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Feral Effect
Company
Feral Industries, USA
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
ISA
    time base corrector and digital video effects
  • produces 6 MHz bandwith with digital comb filtering and line and pixel interpolation
  • compresses video images vertically and horizontally then positions them anywhere on the screen - user selectable beginning and ending size, position and duration
  • composite, Y/C and genlock inputs
  • composite, Y/C and alpha outputs
  • transcodes simultaneously to both outputs from either input
  • genlock with SC and H phase controls
  • field 1 and field 2 freeze and variable strobe
  • memorised proc amp controls
  • PAL and NTSC compatible
  • controlled through the serial port or by the optional remote control
Photos
Feral Industries Feral Effect - front side
front side
Feral Industries Feral Effect - back side
back side

GDA-1
Company
GfxBase, USA
Date
1991
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
2142 / 1,0
    graphics card
  • GDA = Graphics Display Adapter
  • 512 kB or 1 MB VRAM
  • the 512 kB GDA-1 is upgradable to 1 MB with four 256k×4 VRAMs
  • there is no graphics chip or graphics coprocessor on the card
    screen modes
  • 256 colours from the 16.7 million palette
  • 640×480, double buffering with 1 MB VRAM
  • 800×600, 16 colours with 512 kB, 256 colours with 1 MB VRAM
  • 1024×768, 16 colours with 512 kB, 256 colours with 1 MB VRAM
  • refresh rate is entirely dependent on the speed of the processor driving the card
  • since the display is driven by VRAMs (dual ported DRAMs) the processor will not be slowed down by display refresh like the standard Amiga graphics hardware
    notes
  • HD15 VGA connector
  • maps its memory directly into the Zorro II address space - limits the amount of fast RAM to 7 or 7.5 MB
  • the card can be used as regular RAM expansion when not used for display
  • a basic memory mapped frame buffer that is accessible to the programmer as one contiguous memory space
  • supported by the X Window System
  • does not support standard AmigaDOS screens

Graffiti
Company
BSC / Individual Computers, Germany
Date
1995
Amiga
any Amiga
Interface
RGB port
Autoconfig ID
2092 / 33,34
  • changes the Amiga bitplaned graphics into chunky pixel mode
  • allows specially adapted software to display 256 colors out of 262144, even on an A1000
  • maximum resolution is 768×576 pixels on AGA Amigas or 384×576 pixels on OCS / ECS Amigas
  • the image is stored in Amiga Chip RAM
  • graphics is generated by a VGA RAMDAC
  • attaches to the DB23 RGB port, the display is connected to the Graffiti
  • PAL and NTSC compatible
Photos
BSC / Individual Computers Graffiti - Exterior bottom side
Exterior, bottom side
BSC / Individual Computers Graffiti - Exterior top side
Exterior, top side
BSC / Individual Computers Graffiti - PCB front side
PCB, front side
BSC / Individual Computers Graffiti - Exterior front side
Exterior, front side
Manual
Driver / Installation Disk

Image Engine
Company
G2 Systems, UK
Date
1992
Amiga
A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro III
Autoconfig ID
2187 /
    graphics card and digitiser
  • TMS 34020 graphics processor
  • optional TMS 34082 coprocessor
  • 3 MB VRAM
  • continuous hardware scrolling of a 768×576 window
  • realtime 24 bit digitising in broadcast quality
  • 8 bit alpha channel for linear keying
  • available with RGB or Y/C inputs / outputs
  • bundled with Imagica Paint software

Impact Vision 24
Company
Great Valley Products, USA
Date
1991
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II, video slot
Autoconfig ID
2017 / 32
    multi-function video card
  • framebuffer:
    • provides 12 or 24 bits of colour information to an Amiga screen
    • 1.5 MB as two banks of 12 bit RAM
    • double buffered 12 bit (4096 colours) animations or a single buffered 24 bit (16.7 million colours) image
    • 768×625 (PAL) or 768×525 (NTSC) maximum resolution
  • framegrabber:
    • realtime digitizing at up to 25 fps
    • freeze, grab and store 12 or 24 bit full screen live RGB video in real time frame grabbing
    • composite and Y/C video requires an RGB splitter or the optional Video Interface Unit
  • flicker fixer:
