Instruction manual

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Blackmagic Media Express
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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.
Media Express has an intuitive interface and requires a 1920 x 1200, or 1280 x 800, pixel computer display 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.
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 or playback. 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 and play back, especially when working with
video compositing software.