[Tim Gallaher]

It turns out I was mistaken. The issue is that my camera for some reason no longer exports HDMI at 1080p. Once I chose 1080i, it exported through the Intensity Shuttle just fine to my computer. I’m capturing singe frames on my computer for animation, so it doesn’t matter if the output is interlaced or not. Just thought I’d close this thread out!

[Tim Gallaher]

Correction: What I meant to write was: “my guess is that the latest BMD Desktop Video Setup software would not be supported by my old OS (10.9.5).

[Tim Gallaher]

Thanks for the reply, Gary. I’ve learned more since I posted, but it’s still a mystery. I know the problem isn’t with my software, Dragonframe, as I get no video signal in Zoom either with the Intensity Shuttle. Neither do I get a signal when I run Media Express with either my old Intensity Shuttle or the new (used) one I just bought. My video camera is set to 1080 24p. I assume when you say, “Make sure the input video actually is the expected resolution and frame rate”, that you are referring to my in-camera settings (the camera is set correctly to 1080p24). I don’t see how to adjust that in Desktop Video Setup; Input just gives options for type of signal (HDMI, component, composite, etc.). It is set correctly to HDMI. Output format is 1080p24, also correct, though I’m puzzled that on the main page of the Desktop Video Setup, USB is not listed. I’m connecting the Shuttle to my computer via USB, so that is the output. The only things listed on the main page of the Desktop Video Setup are just HDMI (1080p24), Component, Composite and S Video, all of which are greyed out anyway.

Does Blackmagic put expiration dates on it’s software interface for the Shuttle? That’s the only thing I can think that would cause both of these pieces of hardware to not work.

A rep at Dragonframe (the software I’m using) suggested I get the latest Blackmagic software for the Intensity Shuttle. But I’m on a Mac running 10.9.5, and my guess is that the latest software would not be supported by your latest versions of Desktop Video Setup. Or am I wrong?

Thanks again.

[Tim Gallaher]

Thanks Ben. Really good to know. What about longevity though? Doesn’t H264 shot on an iPhone degrade much faster over time than something less compressed? I hate the idea of working on a project only to find it degrading in just a handful of years.

[Tim Gallaher]

Thanks Craig, this is very helpful. I’ll check out Sony FX cameras.

[Tim Gallaher]

Hi Mads,

Thanks for the detailed reply. It’s been a super busy week at work, thus my delay in responding. To answer your questions:

1) Final master will be shown both online and projected in small halls for art performances.

2) Haven’t bought a slow motion camera yet as I kept hoping one would come out that output to something other than H264.

3) Thanks for this. I didn’t know that. Do you know the full range of MBPS for H264 to give me an idea of it’s upper range?

4) It’s my project, and I’d like 240fps in 1080p. I’d like to shoot several projects in slow motion of various natural phenomena, such as water flowing in streams, sunlight patters in water, wind blowing through tree branches, etc.

That’s a good idea about an external recorder. I’ll research that. And this will all be shot outside in sunlight, so flicker shouldn’t be a problem.

Thanks again, your input is very helpful.

Best,

Tim

[Tim Gallaher]

Thanks Graham!

[Tim Gallaher]

Thanks for the reply, Mark. Yeah, my main concern is long-term integrity, AKA archiving, with the final video file. Well, that and practicality. No point in making a prores 422 file if it is largely “empty” (sort of like making a prores archival file from an h.264 file). I think I’m going to switch to Dragaonframe as I can capture in .tiff, which is uncompressed.

Thanks again!

[Tim Gallaher]

Tero, Eric and Patrick, Thanks for your comments. I thought I posted this at the time last fall but see now I didn’t. Your input has been very helpful!

[Tim Gallaher]

Hi Rainer,

Thanks much for your reply. Not what I was expecting at all, but good news. And it makes sense.

With appreciation,

Tim G