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Do I really need AJA io in my workflow…
Hi!
I’m working on Final Cut Studio 2, MacPro 4x3GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI X1900, GF7300, actually Matrox MXO (no feell in love). 2×30″ ACD and 23″ACD for HD monitoring. I’m doing short fashion films.
I’m just now switching from HDV (Sony FX1:( to XDCAM EX, but also started to use VERY nice Panasonic AG-HSC1U which uses AVC HD format (which is transcoded in FCP6 to ProRes422 during importing).
I’m not satisfied with my Matrox MXO so I was thinking about switching to AJA io.
I’ve heard it’s not possible to use ACD 23″ as a HD monitor connected via simple cable HDMI to DVI, can you confirm it? Do I need separate HDMI to DVI converter? Which brand?
I would like to work with ProRes422 timelines (FCP6 converts in almost real time my AVC HD video to ProRes422, not 422HQ) so I’ll stay in just standard quality ProRes422.
Is it worth to invest in AJA io in my scenario or just use (again almost in real time) transcoded XDCAM EX videos to ProRes422?
What about latency between canvas window and AJA io output?
I’ve found Matrox MXO latency just slowing down to much my editing flow if I see my videos delayed by let’s say half a second in fast regular scrub-joggle situations (of course during normal playback I get the right sync (“BTW almost in sync because MXO has 1frame delay)).Any ideas how to improve my workflow would by very appreciated.
I like the fact AJA io is portable unit.regards
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Wow…TWO graphics cards? I’ll wonder if that is what is causing the latency. I have never encountered it myself, but man, TWO 30″ monitors and a 23″ monitor? That is a monster setup.
Have you called Matrox Tech support for this issue?
And do you need the external box? Because the I/O HD is $3500, and really, if you get a Decklink Extreme and HD Link that will run you $1500 and you can then monitor on your 23″ ACD. Not sure about how correct of an image you’ll get…does that setup have a Proc Amp and Blue ONly? I know the I/O HD doesn’t…they expect the MONITOR to have that.
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Yes 2 graphic cards, sometimes I’m forced to temporary disconnect the second 30inch LCD because of some rendering errors on some plugins but in general this setup works ok.
Sure I’m in touch with Matrox tech support… but I think it’s not easy for them to make me really happy.
Yes, I think AJA io + converter + ACD 23″ will give me unpredictable colors…
In MXO they have quite good calibration preference pane that works…Thanks Shane for pointing out the possible color accuracy issues…
regards
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Just goes to show that not all products fit every workflow.
Hope you figure out something.
Shane
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[Shane Ross] “Wow…TWO graphics cards?”
By different makers? I wouldn’t expect the gerbils in one to play well with the hamsters in the other. I can’t help but wonder if that’s contributing to your problem.
Your monitor set up has more square footage than a lot of NYC apartments. You must have some large desk to put them on.
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