"Revolution" - The Video Toaster Demo Tape (HD 60p Version)

[@tgs1766]

I ordered this VHS tape from an insert in CGW magazine. Had to be around 1992. That Nordine narration is gold. Around the same time, a video/camera store in my area had NewTek in to demo the Toaster. Kiki Stockhammer was there along with Wil Wheaton (who was working at NewTek at the time). We got a full features demo, saw some previews of shots from the upcoming SeaQuest DSV show and got to talk with Kiki and Wil, which as a ST:TNG fan was a real bonus. A fun fact I recently learned is that one of the minds behind the creation of the Toaster was Dana Carvey’s brother Brad.

[@theqtapes166]

Thanks for that great story and extra behind the scenes info!

[@yoyo1poe]

Newtek video toaster, and Yamaha DX7 are from a better, cooler era that is gone forever. But I'm happy that it happened.

[@CelentAle]

Amiga and AmigaOS4 NG for ever 👍 🎉

[@sofia.eris.bauhaus]

i can't believe a video toasted this revolution.

[@8RmaN8]

I remember watching this in the spring of 92!

[@WrinkleRelease]

“Even divorces!” 😂 WTH

[@JayBiznizz]

🤣🤣

[@CamdenBloke]

I learned all about this on Beyond 2000.

[@foraudio916]

5:39 image ai in 1990 lmao

[@iridium130m]

Thank you for capturing this in stereo! I had dubbed the closing song to compact cassette back in high school when I had gone through the training tapes for our schools video toaster.

[@theqtapes166]

You're welcome!

[@theqtapes166]

You're welcome!

[@leave-trace]

This is amazing. Thank you.

[@theqtapes166]

You're very welcome!

[@thomasharrison2741]

Jesus. Hard to even recognize it in "hi-def". I have my "Revolution" VHS cassette I ordered off late-night TV (probably USA Network's Night Flight). A buddy of mine went to NAB many years later and got it autographed by Kiki herself. Treasured heirloom!

[@theqtapes166]

Nice! Yes this came from the VHS tape I ordered, just so I could watch it and show to friends. So much cool 3D animation. I just didn't have $5,000 to buy a Toaster myself. :)

[@dronespace]

Amazing video quality

[@maxemerg]

My high school had one with a more advanced setup. Good times.

[@blenderbachcgi]

Amazing Upscale, what software was used though for the enhancement?

[@theqtapes166]

Topaz Video AI

[@blenderbachcgi]

@@theqtapes166 I thought so. 😛 Thanks for the answer! 🙂