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In article <15696@ccncsu.ColoState.EDU> johnc@boulder.ColoState.EDU (John Cooley) writes:

>Buy the way, I do know about the PC-VCR.  It has some advantages, but we
>can't control it with the SGI without writing our own drivers (can be done,
>but we like to avoid that sort of thing).  Also, the time code on it is
>proprietary, and, while it works for locating a particular frame, it's pretty
>clumsy.  It would be easier if it had computer control, time code, *and*
>jog-and-shuttle type control.

   This is not meant to be a plug, but have you heard of the Sony
Vbox?  It may be not in the same league with the other equipment you
use, but is a great tool for pre-production.  This box uses a Sony
(currently) proprietary video networking protocol (VISCA).

   Vbox allows you to connect Sony VCR's with LANC to any computer
using the RS-232C serial port.  Upto 7 boxes can be daisy chained.
The protocol itself is off the beaten path, but easy to use and more
powerful than prior control protocols.

   You can couple the Vbox to the new Sony CCD-V801 Hi-8 camcorder
which has Sony's new consumer time code.  This new time code is
written digitally so it is very accurate.  The time-code can also be
striped unto tapes that have video already recorded on them.  The V801 &
Vbox combination gives you frame accurate searching.  You still won't
get frame accurate edits with the camcorder, but you can get very
decent ones using its new fine-synchro edit feature.

   Fine synchro-edit is a step above the normal synchro edits, giving
greater accuracy.  This feature is best accessed thru Vbox using the
VISCA protocol.  Look for new products that will support time-code,
better editing, and VISCA.

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>	  John Cooley
>	  Advanced Technical Confusing
>	  Colorado State University

   Of course anything said or implied here is my own opinion and does
not reflect those of my employer.

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