Video Toaster all-in-one broadcast studio software - NewTek Inc. 1991:

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The Video Toaster switcher replaces The Toaster has the power to manipulate
broadcast switchers costing tens-of- live broadcast video in real-time (GO
people
thousands of dollars. With it, you can fields-per-second). The Toaster feature
perform cuts, fades, and wipes between hundreds of digital video effects such as.
communicate any of 7 sources including 4 video inputs, ••FFlliipp • Spin
2 frame buffers, and a color background •• TTuummbbllee • Page Peeeell
generator. Use the built-in keyer to • Curtains • Tiles
with the mix video images (i.e., a person • Push On • Push Off
superimposed in front of a weather map). • Expand • Slide
Other advanced features include: • Mirrors • Split
moving • 2 video outputs (Program and Preview) • Stretch • Squeeze
• Linear keyer • Zoom •Pull
• External GPI trigger • Blinds •Roll
images
of • Automatic or manual (T-bar) control • Slats • Trajectorie
of transitions • Strobei • Analog Ira
• Luminance key with adjustable •• MMoossaaiicc • Digital Ira
video as
clip level Network quality effects are as ea
The switcher control panel has been clicking the mouse and sliding the T-Bar
easily as streamlined to provide rapid access to all The Toaster is unique in that newJe mp
Toaster features and takes less time to and capabilities can be added
learn and operate than any otherswitcher inexpensive software updates on
now
they do in the world. The switcher also serves TherearealsomanyoriginalToasterDi
as the base of operations for the entire Effects (TDE's) that are not possible wit
Toaster system. any other single device including whips,
on paper.
Welcome
to
the future.
Lightwave ToasterPalnt
3D Animation
ToasterPaint gives you all the tools you
need to create original artwork and
amazing network quality videographics.
Use 18.8 million colors to paint in full
television resolution on grabbed video
stills orLightWave 3D images. Pictures can
easily be colorized or recolored for
photographic quality retouching. Includes
powerful tools such as:
• Create original art or paint on grabbed
video stills
• Anti-aliased texture mapping, warping,
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hits • Complete drawing tools-ellipse,
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$24.95fortcompactdiscplus$3.00i/hto:
Farmefr*,0S.miDtoh*P0ro8d0u$ctions Blur, Range, Lighten, & Darken
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• Colorize or re-color any grabbed
Toaster image
• Composite two or more frame store
images together
Create animated videos in full broadcast Addtitlestoyourvideosin35nsresolution
• Cut-and-pastewithanytooloranyshape
resolution and 16.8 million colors. (the same high resolution that the • Magnify mode for detailed work
LightWave 3D offers many high-end networks use). Features include:
capabilities previously found only in • IB.8 million colors
dedicatedgraphicsworkstations.Everything • Over 30 standard anti-aliased fonts
from flying logos and sports graphics
• Generationofsemi-transparentshadows
to the most sophisticated effects seen • Variable outline and shadow
on MTV are now within your reach.
• Choice of drop or cast shadows
LightWave 3D offers hundreds of advanced • Variable speed scroll and crawl
features including:
• 24-bit smooth color gradations
• Interactive wireframe editing with • 100 pages of on-line storage
real-time feedback
ToasterCG is completely integrated with
• Camera and lights can track any object
the Toaster switcher including spinning,
during a scene
tumbling and zooming title screens.
• Real-time scene preview with 'jog' Use the included 16.8 million color
shuttle control
ChromaFonts such as brass, chrome, and
• Fast photorealistic rendering
rainbowto create dazzlinggraphicdisplays.