    • duplicates and enhances the A3000's display enhancer circuitry
    • even de-interlaces external live video
    • the HD15 VGA output is software switchable between 15 and 31 kHz
    • works only in 12 bit mode
  • picture in picture:
    • freeze, resize, move or scale live incoming RGB video in a window
    • reverse-PIP - place a fully functional movable and scalable Workbench window on full screen live video
    • works in 12 bit mode only
  • genlock:
    • separate composite and component (RGB + sync) genlocks
    • three genlock modes - controlled by a switch on the back of the board:
      • Amiga graphics only
      • keyed source - allows external video to show through the background
      • full external - direct feed of the RGB signal so it can be seen what the camera is pointing at or the live video to show through every colour but the background
  • separated RGB, composite and Y/C inputs
  • composite and Y/C outputs
  • optional Video Interface Unit:
    • connects to the 26 pin I/O connector of the IV24
    • built-in RGB splitter converts the composite and Y/C inputs into RGB
    • separate RGB, 2× composite, Y/C, external reference, key and remote control inputs
    • composite, Y/C and key outputs
    • software selectable sync source (external reference, composite 1 or 2, Y/C)
  • optional Video Interface Unit / Component Transcoder:
    • all features of the Video Interface Unit
    • connects to the 26 pin I/O and the HD15 VGA connector of the IV24
    • additional component input and output (Y, B-Y, R-Y), RGB output
  • connects to the inline Zorro and video slots of the A3000
  • can be installed in the A2000 with an optional video slot adaptor card
  • does not require a time base corrector unless broadcast quality is required
  • software: Scala, Caligari 24, MacroPaint, IV24 utilities
  • VHI driver
Photos
Great Valley Products Impact Vision 24 - Main board front side
Main board, front side
Great Valley Products Impact Vision 24 - Main board front side
Main board, front side
Great Valley Products Impact Vision 24 - A2000 video slot adapter front side
A2000 video slot adapter, front side
Great Valley Products Impact Vision 24 - Video Interface Unit / Component Transcoder front side
Video Interface Unit / Component Transcoder, front side
Great Valley Products Impact Vision 24 - Open case of Video Interface Unit / Component Transcoder top side
Open case of Video Interface Unit / Component Transcoder, top side
Driver / Installation Disk
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Impact Vision 24 A4000
Company
Great Valley Products, USA
Date
1994
Amiga
A4000
Interface
Zorro II, video slot
Autoconfig ID
2017 / 32
    multi-function video card
  • all features of the original Impact Vision 24
  • twice as fast in the A4000 as the original version, performance remains the same when used in an A3000 or A2000
  • software: ImageFX 1.5, EGS SpectraPaint
  • VHI driver

OpalVision
Company
Opal Technologies, Australia
Date
1992
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
video slot
    genlock and framebuffer
  • 1.5 MB display RAM
  • DB23 RGB connector
  • automatically self configures for both PAL and NTSC video modes
  • software
    • OpalPaint: features rival those of broadcast industry paint systems, full 24 bit, real world artist tools, texture mapping, extensive image processing modes, colour and transparency gradients, multiple work modes, nozzle brushes, special effects and much more
    • Opal Presents!: icon driven presentation program offering complete display control of OpalVision images, Amiga graphics and live video (when the OpalVision Video Processor is attached), built in transition effects
    • OpalAnimMATE: creates delta compressed animations from any series of images or framestores and plays them back using the OpalVision hardware in realtime at rates up to 60 fps, works in 8, 12, 15, 18, 24 bit modes, features selectable screen sizes from 32×20 to 768×286
    • OpalVision Hotkey: allows instantly display 24 bit OpalVision graphics and combine them at any time with Amiga generated graphics and animations using simple key combinations, supports priority stenciling to allow the simultaneous placement of Amiga graphics in front of or behind OpalVision graphics
