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From: dewey@centerline.com (Devan F. Dewey)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Comments of Martian Chronicles LD Collection?
Followup-To: rec.video
Date: 15 Dec 1992 22:06:40 GMT
Organization: CenterLine Software, Inc.
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: 140.239.3.212

I am thinking of getting the Martian Chronicles collection from Columbia.

Does any have/has anybody seen this? How is it (the quality, I love the
chronoles themselves). Columbia has it for $70 as a red tag. Is it worth
it?

-Devan

                             
               Devan F. Dewey | Senior Systems Analyst
          CenterLine Software | dewey@centerline.com
            10 Fawcett Street | "Leme esplain - no dere is
          Cambridge, MA 02138 | too much. Leme sum up."
                                       -Inigo Montoya
From: kortikar@mipos2.intel.com (Aniruddha Kortikar)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Mail Order Houses List for Camcorders (PAL)
Date: 14 Dec 92 18:55:34 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA USA

Would it be possible for me to get list of mail order houses along with
recommendations if any ?

regards,

Aniruddha Kortikar (kortikar@mipos2.intel.com)
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From: carllr@sluggo.sdsc.edu (Rich Carll)
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.video.satellite,rec.video.production,rec.video.cable-tv
Subject: Re: Timbe Base Correction with Start of Line Generator
Date: 14 Dec 1992 18:06:41 GMT
Organization: San Diego Supercomputer Center
NNTP-Posting-Host: sluggo.sdsc.edu





Time base correction:

VCR's spin the heads at a speen that will sync with the tape. Everyone has
heard the head change speeds when they are searching in either for or rev
and there was a lapse in sync in the tape, usually due to programs recorded
at different times. This is the heads trying to find the new sync mark.
If you are running a playback and this lapse happens, you will see the 
picture somtimes shift left and right for a bit as the head speed settles 
down. 

What is/does a time base corrector do? 

It digitally holds one frame of video in a buffer and releases it at the
exact time as to stop the picture from roaming. They are used in production
quality duplications, and similar applications.

Rich
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: dododge@wam.umd.edu (David O. Dodge)
Subject: Re: "Larger" plastic sleeves for laserdisc
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1992 07:27:28 GMT

In article <1992Dec17.213206.13847@tc.fluke.COM> moriarty@tc.fluke.COM (Jeff Meyer) writes:
>What I miss is those Pioneer bags that had the plastic zipper, where you
>could slip the LD in and then close the zipper.

I used to use those, but found that they "stuck" to one another and made it
it very hard to get a disc off the shelf.

                                            -Dave Dodge/dododge@wam.umd.edu
From: nealg@pokey.sybase.com (Neal Goldsmith)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: THX Spectral Sound
Date: 16 Dec 92 01:22:06 GMT

In article <18358@mindlink.bc.ca>, Mike_Quigley@mindlink.bc.ca (Mike Quigley) writes:
|> There is a new movie theatre here in Vancouver called the Caprice opening
|> soon. It claims to have 70mm with something called THX Spectral Sound,
|> promised to be the most brain-destroying sonic experience on earth. Does
|> anyone know what this is? Pardon me for posting this here rather than in the
|> movies forum, but I think I will be able to get a more intelligent response
|> without ploughing through half a billion messages that I don't want to read.

THX is a logo and certification program of Lucasfilm. They provide a list
of THX approved components and they review the theaters design for things
like slap echos, ajacent theater noise, etc. The only THX hardware is a
custom crossover network.

They review the theaters every so often to make sure everything is still
up to snuff.

Spectral Sound refers to Dolby-SR. This is a newer form of Dolby noise
reduction with additional enhancments for sound quality. I don't have
many details, but it's the best analog system available as far as I know.

