Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt
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Product Highlights
- For Thunderbolt-Enabled Computers
- 10-Bit Editing Solution
- HDMI Input / Output
- Analog Video / Audio by Breakout Cable
- 1080p24, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50
- NTSC & PAL
- Real-Time Final Cut & Premiere Effects
- Machined Aluminum Body
Remember the Essentials
A Thunderbolt cable is required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase a Thunderbolt Cable.
Intensity Extreme from Blackmagic Design is a 10-bit editing solution that leverages the blazing-fast speed of a Mac's Thunderbolt connection to provide capture and playback of standard- and high-definition video via analog and HDMI connections. The breakout box is machined out of a solid piece of aluminum for a sturdy design and a professional look & feel.
You can connect your camera, deck, or any other video source to the Intensity Extreme via the HDMI port or, using the included breakout cable, analog connections for HD or SD video capture to your computer. With the 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt connection, data rates up to 20x that of USB 2.0 are supported.
For monitoring to a HDMI- or analog screen, the Intensity Extreme features connections for both HDMI and analog (3x RCA on the breakout cable). Stereo audio monitoring is also possible via the embedded channels on the HDMI port, the dual RCAs, or the S/PDIF output.
Intensity Extreme is fully compatible with Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, The Foundry's Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, and more. With Final Cut, for instance, Intensity Extreme enables you to monitor RT Extreme effects in real time, and you can also capture uncompressed video to feed the NLE.
Note! Thunderbolt cable not included.
- Thunderbolt Technology
- Intensity Extreme is built with blazingly fast Thunderbolt technology. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, Intensity Extreme gives you incredible quality HDMI, component video, S-Video, and composite 10-bit capture and playback. Better still, this super-sleek, high-speed data transfer system offers an incredible 10 Gb/s connection that's up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and up to 11.5x faster than FireWire 800
- High-Quality HDMI and Component Analog Capture and Playback
- Intensity Extreme lets you capture and playback in the most incredible quality of HDMI and component analog video in both SD and HD. Smash the quality barrier for your video work because Intensity is not only the highest quality, but also affordable
- Professional Performance
- Go beyond the limits of your AVCHD or HDV camera. Simply plug in using HDMI or analog and capture direct from your camera's imaging sensor. You get incredible quality that completely bypasses the camera's video compression. Use Intensity Extreme for monitoring from your edit software for maximum real-time effects. Intensity connects directly to your editing software's real-time effects processing
- Professional Video Standards
- Intensity will instantly switch between HD and SD video standards including HDTV 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p59.94, 720p50, 1080p24, NTSC, and PAL. Intensity can also capture and play back all professional file formats so you can deliver finished television programs, music videos, and other work at broadcast standards. Add broadcast quality to your editing system and move to a new world of video editing where your images always stay absolutely perfect at full resolution HDTV
- True HDMI Digital Connections
- Intensity Extreme features an HDMI input for connecting to cameras and digital set-top boxes for the highest-quality capture. Get higher-quality capture from HD cameras by capturing direct and bypassing the HDV compression chip for high-quality video captured directly from the image sensor. As edit software can't play back to HDV cameras for monitoring, Intensity is ideal to use for monitoring uncompressed HD or HDV, and even DV edits on the latest big-screen televisions and video projectors by connecting to the built-in HDMI out
- Highest-Quality Analog Connections
- The included breakout cable connects Intensity Extreme to all types of analog video and audio equipment. This gives you full compatibility with analog component, NTSC, PAL, S-Video, and analog audio
- Uncompressed or Compressed Video
- HDV and DV use heavy compression. With HDV, the compression is time-based, which tangles up the system CPU as the editing software reassembles the video just to display each frame of the video. With Intensity Extreme you're working in uncompressed, so all CPU time is free for real-time effects, and the system feels snappy and fast to use. Because uncompressed video in HD requires a fast disk array, to save cost you can also choose compressed video that's higher-quality than HDV. For example you can use the DV 100 codec on Mac OS X, which is 4x better-quality than HDV
- Full Resolution