with adjustable anti-aliasing
• 24-bit (16.8 million color) broadcast
resolution output
• Accurate ray-traced shadows available
• Particle systems with variable
motion blur
• Fog effect with variable fog color
and density
• Multilayer image compositing with
animated fade and dissolve
Dual Frame ChromaFX Frame
Baders/ Color Grabber/
Genlock Processor Frame Store
ChromaFX is a powerful color processing The Toaster can grab and save a full
engine capable of producing color resolution television frame (in 16.8 million
negatives, monochrome, solarization, colors) and has sophisticated motion
posterization, color vignettes, custom removal algorithms to provide a rock-solid
lighting, tinting and photographic filter freeze frame. These frames may then
effects. ChromaFX will also allow you to be loaded into ToasterPaint or LightWave
subtly alter the brightness and contrast 3D for further manipulation. Up to 1000
in different areas of the video image. frames may be saved on each frame
Youcandesignyourowncoloreffectswith store device (depending on available
virtually limitless combinations or use storage space), andtheToasterwillcontrol
any of the dozens built into ChromaFX. up to eight different devices. Stored
Standard effects include Nuke, Chrome, frames canbe loaded and displayed in the
Snow Lights, Snow Cycle, Sunset Filter, frame buffers in as short as l/5th of a
Zebra Stripes and many others. The second fromRAM or 3 seconds from hard
stunning visual effects created with drive. These frames can also be used as
ChromaFX are useful for applications inputs to the switcher for transitions
from fantastic, science fiction scenes and digital effects. The Toaster also allows
to music videos to very subtle effects grabbing up to 8 consecutive fields of
that might otherwise require a live video and cycling the fields
difficult lighting effect. for animation.
These are 16.8 million color frame
buffers with full television resolution.
The composite output meets the most
stringentrequirementsforbroadcastvideo.
Because there are two frame buffers,
one canbeloadingwhilethe otherisshown
on screen for seamless live presentations.
Toaster effects can be done between
live video and either buffer, as well as
between the buffers themselves.
The Toaster allows overlaying Amiga mode
graphics on incoming video or over either
frame buffer.
The Video Toaster® puts the power to "The Video Toaster is poised
The World's
produce network quality television on
to join the camcorder and VCR
your desktop. Powerful video tools
First Broadcast
previouslyavailableonlyto high-endpost as a video appliance"
production studios can now be yours.
—
Quality Video The Video Toasteris a unique computer- Videography
on-a-card that fits in the video slot
Computer. of an Amiga 2000 personal computer.
The Video Toaster’s unprecedented
price of $1595 is made possible by new
technology invented at NewTek and
incorporated into four special VLSI
custom chips. These chips bring the
Amiga up to full television color and
resolution and perform real-time
video manipulation. Simply add the
Video Toasterto anAmiga 2000 or2500
computer and you’ll have the world’s
first desktop television studio.
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Video Standard: NTSC
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Inputs: (4) composite synchronous input
BNC connectors
1 volt p-p Coherent chroma
Software controllable 75 Ohm termination or
high impedance for loop-through on each
input
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Main Video Output: 1 Volt p-p composite into 75 Ohms
Preview Output: 1 Volt p-p composite into 75 Ohms
Reference Video: Composite color or black burst on video
input #1
Sequence Trigger: GPI trigger with optional cable
Insertion Delay: 400 ns Video in to Main out
Sync Generator: Sync, blanking and burst internally
regenerated. Meets all FCC broadcastvideo
and RS-170A specifications
Signal to Noise: >55 dB ;
Sampling Rate: 14.31818 MHz
Quantizing: 8 bits
Differential Phase: <3 degrees
Luminance Bandwidth: +0/-3 dB to 5 MHz
Luminance Resolution: >400 lines
Memory: 8 fields (expandable)
Still Store: Dual outputs independently routed to switcher
Stores 1, 2, 4, or 8 fields
Configurable as single frame with 8 bit
Alpha Channel
Capacity: Up to 1000 frames depending on hard disk
Load Time: From RAM: <Vs second
From Hard Disk: <3 seconds
Depending on hard disk specifications.
Switcher: 7 inputs:
External video 1-4
Digital channel 1
. • Digital channel 2
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Still Store Alpha Channel: 256 steps
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Dual clip level control with 256 steps.
Key input switchable to any input or digital
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Digital Effects: Arbitrary geometric remapping at 60 fps
Host Computer: Amiga 2000 or 2500
5 Mb of RAM and hard drive required
Power Requirements: Powersupplied by host computer
Dimensions: 13.5 x 5 x 1 inches
Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice. ©NewTekInc. 1991