Instruction manual

Capture and Playback
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Using your Favorite Editing Software
When your Teranex 2D or 3D Processor is connected to a computer with Thunderbolt technology it
can be used as a powerful editing solution for video capture, conversion and playback. The Teranex
software installs Blackmagic system preferences for your favorite video editing software on Mac OS X
and Windows computers.
Video Capture
When an application is capturing video, the Teranex LCD will show the word "Capture" followed by
the video format of the input signal. For example, "Capture: 1080p24". Applications including DaVinci
Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Photoshop
CC can all capture video from your Teranex Processor.
Teranex captures the converted video output. Press the OUT button on your Teranex and check your
project or capture preferences match the video format, frame type and frame rate shown by the
illuminated buttons.
Batch captures with RS-422 deck control may not be exactly frame accurate because of the conversion
processing delay. Accordingly, it is a good idea to use an offset or add handles to your captures. Of
course you can also capture without deck control.
Video Playback
When any video application is in playing back a clip, the Teranex Processor LCD will show the word
"Playback" followed by the video format. For example, "Playback: 1080p24". The only illuminated buttons
will be those that match the video format being played. All other buttons will be unlit and unavailable as
the playback format is set by the clip and so no conversions are allowed. Some applications including
Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro X are always in playback mode.
The Teranex Installer software installs the Blackmagic Design
Desktop Video Control Panel in Mac OS X and Windows.
Capture and Playback