Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D is a capture card that allows you to connect, capture, and playback SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video and composite media on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. You can use the HD Extreme 3D card with software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Fusion, and ProTools.
With regular 2D and 3D stereoscopic workflow support, you can use the Decklink HD Extreme 3D card for single and dual channel SDI capture and playback. Integrated into the HD Extreme 3D card are dual link 3 GB/s, SD, HDMI 1.4, and analog/composite/S-Video connections. Also integrated is support for SD, HD, 3GB/s, HD-SDI, and 2K in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
You are provided with a host of control options in the form of AES / analog balanced audio, 16-channel SDI audio, Genlock, and deck control. The HD Extreme 3D card supports video formats up to 1080p60. Integrated into the DeckLink HD Extreme 3D is the up, down, and cross conversion features. Also included is a built-in SD/HD internal keyer. In addition, you can use the HD Extreme 3D card with a wide array of video and audio equipment such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, and the Digital Betacam.
- Capture card - allows you to connect, capture, and playback SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video and composite media on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers
- Supports software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Fusion, and ProTools
- Supports regular 2D and 3D stereoscopic workflows
- For single and dual channel SDI capture and playback
- Integrates dual link 3 GB/s, SD, HDMI 1.4, and analog/composite/S-Video connections
- Offers support for SD, HD, 3GB/s, HD-SDI, and 2K in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
- Includes a host of control options in the form of AES / analog balanced audio, 16-channel SDI audio, Genlock, and deck control
- Supports video formats up to 1080p60
- Offers the up, down, and cross conversion features
- Includes a built-in SD/HD internal keyer
- Supports a wide array of video and audio equipment such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, and the Digital Betacam
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| Connection | |
|---|---|
| HD/SDI Video Input | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable, supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4 |
| HD/SDI Video Output | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable, supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4 |
| Analog Video Inputs | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite, component supports HD and SD |
| Analog Video Outputs | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite, component supports HD and SD |
| HDMI Video Input | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| HDMI Video Output | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| Audio Input | SDI - 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K |
| Audio Output | SDI - 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K |
| Analog Audio Inputs | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors |
| Analog Audio Output | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD |
| AES/SBU Audio Input | 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter |
| AES/SBU Audio Output | 2 Channels unbalanced |
| External Sync Input | 1 x sync input. Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format |
| Device Control | Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control |
| Computer Interface | PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots |
| Standards | |
|---|---|
| Format Support | HD - 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60 2K - 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24, 2048 x 1556PsF25, 2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25 |
| SDI Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 525/23.98 NTSC and 480p |
| Compliance | SDI - SMPTE 259M and 292M |
| Bit Rate |
SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition
SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI |
| Video Sampling/Compression/Data Rate | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| Color Precision | 10 bit |
| Color Spaces | 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB |
| SDI Metadata Support | VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal, VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file, HD RP188, Closed captioning |
| Audio Sampling | Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI automatically configures to connected display |
| HDMI Resolution | Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10 bit |
| Copy Protection |
For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content |
| Conversion | ColorSpace - Hardware based real time |
| HD Down Conversion | HD to SD on video capture or video playback |
| HD Up Conversion | Built-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback / Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom / HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog |
| HD Cross Conversion | 720HD to 1080HD on video capture |
| 3D Processing | Dual stream SDI capture & playback |
| Hardware Real-Time Effects | Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X. Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, MJPEG and uncompressed |
| Extras | |
|---|---|
| Software | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X / Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows / Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux |
| Firmware Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver, loaded at system start or via updater software |
| Installation | PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X;, Windows; and Linux Mac OS X; systems require a Mac Pro computer Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements |
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Pros
- Professional quality (7)
- Easy to use (5)
- Improves performance (4)
- Highly compatible (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex projects (5)
- Home movies (3)
- Independent films (3)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (5), Professional artist (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Every editors must have
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
This capture card is the best thing that professional video editors could ever work with.
I'll tell all my editors friends to get one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Very good quality and performance so far. I definitively would buy again this product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
- Versitile
Cons
- A bit pricy
Best Uses
- External monitoring
- Video capture
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Using the product with Davinci Resolve, final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Currently have an HDMI in and out hooked up, and working flawlessly.Allows me to capture in my programs, and monitor their video out on an external HDTV Television.[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Easy to install, and works very well. I`m using with FCP 7 and now I playback 1080HD video in my TV for a real reference when editing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Used professionally for editing and color correcting/grading independent feature films, documentaries, etc. Easy installation, wide range of features, amazing price point. 3D capability provides excellent lifespan for this card as well as currently being THE card for Davinci Resolve.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
price is very cheap, for video production it's good choose.
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
this card perfect to work with Adobe premiere pro cs5.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
IT'S THE NEW AGE FOR 3D SOLUTIONS ... JUST TRY IT AND DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO CREATE 3D IMAGES.
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