It will be a complete A-B Roll
editing system with all the features of the more popular computer
based editing systems. It will support the Video Toaster, OpalVision
and Panasonic's range of audio/video switcher consoles.
Unfortunately, it will not support the V-LAN system and the card is
not compatible to other editing packages unless a driver is written
to support it.
I'll see what information I can gather and upload it ASAP.
Will the A/B roll be with RS-422 only?
–Paul < Motorola Inside >
Well, we have also been kicking around the idea of developing another VCR
controller that uses LANC (Sony Control-L). Called the Scala Four Play, all
right guys cut the giggling out there… it wasn't my idea to call it that!
Anyway, it will have four LANC connected to an intelligent cable module,
plugged into the serial port. The included EX will have the basic features of
the Scala Video Editor VE500. Sorry, I don't have an ETA or retail price at
this time.
Anyone reading this thread would be interested? Speak up!
Sincerely,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
Bark! Bark! Woof! Woof!
–Paul < Motorola Inside >
Oh! We have a comedian in the house, eh? Ok… two can play this game.
Ahem… Meeow! Meeow! Phtt! Phtt! ;-} Happy Turkey Day Paul!
Warmest Regards,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
Yes John, people are reading this thread and are very interested in
VCR control using LANC. Please upload any and all stuff you have on
Scala and InfoChannel. Your outfit is really hot now and getting
good mention in even non-Amiga mags. Your presense here is also
making a big impression.
So your going to call that controller the Scala Four Play? You know,
I thought of a few add-ons for that…..I better not :^) .
John
I'll see what I can dig up for you all. We can't believe it, but we just one a
Platinum Award from AV Video Magazine! It was a real surprise!
I dunno John. I still kinda like the idea of calling it Four Play. The racy
connotation just may sell a few more units!
Warmest Regards,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
John,
I think that an edit controller that is A & B roll capable, works with
the 5 pin Panasonic and the 5 pin Sony VTRs and had one maybe two
GPIs would be a big seller. If you are going to choose only one VTR
to support the Panasonic units have to get the nod, the AG 1830, thru
the AG 1970 have to be the most popular Semi-Pro VTRs on the market
and they all use the same 5 pin controller. Forget about time code,
espically with the Panasonic units and keep things simple and low
costs.
FutureVideo has done well targeting this market and thier product is
pretty weak and expensive. I own one, but am looking for an alternative!
Michael Bieser –
WI/via Auto Pilot –
Hmmm… Its my understanding that the Control-L (LANC) controller was better
suited for A-B Roll editing because of its better accuracy? Indeed you are
correct in the 5-pin stuff. We'll have to see.
Sincerely,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
All things are relivant. Most event type video folks don't need frame
accuracy, 2 – 3 frame accuracy is fine. What they do need (or want) is
the ability to dissolve and wipe between A & B inputs. Seems to me that
this intermediate market is being totally ignored. You have products like
Gold Disk's software for $150.00 (on the low end) and Ami Link, Future
Video, and whatever at $1100.00 and up (on the high end). Build a product
in the $600.00 price range for the middle level guys using S-VHS and Hi-8
formats.
Michael Bieser –
WI/via Auto Pilot –
One reason you dont see many A/B Roll editors for prosummer decks, is
because of frame accuracy. Most of the editing control companies I deal
with claim that when you do A/B roll, people want frame accuracy (or at
least +/- 2 frames on prosummer) this is why most of them force you into
time code with A/B Roll, because most the best prosummer decks (even the
ones that claim +/- 2 on a blue moon) to my experiance and others, really
are more like +/- 5-7.
Forrest
Forrest,
I understand what you are saying, but I tell you (at least for my uses)
the prosummer decks are accurate enough. Besides, may be all smoke but
FuturVideo claims +/- 2 frames without time code for Panasonic Decks.
I would buy the following configuration; A-B roll, 1 GPI, the ability
to display still frames and animations (for titles) and a price of say
$650.00.
BTW, I produce promotional and educational (Police Canine) video tapes
mostly for my business. I am working on a 90 min. event/subject type
video tape right now that will be offered for sale.
Michael Bieser –
WI/via Auto Pilot –
Forrest! How is my Dallas based buddy! Tell the guys to call the office
sometime. Especially Brett. How is the Wave Rider doing? Make sure Kev isn't
in trouble and Henry isn't playing around with too many clown costumes! Why
don't you upload a file on the AVA, eh?
Warmest Regards,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
John,
Doing good, glad to see you enjoying CIS so much…
Forrest
Its even better when Scala picks up the CIS bill!
Warmest Regards,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
If we went by list price only, Scala MultiMedia MM300 is $399.00 USD and Scala
Echo EE100 is $199.00, $600.00 is a good price point for you guys?
Sincerely,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.
John,
The main advantage that Control-L and Control-S connections have is that
they are on more products. Almost all Sony camcorders and decks, as well
as Cannon, and a few others use the control-L. But the gentleman who said
Control-M (Panasonics 5 pin) is more used is problably right, in saying
that the AG-1970 is the most used in the prosommer arena for general
editing.
Forrest
Agreed… We'll just have to see the kind of overhead we would have to incur
for engineering. It does get kind of expensive.
Warmest Regards,
John Chang
Technical/Sales Support
Scala, Inc.