

     V : Log

     Version 3.01
     Release date:  3/1/92
     Copyright (C) 1988-1992 Sprenger Development
     All Rights Reserved


     Time Coded Video Library Manager-log, search, sort..fast & easy!

     V:Log is a fast, professional quality video library manager for 
     use with SMPTE time-coded videotape.  Log tapes with easy-to-use 
     Editor, then use powerful, menu-driven search capability to create 
     EDL's.  Features automatic time code calculation, trim, copy, move, 
     paste, read external file, mark/unmark, calculate total and block 
     duration, text & mail merge output, and much, much more.  Record 
     start/stop/duration time codes, text video description, channels 
     used (video/audio 1/audio 2).  Store Reel Information with each 
     list: producer, client, date shot, etc.  

     Special Notes:  This program has been tested and evaluated by 
     professional video editors.  It was given thumbs up!

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     To start program:  Type "VLOG".

     For explanation of documentation / tutorials, read text file 
     "INTRO.DOC".

     Files on disk:
       (Program Files)
           VLOG.EXE            The executable V:Log program.
           VLCONFIG.EXE        Program to create V:Log configuration files.
           VL.CFG              Example configuration file.

       (Text Documentation Files)
           README              This file!
                               Name, version, pricing information, etc.
           ORDER               Order form & information.
           NEWSTUFF            Describes the lates features of V:Log.
           INTRO.DOC           Introduction, notes, how to proceed.
           BASICS.DOC          Basics of time code in video production.
           VLOG.DOC            Main documentation, tutorial.
           VLSEARCH.DOC        Tutorial on Search operations.
           VLCONFIG.DOC        Documentation for VLCONFIG program.
           REFERNCE.DOC        Reference to commands, menus, etc.

       (Sample Files)
           CATS.LOG            Sample V:Log file used in tutorial.
           DOGS.LOG            Ditto.
           TEST0x.LOG          Sample files to show search capabilities.
           SAMPLEx.PIK         Sample "pick" files used in tutorial.
           CATS.TXT            Example of Text output file.
           CATS.MRG            Example of Mail Merge output file.
           SAMPLES.RPT         Example of V:Log Report file.


     Author:  Terry Frantz

     Company:  Sprenger Development
               1308 Ridge Avenue
               Rockford, IL 61103

     Required Hardware:  Any 80-column monitor in text mode.

     Operating System:  MS/PC DOS 2.1 or higher.

     Registration fee:  $75.00
     Upgrade fee for registered users of any Sprenger Development 
            software:  $50.00
     NOTE:  These prices valid for a period of one year from Release Date 
            near the beginning of this file.  After that time, contact 
            Sprenger Development for latest version & pricing information.
            Sprenger Development holds no responsibility for honoring the 
            price based on a Release Date which has been modified without 
            authorization.  Once again, if you have questions, contact 
            Sprenger Development.

     Registration includes:  latest program version, printed manual, 
     notice of updates, mail support; telephone/modem support planned.

     "V:Log" and all supporting documentation and software is
     fully copyrighted by Sprenger Development.  It is not free, it is
     not public domain.  You are granted license to use the software for
     a 30 day trial period.  If you continue to use the software
     after this trial period - even on an irregular basis - you are 
     expected to pay the requested registration fee.

     Distribution & Authorization:  Any BBS, computer club or shareware 
     disk vendor may distribute this program under the following 
     conditions:  All files on the disk provided by Sprenger Development 
     must be included intact and unmodified.  The program may not be 
     included in a collection of other programs without written 
     authorization from Sprenger Development.  No more than $10 may 
     be charged for distribution.  Any distributing organization must 
     contact the author within one year of the Release Date listed at 
     the beginning of this file.

     Sprenger Development reserves the right to deny organizations or 
     individuals permission to distribute this software.
     For more information on distribution and registration, read the 
     file "ORDER" included on this disk.

