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April 2011

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    Operation Manual Intensity Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ April 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions Before Connecting Intensity Shuttle via USB 3.0 Uncompressed data rates for capture and playback Connecting Intensity Shuttle to your USB 3.0 computer Compressed data rates for capture and playback Installing Desktop Video software for Windows...
  • Page 3 Perhaps you can even send us your latest “show reel” of work completed on your Intensity and any ideas for changes to the Intensity software. We are constantly working on new features and improvements, so we...
  • Page 4 Welcome Intensity Shuttle HDMI Component analog video S-Video Composite analog video Left & Right USB 3.0 analog audio...
  • Page 5 Welcome Intensity Pro 3. R-Y Out Analog video output 4. Y Out 5. B-Y Out 7. R-Y In Intensity Pro 8. Y In Analog video input Breakout Cable 9. B-Y In 10. AES/SPDIF Out Digital audio output HDMI 4:2:2 Output 12.
  • Page 6 Because edit Intensity Shuttle software cannot play back to AVCHD and HDV cameras for monitoring, Intensity is ideal for monitoring uncompressed HD, or AVCHD, HDV and even DV edits on big screen televisions and video projectors.
  • Page 7 DVD authoring software to give your clients a DVD. Copy protected video HDMI video sources may output copy protected video. By law Intensity is not allowed to capture from copy protected HDMI sources, such as HDCP encrypted video and DVD players.

  • Page 8: How To Install

    How to Install...

  • Page 9: How To Install On A Windows Pc

    It does not matter in which order the hardware and software are installed. Intensity Pro hardware is a x1 lane PCI Express card and should work in any x1, x4, x8 or x16 lane PCI Express slot, whereas Intensity Shuttle hardware connects via USB 3.0. Older computers only have USB 2.0 ports and it is essential that Intensity Shuttle directly connects to a dedicated USB 3.0 port.
  • Page 10 How to install Intensity Shuttle on a Windows PC Before Connecting Intensity Shuttle to your USB 3.0 computer IMPORTANT INFORMATION USB 3.0 hardware requires the latest versions of USB 3.0 software drivers and firmware to enable the high speed performance required for high definition video capture and playback.

  • Page 11: Connecting Intensity Shuttle To Your Usb 3.0 Computer

    How to install Intensity Shuttle on a Windows PC Connecting Intensity Shuttle to your USB 3.0 computer Use the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to connect Intensity Shuttle directly to a dedicated USB 3.0 port on your compatible computer. If Intensity Shuttle software has previously been installed and offers to update the firmware, click to run the update.

  • Page 12: Installing Desktop Video Software For Windows

    5. Now restart your machine to enable the new software drivers. Automatic firmware updating After your computer has restarted, the software will check the Intensity hardware to see what firmware the card contains. If the firmware version does not match the software version, Desktop Video will offer to update the firmware.

  • Page 13: How To Install On A Mac Pro

    It does not matter in which order the hardware and software are installed. Intensity Pro hardware is a x1 lane PCI Express card and should work in any PCI Express slot in a Mac Pro. Please see the support pages at www.blackmagic-design.com for a comprehensive list of the latest, minimum system requirements for Mac OS X.

  • Page 14: Installing Desktop Video Software For Mac Os X

    Installation Installing Desktop Video software for Mac OS X Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components: ‚ Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers ‚ Blackmagic Design system preference ‚ Blackmagic Media Express application ‚ Blackmagic QuickTime codecs ™ ‚...
  • Page 15 Software...

  • Page 16: Blackmagic Software

    On Windows 7, open the Control Panel and click on “Hardware and Sound” to reveal the Blackmagic Design Control Panel. Open the Blackmagic Design Control Panel to gain access to the Intensity settings. On Mac OS X, open the System Preferences and look in the “Other” category to locate the Blackmagic Design system preferences.
  • Page 17 Intensity video and audio output connections All of the video and audio outputs of Intensity are active all of the time. This means that when you play video through Intensity, it will be play out through all video and audio outputs simultaneously.
  • Page 18 Setting Blackmagic Preferences Remove Filter Jitter “Remove field jitter when video is paused” allows Intensity to display only a single field when paused, while turning this mode off will display a complete frame in pause. Single field eliminates field flicker from paused images and most people would choose to enable this setting.
  • Page 19 Reset Gain to their original settings. The option to is always enabled when using analog audio with Intensity. Use HiFi Audio Levels This option may be changed with some other Blackmagic Design capture products which connect to professional, balanced analog audio hardware.

