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Peter D. Parker · March 19th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Can anyone tell me if Cineform can convert 550d footage into files than can be used in Matrox RT.X2, working with Premiere CS3?

The Matrox files should be 1440 x 1080i.

Peter

David Taylor · March 19th, 2010, 12:50 PM

Peter, the first half of your question (converting 550 footage to CineForm) is a YES, but you probably already knew that.

The second half you'll have to test. We don't have that configuration at CineForm. Matrox added CineForm support in the MXO2 lineup, but I don't believe they went backwards to RT.X2.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong....

Rich Perry · March 20th, 2010, 03:55 AM

just wondering - Is cineform any closer to offering support to MX02 using cineform presets?

David Newman · March 20th, 2010, 09:24 AM

No, Matrox doesn't have an API to allow third parties to use their hardware -- you need to talk to Matrox to request this. We do have a range of support for Blackmagic and AJA, as both have API (interface) for company like CineForm to use.

Rich Perry · March 20th, 2010, 01:31 PM

Thanks David for the info, I have been badgering Matrox on this both in thier forums and in talking to thier support. It's a shame as first light would go perfectly with the MX02.

Am I correct in assuming the AJA IO express works with Cineform templates in PP and also first light, it looks like you chaps added support in December.
Thanks again -

Rich Perry · March 21st, 2010, 02:03 AM

Here is a thread I started on the matrox boards about the MX02 and thier response to some of the questions I put out there: Matrox MXO User Forum :: View topic - MX02 mini support for Cineform First Light?

March 19th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#1
Peter D. Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Preston England Posts: 147	Matrox RT.X2 and Cineform Can anyone tell me if Cineform can convert 550d footage into files than can be used in Matrox RT.X2, working with Premiere CS3? The Matrox files should be 1440 x 1080i. Peter

March 20th, 2010, 09:24 AM	#4
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	No, Matrox doesn't have an API to allow third parties to use their hardware -- you need to talk to Matrox to request this. We do have a range of support for Blackmagic and AJA, as both have API (interface) for company like CineForm to use. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

March 19th, 2010, 12:50 PM	#2
David Taylor Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 853	Peter, the first half of your question (converting 550 footage to CineForm) is a YES, but you probably already knew that. The second half you'll have to test. We don't have that configuration at CineForm. Matrox added CineForm support in the MXO2 lineup, but I don't believe they went backwards to RT.X2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong....

March 20th, 2010, 03:55 AM	#3
Rich Perry Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 278	just wondering - Is cineform any closer to offering support to MX02 using cineform presets?

March 20th, 2010, 01:31 PM	#5
Rich Perry Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 278	Thanks David for the info, I have been badgering Matrox on this both in thier forums and in talking to thier support. It's a shame as first light would go perfectly with the MX02. Am I correct in assuming the AJA IO express works with Cineform templates in PP and also first light, it looks like you chaps added support in December. Thanks again -

March 21st, 2010, 02:03 AM	#6
Rich Perry Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 278	Here is a thread I started on the matrox boards about the MX02 and thier response to some of the questions I put out there: Matrox MXO User Forum :: View topic - MX02 mini support for Cineform First Light?