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To: Bob Strickland who wrote (39271)	3/15/1999 11:49:00 AM
From: Stoctrash	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 50808

CNXT...STB chipset. Message 8322378

To: Bob Strickland who wrote (39271)	3/15/1999 1:04:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

Cube inside... Adaptec VideOh: Video Capture Made Easy Jan Ozer 04/01/99 Computer Shopper from ZDWire Copyright (c) 1999 ZD Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you're seeking to bridge the gap between your computer and your camcorder, Adaptec's VideOh can help. This $299-list device captures high-quality MPEG-1 video and still images, and is a breeze to set up. VideOh is in fact version 2 of FutureTel's highly regarded Video Sphinx encoder , now exclusively distributed through Adaptec. The checkbook-size device attaches to your computer's ECP parallel port, which eliminates the need for a PCI capture card and lets it be used on most new laptops. The unit has inputs for both S-Video and composite video, and a stereo audio source. Audio is captured in hardware for improved synchronization. Still-image and video-capture operations are controlled by Adaptec's ClipView software, which uses simple VCR-like commands. ClipView lets you preview the incoming video and provides controls for adjusting hue, saturation, contrast, brightness, and audio volume. Also included in the package is Adaptec's Easy CD Creator Deluxe edition for storing videos to CD-R or CD-RW, Macromedia's Backstage Web-development software, and MetaCreations' Kai's Photo Soap for editing still images. Capture resolutions include both quarter-screen and postage-stamp-size videos at data rates ranging from 1.5MB per minute--suitable for distribution on the Web--to about 20MB per minute for high-quality desktop video. Still images can be captured at resolutions of up to 1,600x1,200 and saved as BMP, JPEG, PCX, or TIF files. After video capture, you trim unwanted frames in ClipView's Trim panel and connect clips using the ClipGlue module. ClipGlue also lets you insert titles at the beginning of your videos, and fade in or out--both simple but useful functions. Other modules include video e-mail and MediaShow, which sequences still images and videos into simple presentations. We tested VideOh with a variety of footage, from talking heads to highly detailed motion. Overall, we were impressed with the video quality, which came through with minimal noise and clear, perfectly synchronized audio--even on clips up to 20 minutes long. Captured still images generally exhibited fine detail and good color quality, although images captured from high-motion video clips showed some slight blurring. This was probably due to VideOh's so-so antialiasing filters. Still-image quality peaked at 640x480, which is more than sufficient for Web use, and appeared slightly pixilated at 1,600x1,200. MPEG-1 playback is ubiquitous on Windows, Macintosh, and Unix platforms, making it an ideal format for presentations or Web distribution. Factor in VideOh's impressive software bundle and still-image capture capabilities, and you have a solid offering for professionals and video enthusiasts. VideOh is a good choice for hobbyists looking to share their videos on disc or over the Net. Company: Adaptec Milpitas, CA; 800-442-7274, 408-945-8600 www.adaptec.com Product: Adaptec VideOh Support: Live phone support, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (PT); one-yearwarranty Suitability: Video enthusiasts looking for an easy-to-use desktop video solution Requires: 133MHz Pentium; 21MB hard drive space; ECP parallel port; video source; Windows 95 or Windows 98 List Price: $299