  • Page 20: Blackmagic Media Express 2

    Blackmagic Media Express 2 is a sophisticated software application which enables UltraStudio, DeckLink, Multibridge and Intensity users to capture, play back and preview video and audio via Blackmagic capture hardware. Media Express 2 replaces all previous versions of Blackmagic Deck Control and Blackmagic Media Express.
  • Page 21 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express 2 Interface Media List Search field Remote indicator VTR / deck timecode Video Preview Transport Control Mark In / Mark Out Track enable/disable Project name, video format and frame rate...
  • Page 22 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Media Express preferences are accessed from on Mac OS X or Media Express>Preferences on Windows. Edit>Preferences Project Video Format Project Video Format defines the frame rate and frame size of the current project. Capture File Format Capture File Format sets the video codec and file format when capturing in the current project.
  • Page 23 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express – Media List The Media List holds a list of clips used in a project. When in Capture view, the Media List can be a list of clips to be batch-captured. Media List becomes a playlist when used in Playback view. These views are explained later in the manual.
  • Page 24 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Capture View showing the contextual menu in the Media List.
  • Page 25 Ensure the Capture File Format is set to the format you wish to capture. Connect a video source to an input of your Intensity. Ensure the desired input has been selected in the Blackmagic Design Control Panel (Windows) or Blackmagic Design system preferences (Mac OS X).
  • Page 26 Welcome Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Playback Playback View...
  • Page 27 Welcome Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Playback Playback operations are performed in the Playback tab (ctrl-2, cmd-2) Importing clips into the Media List Import media into the Media List using one of the following methods: ‚ Double-click on an empty area of the list. ‚...

  • Page 28: Blackmagic Speed Disk (Pc)

    Blackmagic Design Applications Using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to check your disk (PC) If you want to check your disk array speed, Blackmagic Disk Speed Test can be run to check the array speed, and to provide the results in video frame rates. This makes it much easier to understand how various disk arrays will handle video capture and playback at various video resolutions and frame rates.

  • Page 29: Blackmagic Speed Disk (Mac)

    Blackmagic Design Applications Using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to check your disk (Mac) If you want to check your disk array speed, Blackmagic Disk Speed Test can be run to check the array speed, and to provide the results in video frame rates. This makes it much easier to understand how various disk arrays will handle video capture and playback at various video resolutions and frame rates.

  • Page 30: Third Party Applications / Windows

    Desktop Video installer. Premiere Pro can capture and playback with sequences of different formats within the one project. For example, Intensity can capture 1080i59.94, 1080i50 and NTSC video to corresponding sequences within Adobe Premiere Pro the one Premiere Pro project.
  • Page 31 You should now see the image on both your computer desktop and the output of your Intensity. If you can’t see any video on your Blackmagic output, check the connections again and ensure you have the correct output settings configured in the Blackmagic Design Control Panel. SDI, HDMI and Player Settings analog outputs are always active.
  • Page 32 Third Party Applications / Windows Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to File > Batch Capture Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip.

  • Page 33: Adobe After Effects

    It’s very easy to setup playback and rendering in Adobe After Effects for a complete broadcast and design ® workstation that connects direct to decks for capture and playback of clips. Intensity also supports real time preview while working on your compositions. Create a New Composition Go to the “Composition”...

  • Page 34: Adobe Photoshop

    Third Party Applications / Windows Adobe Photoshop CS5 Intensity includes Adobe Photoshop plug-ins, so you can directly capture and output still frames from ® within the Photoshop application itself. If you’re working with HD/SD, you can even import and export 16 bit Photoshop images for full quality.

  • Page 35: Sony Vegas Pro 9

    SD and HD support with Intensity Pro and Intensity Shuttle. Sony’s included support for Blackmagic Design means that when the Blackmagic Design driver is installed, Vegas Pro 9 will capture and play back video with Intensity. Vegas Pro 9 must be installed on your system before running the Desktop Video installer.

