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From: kimnach@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (GREG KIMNACH)
Subject: Re: great simpsons quote from
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
Distribution: rec
Date: 19 Nov 1992 11:41 EST  

In article <1992Nov19.2860.1410@dosgate>, "tony camara" <tony.camara@canrem.com> writes...
>-> And if you have doubts about Betamax: Don't.  It is the best consumer
>-> format (in all of its subformats).  Beta is better than VHS,
>-> SuperBeta is better than VHS-HQ, and ED Beta is much better than
>-> S-VHS.  Period.
> 
>How can you say that beta is better than vhs ? I thought that old theory
>had died a long time ago ( i think about 4 year's now ) . There was a
>slight difference in the specs but it's nothing you or i would notice
>with our eyes . The difference was only on paper . This was sony's big
>scam to keep beta alive when they where begining to see the death of the
>beta . Remember sony also said they would never make vhs decks . Looks
>like they ate there words.....

Ah.  Words of wisdom from one who cannot understand the success of 
Laserdiscs down here in the states.

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From: rlakin@eis.calstate.edu (Rick Lakin)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: Re: Panasonic AG1960 info?
Date: 22 Nov 92 15:29:42 GMT
Organization: Calif State Univ/Electronic Information Services

davidric@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (david ricardo) writes:
> I have heard that you can hifi audio insert on the AG1960. I have some
> questions?
I have 4 AG-1960 Editing VCRs.  As far as I know, it is not possible to do
a HiFi only audio insert.  If you do, you record video as well.  If you
have found a way to do this, I would be most interested in hearing the method
> 
> 1. Is this a SVHS deck?
It is S-VHS.
> 2. Video insert possible, (flying erase head)
It does Video insert, Audio Dub, Assemble, and With the AGA-96, it works
well as a cuts only edit system.
 > 
> I am just looking for some general features. I am also considering
> the Sony SLVR5-UC.
> 
> 				-Ricardo
> 
Rick Lakin		rlakin@eis.calstate.edu
Southwest High Video Productions	San Diego, California
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: davidric@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (david ricardo)
Subject: Panasonic AG1960 info?
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 00:15:40 GMT

I have heard that you can hifi audio insert on the AG1960. I have some
questions?

1. Is this a SVHS deck?
2. Video insert possible, (flying erase head)

I am just looking for some general features. I am also considering
the Sony SLVR5-UC.


				-Ricardo

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From: Mike.Oniffrey@launchpad.unc.edu (Mike Oniffrey)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: Re: Great Simpsons Quote from 11/3/92 episode
Date: 15 Nov 92 19:53:39 GMT
Organization: UNC EBBS

In article 1752 of rec.video.production toten@bourbon.ee.tulane.edu (Derek
Toten) writes:

     BetaCam, a professional television production format, is higly
     superior to certain other profesisonal tape formats such as 3/4"
     Umatic and Hi8, but it pales next to M2, D2 or even 1".  It is,
     generally, cheaper than those better systems, however, and the
     results are most acceptable, so yes, it is very common, especially
     in local television news departments.

Granted, broadcast Beta falls neither at the absolute top or bottom of the
video picture quality spectrum.  It is highly superior to 3/4" U-Matic,
measurably, however not radically better than Hi-8.  For budgetary reasons,
friends of mine have shot underwater sequences in Hi-8, returned to the
surface, bumped the field footage to 1", then posted their material. 
Engineers were hard pressed to tell where the Hi-8 footage appeared in the
final edited program;  they had to resort to a waveform monitor.

It's the same with broadcast Beta versus 1".  Yes, 1" offers betters
picture quality, but you'd be hard pressed to tell by staring at any
monitor.  Incidentally, braodcast Beta's audio quality is _superior_ to
that of 1"; better frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio.

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From: duvall@eagle.sangamon.edu (Mike Duvall)
Subject: Re: MicroSoft Windows 3.1 video software
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Organization: Sangamon State University
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 06:48:51 GMT