- Intensity captures and plays back full-resolution HDTV formats, which are up to 1920 x 1080 pixels for every video frame. HDV only uses 1440 horizontal pixels due to the limitations of the small cassette tapes used and the FireWire transfer speeds build into the cameras. Of course, all newer cameras have built-in HDMI video output, which allows access to the raw, uncompressed video directly from the chip. That provides incredible quality. If you're capturing from HDV tape, you can still enjoy editing video in full resolution, so your graphics and effects look sharp because only uncompressed video eliminates the horizontal scaling that's required when rendering HDV footage with graphics and effects
- DVD Authoring
- DVDs from uncompressed media are much higher-quality, and as all media files used on Intensity Extreme are QuickTime, you get full compatibility with DVD authoring software. Use DVD Studio Pro or even iDVD on Mac OS X for powerful DVD creation
- Live Streaming
- Always get a clean, uncompressed video source for your streaming files. Uncompressed source video also means you don't waste CPU resources de-compressing video upon capture, so all the computer's CPU is free for compressing to streaming standards. You get faster rendering of your streaming files and more real-time support. Intensity Extreme is compatible with all streaming software on Mac OS X
- Record Your Game Play
- Connect Intensity to your gaming console for game-play recording. Intensity is based on high-quality broadcast television electronics, so you'll get full quality and full motion without dropped frames. This means you get incredible quality, totally perfect and in full resolution
- Blackmagic Media Express Software Included
- Blackmagic Media Express is free software that comes with Intensity Extreme. Media Express lets you batch-capture and play back 2D and dual-stream stereoscopic 3D in DPX, ProRes, uncompressed YUV and RGB, DVCPRO HD, and MJPEG files. You can even create your own playlist. Media Express also supports CMX EDL import and export, frame-accurate deck control via RS-422, and will even insert and assemble to tape. Media Express is fast, accurate, and easy to use, and it works on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. You can even grab still frames directly from your deck and save them as perfect digital still images. That's a complete solution for capture and playback 1
- Final Cut Pro 7 Support
- Edit in Final Cut Pro with Intensity Extreme, while using the highest-quality uncompressed video, or choose DVCPRO HD or ProRes 422, which are higher-quality and faster than native HDV or AVCHD. You can even use Intensity Extreme just for monitoring to HDMI televisions from HDV Final Cut Pro timelines. When playing back video, you get full RT Extreme real time effects, all with sample-accurate AV sync. Intensity Pro supports many of the advanced Final Cut Pro features such as 10-bit rendering, RT Extreme, and support for ProRes 422, HDV, JPEG, DV, DV50, DV100, an d8- & 10-bit uncompressed media types.
- Effects Software Support
- Intensity even facilitates high-end design and effects work – great for the special effects you've always wanted for your independent films – using After Effects, Photoshop, and more. Intensity also includes an RGB QuickTime preview output for After Effects. And you can always preview on the video output interactively as you design and then play pre-renders using real-time RAM preview. When rendering your project, processing quality using the Blackmagic codec is full 16-bit, so you always get the advantage of uncompressed video
- Adobe Photoshop Support
- Intensity Extreme includes special Photoshop plug-ins, so you can directly capture and output still frames from within Photoshop. Outputting Photoshop graphics from Intensity lets you see the correct color and the effects of video interlace and field movement. Intensity uses the correct video levels so you can't get illegal 100% RGB video levels, eliminating surprises when graphics are displayed
- Included Blackmagic Utilities
- Intensity also includes Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, which checks your disk array and gives you an easy to understand speed test with the results in video frames per second. Also included is the Blackmagic Software Codec. Sometimes you might not have an Intensity card installed, so with the Blackmagic Software Codec you can still access 10-bit uncompressed files, even with 16-bit rendering. It only takes a minute to download and get full media file access even without Intensity hardware installed. You can read and render files on as many systems as you like. Even pass our codec to your clients and freelancers so they can move files to portable disks and work offline too! The Blackmagic Software Codec even reads and renders other uncompressed files for QuickTime
| Video Inputs |
HDMI type A x1 Analog (via included breakout cable): HD/SD Component, NTSC, PAL, or S-Video |
| Video Outputs |
HDMI type A x1 Analog (via included breakout cable): HD/SD Component, NTSC, PAL, or S-Video |
| Audio Inputs |
