Conference hydra::amiga_v1

I don't remember the names off the top of my head, but there are a few PD
programs which so this (SHOWIZ? SUPERVIEW?)

John

    Sorry the names elude me right this moment,but I was looking a a
    package that gives you interactive control over several devices,CD's,
    tape decs etc.So while I can't help you at the momentI'll bo to
    the dealers,and write the info down.the name VIVA comes to mind.It
    was priced in the $200 range.Another package"Can Do"is said to be
    multimedia but I am not sure if it will support control of seperate
    devices.I played with the demo an found it to be an impressive
    presentation package.also sentry magazine had a review on a MM product
    last issue.
    								bill
    

As a producer of over 100 multi-image programs for Digital and 
other corporations, I can tell you that there would not be much
demand for multi-image programming software for the Amiga.  A lot
of the manufacturers of this type of equipment have gone under in
the last few years.  the demand has really dropped off.  Video
has really moved in. 

The computer programs themselves are really pretty simple.  it is 
the custom hardware used to control and track the projectors that 
is quite complex and expensive.

The shows that I worked on where all programmed on equipment from 
ClearLight.  Clearlight has been in the business for well over a 
decade.  The ammount of develpment that has gone into hardware 
design, software writing and real-world experience with 
professionals in the field would be hard to match with some kind 
of start-up on the Amiga.

On the other hand, using the bridgeboard, there are some 
programs that run  the IBM environment and use the serial port 
for and equipment interface.

It is an interresting challenge, certainly for the individual, 
but I really don't think there is any money in it for the 
professional software house.

I don't mean to toot my horn too loud about this but I have a ton 
of experience when it comes to multi-image shows and hardware.  
I'd be happy to discuss more about this...

Randy

I have some information tucked away somewhere from Interactive
Microsystems, out of Kansas, I think.  They used to advertise in
some magazines quite heavily for their video editing system which
runs on the Amiga.  It is software and hardware to control video
equipment with infared remotes.

They also have a multi-media software packages that lets you put
together presentations using the Amiga and any other equipment
that can be controlled with the infared remote control.  It handles
multiple such devices.  Besides software, it comes with the
remote controller that plugs into the mouse port or something, plus
they have hardware with the ability to read the tape position codes
from many VCRs and camcorders so you can program to play a tape
starting at 10:02 and go until 10:32 then FF and start playing
again at 11:00 etc.  

If anyone is interested, I can dig out the information and upload the
name, address and phone number of the company.  I probably have some
pricing information as well.

Terry

The product is called "Mediaphile" and comes from a company in a 
suburb north of Boston (Haverill?).

There is a discussion about it in an earlier note somewhere.

Randy