Inputting Clips From an HSDL Device
 
 
 

Input an HSDL stream of 2K frames as if you were inputting HD video. Use the tools in the Input Clip menu.

To input from an HSDL device:

  1. From the EditDesk, enter the clip library into which you want to capture a clip.
  2. Click Input Clip or press F9.

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    The Input Clip menu appears.

  3. From the Device Name box, select the HSDL device.

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    TipHSDL device options appear for each uncommented HSDL keyword in the software initialisation configuration file. See Configuring Software for HSDL Input and Output.
  4. Input footage using the controls in the Input Clip menu. Make sure the following settings are entered:
    • 1.316 in the Aspect Ratio field
    • 10-bit Depth in the Bit Depth box
    • Progressive in the Scan Mode box

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    (a) Bit Depth box  (b) Aspect Ratio field  (c) Scan Mode box  

    Audio controls are disabled when using the Input Clip menu to input an HSDL stream. The image that appears is resized to fit the 1920x1080 preview area. This preview resizing does not affect the actual 2048x1556 size of the image being input.