mandeev.sandhu (gillu@cbnewsf.cb.att.com) wrote:
> 	I was reading an article in Mac Week about video software
> supplied by Microsoft and Apple. There was a mention that Windows 3.1
> has some new features for video editing!! Apple has a product
> called Quick Time which was explained in some detail. I was 
> wondering if anyone on the net knows about Windows 3.1 video
> editing features.
> 
> Mandeep
> ms@honasa.att.com 
Two new windows (yuk) programs are the Matrox Studio and the Video
Machine. Both have high end 4:2:2 processing, effects, graphics, and
machine control. Both require huge drives for video storage and highend
machines. Both still have drawbacks in image quality compared to pro
video gear. Apple Link for Video Machine is FAST.E  Pricetag is around
$5000 for the card. Matrox is about $15,000 for the cards. Low end
expect to see quicktime players for the IBM-PC before too long but look
at Adobe Premier or Macromind Mediamaker for the Mac. I believe
Macromind might have a PC version of Action you might look at. Whatever
you buy storing even low resolution video take big bites
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From: ssustwar@csug3.cs.reading.ac.uk (S. T. Warner)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: special-effects
Summary: Special effects info wanted.....
Date: 19 Nov 92 15:58:12 GMT
Organization: University of Reading






Please help someone! I have a brother interested in working in the line of
special effects. Any information regarding advice and names of companies
and/or film studios would be very gratefully received.


		Cheers, ssustwar@uk.ac.reading.mail.
From: bruce@coos.dartmouth.edu (Bruce K. Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: S-VHS deck recommends
Date: 17 Nov 92 05:18:29 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Sorry if this is a repeat.

I have a Sony TR81 and want to by a good S-VHS deck.  Which deck is
recommended --- should I stick with Sony to get L protocol or can another
deck control my Sony Cam?  As far as price goes I'm not too concerned,
as long as it's realistic (not>$1500...).

Anyway, thanks in advance, and if there is a FAQ or something, it'd
be great if you could send it along.

BRUCE
Xref: sparky rec.video:13661 rec.video.releases:3495
From: boisvert@wpi.WPI.EDU (Brian Richard Boisvert)
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.video.releases
Subject: Alien CLV (LBX)?
Date: 18 Nov 1992 04:32:23 GMT
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
NNTP-Posting-Host: wpi.wpi.edu

	A recent post mentioned that CBS/FOX plans to release letterboxed
versions of Alien & Aliens in CLV format.  Is this true?  What is the 
projected release date?
-- 
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From: jjc4@po.CWRU.Edu (James J. Campanella)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: video sound problem
Date: 17 Nov 1992 00:16:37 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


I recently received a couple of tapes that are dubbed from a PAL

format to the North American format

Let me start again (this system doesn't allow easy editing). Anyway,

I received a couple of tapes that are copies of copies of tapes

converted from PAL to the North American format. The picture quality

is not high, but I don't have a problem with that as long as I

can see anything at all-- which I can. The problem is with the

sound. The tapes (yes, it's a problem with both of them) play with

normal sound for anywhere from 30 sec to 3 minutes, but then they

sound as if they're being slowed down by several times. If you hit

the remote to rewind for a second, then return to normal-- then, of

course, do it again several minutes later. The tapes are new, high-

quality TDKs, so I don't think it's a problem with them. Does anybody

have any idea how I might remedy this or what it might be? I've had

no other problems with my VCR so it's probably not the culprit.

thanx.
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From: howarth@med.uth.tmc.edu (Jack W. Howarth)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: LBX Raiders quality?
Date: 17 Nov 1992 05:18:38 GMT


  I just picked up the new LBX version of Raiders of the Lost Ark on LaserDisk
and was a bit let down by the quality. It seems there is some color noise in
the black bands and the over picture is a bit washed out compared to The
Last Crusade. Anyone have any opinion on there copies? 
  Also, is there any rumours as to when the LBX versions on CLV for Alien
and Aliens will be released?
         Jack

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From: jjd@bbn.com (James J Dempsey)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Circular LD Damage
Date: 16 Nov 92 16:39:32 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.lgfjm4INN70a
NNTP-Posting-Host: bbn.com

In article <BxqyJw.4w8@fafnir.com>, mckelvey@fafnir.com (James W. McKelvey) writes:
> I just played a LD that played perfectly previously, and it
> continuously locked at a specific point.  Upon examining the disc, I
> saw a circular gouge that was not there originally.  It's so bad, you
> can feel it!
> 
> What can cause such damage?  I have a Philips CDV600.

I had this exact damage once when I accidentally put an LD in on top
of a CD (!).  The CD spun around underneath the LD and put a nasty
circular scratch in the LD.  I felt really foolish.

> No matter what the answer, I urge everyone to avoid Philips products.
> Their LD players have a severe skipping problem, and their attitude
> towards the customer is basically "f--k you".

