Single-frame animation controllers bridge disparate worlds

Article Abstract:

It can be difficult for computer animators to bridge the analog video medium and the digital computer medium. Few computers feature video output as standard equipment, and those that do lack the power required to play broadcast-quality, full-motion video. High-end video capture cards may support output of animation to videotape in real time; among these are Radius's VideoVision Studio for the Macintosh, Digital Processing Systems' Personal Animation Recorder, and NewTek's Video Flyer for the Amiga. Elastic Reality Inc's Abekas drivers are often used by animators to save high-resolution animation files to 8mm Exabyte tape drives; the tape can be brought to a professional edit suite, read into an Abekas frame-store device, and printed digitally to high-quality D1 tape. The most common way to record animation from computer to tape is use of a single frame recorder and video deck; equipment for this process is described. Also described are aspects to consider when choosing an animation controller.

Video processing equipment, Video capture boards, Equipment Acquisition, Hardware Selection, Product Information

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The new digital sound: 17 pro audio cards for the PC

Article Abstract:

PC audio card offerings are beginning to compete with Mac offerings in the digital market, but audio professionals need to consider the following factors when making a purchase. While newer PC card offerings often eliminate the analog I/O element to rely solely on digital capabilities, this requires outside D/A and A/D conversion. Digital audio interfaces generally allow for longer word lengths, but not all digital audio equipment takes advantage of this capability. Audio professionals also need to consider the range and type of sample rates needed for their projects. A sound card purchase should also take into consideration upgrade possibilities and future needs.

Sound processing equipment, Sound processing

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The high-res audio frontier

Article Abstract:

Applied Magic's $1,595 OnStage sound board, a 32-bit PCI card for Windows NT, is one of very few that offers greater than 16-bit AD/DA conversion for Windows. Installation of OnStage's hardware and software is very easy. OnStage ships with a driver and a three-tab Mixer utility, the controls of which are defined by pop-up labels. The Mixer utility enables users to customize OnStage to suit their own needs and system configurations. The Mixer's Adapter tab is used to set time-code options, sync source and input format, while Mixer's Record tab is used to set route signals and input levels.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Product information, CPUs (Central processing units), Software single product review, Sound board/audio device, Sound cards, Applied Magic, Applied Magic OnStage (Sound board/audio device)

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