  • optional Video Processor and Roaster Chip
    • adds a wealth of additional features and functionality including framegrabbing, genlocking, chroma keying, luma keying, realtime colour processing of live video
    • provides an unlimited number of transitions and digital video effects including cuts, wipes, fades, special organic effects (soft- or hard edged), infinite range of flips, tumbles, page peels, image wrapping, picture in picture effects and more
    • 24 bit 35 ns character generator
  • optional OpalVision Video Suite
    • a 19 inch rack mountable unit which includes video and audio mixing, switching and transcending
    • connects directly to the Video Processor
    • 24 bit frame store
    • nine video and ten audio inputs
    • professional quality video inputs and outputs are available simultaneously in RGB or Y / R-Y / B-Y, composite and S-Video
    • linear transparency key provides transparency control between two video sources on a pixel by pixel basis
    • fully software sequenced audio mixer with smooth fades and full 5 band stereo frequency equalization
  • optional OpalVision Scan Rate converter / TBC
    • achieves 31 kHz non-interlaced output of Amiga and OpalVision graphics and animations
    • deinterlaces any incoming video source in either PAL or NTSC and includes full time base correction of incoming video
    • on board memory as an additional framestore for dual framebuffer applications
    • includes a full, infinite window time base corrector which operates in RGB for excellent quality
  • the Progressive 040/2000 processor board needs a simple modification (replacing a capacitor) in order to work correctly with the OpalVision
Photos
Opal Technologies OpalVision - Rev 2.0 front side
Rev 2.0, front side
Opal Technologies OpalVision - Rev 1.0 front side
Rev 1.0, front side
Opal Technologies OpalVision - Rev 1.0 back side
Rev 1.0, back side
Manual
  • devdocs.lha
    Aminet
    developer documentation (english)
    169 kB
Driver / Installation Disk
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1994-06

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Prisma / Prism 24
Company
Electronic Design, Germany
Date
1992
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
    video processor
  • Prism 24 is the optional video processor module of FrameMachine
  • can perform red, green, blue, colour, brightness and contrast adjustments to the video output
  • adds genlock capability to the FrameMachine, taking the Amiga's video signal from the video slot
  • PIP (picture in picture) of real video and computer video on one screen
  • combined with a standard external Amiga Genlock, it is possible to do PIP of two real video sources with an Amiga overlay
  • AGA compatible Prism 24s have jumpers which allow the selection of the machine type
Photos
Electronic Design Prisma / Prism 24 - Rev 2.2 front side
Rev 2.2, front side
Electronic Design Prisma / Prism 24 - Rev 2.2 front side
Rev 2.2, front side
Electronic Design Prisma / Prism 24 - Rev 2.2 back side
Rev 2.2, back side
Electronic Design Prisma / Prism 24 - Rev 2.2 back side
Rev 2.2, back side
Electronic Design Prisma / Prism 24 - Rev 1.3 front side
Rev 1.3, front side

Rambrandt
Company
Progressive Peripherals & Software, USA
Date
1991
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
2026 / 68
    realtime digitizer and video processor
  • twin board
  • video and graphics, DTP, CAD system
  • TMS34020 processor
    • 40 MFLOPS peak speed at 40 MHz
    • 32 bit architecture with 512 byte cache
  • TMS34082 coprocessor
    • 32 bit math / graphics coprocessor
    • 3D vector support and rendering engine
    • parallel processing capability
  • memory
    • 8 MB of 44C251 1 Mb VRAM (two 4 MB banks)
    • pixel / bit aligned block transfer rate of 142 Mbits/s
    • 8 MB of DRAM for resident applications
  • input: RS-170A (composite), CCIR-624 (PAL), and RGB (DB9 Targa Pin Compatible)
  • output: RS-170A (composite), CCIR-624 (PAL), externally synchable (genlockable) RGB (DB9 Targa Pin Compatible)
  • RGB resolutions
    • variable from 320×400 to 1024×1024, in 8 or 32 bits
    • 1024×2048 scrollable work area by combining the two buffers
