Movie Maker (Reston Publishing)
Movie Maker (also referred to as Reston Movie Maker) is a computer program published by Reston Publishing Company in 1984 which allows users to author animated visual sequences with audio.[1] Self-playing movies can be viewed without the Movie Maker software. It was developed by Interactive Picture Systems for Atari 8-bit computers. In 1985 it was re-published by Electronic Arts, including a port to the Commodore 64.
Reception
[edit]David P. Stone reviewed the program for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "if you have a need, or desire, for presenting non-game, impressive animation sequences, then MMTK won't let you down. But, to fully enjoy MMTK you must have the deep personal conviction that 'getting there is half the fun'."[1]
A 1984 Antic review contained an addendum from the editor: "ANTIC was so impressed with Movie Maker that we asked the Interactive Picture Systems people to design an animated greeting card for us, which they did to the delight of all who have seen it."[2] The only major dislike from the reviewer was having to use sounds from the existing, fixed library.
Gregg Williams reviewed the program for Computer Gaming World and stated that, "a so-called animation studio that promises 'dazzling animated graphics made easy.' The reality is four-color 'movies' (four colors—on an Atari?!) so amateurish and primitive that they would impress only a 4-year-old."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Stone, David P. (June 1984). "Micro-Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 16. pp. 30–33.
- ^ Wickman, Peter (April 1984). "Product Reviews: Movie Maker". Antic. 3 (1).
- ^ Williams, Gregg (May 1986). "Atari Playfield". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 28. p. 28.
External links
[edit]- Review in the Christian Science Monitor
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia from Electronic Games
- Review in Electronic Fun with Computers & Games
- Review of Electronic Arts version in Antic
- Review in ANALOG Computing
- Review in Compute!'s Gazette
- Review in Creative Computing
- Review in Page 6
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