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From: higgin@cbmvax.UUCP (Paul Higginbottom)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Desktop Video
Message-ID: <7273@cbmvax.UUCP>
Date: 12 Jul 89 14:00:11 GMT
References: <8452@zodiac.ADS.COM>
Reply-To: higgin@cbmvax.UUCP (Paul Higginbottom)
Organization: Commodore Technology, West Chester, PA
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In article <8452@zodiac.ADS.COM> martin@verity () writes:
$ I am starting to get interested in Video again and have heard of DeskTop
$ video. I currently have a Mac SE but I would probably migrate to
$ something else for the "right"set up......
$ 	1.  What exactly is desktop video?

	Desktop Video is the ability to use a computer to create
and/or deliver video presentations and assist in video production.

$ 	2.  What would I need to set myself up?

	A basic system consists of one or two VCRs, an Amiga,
a genlock, and some software.  The genlock allows Amiga graphics to
be overlayed over incoming video (from one deck), and the combination
can then be projected or recorded (to the other deck).  Some people
use a camcorder and a VCR to get a camera in the deal as well.  The
concepts for more professional production apply as well; the equipment
is better though (3/4" or better VCRs, better cameras, etc).

$	3.  What kind of system would be the best?
$ 		I hope I do not set off too many religious wars :-)

Depends entirely on your budget.  Systems range from around $1000 to
$1,000,000.

	Paul.