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Neal E. Goldsmith                                       Sybase, Inc.  
nealg@sybase.com                                        1650 65th Street
What I sez is my opinion and not my employers.          Emeryville, CA  94608
                                                        (510) 596-3338
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: kimp@rpi.edu (Phil Kim)
Subject: Gene Siskel owns a CHEAP VCR!
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 20:01:40 GMT

I noticed from Siskel & Ebert's Christmas Special, that Gene's VCR 
has a linear counter, not a real time counter.  It's on-screen 
display resembled that of non-Hi-Fi Panasonic 4-headed VCR.  Since 
this guy can't even program his VCR, maybe that's all he needs.
From: raible@cbmvax.commodore.com (Bob Raible - LSI Design)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: V99 Hi8
Date: 17 Dec 92 06:38:08 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Commodore

In article <9212141615.AA14562@apxrr01.apex.dg.com> white@APXTG03.APEX.DG.COM (Ken White) writes:
>Has anyone heard of a Hi8 model call V99?  It sounds like a Sony model number
>But I'm now sure.  A friend of mine is looking for a camera, and saw this model
>advertised used for about $600, so I'm trying to find out something about it.
>E-mail responses welcome. thanks.
>
>+---------------------------------------------------------------------------+
>| Ken White                                  white@apxtg03.apex.dg.com      |
>| Advance Product Intro. & Dev.                                            |
>+---------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Early Sony model, about 4 years old, precedes V101 by a year. Don't know much
else.

-- 
_____________________________________________________________________________
Robert J. Raible		EMAIL:raible@cbmvax.commodore.com
VLSI Program Manager		 or: {uunet|rutgers|pyramid}!cbmvax!raible
Commodore Business Machines     "my comments, not Commodore's, ok ?"
From: orum@hpindda.cup.hp.com (Jeff Orum)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 16:24:30 GMT
Subject: VIDEO REVIEW is back!
Organization: HP Information Networks, Cupertino, CA
Newsgroups: rec.video

When I came home from work yesterday, I had a new Video Review in my mailbox
along with the following letter:

"Dear Friend and Subscriber,

 You're right.  SOMETHING happened to your Video Review.  It's MISSING!
 (And you miss it.)  What happened?  Why?  And what NOW?

 Well, it's like this.  The former owner was having financial troubles, and
 temporarily suspended publication in June.

 As a publisher and fan, I couldn't bear to see the best video magazine
 anywhere go down.  So I BOUGHT it.  

 ...

 And don't worry.  You'll receive ALL of the issues to which you're entitled
 on your current subscription.

 ...

 Sincerely,

 Kurt Zahner"

The letter also says if you renew your subscription the will send you the next
issue (the Buyer's Guide) for free.  However that issue was the one that came
with the letter.  Since my subsciption now runs till 1995, and since I want to
see if the magazine will continue to be published, I don't think I'll take
advantage of their offer.

Jeff Orum
orum@cup.hp.com
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: reuter@sander.lockheed.com (Jeff Reuter)
Subject: Lost Picture - Autotracking?
Keywords: Help, VCR
Organization: Avionics Division, Lockheed Sanders, Inc.
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 19:28:19 GMT

My 8 month old Mitsubishi 4 head hi fi VHS VCR can no longer play back 
anything that it records.  Before I pay for the repair (6 month labor 
warranty, 12 month parts warranty, aarrgh!!), is there anything I should try?

Symptoms:  The recorded image will play for 1/2 second with a few horizontal 
lines across the middle, then the screen goes solid blue as if there were no 
signal present.  The auto-tracking indicator also goes out.  Some audio is 
present, but it either plays at double normal speed or it snaps in and 
out, and I can sometimes hear a different (old?) soundtrack.  When scanning 
forward or backward, or showing a still frame, the image looks normal (so I 
know that *something* is being recorded).  Adjusting the manual tracking has 
no effect.

All my old tapes play just fine.  Only the ones taped within the last week 
or so are bad.

I'm tempted to try cleaning the heads, but the manual says not to use
headcleaner cassettes.  

Any suggestions?  Please post as my incoming email doesn't seem to get to me.
Thanks.

Jeff Reuter, Lockheed Sanders
From: E7L8KRA@TOWSONVX.BITNET ("MICHAEL KRAMER, TSUTC,  830-2591", 410)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Compressed and Digitally Compressed Video
Date: 11 Dec 92 18:34:37 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet

I need help in finding information on "Compressed Video" and "Digital
Compressed Video."   We are looking at using this technology over our campus
network (both originating and receiving from different sources including
satellite).  I have some information but need more.  I am looking for:

1) Methods (MPEG, etc.)
2) Costs (for initiating a system)
3) Applications of (in an educational environment)
4) Research

Anyone who can supply me with some info, point me to a FAQ, or supply with some
sources of print information (journals, etc.), would be most appreciated.

Thank you for your help and attention.

