Capture and Playback
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Using your Favorite Editing Software
When connected to a computer with Thunderbolt technology, your Teranex Processor can be used as a
powerful editing solution for video capture, conversion and playback. The Teranex Installer software installs
Blackmagic system preferences which allow your favorite video editing software to work with your Teranex
Processor.
Video Capture
When an application is capturing video, the Teranex Processor LCD will show the word "capture" followed
by the video format of the input signal, e.g. Capture 1080p24. Applications including Blackmagic Media
Express, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and Avid
Media Composer 6.x can capture video from your Teranex Processor.
In contrast to traditional capture cards, the converted video output signal of the Teranex Processor is used
by your video capture software. Accordingly you should set the project preferences, in your video capture
software, to match the converted output of your Teranex Processor. To do so, press the OUT button on your
Teranex Processor and make sure the project preferences match the video format, frame type and frame
rate shown by the illuminated buttons. Once you have correctly configured the project preferences and set
your application to capture, the converted video will appear on your computer screen within a few seconds.
If no video image appears in your video capture software, make sure the project settings are not accidentally
set to the video input signal displayed on the Teranex Processor LCD. Double-check your project settings
and ensure they match the output format of your Teranex Processor.
If you still can't see an image in your video capture software, quit out of the software and launch Blackmagic
UltraScope. Make a note of the output video standard which is displayed on the left side of the Picture
Display. Quit out of UltraScope, launch your video capture software and set the project preferences to
match the standard reported by UltraScope.
Batch captures with RS-422 deck control might not be exactly frame accurate because of the conversion
processing delay. Accordingly it is a good idea to use an offset or add handles to your captures. Alternatively
you can capture without deck control.
Video Playback
When any video application is in playing back a clip, the Teranex Processor LCD will show the word
"playback" followed by the video format being played by the application, e.g. Playback 1080p24. The only
illuminated buttons will be those that match the video format of the clip being played. All other buttons will
be unlit and unavailable as the playback format is set by the clip and so no conversions are allowed. Some
video applications, including Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro X, are always in playback mode.
The Teranex Installer software installs Blackmagic Design
Desktop Video system preferences in Mac OS X
The Teranex Installer software installs the Blackmagic Design
Desktop Video Control Panel in Windows
