Re: IIgs Video

[mystix@direct.ca (Herbert Fung)]

In <tim-0706990051510001@dppp5.buffnet.net>, tim@buffnet.net (Tim) writes:

>> This one is a little tougher. You need a little piece of hardware called the
>> Apple II Video Overlay card. It's a genlock card that synchronizes computer
>> graphics with video. The program he used could be any paint program.
>
>This is different from taking an RCA-type plug (i.e. the plug that
>connects a IIe monitor to the computer) and connecting it from the
>computer to the VCR?  Am I correct in saying that the RCA plug will let me
>export computer images to a VCR, but your method will let me
>combine/overlap computer with video?

Yes this is exactly what I'm saying, but in a much simpler way. I seem to have
a way to over complicate things sometimes. ^_^;;

An example of an overlay effect you'll see on your daily evening news when
you see the text describing the area or the reporter's name.

>> As for how to aquire one I suppose that maybe Alltech or Sun Remarketing
>> might have some, but expect a hefty price. I think the last time I saw one
>> listed it was about $425US which is practically retail.
>
>Wow!  That's....a lot.  (Half the price of a bondi blue iMac.;))
>
>Does Alltech have a web site.  www.alltech.com doesn't seem to be it.

http://www.allelec.com/ is Alltech's site.
http://www.sunrem.com/ is Sun Remarketing
http://members.aol.com/rrbp/enjoy.html B&R Computer Services

I think they all have them over the $400 price, and more than likely to be used.
Personally I think it's way too much money for used equipment, but perhaps
they can get away with it as VOCs in general are pretty hard to come by.

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