Michael Kramer
Towson State University
E7L8KRA@TOWSONVX
E7L8KRA@TOE.TOWSON.EDU
From: craigw@fnal.fnal.gov (Craig Williams)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: SONY 20TS27 sizzle/crackle?
Date: 15 Dec 92 15:39:47 GMT
Followup-To: rec.video
Distribution: usa
Organization: Fermilab - Batavia, IL
NNTP-Posting-Host: fnpm06.fnal.gov

I recently purchased a Sony 20TS27 and am a little concerned about the
prolonged sizzle/crackel of the high voltage at shoutdown. It lasts for
approx 5-10 secs which is a little longer than I am used to hearing on most
sets. Can anyone else with this model let me know if they have similar
experiences? I'd like to take it back while its still under warranty if
somethings wrong with it.
From: pvj@hprnd.rose.hp.com (Paul Jacobson)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 21:40:13 GMT
Subject: Re: Mail Order Houses for CAmcorders
Organization: HP Roseville Networks Division
Newsgroups: rec.video.production

                                                                12/16/92

     Yes...I have personally done bussiness with PowerVideo out of Texas.
   They have yet to disapoint me. They are Authorized dealers for many
   manufacturers including sony. They offer a very affordable extended
   waranty through Phillips were you can have your camera repaired locally.
   I think the cost was 89.00 for 3 yrs. parts/labor for my Sony Tr-101.   
   They do care to help you with your purchase and don't B.S. around with
   stocked quantities etc.. They have always provided me with next day
   delivery with out a hitch. No tax/3% shipping.

     The other places I heard were reputable were:

              Orgen Camera
              New west Electronics

   FYI.... Stay away from 6th Ave (New York). Or better yet, stay away from
           New York Mail order all together. They may show an awsome price,
           but it either does not carry a USA warranty or its refurbished,
           or worse yet they have laws that allow them to bait and switch on
           you. Meaning they'll send you a comporable camera when you wanted
           a Sony!@#$ if they're out of stock on that low priced Sony


                           Paul Jacobson
From: guenter@prism.gatech.EDU (Brian Guenter)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: Re: Supermac's DigitalFilm Video capture and export board
Date: 13 Dec 92 04:28:39 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology


I've seen the DigitalFilm board. The video quality seemed to be somewhere
between VHS and SVHS. However to be fair to Supermac the salesman didn't know
what the source video was so it's possible they digitized from a low quality
source and the board itself is capable of better. There were noticeable frame
update glitches even though they were using a very fast disk drive. Also the
minimum compression ratio is 24 to 1 which is still very high and beyond
what is generally considered the visually lossless compression range for JPEG.

If I were you I'd wait for several other systems to come out. ADI and 
Fast Forward Video are both coming out with units which should produce Betacam
SP quality video. They have minimum compression ratios of 10 to 1 or less
so they should be able to meet their quality claims. Also the Fast Forward
Video board is supposed to be $5000, about $1000 cheaper than the DigitalFilm
board.


-- 
Brian Guenter
College of Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332-0280
Internet: guenter@cc.gatech.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: "len walton" <len.walton@canrem.com>
Subject: re: video toaster
Reply-To: "len walton" <len.walton@canrem.com>
Organization: Canada Remote Systems
Distribution: rec
Date: 17 Dec 92 03:25:34 EST

RW>    I'd like to know if there's a company or store in Toronto, or
RW> anywhere in Canada, that sells the Video Toaster from NewTek & can
RW> provide detailed info about it, such as price, technical description,
RW> etc.

I know of two that do.

Amiware at Steeles and 404.  (416)940-6840
Gary Jolivet is the owner.

Also, Amsoft in Scarborough, sells them as well.  I also got a tape
from them that is done entirely on the Toaster called Revolution.
The # is (416)431-9452.

You can get an IBM version which is basically an IBM networked to
an Amiga with a toaster inside.  Don't be fooled by the Toaster
label, its basically an accelerated Amiga 2000.

Regards,
LEN
***********************************************

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World's Largest PCBOARD System - 416-629-7000/629-7044
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: director@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Christopher Gaal)
Subject: Re: #*($&%U# Minolta Camcorder
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 07:33:45 GMT

It's funny you should mention having trouble with a Minolta camcorder.  I have
an 8-918 and it works fine (this is their supposedly wonderful two-chip
jobbie).
 