I have had the opposite experience with Philips.  I had a Philips
CDV488 for almost three years.  I had purchased their reasonably
priced service contract (~$25/three years) and when I had a problem
with the unit with a couple months left on the contract, they replaced
the entire player with a brand new CDV600 with a full 1 year
warrantee.

The initial CDV600 they got me had a subtle visual defect which they
gladly replaced again (same defect) and finally a third time.  There
were no questions about what should be done, they just did the right
thing.  I also received subsequent "quality surveys" from Philips
asking if I was satisfied with the service I had received.

If you are being screwed by your local Philips factory service, I urge
you to contact the company.

		--Jim Dempsey--
		jjd@bbn.com
From: kfriedman@desire.wright.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: XBR^2
Date: 15 Nov 92 14:32:00 EST
Organization:  Wright State University 

In article <71921114153917.0004861036NA2EM@mcimail.com>, 0004861036@MCIMAIL.COM (James Millick) writes:
> 
>   I asked about when we would be seeing a review of an XBR^2 model
> Sony. It turns out we have had one for review, but they were 
> completely unsucessful in setting it to 6500K and getting it to 
> track a grey scale. 
I've read in TPV about all of the faults with SONY CRT's, however I still like
the looks of the video better than any other tube...especially the
"flatness"...so a couple of weeks ago I ordered an XBR2 from a somewhat nearby
dealer.  He told me I got one of only 3 that were in his initial delivery. 
However, it hasn't been deliverd yet because the matching stand is out or
stock.  He is "at the mercy of SONY" as to when this will arrive...very
frustrating.  Has ANYONE out there taken delivery on an XBR2?? I mean other
than TPV.   If so, please let me know your thoughts!  Thanks
--Jay
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: "tony camara" <tony.camara@canrem.com>
Subject: 8mm or hi8 for computer a
Reply-To: "tony camara" <tony.camara@canrem.com>
Organization: Canada Remote Systems
Distribution: rec
Date: 17 Nov 92 08:33:54 EST

Yes you should see a difference between 8mm and hi 8 . Why not go s-vhs
you will be much better off in the long run .



                                              TONY!
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From: kimnach@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (GREG KIMNACH)
Subject: Re: 8mm or hi8 for computer a
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
Distribution: rec
Date: 17 Nov 1992 11:38 EST  

In article <1992Nov17.4246.19283@dosgate>, "tony camara" <tony.camara@canrem.com> writes...
>Yes you should see a difference between 8mm and hi 8 . Why not go s-vhs
>you will be much better off in the long run .
> 
> 
> 
>                                              TONY!
>--
>Canada Remote Systems  - Toronto, Ontario
>World's Largest PCBOARD System - 416-629-7000/629-7044

Based on direct comparison of the two in editing, I recommend Hi8 over S-VHS. 

Greg
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From: formula@athena.mit.edu (Ronald R. Duff Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Is there a timer for the Sony TR81 camcorder?
Date: 15 Nov 92 18:00:43 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology


	Since I have a comprehensive warrenty for my Sony TR81 and I'm not 
concerned at all about excessive use, I was wondering about the
availability of timer devices which would allow me to use the camera as a
HI-FI VCR.  Since the camera can be remote controlled through the "Remote"
jack, it would seem that a timer unit to drive the camera would naturally
plug in here.  The would beat using a cheap wall timer and rigging up
something to actuate the "REC" button in VTR mode.  If these devices are
not available, does anyone know what signal needs to be sent in through the
remote jack to tell the camera to start recording in VTR mode?  Any info
will be appreciated!

					Ron
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From: Jay_Tobias@taligent.com (Jay Tobias)
Subject: Re: S-VHS Deck Questions & Recommendations?
Organization: Taligent
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 21:31:54 GMT

In article <1992Nov14.003436.13732@mercury.cair.du.edu>,
tjreynol@zephyr.cair.du.edu (five left and cut!) writes:
> 
> In article <BxoA0t.46p@taligent.com> Jay_Tobias@taligent.com (Jay Tobias)
writes:
> >
> >It looks like you can get a camcorder that plays RC time code over its LANC
> >connection (e.g., the V801 for $800), and use that in conjunction with a
>                        ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Where? Camera Worl of OR quoted me $1350

Sorry, the figure of $800 is a misprint.
From: Iannettone.WBST129@XEROX.COM
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Universal Remote
Date: 17 Nov 92 21:50:00 GMT
Reply-To: Wbst129.at.xerox.com@Renard_Iannettone
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet

The remote control for my Panasonic TV (Model CT5307R) apparently has died.
The serviceman said the membrane switches are bad.  New one costs 40 bucks.

