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Uploading Blackmagic Codec into Final Cut 5
I have followed the instructions for loading the free downloadable version of Blackmagic “To install it, uncompress the file, then while logged in as an administrator, copy “Blackmagic Codec.component” into the /Library/QuickTime directory”. I have also tried the manual procedure of installing the codec. The codec is now in the library, but I am at a loss of why it is not an available in Final Cut as an Easy Setup, or Sequence Setting. How do I add it to the list of options in Final Cut 5?
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Dave, you’re actually 100% incorrect about everything you said. The Blackmagic codec is full-functioning and completely unrestricted. Furthermore, the Decklink cards do are not meant to do any RT processing anymore. Decklink users are advised to stick with the Apple Uncompressed codecs and use RTExtreme, which is exactly how the Blackmagic Easy Setups are configured. People buy their cards so they can connect to VTRs and broadcast monitors. It has little to do with effects.
jaclynvt, you would have to create your own Easy Setup. I would refer to the Final Cut Pro manual. However, as I just mentioned, there is rarely a need to ever use the Blackmagic codec, and the Blackmagic Easy Setups actually use Apple codecs, not their own.
If you like, you can try installing the drivers if it lets you do so w/o a card present. If it works, you’ll have everything.
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Rare indeed :).
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