Decklink vs Mini Converter/SDI to HDMI converter?
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:28 am
Hello everyone! I've just purchased my first ever color monitor- a BenQ SW271 monitor for grading with my MacBook Pro 2017 (gotta love budgets).
I need some help and guidance on figuring out what exactly I need for full-screen playback. I was unaware that to achieve this on a reference monitor I would need either a Decklink or, correct me if I'm wrong, a Mini Converter. Well in my case I suppose an SDI to HDMI converter because the monitor lacks an SDI port.
I'm actually quite confused by all of the things that I could or should be using and I don't want to waste time buying the incorrect item for my needs. From what I gather a Decklink can only be used if you have a system that it can be slotted into and since I don't have that I am assuming I should get the converter? Or is it that I would still need a Mini Converter AND the SDI to HDMI converter?
Does anyone have a similar set up that could help me figure out what to purchase? Or am I incorrect and there's actually a different device I'll need? I won't be using any capturing and typically only grade 4K and HD footage with only one monitor.
Thanks ya'll!
I need some help and guidance on figuring out what exactly I need for full-screen playback. I was unaware that to achieve this on a reference monitor I would need either a Decklink or, correct me if I'm wrong, a Mini Converter. Well in my case I suppose an SDI to HDMI converter because the monitor lacks an SDI port.
I'm actually quite confused by all of the things that I could or should be using and I don't want to waste time buying the incorrect item for my needs. From what I gather a Decklink can only be used if you have a system that it can be slotted into and since I don't have that I am assuming I should get the converter? Or is it that I would still need a Mini Converter AND the SDI to HDMI converter?
Does anyone have a similar set up that could help me figure out what to purchase? Or am I incorrect and there's actually a different device I'll need? I won't be using any capturing and typically only grade 4K and HD footage with only one monitor.
Thanks ya'll!