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Blackmagicdesign DeckLink Series User Manual

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Welcome
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Blackmagic Media Express
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Welcome to Media Express 2
Blackmagic Media Express 2 is a sophistocated software application which enables UltraStudio, DeckLink,
Multibridge and Intensity users to capture, play back and preview video and audio via Blackmagic capture
hardware. DeckLink and Multibridge users can also master to tape, using insert or assemble edit, with frame
accurate RS-422 device control.
Media Express 2 replaces all previous versions of Blackmagic Deck Control and Blackmagic Media Express. We
hope you love the new interface and features.
Media Express has an intuitive interface and requires a 1920 x 1200 pixel computer display, or larger, to compliment
its uncluttered appearance. The capture, playback and master views are color-coded so you will know at a glance
which mode is being used.
Media Express uses many of the same keyboard shortcuts which are standard in the video industry so there is
little to learn. Use j, k, l to shuttle backwards, pause and shuttle forwards, or use i and o to mark in and
out points when batch capturing or mastering to tape. Hold down the control and shift keys to reveal a jog wheel
and then use your mouse, with the jog wheel, for precision control of your tape deck.
VITC timecode is supported via RS-422 and RP188 timecode is supported via SDI.
DeckLink and Multibridge users can use the Media List feature to log multiple clips for batch capture or to
seamlessly play back multiple clips from a playlist and master them to tape.
Media Express can directly capture to, and play back from, DPX files or movie files.
Use the Grab Frame feature to capture still images during capture, playback or when mastering to tape.
Frame grabs are saved in the targa (.tga) graphic file format.
Blackmagic Media Express 2 is not NLE software and does not have a timeline. It is a great tool when you don’t
need the complexity of NLE software but simply want to capture, play back and output clips to tape, especially
when working with video compositing software.

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Blackmagicdesign DeckLink Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfacePCIe
Bit Depth8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (Varies by model)
Chroma Sampling4:2:2, 4:4:4 (Varies by model)
CategoryVideo Capture & Playback Card
Video InputsSDI, HDMI (varies by model)
Video OutputsSDI, HDMI (varies by model)
Audio InputsEmbedded in SDI/HDMI, Analog (varies by model)
Audio OutputsEmbedded in SDI/HDMI, Analog (varies by model)
Supported Resolutions4K (varies by model)
Operating System SupportmacOS, Windows, Linux

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