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BJA Systems Model 135 Colorizer Preliminary Data Sheet (2 copies); Chromaton 14 Synthesized Animation for Television

Author
Inc. BJA Systems
Publisher
BJA Systems, Inc.
Place
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Type
Product Sales Literature
ETC archive
ETC1435

Abstract

BJA Systems Model 135 Colorizer Preliminary Data Sheet includes photograph, diagram, and technical specifications. Attached is sales cover letter to Bryan Byrnes, Coordinator of ETC in 1976. Chromaton 14 Synthesized Animation for Television one page brochure folded into 3 parts. Discusses multi-level feature (keyer) like contemporary authoring packages such as Macromedia's Flash and Director. One feature highlighted: "Graphically illustrate such abstractions as the flow of electricity".

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BJA Systems, Inc. BJA Systems Model 135 Colorizer Preliminary Data Sheet (2 copies); Chromaton 14 Synthesized Animation for Television. BJA Systems, Inc. 1976.

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ETC1435

BJA Systems Model 135 Colorizer Preliminary Data Sheet includes photograph, diagram, and technical specifications. Attached is sales cover letter to Bryan Byrnes, Coordinator of ETC in 1976. Chromaton 14 Synthesized Animation for Television one page brochure folded into 3 parts. Discusses multi-level feature (keyer) like contemporary authoring packages such as Macromedia's Flash and Director. One feature highlighted: "Graphically illustrate such abstractions as the flow of electricity".

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