Operation Manual Intensity Mac OS X™ Windows™ April 2011
Contents Intensity Operation Manual 08 45 How to Install How to Install on a Windows PC 9 Installation Requirements for Windows 9 Installing Intensity Pro in your PCIe computer 9 Before Connecting Intensity Shuttle via USB 3.0 10 Connecting Intensity Shuttle to your USB 3.
Welcome Welcome to Intensity! We hope you share our dream of making the video industry truly creative by allowing everyone access to the highest quality video and sound. Intensity includes the same high quality video technology used in all Blackmagic Design video products, so you won’t be limited creatively. I have always felt that everyone should have the possibility of self-actualization through creative expression.
Welcome Intensity Shuttle HDMI Component analog video S-Video Composite analog video Left & Right analog audio USB 3.
Welcome Intensity Pro Analog video output Analog video input Digital audio output 3. R-Y Out 3 4. Y Out 4 5. B-Y Out 5 7. R-Y In 7 8. Y In 8 9. B-Y In 9 10. AES/SPDIF Out Intensity Pro Breakout Cable 10 HDMI 4:2:2 Output Analog audio output Analog audio input 12. Audio Out Left 12 13. Audio Out Right 13 14. Audio In Left 14 15.
Welcome Introducing Intensity Intensity features the latest HDMI and analog technology for the highest quality capture and playback on Mac OS X or Windows computers. Now you can edit using big-screen HDMI televisions and video projectors, or capture uncompressed quality directly from AVCHD and HDV cameras. True HDMI digital connections Intensity Shuttle Intensity features HDMI input for connecting cameras and digital set-top boxes for the highest quality uncompressed capture.
Welcome Compatible with all video software Compatible with QuickTime™ and DirectShow™, Intensity can use a wide range of video software for video capture and playback in either standard definition or high definition 4:2:2. Use Blackmagic Media Express to capture and play back your clips without having to buy anything more.
How to Install
How to install Intensity Pro on a Windows PC Installation Requirements for Windows Your new Intensity includes video capture hardware and a software package containing the Blackmagic driver, Blackmagic codecs, Blackmagic Media Express application and presets and plug-ins for popular video applications. It does not matter in which order the hardware and software are installed.
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. While most new motherboards and computers are now shipping with suitable versions of USB 3.
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 Update to run the update. When the firmware update is finished, follow the onscreen prompt to restart the computer. Intensity Shuttle is now ready for use.
Installation Installing Desktop Video software for Windows Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components: Desktop Video Setup Wizard Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers Blackmagic Design Control Panel Blackmagic Media Express application Blackmagic AVI and QuickTime™ codecs Blackmagic Disk Speed Test Adobe® presets and plug-ins Desktop Video software Click “Yes”. 1. The CD supplied with the Intensity hardware contains the Desktop Video software.
How to install Intensity Pro on a Mac Pro Installation Requirements for Mac OS X Your new Intensity Pro includes video capture hardware and a software package containing the Blackmagic driver, Blackmagic codecs, Blackmagic Media Express application and presets and plugins for popular video applications. 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.
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 Blackmagic Disk Speed Test Adobe® presets and plug-ins Apple Final Cut Pro™ Easy Setups, presets and enablers Note: Before installing any software or hardware you will need administrator privileges.
Software
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Blackmagic preferences control how video and audio is managed on the inputs and outputs of your Intensity. Blackmagic preferences are almost identical on Windows and Mac OS X. 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.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences 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. Intensity Pro uses shared connectors for analog video output and so one must choose between component analog video, S-Video or composite NTSC/PAL analog video output.
Blackmagic Software 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.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Video Levels A video processing amplifier (Video Proc Amp) is provided for use with analog video and chroma levels and ideally should always be used in conjunction with a waveform monitor. By contrast to digital video, analog video can suffer from inconsistencies even between identical analog devices such as two analog tape decks. The video level controls can be used to correct inconsistencies in analog video input and output.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express Welcome to 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. We hope you love the new interface and features.
Blackmagic Welcome 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
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Preferences Media Express preferences are accessed from Media Express>Preferences on Mac OS X or Edit>Preferences on Windows. 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. On Mac OS X, the capture file format options are either QuickTime movies or DPX files.
Blackmagic Welcome 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. The Media List can contain clips that are of different codecs as long as they are of the same frame rate and size. The Media List is a project which can contain clips of the same frame size and frame rate.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capture View showing the contextual menu in the Media List.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capture operations are performed in the Capture view (ctrl-1, cmd-1) Capturing on the fly. Ensure the Project Video Format is set to the format of video you wish to capture. 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).
