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The DeckLink Extreme features
high quality 10-bit uncompressed SD-SDI & analog video for the Mac and Windows
platform through the use of a 32-bit PCI-66/33MHz slot. DeckLink Extreme is the
perfect solution for connecting to high end broadcast digital and analog decks
such as Digital Betacam/Betacam SP, D5, and D1. True 10-bit SDI/YUV capture
retains all the subtle detail in your images, even during the heaviest multi
generation rendering and video processing.
Key Features
Hardware
Connect to Analog or Digital Video
Featuring the highest quality 10-bit
uncompressed SD-SDI, DeckLink Extreme is 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 Extreme
PCIe features analog component YUV video and balanced analog audio, so you don't
need cumbersome external converters.
Built-In Professional Quality
Audio
The DeckLink Extreme features
unbalanced AES digital audio out for incredible quality and sample accurate AV
sync. DeckLink Extreme unbalanced AES audio output is also compatible with S/PDIF
consumer audio, so you can use inexpensive HiFi equipment for audio monitoring.
When connecting to analog decks, DeckLink Extreme includes 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 Extreme can be plugged into
either Windows XP or Mac OS X systems. You can move the DeckLink Extreme between
operating systems allowing you to constantly reconfigure your facility as your
needs change.
On Windows XP, DeckLink Extreme supports DirectShow for compatibility with most
video software. For editing, DeckLink Extreme 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.
On Apple Mac OS X, DeckLink Extreme
supports QuickTime 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.
True 10-Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture
& Playback
DeckLink Extreme supports full 10-bit
SDI uncompressed video capture and playback for great image quality. 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 Extreme
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.
Workflow
Design & Effects
High quality effects and design work
has never been easier. The DeckLink Extreme card is fully compatible with the
standard software tools for broadcast designers, such as Adobe After Effects,
Apple Shake, Apple Motion, Combustion and Photoshop. For a complete solution for
inputting and outputting media, Blackmagic Deck Control is included free and
allows time code accurate remote capture and output to broadcast decks. DeckLink
Extreme also includes an RGB QuickTime preview output for After Effects and
Combustion. And, you can always preview on the DeckLink video-out interactively
as you work, and then play pre-renders using real-time ram preview. When
rendering your work, processing quality using the Blackmagic codec is full
16-bit, so you always get the advantage of 10-bit SDI video.
Broadcast Paint & Graphics
Broadcast graphics-work demands
absolute quality and seamless integration with software for speed. Adobe
Photoshop has become the tool of choice for broadcast designers worldwide
because of its industry standard interface and powerful tool set. DeckLink
Extreme includes Photoshop plug-ins so you can capture still frames from the
video input, and output graphics to the video-output with a simple menu click.
Photoshop documents can use 16-bit rendering to 10-bit SDI for the highest
quality video. Blackmagic Deck Control can also be used to control your
broadcast deck remotely. And, when used in live environments, DeckLink can even
key graphics with an alpha channel over live input video.
HD to SD Down Conversion
The DeckLink Extreme SD card supports
playback, software, down conversion from HDTV1080 and HDTV720 to SDTV
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