Hi Richard,
After a first pass of browsing around this forum, let me say thank you for all the detail and clarity to your discussions. I'm sure I'll be returning to the forum regularly.

I have reviewed the codec performance tests you have posted and have a question about data rate. Is there an average data rate you recommend? Or is this so processor/hard drive dependent it is not a good measure of performance? Data rate is such an easy discussion tool when clarifying quality/performance issues with client animators, I'm obviously looking for the best way to discuss Catalyst requirements to optimize computer desktop playback.

Also, I would like to see more discussion on MTC control for Catalyst. I have to show coming up with two Catalysts chasing LTC (converted to MTC by a USB device for input) sent out by Medialon, and running side by side in our set configuration to Doremi video output. I am planning on setting one Catalyst to listing to MTC and have the 2nd Catalyst sync to the first catalyst. Would you recommend having both Catalysts listen to MTC or set up by the meathod I described? Are there other recommendations you would make so that Catalyst performs it's best as compared directly to Doremi playback?

Thanks for your help,
Laura Frank
LuminousFX, LLC