2 channels via 1x HDMI Analog (via included breakout cable): 2 channels, 24-bit, HiFi |
| Audio Outputs |
2 channels via 1x HDMI Analog (via included breakout cable): 2 channels, 24-bit, HiFi S/PDIF x1: 2 channels, 24-bit |
| Format Support |
HDMI: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable SD: 625i/50 PAL and 525i/59.94 NTSC HD: 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60 |
| Sampling |
HDMI video: 4:2:2 HDMI audio: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit |
| Color Precision | HDMI: 4:2:2 |
| Color Space | HDMI: YUV 4:2:2 |
| Copy Protection | Yes, HDCP. For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy-protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware-based real-time |
| HD Down Conversion | Software-based down conversion during video playback |
| HD Up Conversion | Real-time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture |
| Real-Time Effects | Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects and Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, JPEG, and uncompressed edit formats |
| Firmware Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software |
| System Requirements | Macintosh computer with Thunderbolt running Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 38 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (28)
- Professional quality (26)
- Lightweight (25)
- Easy to use (23)
- Highly compatible (19)
Cons
- Limited compatibility (3)
Best Uses
- In the studio (18)
- Independent films (14)
- Complex projects (12)
- Home movies (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (12), Professional artist (9), Enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (33)
Most Liked Positive Review
iPad Screen Capture - Works!
I am developing an iPad application and wanted to create some training videos. I have a 13" MacBook Pro with a Crucial Technology 512GB m4 Solid State Drive. Since this is a lap...Read complete review
I am developing an iPad application and wanted to create some training videos. I have a 13" MacBook Pro with a Crucial Technology 512GB m4 Solid State Drive. Since this is a laptop a capture card was not an option. I tried doing research on the web before I purchased the Intensity Extreme but did not find much information about its suitability in this role. My purpose in writing this review is to pass on the information I wish I had before going down this path.
I had tried several other approaches for doing screen capture – to include HDMI to Component Video adaptors (several of them). None of those worked. I also tried using web cams to try and capture the screen. This approach worked but had the usual problem of video ripple when animations were running in the iPad app and having my fingers in the video as I used the app being filmed.
That said, the Intensity Extreme turned out to be the cheapest approach that gave professional (five stars) results. Now for the things you need to know. You need the Solid State Drive and the Thunderbolt port. I had these anyway so it worked out for me but the speed needed to capture the video on the fly does not seem to leave many other options. The capture will be over a GByte a minute worth of data. The 512GB SSD is well worth the investment and the Intensity Extreme does an amazing job for the price. Remember that you will also need to purchase a Thunderbolt cable as the Intensity Extreme does not come with one.
To save you time in getting up and going the only software from Blackmagic Design that you will need to install is the Desktop Video. There are many other software packages on the DVD that ships with the product, none of which seemed to have any function with the Intensity Extreme. You will also want to skip the DVD and just go to Blackmagic's web site to get the latest copy of Desktop Video. You will need the SN of your unit for this.
The next piece of information you will need is the setting for the video. In the preferences of the Desktop Video app (cmd ,) you need to set the Video to 720p60; no other setting will give you an image for the iPad. With the iPad connected with the HDMI adaptor from Apple and the "Log and Capture" tab selected in the Capture software you should see your iPad' screen in the Preview window. If you already an HDMI adaptor for your iPad then you are set. If you do not have one I strongly recommend that you not bother with getting one but rather spend a few more dollars and purchase an Apple TV. This is another bit of info I which I had beforehand. With my Apple TV I can plug it into the HDMI port of the Intensity Extreme and then use Air Play (built in feature of the iPad) to wirelessly broadcast the iPad's screen. This allows me run the iPad app that I am recording without any cables attached to iPad. Otherwise trying to move the iPad around as you use it will always have the risk of the HDMI adaptor cable becoming unplugged in the middle of your recording session. The only thing you will not be able to record regardless of the type of HDMI connection is any media being played that is HDCP protected (iTunes movies).
