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Video Editing Features

How does the Flyer handle "A/B roll" editing?

How do the Framestore, CG, Paint & ChromaFX work with the Flyer's editor?

How does LightWave 3D make use of the Flyer?

Can I still use the Toaster's live production switcher?


Audio Editing Features

What kind of Audio features are supported?


Time Code and EDL

Does the Flyer support SMPTE Time Code?

Will the Flyer output an EDL?

Can the Flyer do low-res "Off-Line" editing, then final high-res "On-Line" output?

Is batch digitizing and machine control output supported?


C'mon now, how good is the Flyer's video, really?

Video Signal Tolerances

Differential Phase:< 2¡
Differential Gain: < 3%
Chroma Bandwidth: Maximum available (NTSC standard)

VTASC MODES

Compression ModeData Rate (Peak)Data Rate (Variance) Luminance BandwidthSignal-to-Noise Ratio
A:<8.0MB/sec1.4 to 8.0MB/sec>6.00 MHz @ -3db56dB
B:<3.7MB/sec1.4 to 3.7MB/sec>4.20 MHz @ -3db >50dB
C:<3.7MB/sec0.7 to 3.7MB/sec>2.75 MHz @ -3db >50dB

FLYER 4.1 SOFTWARE RECORDING MODES

Recording ModeData Rate (Peak)Data Rate (Variance) Luminance BandwidthSignal-to-Noise
Ratio
VTASC Modes used
HQ5:<4.8MB/sec0.7 to 4.8MB/sec>4.2 MHz @-3db >56dBA,B,C
Standard:<3.8MB/sec0.7 to 3.8MB/sec>4.2 MHz @ -3db >50dBA,B,C
Extended:<3.7MB/sec0.7 to 3.7MB/sec>4.2 MHz @ -3db >50dBC

Note: Add 176KB/Sec (0.176MB/Sec) for stereo audio recorded along with the video.

VTASC is capable of lossless compression of a D2 composite video signal. Mode A is lossless compression, at 8-bits full-sampling. VTASC can also achieve greater compression by using 7-bit sampling, or by reducing the sampling rate, or both, which is similar to the way other video compression schemes increase compression as needed. The VTASC table describes the capabilities of the Flyer card and the VTASC hardware routines.

The recording modes built into the software are keyed to the level of capability of off-the-shelf harddrives. Extended mode uses only VTASC "C" full compression. Standard and HQ5 prefer VTASC "A", and use "B" or "C" as needed, in order not to exceed the maximum allowed data rate. The current software makes use of a programmable filter to limit bandwidth of the video signal to the 4.2Mhz bandwidth specification required by the FCC for broadcast, as a first step in video compression. Unlike other current video compression codecs, VTASC does not filter chroma bandwidth.


System Configuration

What extra system resources are required? Any hidden costs?

Do I have to buy special hard drives from NewTek?

Which hard drives work with the Flyer, and who is currently selling them?

Can the Flyer's SCSI 2 ports control other devices, CDROMs etc.?

How can I archive the compressed video from the Flyer?

Does the Flyer work with my Y/C Plus card?

Can I use the Flyer in an Amiga 2000?


Flyer Hardware Features

Can I output my edited footage to a hard drive instead of back to tape?

Does the Flyer do layering?

Does the Flyer slow down with more than 2 hard drives?