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  HDV workflow using Decklink HD Pro 4:4:4 in FCP5

  Posted by Kerry Soloway on February 27, 2006 at 5:18 pm

  I have two FCP5 systems with the Decklink HD Pro 4:4:4 card which I have used successfully for HDCAM work.

  We are now moving into HDV production and I’m wondering whether or not I can get real-time downconvert for making approval copies of interim edits without having to “conform” the video. Is so, can I specify letterboxed?

  If not, what would be the appropriate workflow for working with the Decklink card?

  Kerry Soloway replied 20 years, 6 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Chris Borjis

  February 27, 2006 at 10:31 pm

  I’ve heard (Graeme Natress) say capture HDV as HDV.
  Edit/color correct/ as HDV.

  output the HDV in an uncompressed timeline and you should not notice any difference from capturing uncompressed from the start.
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  Kerry Soloway

  February 27, 2006 at 10:42 pm

  That wasn’t exactly the issue. But I did manage to find the answer.

  Although I did RTFM, I didn’t notice anything about the Blackmagic Decklink Preference panel. I opened it, and enabled real-time downconverting to SD letterbox. It’s terrific. Now I may have to go and buy another card to enable real-time HDV on a third system here.

  One of the BMD guys in Las Vegas gave me the solution via phone.

  Thanks, BlackMagic.

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