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Decklink SP pre-purchase questions!
Hello,
I am in need of a hardware solution for my FCP HD-based documentary. This is a VERY big project and lately we’ve had dropped frames and long render times as a result. We want a more stable solution, primarily for playback to an external monitor and for layoffs.We are running on a Dual-2 GHz G5, 2 GB RAM, OS 10.4.2, QT 7.0.2, Final Cut HD (not version 5). Our project is strictly SD- all footage was shot on DVCam.
We have already done all of our video capture via firewire and don’t intend to do this again. We would use the Decklink SP card for playback and RT effect support only.
Will having a Decklink SP speed up overall performance of our system?
Will it decrease render time? (We have hundreds of subtitles in the film. Eventually, we will do a color correct using FCP.)
Will it eliminate instances of dropped frames during playback of long sequences? (Timelines over an hour-and-a-half.)
How does it enhance RT effect playback?
How else would this card help?
I am new to the world of hardware solutions and am chomping at the bit for answers that will convince me to buy this card.
THANK YOU for your help!
Peace,
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1 Reply
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Be careful.
Some Dual 2.0 GHz G5s (entry level with PCI, not PCIx) don’t work with decklink cards… To see if your G5 is one of them, chekc this technote from BMDs website:
https://www.decklink.com/support/detail.asp?techID=76
Good luck!
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