Legrande Blount wrote 
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>    If you are just starting DTV you have an advantage because now
>you'll start with non-linear editing as opposed to owning all the
>equipment for previous editing meathods.  If your shooting for
>commercial quality you need Beta-Cam SP or better.  You can try with
>Hi-8 but that would be "Semi-Pro" level, great for weddings and
>instructional videos but look like heck on Commercial TV.  Pick your
>market first.  Base that on who you want to compete against.  The big
>time boys get the big bucks for a reason.
>    Assuming less than $20 K in working capital research the market for
>instructional and corporate policy productions.  A non-linear editor
>(MAC or Amiga) plus one camera Hi-8 and one production deck Hi-8 and
>VHS record deck, ALL USED will fit that plan.
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Newtek recommended an IBM clone system with a video capture board.  What
is the industry standard and can an IBM type system work with other
formats?
I'm planning to do promos and documentaries.
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