BlackMagic DeckLink update using DVCPRO HD now. at DVinfo.net

Christopher C. Murphy · October 21st, 2004, 09:06 PM

Hey, I'm not to familiar with HD cards for my G5 Mac. Can anyone tell me if this updated card from BlackMagic will replace the need for RAID. I know a RAID is needed if you want to redundantly backup etc. But, for editing off Firewire 400 drives...is this card useful??

"Full DVCPRO HD Acceleration - If you don't want to use an expensive disk array for HD, then the new DVCPRO HD feature is perfect. All DeckLink HD models running on Apple Mac OS X™ include full acceleration for DVCHD PRO, as well as full compatibility with Final Cut Pro HD™ real time effects. The quality is truly amazing and is even good enough for online finishing."

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/decklinkhd.htm

Would downloading their new codec help us without the card??

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/fil..._Codec_OSX.sit

Thanks!

Murph

October 21st, 2004, 09:06 PM	#1
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	BlackMagic DeckLink update using DVCPRO HD now. Hey, I'm not to familiar with HD cards for my G5 Mac. Can anyone tell me if this updated card from BlackMagic will replace the need for RAID. I know a RAID is needed if you want to redundantly backup etc. But, for editing off Firewire 400 drives...is this card useful?? "Full DVCPRO HD Acceleration - If you don't want to use an expensive disk array for HD, then the new DVCPRO HD feature is perfect. All DeckLink HD models running on Apple Mac OS X™ include full acceleration for DVCHD PRO, as well as full compatibility with Final Cut Pro HD™ real time effects. The quality is truly amazing and is even good enough for online finishing." http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/decklinkhd.htm Would downloading their new codec help us without the card?? http://www.blackmagic-design.com/fil..._Codec_OSX.sit Thanks! Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer