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Affordable high end video for post production or broadcast has arrived. DeckLink lets you connect to SDI digital or analog broadcast decks for high end editing, design, paint and broadcast graphics. Theres an affordable DeckLink model for every task starting at only US$295.
...The original DeckLink has become world famous. Great for simple 10 bit SDI only applications, it features SDI in and out, unbalanced AES output and RS-422 remote control with all connections on the rear of the card. The original DeckLink model does not have genlock as it provides a stable SDI output for locking decks to the card, eliminating the need for a black burst generator.
Connect to Analog or Digital Video
With 4 models to choose from, there is a model available with the connectivity you need. Featuring the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed SDI connections, DeckLink cards are perfect for connecting to high end decks such as Digital Betacam, D1 and DVCPRO® 50.
True 10 bit SDI capture retains all the subtle detail in your images, even during multi generation rendering and video processing. When using analog decks such as Betacam SP, DeckLink SP and DeckLink Extreme models feature analog component YUV video and balanced analog audio, so you dont need cumbersome external converters.
Built-in Professional Quality Audio
All DeckLink cards feature unbalanced AES digital audio out for incredible quality and sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink unbalanced AES audio outputs are also compatible with S/PDIF consumer audio, so you can use inexpensive HiFi equipment for audio monitoring. DeckLink Pro includes 4 AES audio outputs for a massive 8 channels of audio, great for mastering 8 channels to multi-track audio equipment. When connecting to analog decks, DeckLink SP and DeckLink Extreme models include analog XLR audio in and out connectors for direct analog deck connection. 8 channel SDI audio is supported, perfect for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound audio work.
Choose Windows XP or Mac OS X
DeckLink cards can be plugged into either Windows XP or Mac OS X systems. You can move DeckLink cards between operating systems allowing you to constantly reconfigure your facility as your needs change. On Windows XP, DeckLink supports DirectShow for compatibility with most video software. For editing, DeckLink includes a full suite of plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro including deck control. You can even playback AVI, QuickTime and still frames files all on the same Premiere Pro timeline and with multi-channel audio via our ASIO driver. DeckLink is a world leader on Apple Mac OS X with QuickTime support for full compatibility with all video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro HD, Adobe After Effects, Shake, DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, Combustion and many more.
Software Compatibility
With DeckLinks open standard design, you can use a wide range of video software. DeckLink is compatible with QuickTime and DirectShow which means you can use any QuickTime or DirectShow software. Unlike pre-built systems, with DeckLink you can customize your system for different tasks. Use Final Cut Pro HD on Mac OS X or Premiere Pro on Windows XP for editing. Use Adobe After Effects and Photoshop for broadcast design and paint and then DVD authoring software to give your clients a DVD of your work. The choice is yours.
True 10 Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture and Playback
DeckLink cards support full 10 bit SDI uncompressed video capture and playback for better quality than any other system - at any price. Ideal for Digital Betacam , D1 and Panasonic DVCPRO® 50 decks, uncompressed 10 bit is the highest quality possible from the SDI television system. The Blackmagic codec allows 16 bit RGB per channel rendering preserving the quality of 10 bit video. Only 10 bit uncompressed will hold up under the heavy working conditions demanded by clients today, while still retaining that delicate film look. Flexible File Formats
When used with Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems, you can select from the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed and 8 bit uncompressed. When used on Mac OS X, DeckLink includes support for DV and JPEG compressed video formats. On Windows XP, you can choose between AVI and QuickTime file formats and even play back TARGA and BMP image sequences in the Premiere Pro timeline without rendering.
No other card has such wide support for various file formats and operating systems for cross platform compatibility. DeckLink uncompressed QuickTime files can be freely moved between Mac OS X and Windows XP systems.
Down Conversion and Real Time Effects
When running on Mac OS X all DeckLink cards feature our new full broadcast quality down conversion, so you can instantly master HD edits to standard definition. Even the base model DeckLink $295 card can play back uncompressed HD files and then downconvert to standard definition. That's perfect when youre working in HD for future proof mastering, but you're delivering in standard definition. Down conversion uses polyphase interpolation and filtering for incredible quality with conversion at full 10 bit quality. Even DVCPRO HD multi-layer editing in Final Cut Pro HD can be downconverted and played out on all DeckLink cards in standard definition, making the transition to HD easier.
Loads of Software Utilities Free
All DeckLink cards include free software utilities developed to assist real world production needs. All standard definition DeckLink models support keying so you can key graphics over live input video in real time. Controlled by an application called Blackmagic LiveKey its a snap to switch DeckLink into a keying card. For broadcast graphics and paint we include Photoshop plug-ins for capture and output of still frames. If you need DPX image sequences for DI workflow, the new Blackmagic FrameLink lets you instantly access QuickTime and AVI media as DPX files. Our famous Blackmagic Deck Control application lets you control a deck remotely via RS-422. Capture and play clips to and from tape with timecode accuracy, which is great for broadcast design. For easy disk array setup we include Blackmagic Disk Speed Test for real world checking of your capture disk, with speed results displayed in easy to understand video frames per second. When moving media between systems, use our free Blackmagic Software Codec for reading and rendering media, even when you dont have DeckLink hardware installed.
Choose from 4 Different Models
All DeckLink cards have the same powerful features, with only the video and audio connections different between models. There is a DeckLink model specifically designed with connectivity for different types of broadcast decks, so you get only what you need at the most affordable price.
Compatibility
DeckLink is an ideal solution for video software. Mac OS X compatible software includes Apple Final Cut Pro HD, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Shake, Motion, Discreet Combustion, iDVD, DVD Studio Pro, Color Finesse, Microcosm, Cleaner, and many more. Windows XP compatible software includes Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Encore DVD and many more.
Latest Technology and Features
DeckLink cards feature blazing speed 33/66 MHz PCI while retaining compatibility with older 33 MHz PCI slots. Fast PCI 66 MHz keeps your system's PCI bus running full speed. DeckLink Pro, SP and Extreme cards also include genlock input when using with larger systems, and all DeckLink cards include RS-422 serial remote so you wont need extra serial port adapters for deck control.
Video Desktop
One of the fun features of the DeckLink card is its video desktop. When not being used for video capture and playback, DeckLink cards default to a fully featured desktop display which outputs as video. Using the DeckLink SDI video output, you can send any application window to the video output.
Weather Channel
Founder of Vinson Studios in Atlanta, Vinson warps, collages, distresses and generally twists twisters in dozens of graphic sequences for The Weather Channel season after season. Vinson has also created a raft of other motion graphics projects at his Mac-based home studio, which is capable of providing anything his clients want.
Real Time Effects with Final Cut Pro HD
Many exciting real time effects are included with the DeckLink. These include Cross Dissolve, Non Additive Dissolve, Additive Dissolve, Fade in Fade out, Dip to Color, Sepia, Desaturate, Brightness and Contrast, Proc Amp, Tint, Gamma Correction and 3 way color correction. DeckLink cards are fully compatible with Final Cut Pro HD RT Extreme built-in effects for unlimited possibilities.
Built-in Live Keying
DeckLink cards can be switched to keying mode with the Blackmagic LiveKey application. Key graphics over incoming video on all modes and in both high definition or standard definition.
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