ABX Audio Video forum??

Gaspar · 02-04-2005, 05:11 PM

Hello folks, I know this site is mainly PC's and PC related topics but I think an AV forum would be a nice addition to this forum. I know there are a few audiophiles here,and not having to go to some of those snooty stuck up AV forums for answers would be nice. Also not having to post it in OT might yield better results for answers. Just a suggestion on my behalf. How do the mods and you other Members feel abut this?? Thought suggestions banter etc appreciated...

*Fraoch* · 02-04-2005, 05:14 PM

You know what my vote is on this!

The fields are slowly merging, what with HTPCs, digital out lines from soundcards and whatnot...

It should still be considered Open Chat as it's rather off-topic, but I'm all for it having its own forum.

PCBruiser · 02-04-2005, 05:17 PM

Let's see what people think, because we could also put still cameras, vidcams, vid encoding, codec questions, ripping, etc., in that forum as well. There is a fair amount of interest in these subjects, so this could make good sense. Very worth thinking about, Gaspar, so thanks for the suggestion. Opinions, anyone?

Gaspar · 02-04-2005, 05:19 PM

I just added a poll, so let us see.

Drc Ok · 02-04-2005, 05:33 PM

Im for it, its a good addition i think. Especially since these days lots of people use their pc for home theatres etc
Top suggestion Gaspar

count minaba · 02-04-2005, 05:40 PM

I can help peeps with a lot of answers re backing up dvd's and video editing. I use Pinnacle Studio for dv editing

Wingit · 02-04-2005, 05:40 PM

Fraoch"s observations about the integration of technologies is quite on point here...I don't find this idea at all at odds with the identity of ABXZone as a computer tech site. In fact, this would be another great source of review and technical articles (esp. w/ members such as Fraoch and FB, just to mention a few of our "A/V philiacs", not to ignore our other, many capable members). I recommend adding the forums

PCBruiser · 02-04-2005, 05:54 PM

Thread moved to ABX Feedback since there appears to be real interest in this.

Gaspar · 02-04-2005, 05:56 PM

Cool as long as folks have visibilty of the thread

KingTermite · 02-04-2005, 05:59 PM

Maybe we should expand to more than that......there is a LOT of technical, but "non-computer" related talk going on here.

Maybe we should have a non-computer tech forum and have seperate sections for major items, like an Video Camera forum, Still Camera forum, Portable Audio, Home Theater, Airplanes (for FB

), etc....

Gaspar · 02-04-2005, 06:21 PM

So your saying have a Forum with other Sub forums in it. I think that just Audio and Video would be plenty of info. There are so much to talk about just in this field, though I would be open to anything the mods decide to do.

ronbo 613 · 02-04-2005, 06:37 PM

If you divided it between Audio and Video, that would be geat.
There is so much to know about digital video, analog capture, video encoding, etc. Getting a video production system configured and working generates a lot of questions. There are lots of other websites that deal with specifics, perhaps ABX can deal with more of the computer end of it and point the members in the right direction for the other stuff. In my opinion, being able to shoot, edit and produce your own video productions and put them on a DVD is one of the best things you can do with a computer.
Digital photography is pretty straightforward, I think King Termite did a good job with his Digital Camera guide, he's covered most of it. I don't think the majority of people here want to talk about high end digital SLRs and lenses, which is what many photography forums, like this one, deal with.

zsaz1029 · 02-04-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingTermite

Maybe we should expand to more than that......there is a LOT of technical, but "non-computer" related talk going on here.

Maybe we should have a non-computer tech forum and have seperate sections for major items, like an Video Camera forum, Still Camera forum, Portable Audio, Home Theater, Airplanes (for FB

), etc....

I think this is a great idea and am all for it!

Gaspar · 02-04-2005, 07:10 PM

I was more thinking of strictly HT and such ie recievers speakers cables configurations reviews from members on TV's etc though incorporating anything A/V is a great idea too. Diversify..