Except I can't stand it.  Like most low-grade camcorders, it has its auto
whilte balance which drifts (unless you set it to one of the two preset
filters that don't cover every situation).  IT has a rockerswitch to control
the focus (as if its autofocus were just SO wonderful that i don't even have
to think as to what in the frame I want to actually be in focus).  And teh
zoom is hooked up to it in a strange way, in that if an object is too close
(no macro), it will actually zoom out on its own to put it in focus.  And it
will always drift out of focus as soon as I start a zoom, which means  can't
do one on camera (let alone zoom in to focus on something).  It is clumsy,
poorly laid out and designed (the "display" button that varies how much
information if any is put on the screen (tape count, shutter status, etc.)
which you would use to turn the info OFF to dub also affects the LCD on the
side of the machine, rendring that expensive fancy cosmetic gizmo useless --
why don't they always have status information in the viewer and on the side??)
 
I know I can't expect things like color bar generators and other great things
from a "consumer" grade machine, but what's the point of having 2-chip hi-8 if
you can't get a good picture out of it?  Focus and iris adjustments have been
fundamental parts of photography for many years, and I don't see why they
should stop.
 
$2200 isn't that bad for a camera, but it's not pennies, and for the small
industrial stuff I'm doing that can't afford nicer, industrial-grade stuff, it
chews up a lot of time to fight the camera every step of the way.
 
If I sound bitter, I am.... there are enough things to worry about when doing
a shoot than trying to adjust the focus by trial and error.... I'm not getting
a second production degree so that I can let machines think for me.  The
camera hasn't gotten its MFA....
 
Christopher Gaal
Department of Radio/TV/Film
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

From: mikep@hpmwtd.sr.hp.com (Mike Powell)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1992 04:40:26 GMT
Subject: Re: Hi8 VCRs capable of single frame recording?
Organization: HP Santa Rosa Site (SRSD MWTD)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production

	
	The Timecode is NOT RC (although it can read RC).  The 9650
	writes what I believe Sony calls 'industrial timecode'.....

	-Mike-



From: pvj@hprnd.rose.hp.com (Paul Jacobson)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 01:44:43 GMT
Subject: 8 MM vs VHS-C formats
Organization: HP Roseville Networks Division
Newsgroups: rec.video.production



8 MM vs VHS-C formats

     I'm curious to here what people think and feel about the preferance
when it comes to either format. I know each has its advantages when it comes
to ease of play back etc. But what about quality of picture/sound and 
what the future may hold for each? 
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: hodges@huckleberry.sfsu.edu (Jack &)
Subject: Supermac's DigitalFilm Video capture and export board
Reply-To: hodges@huckleberry.sfsu.edu
Organization: California State University, Sacramento
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 04:00:06 GMT

I have not seen another newsgroup for multimedia traffic, so if my
question is more suited for another newsgroup, please bump me in the
right direction.

At Seybold I saw a new board called DigitalFilm from Supermac. They
claim real time compression and capture and export onto a normal disk
drive. They claim full frame at 640 x 420 pixels for this at 24
bits per pixel. Does anyone have experience with this board who I
might start a dialog with?

Thanks.

Jack Hodges
San Francisco State University
Newsgroups: rec.video.production,mi.wanted,misc.wanted
From: gilgalad@quip.eecs.umich.edu (Ralph Seguin)
Subject: WANTED: timebase corrector, S-VHS portable VTR, Betacam SP player
Organization: University of Michigan EECS Dept., Ann Arbor
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 07:25:51 GMT


Hi.  Like the title says, I need to lay my hands on a full frame TBC,
a portable S-VHS VTR (possibly with a 3 CCD dockable camera) and
a Betacam SP play deck (play/record may be ok if the price is right).

		Thanks, Ralph
From: pvj@hprnd.rose.hp.com (Paul Jacobson)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 23:01:51 GMT
Subject: Re: Hi8 Camcorder info request
Organization: HP Roseville Networks Division
Newsgroups: rec.video.production


***************************************************************************

     Yes....Check out the reviews on the Sony Hi-8 Hi/Fi CCD TR-101.
            It sells Mail order for around 1250.00 USA SONY Warranty.
***************************************************************************
From: T.G.Nattress@newcastle.ac.uk (Graeme Nattress)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: Re: Single Frame Recording on AG1960, SLVR5, or HRS6800U?
Keywords: Single Frame
Date: 14 Dec 92 13:57:09 GMT
Organization: University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, NE1 7RU


 I have succeed in recording single frames using a Panasonic NVFS-88b S-VHS
video recorder.  It ain't perfect, but this is how I did it.

