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From: marti@saturn.ucsc.edu (Marti Atkinson)
Newsgroups: comp.multimedia
Subject: Re: Help with PC multimedia packages
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Date: 1 May 91 16:33:53 GMT
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>Has anyone out there used the IBM AVC software with the Motion video
>Apdater A card, or the 750 motion media card?

We've been working with  the AVC boards, but not with the M-Motion 
adapter.  We love the boards, but the software interface is a real
pain, especially the graphics.  U. of Delaware (302) 451-8164
(talk to Janet Harbauh or Sherry, they can fill you in)
puts out a product called "Podium" which uses the boards and has
an easier to deal with interface.  We're also investigating using
Plus with external commands.

>I also cannot
>seem to find any software that can handle live motion video other than
>the IBM motion video.  They also said the card  only works on the PS/2
>series because of the Multi-Channnel Arch.

There is also a version of the AVC which runs on non-Micro-channel
machines, but I am not sure if it can handle live motion video.  There's
a new verison of Podium which runs on plain vanilla MS Dos coming
out any day now.  Perhaps the U. of Delaware can help you on that one.

Also, there is a new Intel chip set due out early 1992 (so they say)
which will handle  live motion video, but of course these chips won't
help you at the moment.

Unless you're married to IBM equipment, you might also invesitgate
both the Amiga and Macintosh multimedia systems.  You might be
especially interested in taking a look at Macromind's Media-Maker
for the Macs.  It's a joy to work with.

Good Luck!
 

Marti Atkinson
University of Calif. at Santa Cruz  
marti@saturn.ucsc.edu
marti@uccrls.BITNET
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