  • Page 36: Third Party Applications / Mac

    Desktop Video installer. Premiere Pro can capture and playback with sequences of different formats within the one project. For example, Intensity can capture 1080i59.94, 1080i50 and NTSC video to corresponding sequences within Adobe Premiere Pro the one Premiere Pro project.
  • Page 37 Third Party Applications / Mac Device Control Device control is provided by Premiere Pro and is independent of Intensity. No support is provided by Blackmagic Design for device control problems in conjunction with Intensity. Questions relating to device control should be referred to Premiere Pro support and the relevant camera and deck vendors.
  • Page 38 Third Party Applications / Mac Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag-selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to File > Batch Capture Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip.

  • Page 39: Adobe After Effects

    In the dialogue box, select the desired television standard from the Preset pulldown menu. Click How to use Intensity as a preview output frame buffer To allow your Adobe After Effects composition to be displayed in real-time through your Intensity, go to After Effects > Preferences > Video Preview Blackmagic Video Output .

  • Page 40: Adobe Photoshop

    Third Party Applications / Mac Adobe Photoshop CS5 Intensity includes Adobe Photoshop plug-ins, so you can directly capture and output still frames from ™ within the Photoshop application itself. If you’re working with HD/SD, you can even import and export 16 bit Photoshop images for full quality.

  • Page 41: Adobe Final Cut Pro

    In ™ conjunction with your new Intensity, Final Cut Pro will allow you to work in every video standard from DV up to uncompressed 4:2:2 high definition video. “Easy Setups” for Final Cut Pro will have been added automatically during the Intensity installation process if Final Cut Pro is previously installed.
  • Page 42 Configuring controllable devices The following information provides methods for using Intensity in conjunction with controllable devices. Device control is provided by Final Cut Pro and is independent of Intensity. No support is provided Log and Capture by Blackmagic Design for device control problems in conjunction with Intensity. Questions relating to device control should be referred to Final Cut Pro support and the relevant camera and deck vendors.
  • Page 43 The JVC BR-HD50 deck features RS-422 device control which can be used to control the deck while capturing HDMI video and audio with Intensity. Final Cut Pro can control the deck via RS-422 using a Keyspan USB Twin Serial Adapter (USB to MiniDin8 serial ports) partnered with an Addenda SC-M/9M Mac-to-RS-422 cable.
  • Page 44 “Add Handles” box to capture additional frames (“handles”) before and after the “In” and “Out” points of a clip. RT Extreme Real Time Effects Real Time Effects are one of the great features of Final Cut Pro, and with your Intensity you are fully compatible with Apple’s RT Extreme ™...

  • Page 45: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information...

  • Page 46: Support

    2000s. It uses three cables to transmit all of the color information. The connectors on the three cables are usually colored red, green and blue. Connect the three cables to the red, green and blue ports on Intensity Shuttle or to the Intensity Pro breakout cable.
  • Page 47 Some old video equipment, such as old VHS players, only provide a mono audio output. When you capture this analog audio with Intensity, you will only hear a single audio channel through either the left or right speaker. To overcome this problem, connect a “Male RCA to 2 Female RCA Adapter“ to the mono audio output of your old video equipment.

  • Page 48: Usb 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use a third party USB 3.0 PCIe card, in my Mac, with Intensity Shuttle? No, currently there is not a suitable USB 3.0 PCIe card that is appropriate for use with Intensity Shuttle. We are working with third parties and soon hope to recommend a card with isochronous USB 3.0 driver support.
  • Page 49 USB 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions Does the Blackmagic SDK support Intensity Shuttle? Yes. There are no code changes required by developers to support Intensity Shuttle. The Blackmagic SDK is available as a separate download http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/software/ Do I need to update my USB 3.0 drivers and firmware to use Intensity Shuttle? Yes, it is essential to run the latest USB 3.0 drivers and firmware for your USB 3.0 equipped motherboard.

  • Page 50: Uncompressed Data Rates For Capture And Playback

    Support Uncompressed data rates for capture and playback The data rates for uncompressed video are quite high, and listed below are minimum recommended disk requirements for uncompressed standard definition and high definition video. Uncompressed 8 bit Video Standard Definition 4:2:2 Frame Size MB per second MB per minute...

