What is the Vidiot output resolution?

Category: Helpdesk · Tags: vidiot · Posts: 5

#1 — vidioray · 2020-01-24

I’m intending to capture the Vidiot’s output to a Macbook (2012) with the Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle’s composite input (assuming that’s the best method). I was unable to find the Vidiot’s output resolution/fps in the manual though. (Also wondering about best capture format etc.)

Thanks!

#2 — Z0NK0UT · 2020-01-24

Thanks for the question. Lots of Vidiot + Intensity Shuttle posts on the forum:

Hi! > Just got my Vidiot and now I’m trying to capture the output with my Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle (thunderbolt version). Anyone who knows what settings to use? So far I’ve been trying an endless amount of combinations without any luck. > Thanks!>

Hi! Is there a need for some kind of TBC when capturing the Vidiot with Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle? I’ve only used the Vidiot this way and I’m experiencing quite a lot of “drop outs”. Thanks!>

so I found a crazy good deal on black magic intensity thunderbolt shuttles on ebay and bought one > I’m using mac 10.10.5 > I downloaded the software here >> [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/family/capture-and-playback](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/family/capture-and-playback)>  > for reference my download was 10.11.4 > the shuttle immediately showed up in the desktop video software panel when plugged in via thunderbolt > the black magic media express software doesn’t seem to want to open on my operating system (from the download 10.11.4 os is 10.10.5) s…>

Vidiot outputs a standard 480i composite signal.

More capturing tips available in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVQETn5Mjp4Good luck and have fun!

#3 — vidioray · 2020-01-24

Thanks, I’ll look through these. FYI I searched the forum twice for vidiot resolution and nothing came up.

#4 — Z0NK0UT · 2020-01-24

I think that’s because composite video resolution is standard and not specific to Vidiot.

#5 — vidioray · 2020-01-24

Got it, I was misinformed by blackmagic’s tech support. They told me the Intensity Shuttle’s Video Standard Settings were resolution:framerate when they’re actually analogresolution:fieldrate