In summary configuration that worked for me:
• Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt Port.
• Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme (Desktop Video comes with this)
• Apple - Thunderbolt Cable
• Crucial Technology 512GB m4 SSD
• Apple TV (1080p)
• HDMI cable
• Video editing software to turn your raw footage into a finished product (I am currently Camtasia 2 which seems fine for my needs).
Both the product and B&H's service deserve five stars. Hope this helps.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Does not Work
I read the reviews and thought it would be good. Unfortunately I missed the review that reported no signal ever passed through the Extreme. Well, that's my experience too. And like the other ...Read complete review
I read the reviews and thought it would be good. Unfortunately I missed the review that reported no signal ever passed through the Extreme. Well, that's my experience too. And like the other reviewer, I was not able to get a reply from Blackmagic tech support. While I realize others managed to get this "thing" to work, the unit I received was good for nothing more than generating heat. I would give negative stars if the rating system allowed it.
I got the Extreme to use with Canon camcorders and an iMac running FCPX and Lion OS. All relatively new and updated with the latest versions of software. After hours of trying to get the Intensity Extreme to work with two different camcorders and reloading the drivers, no signal ever came through the Extreme into FCPX or Blackmagic's own Media Express. I tried everything reasonable. All hardware and Mac software worked in other applications except for the Extreme.
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Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I'm trying to input HDMI video to My MacPro from a Canon camcorder.My first attempts to use this project with their enclosed applicaiton did not work and I haven't had time troubleshoot the problem. I hate stuff that doesn't work right out of the box!The enclosed manuals and disk are confusing because they cover many models of equipment by BlackMagic, not just the Intensity Extreme so it's confusing which coverage applies.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I bought this to do live web streaming with a MacBook Pro. Opened it up, plugged it in with Apple brand Thunderbolt cable, started Max/MSP (the program I use for streaming which is particularly touchy about which cameras it will see, particularly HD) and within seconds all was well. Quite fast video transfer, too, much faster than FW. Excellent picture quality. I haven't used any of the analog input or output functions yet, but I am sure they will work fine. I also haven't done the HDMI mirroring out but so far I'm extremely happy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
This thing works great right out of the box ,It is a great piece of hardware .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Macbook pro
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I used this Intensity Extreme to capture the HDMI output from a Canon HV40 directly into Final Cut Pro 7 (using "Log and Capture").
I did not use the provided CD, but downloaded the latest apps and drivers directly from Blackmagic.
My setting in Apple System Preferences | Blackmagic Intensity Extreme are:
Set Output: HDMI & Componant
Set Input: HDMI Video & HDMI Audio
Set default video standard as: HD 1080i 59.94
My FCP7 Audio/Video Settings are:
Sequence Preset: Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 59.94 Uncompressed
Capture Preset: Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 59.94 - Apple ProRes (HQ)
Devide Control Preset: Non-Controllable Device
You must connect all cables and turn on camera before you power on the MacPro/Laptop.
If you have a different camera, make sure you use the drivers that start with "Blackmagic" and not the Apple ones.
The unit is small and self-powered.
The same camera is also connected to a Laptop with Firewire to do Ustream Live Video Streaming.
This is the cheapest way to do Video Streaming and Capture(ProRes)from a single camera.
I would have given it 5 Stars if Blackmagic would have a matrix guide of all settings to make it easier to configure.