    • non-interlaced: 320×400, 320×480, 640×400, 640×480, 512×512, 640×640, 800×600, 800×640, 1024×512
    • interlaced: 800×800, 1024×768, 1024×1024
    • thousands of other custom resolutions possible
  • composite resolution: 768×480 (NTSC), 768×576 (PAL)
  • pixel depth: 8 bit or 32 bit, user definable
  • horizontal scan rate
    • programmable 15.734 kHz (nominal NTSC), 15.625 kHz (nominal PAL)
    • range 15-34 kHz
  • vertical scan rate
    • programmable 30 Hz (nominal NTSC), 25 HZ (nominal PAL)
    • range 25-100 Hz
  • interlace: programmable 2:1 interlaced, or non-interlaced
  • Amiga bus interface: 4×128 kB DMA blocks, directly addressable
  • hue, saturation, contrast: software adjustable via digital pots in 256 levels each
  • palette
    • 16.7 million colours displayable from a palette of 16.7 million
    • alternative display of 256 colours from a palette of 16.7 million
  • overlay
    • 8 bit alpha channel with 16 colour overlay
    • alpha channel colour key between buffers
  • image capture
    • full frame and field capture in 1/30th or 1/60th of a second
    • realtime image capture in 24 bits up to 1024×1024 resolution
    • grayscale image capture in 256 shades
    • multiple resolutions in composite and RGB, up to 1024×1024
    • two framebuffers with adjustable resolutions of up to 1024×1024 pixels per buffer in 32 bit colour
  • image processing
    • bit blitting
    • hardware zoom and pan
    • dynamic resizing
    • runlength encoding
    • JPEG compression support
    • image enhancement, image recognition, histography, and many other functions built in hardware
  • digital video effects: flipping, page turns, colourization, solarization, polarization, up to 8:1 zoom, rotations, picture in picture , live resizing, digital graphic overlay and many realtime 24 bit animation and digital video effects
  • SAGE Library: over 200 graphic functions, with 2D and 3D graphic libraries: LINEDRAW, POLYDRAW, CUBICSPLINE, PHONGSHADE, GOURADSHADE, and more.
  • fast image loading: NTSC overscan image in less than a second, 1.5 MB 24 bit image in less than 4 seconds
  • multiple Rambrandt boards can be linked together to create exceptional virtual reality systems
Photos
Progressive Peripherals & Software Rambrandt - front side
front side
Progressive Peripherals & Software Rambrandt - front side
front side
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1992-03

Resolver
Company
Digital Micronics, USA
Date
1991
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
2129 / 1
    RTG graphics card
  • Texas Instruments TMS34010 @ 60 MHz graphics processor
    • up to 1280×1024 non-interlaced
    • up to 2048×2048 interlaced
    • 256 colours from the 16.7 million palette
    • 16 colour overlay
    • two hardware cursors
  • up to 4 MB video RAM - 32 ZIPs
    • Resolver A - 1 MB VRAM, 1024×768, without double buffering
    • Resolver B - 2 MB VRAM, 1600×1200, with double buffering
    • Resolver C - 4 MB VRAM, 2048×2048
  • up to 1 MB overlay video RAM - 8 ZIPs
  • up to 8 MB DRAM for resident applications (2 MB standard) - 16 ZIPs
  • 2048×2048 can be displayed even on a Commodore 1950 monitor that is 800×600 only
  • 3 BNC output connectors
  • SAGE (Standard Amiga Graphics Environment) driver
  • X-Windows driver for Amiga Unix System V Release 4
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TBC Plus
Company
Great Valley Products, USA
Date
1994
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
    time base corrector
  • infinite window time base corrector using 8 bit 4:2:2 CCIR-601 professional quality all digital video signal processing
  • realtime 24 bit video framegrabber / framebuffer for use as a digital video stillstore or signal generator
  • full transcoding between Composite and Y/C (SVHS) input and Composite and Y/C (SVHS) output
  • full processing amplifier (ProcAmp) control for correcting or adjusting incoming video on the fly quickly and professionally (hue, brightness, contrast, saturation)
  • realtime programmable video special effects generator featuring solarization, strobing, pseudo colour, monochrome effects, and more
  • NTSC / PAL / SECAM signal standards conversion to NTSC / PAL for integration into worldwide video environments automatically
  • ImageFX: direct editing and manipulation in the framebuffer
