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The Miglia DVR TV card ( g5 compatible only ) seems to work very very well in catalyst.
It gives you composite, s-video and tv tuner inputs.
http://www.miglia.com/
http://www.miglia.com/products/video...mytv/g4g5.html
a review is here
http://www.macnet2.com/more.php?id=454_0_1_0"
How would you get the card to display through the Catalyst?
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Originally Posted by samsc
did you buy one?
It is a video input card.
You just turn on video input.
( i have a feeling that you might need a newer build than the current release d56 )
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The card works beautifully as a capture card on my G5. I can't wait to see it doing video input in Catalyst.
Richard let me know when you have a build that supports it.
As soon as I get my machine back from TV centre I will have a go with the Pixelmad build.
Rgds Rob
f15 public beta should work with the miglia card.
there was a bug in d56
make sure you have download he latest software from miglia -
http://www.miglia.com/Support/alchemytvdvr.html
DONT use the software that came on the CD.
And you might need to run their software before catalyst to configure the inputs on the miglia card.
i like these things.Quote:
Originally Posted by samsc
i can watch tv while testing.
We are currently using 2 Miglia cards for multiple video inputs for a live show. Resolution leaves something to be desired but it all works as intended.
Catalyst does indeed need to start after the G5 sees the cards in order for all to work correctly. Also, it is sometimes necessary to deselect the [Video Input] function on the Catalyst Control window in order to select the desired card.
Rodd McLaughlin
what do you mean by "resolution leaves something to be desired"?Quote:
Originally Posted by RGMdddd
which software version are you using?
Ill try and get a version available as soon as possible that does a better attempt at deinteraling live video input.
The resolution issue we are having is related to the cameras we are using and the inherent limitations of SD video.
The Catalyst version is the 4 layer/ 2 video input version.
The only real issue I have with this current implementation is that we are setting up a tour that ideally would be "idiot-proof" for the touring techs. They are smart people but we would prefer to have it all working cleanly upon startup.
Rodd McLaughlin
yes. sd video is the limitation.Quote:
Originally Posted by RGMdddd
you dont notice it on a tv because a tv is optimised to hide the resolution limits.
computer displays arent.
I have made some improvements to deinterlacing in the last few weeks.
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I try and get a new build up today. see if this works better.
Rod,
Did you have to do anything special in configuration to get the two cards working?
I have been using 1 Alchemy with my G5 here in London.
I have a colleague in Spain who wants to set up a 2 input system so any help would be gratefully received.
Rob Fowler
people need to test out f24 to see if it helps.
There are higher resolution cameras available usually for scientific uses.
This is one such source:
http://www.1394imaging.com/products/cameras/
Anyone like to try using these things?
You shouldnt have to do any configuration - other than install the drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by RobF
I dont think?
No additional setup was necessary.
As previously posted, Catalyst doesn't always see the cards correctly if the sources (camera feeds) aren't connected upon launch of Catalyst. In addition, the Catalyst Control window seems to need to have Video Input 1 deselected, then Video Input 2 needs to get assigned to Card 2, THEN re-select Input 1 and assign it to Card 1.
This is with an older version, so Richard may have fixed some of these issues already. Your mileage may vary.
Rodd.Quote:
Originally Posted by RGMdddd
Can you try f24?
Dont endanger any show. Dont test on a show machine.
Or if you do, create an entirely new folder for the f24 build, and dont put the old build in there. This will preserve any settings.
The switching of video cards around between startups might be in Miglia's drivers.
Maybe.
R