I was thinking of getting a pre-programmed Remote.  Then I thought that might
limit future use of new toys --   compared to a programmable.

Now I am thinking about getting the cheapest pre-programmed remote that will
control my TV and then get a programmable to control the TV, VCR and future
equipment.

Any suggeations - pro and con on pre programmed and programmable remotes?

Maybe someone has hints for repairing the membrane switches?

		Renard
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: ramzi@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (Ramzi Al-Majid)
Subject: Sony SLV-X700 specs/features needed
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1992 21:18:54 GMT


hi there

i am looking for the features  and specifications of the above new
multisystem vcr. also, does anyone have this machine, opinions ???

thanks in advance.


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From: bennett@adobe.com(Bennett Leeds)
Subject: Re: LBX Raiders quality?
Reply-To: bennett@adobe.com
Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 19:07:45 GMT

Dan Goodwin - Sun SSE writes
> I thought that both Raiders and Temple were great transfers. 
> These are movies to demo your system with.

As long as you don't look at the frame before a cut (change of shot in the  
original film). There's a really annoying flash that appears at the bottom of  
most frames just before a cut. Ruins it for me...

- Bennett Leeds
bennett@adobe.com

PS: If you have CLV still-field player you can still on the field and see the  
band.
From: ccy@po.CWRU.Edu (Cheung C. Yue)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: aerial photography from a blimp
Date: 23 Nov 1992 02:42:17 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: ccy@po.CWRU.Edu (Cheung C. Yue)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc5.ins.cwru.edu


I recently learned of a system which hoists a camera (video or still)
aloft using a remote-controlled miniature blimp to allow photography
from a high angle.  The view from aloft is monitored by the operator
below who could then manuever around until the proper angle to capture
his shots.  I am interested in this technology but have not found
much useful information.  Does anyone know any information about such
a system?  Thanks for your help.

ccy@po.cwru.edu
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From: pete@frosty.Rational.COM (Pete Coe)
Subject: Re: Universal Remote
Organization: Rational
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 02:39:25 GMT

Probably the ultimate in programmable remotes is an HP-48 calculator.  A friend
has one that he uses as a remote.  As I understand it, there are two programs
available (PD of course), one that is a learning function, and one that is is
basically pre-programmed.  The beauty is that you can write your own programs
based on this information so that you can get any feature you want.

Around here the HP-48SX goes for around $260, which is expensive compared with
most learning remotes, but they are not as flexible.
--

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From: trebor@foretune.co.jp (Robert J Woodhead)
Subject: Re: Computing Surround Sound
Keywords: An odd question, but...
Organization: Foretune Co., Ltd.
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 05:21:21 GMT

brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot) writes:
>In other words, take the audio you want for the rear channel, put it into
>the left channel, take the same audio, 180 degree phase shift it and put that
>result into the right channel.

Ok, so what you are saying is: if I have 3 digital datastreams for L,
R, and Rear, the left output stream is L+Rear (ie: add the values of
the 16 bit samplings) and the right channel is R-Rear.

Ok, that seems easy enough.  Now for the next question:  Is it possible
to trick the ear into thinking that the sound is coming from, say,
the left rear or the right rear?

I've never had a surround sound decoder (gonna get one soon) but I
assume you basically have 3 speakers, one per channel.  If so, then
the speakers are basically a triangle around the listener, right?

That being the case, is it possible to position a sound within the
triangle by mixing it proportionately into the three pre-encoding
data streams (ie: a sound that you want to be heard right inside
the viewers head would be equal on all channels, but this means
that the right channel would be 0!), or is it the case that a sound
can either be on the rear channel or somewhere on the line between
the L and R speaker, or perhaps is there a "dead zone" inside the
triangle you are not allowed to position a sound in.

My eventual goal is to write some mixing software that will let me
position and move sounds and mix them all together, by the way.

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From: kettering@addvax.llnl.gov (Brett 'Volleyball Is My Game' Kettering)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Not sending in those cards ( was Re: Columbia House )
Date: 16 Nov 92 15:21:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

I have never had to give an excuse about going onto positive response with
CH.  I just called the 800 number and told them I didn't want to send in
cards every 4 weeks now that I had completed my enrollment agreement.  They
said, "OK.", and that was it.  The same held for their CD club.

Brett
brettk@llnl.gov
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