category:
Video (non-rtg)
switcher
framebuffer
video capture
24 display
genlock
product:
Video Toaster VT4000
software:
Video Toaster Software v3.1
Video Toaster Software v4.0
Video Toaster Software v4.1
Video Toaster Software v4.2
chipset:
???
chipset is not upgradable (full board replacement was offered at
one time)<{P>
video ram:
??? enough to save 2 D2 framebuffers and do special F/X
Video RAM is not upgradable
connectors:
internal
multipin video connector
(used by 3rd party vendors to access the video signals)
external
4 BNC VIDEO INPUTS (NTSC only)
Channel 1 - 4
2 BNC Video Outputs (NTSC only)
1 preview / 1 program
connections:
uses the video slot on the Amiga
description:
Video Toaster is an on-line desktop video editing system that
includes all the features you need to create professional
video productions.
general features:
4 input switcher
preview and program outputs
dual frame stores
24 bit 8 fields real-time frame capture
Character Generation
Real-time transitional effects including dissolve,
(soft edge) 2-D wipes, animation wipes,
covers, slides, organic effects, digital effects,
color animation wipes (requires AGA).
Effects with audio
24 bit paint program
Award winning 3D Rendering software
hundred of scaleable fonts
color fonts support
many color fonts
ARexx Control
Chroma Effects
Color Correction
Short full color animation sequences (requires AGA)
configuration:
This is a board easy to configure. In most cases just select
the system style connection and bracket (A2000 vs A4000) plug it
in and install the software. Without any video input you can
use the CG (Character Generator), paint program, 3D modelling
and special F/X (from Frame Buffer to Frame Buffer). The only
"problem" anyone can have is if the system is not 100% in good
condition. If the Paula, Agnus, CPU, memory, etc. has a small
problem, which normally is not found running regular software
the Toaster may seemed to malfunction. NewTek techs have found
the Toaster to be extremely reliable and most problems were with
the CPU not the Toaster board.
By the way, Toaster has a very reasonable FLAT fee for fixing
their boards.
Yes, this board runs great in Amiga 2000 it just does not have the
A4000
features available (same goes for the A3000)
requirements:
A2000/A2500/A3000/A3000T/A4000/A4000T
68030/25 or better
either:
- RGB Computer Monitor
- Composite monitor & (termination of RGB port)
2 Composite Video Monitors (for preview & Program)
500 MB of drive space for full installation
Minimum of 10 MB of RAM (2MB of CHIP RAM)
CD-ROM required for installation
Video Toaster Card
All incoming video signals must be time corrected
source:
Newtek Web Site, Newtek brochure's, users
This is perhaps one of the most famous of all Amiga peripherals and is what made the Amiga famous in the video world along with Lightwave 3D makes this an extremely powerful video fx card. This card has been used in programs and films such as Seaquest, Babylon 5 and Terminator 2 amongst others.