Video Assist computers FAQ - Wolf Seeberg Video

can inch back and forward frame by frame by pushing buttons, even though the frame by frame function is a
little slow in response – not sure if there was a 3 frame reverse. I did all this and nothing crashed. There is
no scrub wheel despite of the whole thing being custom everything. “A shuttle wheel will be interfaced later”
he promises.
Everything here is made for the purpose at hand. The only standard part is the laptop type hard disk and
the LCD screen. He makes everything else to his specs.
He says he can handle 2x 120G drives. Each holds 80 hours. You can remove one drive while recording on
another. Which we tried. I am not sure about the database and how it handles 3 or more drives.
File compatibility: he said you can copy or move files from his removed drive with small hardware adapter to
PC (Mac – needs to use Virtual PC only to transfer the files) USB port and import to Premiere, etc., faster
than real time and then write to DVD as the same file format that he exported as. That should be as fast as
the DVD can write, no additional translation time he says. Of course we did not try this.
He also showed a legal and reasonably priced $20K TX-RX microwave CODFM that had perfect digital
transmission. It will have more range in the future. We saw it at 10 yards range (due to attenuation
implemented for the trade show) . If these things really work I will rent them in LA probably to awards shows.
He promised: In a couple of weeks a full setup DigiClam , Y-com , ARRI/Panavision remote box and
DirectorCOM will be in LA for testing.
There is a linear for 10 mile range. If these things really work I will rent them in LA probably to awards
shows.
What we did not see or wasn’t completed but what one should see soon:
There is a full IR wireless remote that controls DigiClam and Y-com. We did not see that.
Up to 8 DigiClams linked playing in sync - Possible only with Timecode version of digiClam. ( extra $$)
TC was still displayed on all video outputs in lower corner. Display of TC on outputs can be disabled soon.
Multiple in and out points, right now there is only one inpoint settable while recording or playing back-
multiple/ for series of takes/ will be soon. PC or laptop remote control, especially for multidecks will be
ready within a month time we are told.
Pavlik also promised to include a lock out function in the menus so that you can disable all of the keyboard
but the basics when you give the deck to the director to work in the back of the car they are shooting in.
He quotes maximum of 4 weeks delivery, price $6000 for basic plus extras. NOt sure if he is still in buizz in
2009 ????
I am sure I forgot to write about many niceties and details but: Life has to be simplified! Some say Pavlik
has a reputation for finishing stuff 90%. The reason this has such a long review is that I wrote it and I never
took the time any detailed ones for the other systems. Pavlik is bad at staying in contact with customers.
See: http://y-vamp.com/
This is a complicated machine that does not crash if used with a few precautions. FFV and Omega and
Raptor do very, very rarely; all the computer based systems have their good weeks and bad. I have to say
though that folks adapt to the IBM based machines so that what was a 3 times a day crasher after months of
training turns into a once a month crasher. It’s called operator acquiescence?
Jerry Rightmer – Stormvision
http://www.rightmer-digital.com/stormvision.htm
2010: Vern Potter, who used to work there, had taken on some if the support
role. Give him a call at 805-499-5457.
Occasional audio sync problems for some people, 2 and 4 camera packages
based on PC platform XP laptop for up to 2 cam, desktop up to 4 cam. Big
changes in 2006: Jerry died and I am not sure if the company is still around.
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