Blackmagic Design Announces Universal Version of HDLink Software to Support Intel-based Macs.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design is a video production equipment company that makes the DeckLink, the Intensity and Intensity Pro, and the MultiBridge Eclipse and Pro break-out boxes and video capture cards. today announced Universal version 2.1 for its highly popular HDLink(TM) HD/SD-SDI to DVI monitoring converter. HDLink, one of the most advanced full HD resolution monitoring converters available for LCD computer monitors, now features Universal support for Intel(TM)- and PowerPC-based Macs(R). The HDLink connects post production quality SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. video directly to any supported DVI-D (DVI-Digital) See DVI. based LCD computer monitor for true HDTV resolution video monitoring. Its compact design, combined with full resolution HD, makes it the perfect choice for post-production studios, edit suites, telecine The technique for converting movie film to TV/video. Pronounced "tel-uh-sin-ee," "tel-uh-sin-uh" or "tel-uh-scene." Because film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), and NTSC video runs at 30 fps, telecine inserts duplicate frames into the video to make up the or even location video shoots. "Developing Universal support for the HDLink was incredibly easy, and we are passing along this newly-added Universal support in a way that couldn't be simpler for our customers," said Grant Petty, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Blackmagic Design. "HDLink software 2.1 works on the latest Intel-based Macs using the same installer as the one we use for the current PowerPC Macs, and the free software update is available today. This HDLink support will now enable anyone in post-production such as editors, SFX SFX Special Effects SFX Self Extracting (data compression) SFX SpreadFireFox (IRC) SFX Sound Effect(s) SFX Side Effects (counter-strike gaming clan) artists and even cameramen, to use the latest Macs with an HDLink." "The power and ease of use of Xcode gives developers the opportunity to quickly create native Universal applications for our blazing fast Intel-based Macs," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "We are thrilled to see Blackmagic Design deliver Universal support in its latest version of HDLink 2.1." The latest software release for HDLink is designed to run seamlessly and at peak performance on both Intel- and PowerPC-based workstations and laptops. HDLink now also automatically detects DVI-D or HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. display types and includes new improvements to 24 PsF mode and HD 720p/50 support for DVI-D and HDMI. About HDLink HDLink connects SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for true HDTV resolution video monitoring. With every pixel in the HD-SDI video standard mapped digitally onto a 1920x1200 resolution LCD display, HDLink delivers perfect digital-to-screen pixel for pixel HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates monitoring. HDLink also supports large screen HDMI televisions for cinema style monitoring. HDLink can switch instantly between HD and SD, and features 4:2:2 and Dual Link 4:4:4 video quality, complete with two unbalanced audio outputs for low cost in-suite audio monitoring. About HDLink Utility HDLink Utility is a simple to use interface with pop up menus and settings for matching LCD display colorimetry colorimetry Measurement of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum transmitted through a solution or transparent solid. It is used to identify and determine the concentrations of substances that absorb light of a specific wavelength or colour . The utility allows color calibration, adjustment of lift, gain and gamma, and features pre-loaded lookup tables for a 'CRT look' and Panasonic(TM) Cine-gamma and Thompson's Viper cameras. With a USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connection via a computer running Mac OS(R) X or later or Windows XP(TM), the HDLink can upload custom look up tables or add new features and updates instantly. Pricing & Availability HDLink is available now for US$695 from authorized Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. Blackmagic Design's latest software driver is available free to registered HDLink users, and can be downloaded immediately from the Blackmagic Design support web site located at www.blackmagic-design.com/support/software. About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design manufactures the world's highest quality video cards and converters for the postproduction and television broadcast industries. The Multibridge Extreme and DeckLink family of leading quality video cards have changed the post-production industry and made HDTV more affordable for everyone. Blackmagic Design was founded by some of the world's leading editors and engineers from the post-production industry. This industry knowledge and experience is constantly fed back into our products allowing us to introduce the most amazing creative tools for the industry. Blackmagic Design has operations in the USA, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Press Photography Photos of HDLink and all Blackmagic Design's products are available at www.blackmagic-design.com/press/resources/images. |
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