  • optional full SMPTE / EBU timecode receiver / generator (encoding / decoding / striping) - VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) and LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) can be read and written
  • optional digital comb filter (cleans up Composite for Y/C output and fixes cross colour by splitting the Composite signal into separate chroma and luma signals as if it were a true Y/C input) provides true wide band 5.5 MHz Composite video performance
  • inputs and outputs reside on an adaptor cable
    • inputs: Y/C, two Composite Video, external key signal, sync reference signal, Longitudinal Time Code (LTC)
    • outputs: Y/C, Composite Video, Longitudinal Time Code (LTC)
  • the Composite and Y/C inputs can be connected simultaneously and hot switched with software without having to play with cable connections
  • convert the two Composite inputs into a single Y/C input, providing two switchable Y/C inputs
  • up to five TBCPlus cards can be installed in a single Amiga and independently controlled
  • will not overload the power supply when the maximum of five TBCPlus units are installed
  • works in 30 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz drop frame and color frame modes, can put a SMPTE burn-in window anywhere over the video
    memory
  • two 30 pin SIMM sockets for frame buffer memory - 1 MB installed as standard, expandable to 2 MB for improving special effects
  • two 64 pin SIMM sockets for 4 or 8 MB standard Zorro II Fast RAM - accepts only 4 MB GVP SIMMs
  • the Fast RAM expansion has nothing to do with the performance of the TBC Plus, it doesn't increase the frame buffer capacity - it is meant for A3000 and A4000 machines which may have problems with Zorro II DMA to Chip RAM
Photos
Great Valley Products TBC Plus - front side
front side
Great Valley Products TBC Plus - back side
back side
Great Valley Products TBC Plus - Comb Filter module front side
Comb Filter module, front side
Great Valley Products TBC Plus - Comb Filter module back side
Comb Filter module, back side
Driver / Installation Disk
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Video Blender
Company
Progressive Peripherals & Software, USA
Date
1991
Amiga
any Amiga
Interface
RGB port
    genlock, switcher
  • a professional video switching system featuring luma-keying, genlocking, local 24 bit colour generation, video fading/wiping and stereo audio mixer
  • four channels: composite video in with passthrough, externally synchronized RGB in, Amiga RGB in, and the internal colour generator for background color
  • hue, saturation and contrast control is provided on the front panel
  • connects to any Amiga (including the A1000) through the RGB port
  • controlled through the serial port
  • RGB out port (DB23, for Amiga graphics)
  • stereo audio out (2× RCA)
  • two stereo audio input channels (4× RCA)
  • composite video: 1× in, 2× out, 1× passthrough (BNC)
  • RGB in (3× BNC)
  • does not require time-base corrected inputs
  • available in PAL and NTSC
    features
  • genlocking:
    • overlay Amiga graphics onto any video source or onto a solid one-colour screen
    • four genlock modes: foreground, inverted, mixed and encoded
    • notch filter and fade capability gives a wide range of genlocking options and effects
    • the Video Blender software does not need to be active during the genlocking process
  • fading:
    • fade between any two sources
    • smooth fading from 0 to 10 seconds in increments as small as 40 ms
    • supported in all genlock modes, including luma-keying
    • fully programmable and sequenceable with other events
  • mixing:
    • mix any two video sources for ghost, double exposure or tinting effects
    • mix delay can be set from 0 to 10 seconds in increments as small as 40 ms
  • switching:
    • switch between any two of Video Blenders four channels
    • switching is instantaneous and flicker-free, and is fully programmable and sequenceable with other events
  • keying:
    • key between any two of Video Blenders four channels for effects such as weather map, split screen video, any size or shape picture-in-picture, invisible man
    • all effects have sharp, crisp edges with notch filter option
