External monitoring of timeline with Aspect HD 5 at DVinfo.net

Chad Haufschild · May 9th, 2007, 11:47 AM

I'm a little confused and I'm looking for a simple straight answer.

Is there any way to monitor the PP2 timeline on an external CRT HD monitor/HDTV when working on an Aspect HD project?

To clarify, I'm not talking about a dual monitor setup with a dual head video card with the PP2 reference window pushed to the second monitor. I want to monitor the timeline on a dedicated HD CRT reference monitor or at least a CRT HDTV.

According to the specs on the Cineform site, you can't use any AJA HD SDI card or Blackmagic's Intensity card for output with Aspect HD. You need Prospect HD for that, and it only works with the AJA stuff.

Is there any way to achieve the above scenario with Aspect HD?

Thanks...

David Newman · May 9th, 2007, 11:58 AM

Other than directing the overlay surface to second head of your display card, Prospect HD with an AJA card is the way to go.

Chad Haufschild · May 9th, 2007, 03:02 PM

Thanks for the simple answer, David. I was hoping not to have to spend another $2000 for that ability. Oh, well...

I have another question, but I'll start a new thread for it. Look for the one titled, "Is it a little softer or is it just me?"

David Newman · May 9th, 2007, 03:26 PM

It is only a $400 difference is price for Prospect HD (for May), and that gets you far more than AJA support. Check out our current prices.

Chad Haufschild · May 9th, 2007, 03:37 PM

Yeah, the Prospect Upgrade is priced well, but a retail version of the AJA Xena LHe is about $1500. Right now that money would be better spent on HMI lighting and another bodypack transmitter.

Thanks...

May 9th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#1
Chad Haufschild Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 162	External monitoring of timeline with Aspect HD 5 I'm a little confused and I'm looking for a simple straight answer. Is there any way to monitor the PP2 timeline on an external CRT HD monitor/HDTV when working on an Aspect HD project? To clarify, I'm not talking about a dual monitor setup with a dual head video card with the PP2 reference window pushed to the second monitor. I want to monitor the timeline on a dedicated HD CRT reference monitor or at least a CRT HDTV. According to the specs on the Cineform site, you can't use any AJA HD SDI card or Blackmagic's Intensity card for output with Aspect HD. You need Prospect HD for that, and it only works with the AJA stuff. Is there any way to achieve the above scenario with Aspect HD? Thanks...

May 9th, 2007, 11:58 AM	#2
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	Other than directing the overlay surface to second head of your display card, Prospect HD with an AJA card is the way to go. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

May 9th, 2007, 03:02 PM	#3
Chad Haufschild Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 162	That's what I thought you'd say... Thanks for the simple answer, David. I was hoping not to have to spend another $2000 for that ability. Oh, well... I have another question, but I'll start a new thread for it. Look for the one titled, "Is it a little softer or is it just me?"

May 9th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#4
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	It is only a $400 difference is price for Prospect HD (for May), and that gets you far more than AJA support. Check out our current prices. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

May 9th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#5
Chad Haufschild Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 162	Yeah, the Prospect Upgrade is priced well, but a retail version of the AJA Xena LHe is about $1500. Right now that money would be better spent on HMI lighting and another bodypack transmitter. Thanks...