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10 bit grading with Resolve using a mac
Hi there,
Im a bit of a rookie at this, but here goes –
Im interested in grading 10bit footage on a 10bit grading monitor, using resolve on a macbook pro or an iMac.
Is it true though that all mac products output a 8bit signal through their thunderbolt and/or HDMI out? Would that negate the chance of viewing the 10bit footage as 10bit (and not as 8bit)?
As an alternative is it possible to output a 10bit signal directly from a graphics card in a Mac or PC tower?
thanks for your help,
Rob Wilton
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3 Replies
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Hi Rob,
In the case of either the iMac or the MacBookPro, you would want to use the thunderbolt (maybe USB 3.0?) connections to connect to a video interface device, like Blackmagic’s Ultrastudio 3D or Mini Monitor. You can’t rely on the GUI for any kind of critical picture evaluations.
I haven’t seen it in action, but the new Mini Monitor seems to give you a 10-bit SDI and 10-bit HDMI from Resolve. Not sure if it’s supported yet, but that would be the cheapest option.
Cheers,
KC
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Thanks for your reply KC.
Yeah Im definitely getting a monitoring interface box.
Im still curious whether the thunderbolt out on my mac will allow me to send 10bit across, or if that is even an issue.
Rob
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The thunderbolt interface isn’t acting as a video io. It’s an extension of your computer bus, like putting a card in your tower, so it’s not limited by GUI issues.
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