Posted by webpa on 07/19/07 23:11

On Jul 19, 2:35 am, Spex <No.s...@ta.com> wrote:
> webpa wrote:
> > On Jul 15, 5:45 am, "Steve S." <ssa...@verizon.net> wrote:
> >> Can anyone recommend programs for the Mac, or plugins for FCP, designed to
> >> clean up old video? This was shot on an ancient format and has been
> >> converted to DVD using two different (ancient) machines. Each transfer has
> >> different problems--one looks like it needs time-base correct (may be too
> >> late now that it's on DVD?), and the other has artifacts, dropouts, etc.
> >> Sorry I can't be more specific, it's been shown to me once a few weeks ago.
> >> Just need general suggestions on where to get info--are there programs which
> >> will automatically remove dropout from video without having to work with it
> >> frame-by-frame, for example?
>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Steve S.
>
> > Please do not regard this as an insult, but you are severely limiting
> > your options if you think that Mac software will solve all your
> > problems. Granted, you may not have any other kind of hardware at the
> > moment, but please do not succumb to the "everybody knows that only
> > Macs do video...etc." hogwash. There is simply nothing you can do on
> > a Mac that you can't do on a Windows platform for 1/3 the cost at 2X
> > the speed with about 250x the online (usenet) help you'll ever see in
> > the Mac community. Simply: ignore the politics and the culture...find
> > what works, then don't change it...
>
> Had you considered at all that the original poster already had a Mac
> hence his question? It was a simple question Steve asked that was
> answered days ago without anyone finding it necessary to dredge up tired
> arguments.
>
> Don't try and turn a perfectly sensible question into a Mac vs PC debate.
>
> You are quick to advise someone not to get caught up in the BS of the
> Mac vs PC debate while foisting your own ignorant understanding of the
> subject on this thread. In future think before you type.
>
> The Mac vs PC debate only continues in the heads of little twerps like you.

Having just checked your usenet profile, I realize you've been doing
this for only a year or so. Which explains your attitude and lack of
information.

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