B&H is tops in my book for your Video Needs!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
We use this in conjunction with dvd & video feeds to our new iMac, Making our own in-house video's and infomercials . Easy to use, great speed, can't beat it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- thunderbolt cable, dvd player/tivo/video camera/tv
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
We use the product for live event streaming with an analog ptz camera. This device works excellent with wirecast. The only issue with the converter is that the thunderbolt connection on the blackmagic box is loose. The fit is not snug and we lose power sometimes if the cable is moved around.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Field Production
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I chose a Mac Mini quad core to use as a Media Streaming server for an HD Switcher Pack for its compact and reliable design. The perfect choice was the BMD Intensity Extreme, I few moments to download the latest software and perform a firmware update and the Thunderbolt device came to life. I am using the HDMI input to Capture the HD material and after a few adjustments of the Flash Media Encoder from Adobe the Clarity of the feed was obvious. This is a true Plug and Play device with great support and offers frequent updates and improvements. If you are looking for a Thunderbolt Capture device this is the one to choose. Its sleek rugged construction and simplicity is second to none. I think this is a true value for money device.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy to set up
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
- Live Sports Telecasts
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
STL Sports Productions televises sports over the internet. We just started using the Intensity Extreme and it has made our Live Telecast so much clearer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I read the reviews and thought it would be good. Unfortunately I missed the review that reported no signal ever passed through the Extreme. Well, that's my experience too. And like the other reviewer, I was not able to get a reply from Blackmagic tech support. While I realize others managed to get this "thing" to work, the unit I received was good for nothing more than generating heat. I would give negative stars if the rating system allowed it.
I got the Extreme to use with Canon camcorders and an iMac running FCPX and Lion OS. All relatively new and updated with the latest versions of software. After hours of trying to get the Intensity Extreme to work with two different camcorders and reloading the drivers, no signal ever came through the Extreme into FCPX or Blackmagic's own Media Express. I tried everything reasonable. All hardware and Mac software worked in other applications except for the Extreme.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I'm using this with a mac mini and video sat LE for Pro Tools. Once installed shows up as output to PCI E in PT Menu and away you go via HDMI splitter, to my big screen and studio.
When are the thunderbolt MAC Pro's coming out? goodbye Canopus ADVC-100 nice knowing you...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
Expensive, but it's one slick piece of technological equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Didn~~~apos~~~t Do What I Needed
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
Didn't work with our Live Streaming.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
i used it to connect Sony AVCHD camcorder and MacBook Pro using HDMI & Thunderbolt for live online streaming. I had black screen problems in UStream but was able to make it work after matching camera resolution to the UStream.
it works great, no hiccups when using ethernet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
Simply put, this thing just works. I generally find with blackmagic products the drivers they come with are outdated, but once you get the latest ones from the web they work consistently without issue.
I'm using this with a 2011 Macbook Pro and Adobe Premiere CS6. I've got it looped off a Pegasus R6 RAID and am able to play AVC-I 100 files from Premiere, off the Pegasus to the intensity extreme without issue.
The actual unit is very small, sleek and doesn't require additional power. It's size and ease of use make it ultra portable and very easy to take out into the field or where ever you might need it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey But Worth It
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
We use the Intensity Extreme to interface between our Sony HD camera and iMac for a smooth interface between camera and podcasting program. It has a versatile array of settings between analog and digital which makes it useful in a variety of settings and applications.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I connected this to a 2011 iMac and a 2011 MacBook Pro. We were using a Panasonic AG-HMC40 camcorder to Livestream our company's author events. It took a bit of fussing with the included Media Express software from Blackmagic Design, but we were able to get video capture out of the camcorder after loading a media file on the software. That seemed to jog the device – previously, we were getting a black screen on Media Express.Once we got video input in Media Express, we were able to stream the camera's HDMI output to Livestream Procaster without a problem. Blackmagic Design's support team were very helpful, but we figured out the oddball solution ourselves before they did. Hopefully, a future software update will get the camera output without requiring a video file to be loaded on Media Express first.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
Using this product to run an HDMI camera input through Thunderbolt on an IMac and then through Isadora and out to two projectors for a multimedia play. Only a few frames of latency at full res makes us pretty happy.
Pros
Cons
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I bought this to have an accurate monitoring system for clients when on location editing on our iMac. For playback it is horrible. There is almost a half second delay when editing in Premiere CS^ and Smoke. (im talking about the signal going to the external monitor. In fact the generic thunderbolt to hdmi conector has better sync than this device.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
I use this to help me stream live to the web
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Not easy to configure
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme HDMI and Analog Capture & Playback Device - Thunderbolt:
Use this at work to capture video conference interviews in HD (720p/60 on a Tandberg VCU). After fiddling with the Tandberg controls, updating its software, this captures very well. Also handy capturing from a variety of HDMI out devices, which are ubiquitous at this point in time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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