FB · 02-04-2005, 07:17 PM

sounds like a plan

View Poll Results: Yay or nay to A/V forum
I think an Audio video forum would be great	39	95.12%
I think this forum is for other interests	2	4.88%
I dont care one way or the other. I hate TV and music	0	0%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
Gaspar Im back... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Taxachusetts!! Posts: 3,238	ABX Audio Video forum?? Hello folks, I know this site is mainly PC's and PC related topics but I think an AV forum would be a nice addition to this forum. I know there are a few audiophiles here,and not having to go to some of those snooty stuck up AV forums for answers would be nice. Also not having to post it in OT might yield better results for answers. Just a suggestion on my behalf. How do the mods and you other Members feel abut this?? Thought suggestions banter etc appreciated... __________________ OPTY 144@2.95ghz/DFI NF4 ULTRA D/2GB Patriot pc3200 CE-6 @540mhz/7900GTX 3d01 34k
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02-04-2005, 05:14 PM	#2
Fraoch Resident ABX Wizard Join Date: May 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 8,814	You know what my vote is on this! The fields are slowly merging, what with HTPCs, digital out lines from soundcards and whatnot... It should still be considered Open Chat as it's rather off-topic, but I'm all for it having its own forum.
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02-04-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Let's see what people think, because we could also put still cameras, vidcams, vid encoding, codec questions, ripping, etc., in that forum as well. There is a fair amount of interest in these subjects, so this could make good sense. Very worth thinking about, Gaspar, so thanks for the suggestion. Opinions, anyone?
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02-04-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
Gaspar Im back... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Taxachusetts!! Posts: 3,238	I just added a poll, so let us see. __________________ OPTY 144@2.95ghz/DFI NF4 ULTRA D/2GB Patriot pc3200 CE-6 @540mhz/7900GTX 3d01 34k
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02-04-2005, 05:33 PM	#5
Drc Ok ABXPopulator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Recovering World of Warcraft Addict Posts: 4,351	Im for it, its a good addition i think. Especially since these days lots of people use their pc for home theatres etc Top suggestion Gaspar
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02-04-2005, 05:40 PM	#6
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02-04-2005, 05:40 PM	#7
Wingit Palm Rat Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Florida, USA Posts: 4,828	Fraoch"s observations about the integration of technologies is quite on point here...I don't find this idea at all at odds with the identity of ABXZone as a computer tech site. In fact, this would be another great source of review and technical articles (esp. w/ members such as Fraoch and FB, just to mention a few of our "A/V philiacs", not to ignore our other, many capable members). I recommend adding the forums __________________
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02-04-2005, 05:54 PM	#8
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Thread moved to ABX Feedback since there appears to be real interest in this.
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02-04-2005, 05:56 PM	#9
Gaspar Im back... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Taxachusetts!! Posts: 3,238	Cool as long as folks have visibilty of the thread __________________ OPTY 144@2.95ghz/DFI NF4 ULTRA D/2GB Patriot pc3200 CE-6 @540mhz/7900GTX 3d01 34k
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02-04-2005, 05:59 PM	#10
KingTermite The Shade of Lazarus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PM me to keep in contact Posts: 26,003	Maybe we should expand to more than that......there is a LOT of technical, but "non-computer" related talk going on here. Maybe we should have a non-computer tech forum and have seperate sections for major items, like an Video Camera forum, Still Camera forum, Portable Audio, Home Theater, Airplanes (for FB ), etc.... __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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02-04-2005, 06:21 PM	#11
Gaspar Im back... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Taxachusetts!! Posts: 3,238	So your saying have a Forum with other Sub forums in it. I think that just Audio and Video would be plenty of info. There are so much to talk about just in this field, though I would be open to anything the mods decide to do. __________________ OPTY 144@2.95ghz/DFI NF4 ULTRA D/2GB Patriot pc3200 CE-6 @540mhz/7900GTX 3d01 34k
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02-04-2005, 06:37 PM	#12
ronbo 613 Computer User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,642	If you divided it between Audio and Video, that would be geat. There is so much to know about digital video, analog capture, video encoding, etc. Getting a video production system configured and working generates a lot of questions. There are lots of other websites that deal with specifics, perhaps ABX can deal with more of the computer end of it and point the members in the right direction for the other stuff. In my opinion, being able to shoot, edit and produce your own video productions and put them on a DVD is one of the best things you can do with a computer. Digital photography is pretty straightforward, I think King Termite did a good job with his Digital Camera guide, he's covered most of it. I don't think the majority of people here want to talk about high end digital SLRs and lenses, which is what many photography forums, like this one, deal with.
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02-04-2005, 07:10 PM	#14
Gaspar Im back... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Taxachusetts!! Posts: 3,238	I was more thinking of strictly HT and such ie recievers speakers cables configurations reviews from members on TV's etc though incorporating anything A/V is a great idea too. Diversify.. __________________ OPTY 144@2.95ghz/DFI NF4 ULTRA D/2GB Patriot pc3200 CE-6 @540mhz/7900GTX 3d01 34k
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02-04-2005, 07:17 PM	#15
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	sounds like a plan __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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