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Playback Capture Playback View
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Playback Capture 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. Select File > Import > Media Files. Right-click on the list and select ‘Import Media Files’. Capture a clip from tape. Any of these actions will reveal an Open Video Clip window where one or more files can be selected.
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.
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.
Third Party Applications / Windows Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Adobe Premiere Pro® is a powerful real-time video and audio non-linear editing application. Full presets for Premiere Pro are included with the Blackmagic driver software and will be automatically loaded into your system during the installation process. Premiere Pro must be installed on your system before running the Desktop Video installer.
Third Party Applications / Windows 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. Premiere Pro includes DV/HDV Device Control which may be used to control some cameras and decks with a FireWire connection.
Third Party Applications / Windows Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: File > Batch Capture [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip.
Third Party Applications / Windows Adobe After Effects CS5 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.
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. Import an image into Photoshop Launching Adobe Photoshop 1. From Photoshop select File > Import > Blackmagic Image Capture 2.
Third Party Applications / Windows Sony Vegas Pro 9 Sony Vegas Pro 9 is a popular real-time video and audio non-linear editing application that includes uncompressed 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.
Third Party Applications / Mac Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Adobe Premiere Pro™ is a powerful real-time video and audio non-linear editing application. Full presets for Premiere Pro are included with the Blackmagic driver software and will be automatically loaded into your system during the installation process. Premiere Pro must be installed on your system before running the Desktop Video installer.
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. Premiere Pro includes DV/HDV Device Control which may be used to control some cameras and decks with a Firewire connection.
Third Party Applications / Mac Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag-selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: File > Batch Capture [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip.
Third Party Applications / Mac Adobe After Effects CS5 It’s very easy to set up 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 Launching After Effects Go to the “Composition” menu and select Composition > New Composition.
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. Import an image into Photoshop Launching Adobe Photoshop 1. From Photoshop select File > Import > Blackmagic Image Capture 2.
Third Party Applications / Mac Apple Final Cut Pro Apple Final Cut Pro™ is a powerful real-time video and audio non-linear editing application. 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.
Third Party Applications / Mac Capture from non-controllable devices Video sources including AVCHD cameras, VHS tape players and security cameras do not provide any method of device control and are classified as non-controllable devices. For this reason, after selecting an Intensity Easy Setup, Final Cut Pro will sometimes warn that device control is set to “non-controllable device”. This is as expected. Click OK and then create a project with these settings.
Third Party Applications / Mac 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. The total cost for these two serial items is under US$100.
Third Party Applications / Mac Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag selecting or shift-click. Choose File > Batch Capture or click on the Batch button in the “Logging” tab of the “Log & Capture“ window. (Control + C) To set handles on the clips, go to and choose File > Batch Capture (Control + C). Enable the “Add Handles” box to capture additional frames (“handles”) before and after the “In” and “Out” points of a clip.
Helpful Information
Support CONTROLS IN IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT HD/DVD IN Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO PR HDMI IN AUDIO PC IN AUDIO RGB L R L L AUDIO AUDIO R R L R AUDIO OUT Choosing the best video connections can be confusing with so many options available! Which connections should I use for best quality video? Choosing the best video connections to use with cameras, televisions, set-top boxes and other video equipment can be confusing but it’s easy with Intensity.
Support CONTROLS IN IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT HD/DVD IN Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Which connections should I use for best quality video? Inconsistent connector names While this manual uses industry standard terminology including “composite”, “S-Video”, “component” and “HDMI”, other terms may be seen on other video equipment. VIDEO PR HDMI IN AUDIO PC IN AUDIO RGB L R L L AUDIO AUDIO R R L R AUDIO OUT Connector names are often different between different video hardware vendors.
Support USB 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions Can I use Intensity Shuttle on my Mac? No, currently Macintosh computers do not have USB 3.0 ports. We hope this will change soon. Can I use Intensity Shuttle on my Linux PC? No, currently there is no isochronous USB 3.0 driver support for Linux. We hope this will change soon. 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.
Support 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.
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 GB per hour 720x486/29.97fps (NTSC) 21.5 1288 75.5 720x576/25fps (PAL) 21.2 1274.4 75 1280x720p/59.94fps 106.8 6409.7 375.6 1920x1080/50i 100.3 6020.5 352.
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. Compressed Video Standard Definition DV – Mac OS X Frame Size MB per second MB per minute GB per hour 720x486/29.97fps (NTSC) 4.6 275.4 16.1 720x576/25fps (PAL) 4.
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. Information about a wide range of disk array solutions and compatible application software would be outside the scope of this manual, however there are three ways to get more information.
Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams 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.
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.
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.
Connection Diagrams 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connection Diagrams 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.
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.
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
