CB> PM> I have been instructed to set up my computer to allow us to
CB> PM> perform  inhouse video editing.  We manufacturer several small
CB> PM> products, and we  
CB> PM> Any input would be appreciated. Our needs are rather basic, so
CB> PM> we are looking to keep our expenditures under $1000.00
CB>Hi Peter!  With today's technology, you're better off doing your own
CB>video editing with a pair of Panasonic AG-1970 or comparable VCR's
CB>plus a frame accurate controller - the controller might be a card
CB>for your computer, or a standalone unit.  Total cost will be between
CB>$1500-2000.  This system will make adequate images for industrial
CB>training and promotional tapes, however going beyond 3 or 4
CB>generations the copies will become unacceptably noisy.
CB>For under $1000, any video system you could add to your computer
CB>would only offer some regrettable combination of grainy, blocky
CB>images, low frame rates (making motion look very jerky), and
CB>extremely short storage times.  For your comparison, recent
CB>technology breakthroughs in computer-based video editing systems
CB>used by professional film and TV crews have brought those systems'
CB>costs WAY down from their past levels - to the $10-15,000 dollar
CB>point for a basic, entry level system!
Chris,
Thanks for the kind reply.  I will look into your suggestion and let you 
know what we decided to do.  Again, thanks!
Peter
peter.mocca@travel.com
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