Message-Id: <mailto:199411101422.IAA11601@library.wustl.edu> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 10:55:28 -0330 From: Keith Vincent <mailto:kvincent@RANDOM.UCS.MUN.CA> Subject: Re: Image database needed... To: Multiple recipients of list IMAGELIB
On Wed, 9 Nov 1994, Nigel Young wrote:> >You should also check out Picture Windows from Matrix Technologies
> >1-800-563-0305.
> >
> >On Tue, 8 Nov 1994, Chris Dobbs wrote:
> >
> >> > Does anyone know of an image database/viewer for small color images
> >> > (640x480) that has both Windows and Macintosh versions and can be
> >> > licensed for distribution on CD? I'd love to hear from you...
> >>
> >> Kodak offers just such a product, based on Photo CD. Well, actually it
> >> is in a beta stage right now, but you can take advantage of it.
> >>
> >> The product is essentially several thousand images on a disc, along
> >> with a database for them, and a search and display engine -- both Mac
> >> and PC -- all automatically on the disc. This has been referred to
> >> as "Catalog CD," but it's not clear how it will be named when it
> >> becomes final product. The important thing is not the name but the
> >> capability, right?
> >>
> >> Authoring of these discs *is* available through a selected group of
> >> beta sites. You would bring your images (preferably on Photo CD)
> >> and database to the provider and they would cut the disc for a fee.
> >> They should have submission guidelines to make this easy. Once you
> >> have the disc, you can replicate it via standard CD stamping channels.
> >>
> >> I don't have the list of beta sites in front of me, but I can certainly
> >> get it and post it. If you (or anyone) on the list expresses interest,
> >> I will do so.
> >>
> >> Chris Dobbs
> >> CD Advanced Applications Lab
> >> Eastman Kodak Company
> >>
> >> *Not an official Kodak spokesperson.*
> >>
>
> Chris Dobbs
>
> I would be most interested to hear what you have here as I have established
> a stock image library based on Kodak Photo CD. Please keep me informed.
> Does you catalogue system have the ability to be keyworded for reference
> and access? Do you recommend a keywork system for this? Can you tell me
> what keyword system KPX uses? Looking forward to your reply
>
> Nigel Young
> PhotoWorks NZ Limited
> Christchurch
> New Zealand
> mailto:photoworks@gladys.lynx.co.nz
>
Picture Windows is a very nice product that was designed to work with PhotoCD and many other image formats. I suggest that you call Banks Scott (Matrix Sales Manager) at 709-754-0305 or fax at 709-754-0705. I am sure that he would be only too happy to send you info or answer your questions.