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MacBook Pro Retina HDMI Out
I’m looking to set up a MacBook Pro Retina system with Premiere Pro CS6. Can the HDMI out of the MBPr be used for video previews instead of a Blackmagic/AJA/Matrox box? The idea would be MBPr with Apple Thunderbolt display for OS and HDMI monitor for video preview. Any experience or thoughts?
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It can be used in the same fashion as a displayport/dvi/etc out to a monitor. You should be able to tell Premiere to display a fullscreen image on it.
The difference with using an AJA/BM/etc card is that, when used with a calibrated rec.709 monitor, you get color accuracy. In the scenario you are describing you would not be seeing TV accurate colors. Although, from what I’ve heard, Premiere’s YUV-to-RGB conversion is very good… so it would be a decent ballpark.
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I suggest getting the AJA T-Tap. That connects via Thunderbolt, outputs HDMI and SDI with embedded audio. Bus powered. Sends a proper signal. $300.
Shane
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The T-Tap is great value. Do note it doesn’t support hardware downscale however.
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