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From: ber@gummo.UUCP (ber)
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Subject: net.graphics
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Date: Tue, 10-Apr-84 23:38:16 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr 10 23:38:16 1984
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Summary of net.graphics by David J. Bryant (djb@cbosgd.uucp)

TOPICS:
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     *	Graphics Interface '84 - 5/28 to 6/1 in Ottawa, Onatario.  Registration
	materials and advance program provided by holtz@clan.UUCP.  Looks to
	be an excellent conference.
     *	Summary of responses to a previous request for advice in making 
	real-time computer-generated videotapes from individually-generated
	single frame images.  Thanks to norskog@fortune.uucp
     *  Summary of responses to a previous request for info on fractals.
	liberte@uiucdcs.UUCP is keeping a list of all known references, and
	is continuing the hunt.
     *  Why is GKS being standardized instead of SIGGRAPH CORE?  So far,
	not much discussion on this one, and certainly no compelling 
	evidence has been presented.

HELP WANTED:
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     *	Anyone have pointers to a used 16mm movie camera suitable for doing 
	computer animation?  Primary requirement is that the camera be able to 
	shoot single frames, preferably by remote control.  Also, since 
	filming is done from a crt, the camera must have an available shutter 
	speed slower than 1/30.  [contact: jpj@mss.UUCP]
     *	Has anybody gotten the NCAR graphics package running under 4.xBSD?
	[contact: ravi@eneevax.UUCP]
     *  Any known sources to electronically stored terrain maps? [contact: 
	minarik@stolaf.UUCP]  Responses so far include USGS, a company
	called GeoSystems, and the Defense Mapping Agency.  (Thanks to 
	rusty@sdccsu3.UUCP, cwc@uw-june.UUCP, and chip@dartvax.UUCP for
	their help.)
     *	Looking for a good reference book on alignment and calibration of
	the sort of video equipment found in TV studios.  A handbook aimed at 
	the chief engineer of a television studio would be about right.
	[contact: dmmartindale@watcgl.UUCP]  One response (from 
	dw@utcsrgv.UUCP) mentioned several very techincal books available 
	from Howard W. Sams Publishing Co. that might do the trick.
     *	Is there a publically-available, machine-readable database of the 
	Hershey font? [contact: tc@amd70.UUCP]

FOR SALE:
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     *	Tektronix 4114A display with extras (extended communication, 3 port
	peripheral interface, 256K add'l RAM, 10 peripheral slots, dual 
	floppies).  One year old and never used.  Still under Tektronix
	maintenance contract.  Make an offer to lab@utcsrgv.UUCP or call
	Dave Galloway at (416) 978-5300.