    I just pressed pause twice in succession !

Winding the tape back and examining it, I found though dooing this it would
record a single frame.  I then did a few simple stop frame animations to try it
out and it worked.  I also dumped computer anims out a single frame at a time
and this worked too.

    As I said, not a perfect solution, but it does work (cheaply)

Graeme,
{---    T.G.Nattress@uk.ac.ncl -----------------------------------------}
{--------------------------------- The Moral of this story is: ---------}
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From: s-s-rat@noncomf.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca (the Stainless Steel R)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: 8mm vs vhs C formats
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 92 17:36:27 EST
Distribution: world
Organization: darkpark

 Well I have tryed both and find it depends more on the cammera, than the 
film jenerally, but I have had better luck with the 8 mm films and I seem 
to be able to buy them in more places than the VHS-C tapes, so thats one 
of the reasons I went with the 8mm, I'm happy, I use a SONY E 61 and it 
works well for me.

------------------------------------------------------------------darkpark BBS
s-s-rat@noncomf.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca (the Stainless Steel R)
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From: goldberg@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Mark Goldberg)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: 3-chip camcorder system for sale
Date: 17 Dec 92 19:26:12 GMT
Reply-To: goldberg@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Mark Goldberg)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Annapolis, MD

For Sale:

Professional camcorder system:  JVC KY-25 3-chip camera with 10-130
(13X) lens, docked BRS-411U SVHS recorder, four NBG-1U batteries, two
battery holders, AC adapter charger, custom-made micorphone holder (spring
loaded - takes many sizes), tripod adapter plate, shoulder rest, power
cords, YC-358 to S-video adapter cord.

This camera has 2/3" chips and optics and a resolution of 700 lines
with 60db s/n.  You can adapt it to dock with M-II or Betacam SP.  You
can feed an external 3/4" or other recorder with YC or composite (from
the docked camcorder or optional camera dapter if you remove the recorder).

It will take two batteries at once for greatly extended run time -
about 3X what a single battery would do.  The four batteries are enough
to get through an entire wedding job with power to spare.  The first
pair will get me through all but the last hour or so.  When the internal
voltmeter says about 11.2v, I switch.

There are two hot shoes.  Audio is balanced - in and out.  There is
an on-camera microphone connector.  All linds of combos with audio.
Deck records two hi-fi tracks and two linesar tracks.  The linears have
switchable Dolby B and limiter.  Manual level control.

There are two white balance memories and a Preset position, in case
you forget to set them.  Otherwise, just aim at a white object.  Pedestal
setting is real easy, too.  Filter positions:  indoor, outdoor, outdoor
+ ND, close.

The adapter charger will take four batteries.  It does them in succession.

Everything is extremely durable and well built.  Imaging/sound quality
is excellent.  Camera meets broadcast specs.

The original system included everything but the mic holder (built my
own cause I didn't like "theirs"), three of the four batts, and the
extra batt holder.  It cost me $9600.  I spent about $500 more on the
three extra batts and extra holder.  Asking $7,500, or best offer.

Contact me via email, or phone me at home at (410) 224-8337, evenings.  
Obviously it's best to see the system first hand.  For serious out-of-towners, 
I'll make a sample tape.

   /|/| /||)|/  /~ /\| |\|)[~|)/~   |   Everyone's entitled to MY opinion.
  / | |/ ||\|\  \_|\/|_|/|)[_|\\_|  |      goldberg@oasys.dt.navy.mil
========Imagination is more important than knowledge. - Albert Einstein=======
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: merkel@convex.com (Kent Merkel)
Subject: JX-SV55 For Sale
Keywords: Like New
Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx., USA
Distribution: rec
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 14:41:53 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.

For Sale   JVC JX-SV55 Video Editing Processor  Like new condition
$375.00

Kent Merkel  214-422-2702(hm) 214-497-4942(wk)


From: chan@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM (Chan Benson)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 23:19:00 GMT
Subject: Re: Supermac's DigitalFilm Video capture and export board
Organization: HP Fort Collins, CO