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From: boi@richsun.cpg.trs.reuter.com (Ken Boi)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: Video/Toaster
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Date: 23 Aug 90 14:34:35 GMT
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To anyone with video application knowledge (and the Toaster):

I am not a video person (yet), but have an interest possibly of
investing to get started in some video applications (e.g. 
adding titling to EXISTING videotapes). Also, I would like 
a framegrabber to take snapshots off of TV or videotapes. I 
am aware of the Toaster (NewTek), and some of its capabilities.
I understand that it can perform these applications stated above. 
Is this a valid understanding? I am also curious as to whether, 
if one was to purchase the Toaster, is there a use for a separate 
genlock device? Does the Toaster itself perform all of the 
functions one gets from a good genlock device?

I hear that the Toaster will be packaged with Lightwave-3D,
a titling program, and a paint program, which makes its price 
tag (around $1600) much better of a deal. But ultimately, I 
want genlocking for the purpose of titling existing tapes, and 
the ability to framegrab off of TV.