    • key on 256 shades of gray from black to white
    • fully programmable and sequenceable with other events
  • wiping:
    • pixel level control of wiping between any two sources
    • every aspect of each wipe is adjustable: size, direction, speed, repetition, delay, rows, columns and more
    • with Video Scriptor (wipe sequencer and control tool) any IFF animation can be used as a wipe in addition to the algorithmic wipes
    • MixMaster custom wipe-paint software for easy creation of spectacular IFF wipes
    • fully programmable and sequenceable with other events
  • stereo audio:
    • Video Blender's two stereo input channels can be switched, mixed or faded
    • fade times are adjustable from 0 to 10 seconds in increments as small as 40 ms
    • the mixed audio output may be synchronized to video events
    • attenuation control knobs on the front panel allow the matching of stereo input levels
  • programming and sequencing:
    • every setting and feature may be saved as a Video Blender event
    • events may consist of a series of wipes, fades, mixes, etc.
    • in addition titling sequences, external tasks and other software may be part of an event
    • multiple events may be sequenced and saved in video sessions
  • 24 bit colour generator for background screens and colour transitions
  • black burst out, synched with composite video in
  • key in for chroma-keying and other effects
  • GPI trigger allows the sequencing of Video Blender with other studio equipment
  • loop through for previewing composite video output without sacrificing a video channel
Photos
Progressive Peripherals & Software Video Blender - Case opened top side
Case opened, top side
Progressive Peripherals & Software Video Blender - Exterior front side
Exterior, front side
Progressive Peripherals & Software Video Blender - Exterior rear side
Exterior, rear side
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Video Toaster
Company
NewTek, USA
Date
1990
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
video slot
Autoconfig ID
2191 / 0
  • combination of a video switcher, a genlock, a framebuffer and special effects device
  • 4× composite inputs (BNC)
  • 2× composite outputs (BNC) - Preview and Program
  • Input 1 is used to time all the signals to - although the Toaster has its own sync generator, it is recommended to connect a stable external video source here
  • requires time base corrected video sources
  • stricly a composite device - it works exclusively with composite video signals internally
  • NTSC only
  • the Video Toaster won the Emmy Award, the broadcast industry's most prestigious award
    still-store
  • 2 MB dual frame buffer can hold two 768×400 images in 24 bit
  • stores images freezed from incoming video
  • digital video effects from one stored image to another
    genlock
  • encodes Amiga RGB to composite video
  • overlays and dissolves graphics or video on any input source
  • Luminance Keyer - allows the superimposing of an actor in front of a background or fly text over video
    software
  • Switcher:
    • controls the inputs, framebuffer, framegrabber and serves as a launcher for the other Toaster applications
    • four banks of digital video effects with over 300 combinations and transitions: flips, tumbles, pulls, spins, smooth fades, standard wipes, transparent cast shadows, synchronized sound effects, positionable windows and one hundred color process effects
    • requires at least 3 MB Fast RAM and 1 MB Chip RAM
  • ToasterCG:
    • 35 ns character generator
    • capable of generating up to 100 pages of text using any of the 100 postscript fonts included
    • creates titles with scrolls, crawls, graphics, gradient blends, variable transparency and font scaling from 10-400 lines high
  • ToasterPaint:
    • 24 bit painting
    • the interface uses a standard Amiga screen in HAM mode, 768×400 is achieved as a virtual canvas
    • image information is maintained inetranally as 24 bit data and can be displayed anytime in 24 bit with the still-store
  • LightWave 3D
Photos
NewTek Video Toaster - front side
front side
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Video Toaster 4000
Company
NewTek, USA
Date
1993
Amiga
A4000
Interface
video slot
