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  Is BlackMagic for me?

  Posted by Kyle Hamrick on August 3, 2007 at 5:34 pm

  Hey folks! I’ve been doing a lot of research to figure out what would be best for upgrading my work system. It looks as if one of the BlackMagic products is going to be the best way to go, but I just thought I’d get some opinions here, especially since most of you probably already have one….

  Anyway, here’s what I’m working with:

  PowerPC G5 Quad 2.5Ghz
  4.5 GB DDR2 SDRAM
  OSX 10.4.1
  GeForce6600

  Basically, my needs are:
  Dual Monitors
  In/Out for BetaSP Deck
  External Preview, preferably without sync issues

  Currently, I’ve been using a camera as an av/dv passthrough to the monitor, and then having to constantly rewire things when dealing with the Beta. We work in a mixture of HDV (via firewire) and P2 cards, so capture isn’t a big concern, except for the Beta.

  Obviously, budget IS an issue, but I’ve basically been told to get whatever I need to be happy.

  Would I be correct that a BM card is what I need? If so, which model seems most appropriate? I’ve already got (what I assume is) a decent idea, but I thought I’d get input from those who know.

  Thanks in advance for your help!

  Kyle Hamrick

  Editor/Motion Graphics Artist

  http://www.kylehamrick.com

  Deleted User replied 18 years, 9 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Kyle Hamrick

  August 3, 2007 at 6:01 pm

  Urk. Forgot to mention that I just need SD monitoring.

  Kyle Hamrick

  Editor/Motion Graphics Artist

  http://www.kylehamrick.com
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  Deleted User

  August 5, 2007 at 2:24 am

  Hello Kyle,

  If you are working on Beta SP and then eventually HD sources, you would best to go for a HD card as it can be used for SD work when you need it as well.

  DeckLink HD Extreme or DeckLink HD Pro.

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