EXPLOITATION OF 'DOG EARS' VIDEO TAPE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04770A002700040014-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 16, 2005
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: March 21, 1966
• Content Type: MF

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"Dog Ears" video p otogr pt y.
2. has just published a doement explaining the
collection problem involve!, equilment std technical, considerat e
plus re ndation ,for equipment for potential exploiters of this
material. A copy of this document will be available to NPIC on
24 h 1966,
3. It is rec ed that after receipt of this doam a tt
and appMriate meetings held with r+aprosentatives of P&U3
a representative ftt a visit
TM, to discuss particulars regardir* this
problem.
Chief, Pho
Distribution:
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Declass Review by NGA.
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1. Introduction. This document presents the requirements of a government-
sponsored project concerning the design, assembly, and initial operation of
equipment concerned with the production of high quality photographs from
video tape source material...
1.1. Background. The increased availability of television information
and the expected greater use of this medium, due to the advent of communica-
tion satelites, has placed upon the Center the requirement of being capable
of viewing the various basic materials and to selectively reproduce high
quality still photographs of particular imagery.
Since "Kinescope" motion pictures are made only of selected programs (due
to the expense of the operation), most information is received in the form of
magnetic video tape, which can be reused a considerable number of times.
Unfortunately, except for standard transverse scan commercial television
tapes, there are a wide variety of portable video tape systems and
formats in use.
This development is based upon the approach of initial implementation of
a system which will handle the greatest portion of material with provisions
for the handling other formats either as modifications or as additions to the
existing system.
1.2. Concept. An extremely complex system would have to be assembled
to achieve 100% capability in the broad field of video tape recordin?,s. In
order to initiate a video-tape/photographic system, a standardized commercial
unit will be used as the base of a modular component concept, upon which
various other components (play back equipment) can be "black-boxed." The
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system will have the ability of being extended as the need arises. Magnetic
disk stop motion equipment along with a high quality flat-faced cathode
ray tube and appropriate circuitry will be used to produce the best
possible image for photographic reproduction.
2. Administration.
2.1. The Government will evaluate proposals on the basis of awareness
and comprehension of problem areas and the level of commitment to the
success of the project proposed.
2.2. The proposed development plan should reflect: (1) a thorough
comprehension of the areas of prime concern, (2) proposed solutions to problem
areas, (3) the schedule of major events.
3. Requirements.
3.1. General Configuration
3.1.1. The basic piece of equipment for this development will be
a standard, commercial, transverse scan, video tape recorder. This
equipment shall be capable (with switching and/or plug-in modules) of
operating with the following standards; 525 scan line/60 field, 525 scan
line/50 field, 625/50, 40550, and 819 scan line/50 field. The unit
shall also be compatable with "Intervision" as well as U.S. "high band"
and "low band" systems. The unit shall be color compatable for the sake
of quality, but need not have a full color capability.
(This piece of equipment could be furnished G.F.E. to the contractor).
3.1.2. A video "disk type" recorder will be operated on line with
VIVee,
the,irecorder. This unit will provide temporary storage and selected
"stop motion" or single frame capability for the transverse scan recording
unit. Provisions shall be made for accepting sits from helical scan
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Provisions shall be made for advancing the recorded display in a frame
-cre by frame mode and for selection and"hold' a particular frame of
recorded imagery. A small monitor shall be affixed to the disk recorder
for display of the imagery being stepped or held in stop motion.
(Equipment is available off-the-shelf which could be modified to suit T/7,4
requirement.)
3.1.3. A high quality "Kinescope" type flat faced cathode ray
tube (CRT) shall be used to present imagery to be photographed. This
CRT shall be of sufficient size to present a 3x4 inch display for re-
production. This hard copy display shall be tied into the desk recorder
through various contrast, brightness, etc., controls.
3.1.4. An adequate size "Speed Graphic" type camera will be
used, to actually photograph the high quality CRT image. This camera
shall have a "Polaroid" adapter back included for use in quick
processing of imagery. (Can be obtained GFE).
3.1.5. All components shall be interfaced for optimum performance.
Equipment shall be positioned and arranged for optimum man/machine
operation and maintenance. "Black boxed" controls shall be designed for
best utility, i.e., no need to remove covers or to go to the back of
the equipment to operate buttons, levers, switches, etc. Controls shall
be adequately marked and shall be within easy reach r
without interfering with the operator.
3.2. Additional Equipment Considerations.
3.2.1. Proposals should provide for or discuss trade-offs for
the following types of electronic image manipulation devices and
techniques:
(a) "Spot Wobble" circuitry and controls for decreasing scan line
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patterns of CRT's.
(b) "Vertical Aperture Equalizing" for apparent increase in
vertical resolution of imagery.
(c)
"Gamma" or "Black Stretch" controls.
(d)
"Exponential" or "White Stretch" controls.
(e)
Edge enhancement or outling techrI
ques.
(f)
Electronic magnification controls.
(g)
Any other suggested circuitry or techniques that would
help produce an improved photographic still copy of video taped
material.
3.2.2. In all electronic devices used, excepting off-the-shelf
equipment, maximum effort shall be expended to reduce or eliminate RFI.
4. Maintenance and Training.
4.1. A listing of recommended spare parts for the maintenance and repair
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of this system as well as recommended t equipment shall be provided.
4.2. Written instructions shall be included as to recommended testing
procedures as well as wiring diagrams and schematics.
4.3. Provisions shall be made for maintenance/operation personnel
(under a separate quote). It is preferred that the particular personnel
selected be phased into the development and assembly of this system as well
as becoming proficient with the operation and repair of the particular
components used. Personnel will be expected to be available for keeping the
equipment "tweeked-up" for optimum performance, to make minor modifications
and to operate the gear for at least one year. The operator will be additionally
expected to train Center technical personnel to perform these duties for
continued operation of the equipment.
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