  • successor of the Video Toaster
  • when installed in the A4000:
    • works much faster than the original Video Toaster and gives A4000 specific features
    • full AGA support and new effects particular to the AGA mode
    • nine banks of digital video effects
    • plugs into the video slot but takes up the space of the Zorro slot above it
  • when installed in the A2000 or A3000:
    • works slower than the original Video Toaster
    • six banks of digital video effects
  • triple frame buffers
  • the input and output BNC connectors are placed on a removable board - separate versions for A2000 / A3000 / A4000 cases
    new features of v3.0 software
  • Character Generator
    • Compugraphic and Type 1 font support
    • automatic kerning
    • over 300 fonts included
  • LightWave: animations can be recorded in realtime from the switcher
    new features of v4.1 software
  • Switcher
    • 600 effects
    • customizable interface
    • drag and drop effects, CG pages, control elements, Flyer video clips
  • Project Editor
    • allows building a new switcher, creating slide shows with still stores and effects
    • intuitive drag and drop storyboard
  • Character Generator
    • realtime scaling PostScript brushes, gradient fonts
    • realtime display of brushes
    • spell checker
    • expanded ARexx port
  • Toaster Paint
    • full screen painting
    • support for Flyer clips for rotoscoping, filters and special effects
    • global flood fill mode
Photos
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - front side
front side
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - back side
back side
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - back side
back side
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - Line board front side
Line board, front side
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - Main board front side
Main board, front side
NewTek Video Toaster 4000 - RAM board front side
RAM board, front side
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1993-08

Vivid 24
Company
Digital Micronics, USA
Date
1992
Amiga
A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro III
Autoconfig ID
2129 / 2
    rendering engine
  • TMS 34020 @ 40 MHz graphics processor
    • up to 2048×2048 interlaced resolution in 24 bit
    • up to 1280×1024 non-interlaced
    • 32 bit pixel depth (including 8 bit alpha channel)
  • up to four TMS 34082 coprocessors (optional)
    • 32 bit math / graphics coprocessor
    • 3D vector support and rendering engine
    • parallel processing capability
    • 40 MFLOPS per piece - 160 MFLOPS total
    • 25,000 shaded polygons per second - 100,000 total
    • 512 kB static RAM per coprocessor
  • up to 16 MB video RAM (4 MB standard)
    • 4 MB: 1024×1024 non-interlaced, 1024×1024 interlaced
    • 8 MB: 1280×1024 non-interlaced, 1600×1280 interlaced
    • 12 MB: 1280×1024 non-interlaced, 2048×1536 interlaced
    • 16 MB: 1280×1024 non-interlaced, 2048×2048 interlaced
    • the video memory can also be used as system memory by the Amiga
  • up to 8 MB DRAM for resident applications (4 MB standard)
  • upgrade modules:
    • single graphics math coprocessor upgrade kit (1× TMS 34082) with 128 kB of 32 bit static RAM module (max. 2 per board)
    • double graphics math coprocessor upgrade kit (2× TMS 34082) with 256 kB of 32 bit static RAM module (max. 1 per board)
    • video memory upgrade kit - 4 MB VRAM (max. 4× per board or 3× with video encoder module)
    • program memory upgrade kit - 4 MB DRAM
    • broadcast quality digital video encoder (NTSC, PAL, SVHS)
      • allows high resolution graphics to be taken directly to video tape retaining their broadcast quality
      • supports NTSC or PAL and SVHS
      • genlocks the Vivid 24 using either a sync generator or any external video source
      • plugs into the same location as a video memory module
    • video effects generator (for use with the video encoder module)
      • provides input for two video sources
      • special effects
      • allows the mixing of both sources based on the Vivid 24 computer generated graphics
  • SAGE (Standard Amiga Graphics Environment) driver
Photos
Digital Micronics Vivid 24 - front side
front side
Digital Micronics Vivid 24 - back side
back side