What It's Really Like Using An Amiga. ImageFX 4.5!

The speaker humorously addresses the notorious booting issues of the Amiga 4000, contrasting it with the reliable Amiga 1200. They express excitement over the prospect of successfully booting the Amiga 4000 on camera and discuss the anticipation of their small but dedicated audience. The video's focus shifts to installing and troubleshooting the installation of 'Image Effects' software, which has been problematic. The process involves transferring the software from a CD-ROM to the system via a network share and highlights the capabilities of Amiga OS 3.2.1. The speaker also lists other software on their system, such as Directory Opus, Eagle player, and Deluxe Paint, before delving into the installation steps of Image Effects, including choosing the right directory and dealing with the software's installation quirks.

The speaker provides an overview of the various graphics and image processing tools available on the Amiga system, including DC TV, Picasso, and a vlab card. They discuss the use of Art Department Professional for its simplicity and Fred for processing image sequences and animations. The speaker then transitions into their experience with Image Effects, which they describe as more versatile than a typical image processor, with capabilities that border on a paint box program. After successfully installing Image Effects, they experiment with the program's features, including frame grabbers and scanners, and express surprise and satisfaction when the program finally runs. They also delve into the program's interface, comparing it to other software and highlighting its unique features and tools.

The speaker continues to explore Image Effects, focusing on its preferences and settings. They discuss the program's handling of color modes and screen resolutions, particularly the discrepancy between the expected 256-color mode and the actual output, which appears to be limited to 16 colors or less. The speaker attempts to resolve the issue by adjusting settings and experimenting with different rendering options, including dithering techniques like Floyd Steinberg. They express enthusiasm when they successfully achieve a more satisfactory result, noting the speed of the process on their Amiga 4000 with a 68060 chipset. The speaker also touches on the program's animation capabilities, though they admit to being unfamiliar with creating animations within Image Effects.

The speaker returns to using Image Effects, focusing on remounting shares and reapplying settings that may not have been saved. They discuss the program's preview and render processes, expressing dissatisfaction with the low-fidelity preview and the lack of a clear method to enhance its quality. The speaker experiments with different rendering modes, including 'Amiga render' and dithering options, to achieve a more visually appealing result. They also explore the program's toolbox, which contains various effects such as lens flares and lightning, comparing the experience to using Photoshop. The speaker attempts to apply these effects to an image, learning the program's quirks in real-time as they work through the process.

The speaker concludes their exploration of Image Effects by playing with its 'fire' tool, creating a dynamic fire effect at the bottom of the screen. They express amusement at the effect and attempt to render it, noting some confusion about the program's rendering process. The video's purpose is emphasized as a documentation of the installation process of Image Effects rather than an in-depth review. The speaker acknowledges their ongoing learning process and appreciates the input from their audience. They express their love for the classic look of older Amiga chipsets, despite the benefits of modern RTG cards. The video ends with gratitude for the viewers' patience and participation.