  • Page 51: Compressed Data Rates For Capture And Playback

    Support Compressed data rates for capture and playback The data rates for compressed video are much lower than for uncompressed video. You can usually capture and play back compressed video using a single hard disk. Listed below are minimum recommended disk requirements for compressed standard definition and high definition video.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Support Troubleshooting Using your Intensity for capture and playback is exciting, but also complex due to the huge range of different software applications. Video data rates are also very high, so the disk array you use for uncompressed video storage can have a big impact on your system’s performance.

  • Page 53: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams...

  • Page 54: Intensity Shuttle: Component Analog Video Connections

    Intensity Shuttle’s high quality component analog video RCA connectors can be used for component capture and playback in high definition or standard definition. Simply connect high quality component RCA cables to Intensity Shuttle’s red, green and blue component RCA connectors as illustrated below. Component...

  • Page 55: Intensity Shuttle: S-Video Analog Connections

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Shuttle: S-Video Analog Connections Intensity Shuttle includes dedicated connectors for S-Video capture and playback using standard S-Video cables. S-Video supports standard definition video. Simply connect standard S-Video cables to Intensity Shuttle’s S-Video connectors as illustrated below. S-Video Output...

  • Page 56: Intensity Shuttle: Composite Analog Video Connections

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Shuttle: Composite Analog Video Connections Intensity Shuttle’s high quality analog RCA type connectors can be used for NTSC/PAL capture and playback of composite video. Composite supports standard definition video. Simply connect consumer RCA cables to Intensity Shuttle’s yellow, composite RCA connectors as illustrated below.

  • Page 57: Intensity Shuttle: Connecting To An Hdmi Hdtv

    This example shows Intensity Shuttle connected to a consumer HDTV with HDMI input. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your Intensity Shuttle into the HDMI input of your HDTV for high definition monitoring. Standard definition monitoring is also supported with HDMI.

  • Page 58: Intensity Shuttle: Video Workflow

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Shuttle: Video Workflow Intensity Shuttle can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications. Intensity Shuttle captures video in real-time directly from the HDMI output on AVCHD and HDV cameras, and will play back directly to large screen HDTVs or HD projectors for client-monitoring and editing.

  • Page 59: Intensity Pro: Component Analog Video Connections

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Pro: Component Analog Video Connections Intensity Pro’s high quality component analog video RCA connectors can be used for component capture and playback, in high definition or standard definition, as illustrated below. Component Output Intensity Pro Breakout Cable...

  • Page 60: Intensity Pro: S-Video Analog Connections

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Pro: S-Video Analog Connections Intensity Pro’s high quality analog RCA connectors can be used for S-Video capture and playback using a simple S-Video to dual RCA adapter cable (not included), as illustrated below. S-Video supports standard definition video.

  • Page 61: Intensity Pro: Composite Analog Video Connections

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Pro: Composite Analog Video Connections Intensity Pro’s high quality analog RCA connectors can be used for NTSC/PAL capture and playback of composite video. Composite supports standard definition video. Simply connect consumer RCA cables to Intensity Pro’s break out cable as illustrated below.

  • Page 62: Intensity Pro: Connecting To An Hdmi Hdtv

    This example shows Intensity Pro connected to a consumer HDTV with HDMI input. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your Intensity Pro card into the HDMI input of your HDTV for high definition monitoring. Standard definition monitoring is also supported with HDMI.

  • Page 63: Intensity Pro: Video Workflow

    Connection Diagrams Intensity Pro: Video Workflow Intensity Pro can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications. Intensity Pro captures video in real-time directly from the HDMI output on AVCHD and HDV cameras, and will play back directly to large screen HDTVs or HD projectors for client-monitoring and editing.

  • Page 64: Warranty

    Warranty...

  • Page 65: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    © Copyright 2011 Blackmagic Design. All rights reserved. ‘Blackmagic Design’, ‘DeckLink’, ‘HDLink’, ‘Workgroup Videohub’, ‘Multibridge Pro’, ‘Multibridge Extreme’, ‘Intensity’ and ‘Leading the creative video revolution’ are registered trademarks in the US and other countries. All other company and product names may be trade marks of their respective companies with which they are associated.

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