Linux TV

[Jamon Camisso]

On 2/3/2012 12:54 PM, Ted wrote:
> i use the hauppy hdpvr
>  on debian (linux DE mint).
> 
> it is nice because the DRM doesn't extend to analogue component, and it
> takes the analogue component out and 1080i or 720p captures it.
> Now you lose a bit in that you have gone from dig->ana->dig, but its
> still pretty good. On a BR source its hard to tell difference because
> its so clear to begin with.

BlackMagic have an HDMI capture card (or box) that works with Linux.
That way you'd have digital right from your Rogers box. Driver notes:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/media/3225450/Blackmagic_Desktop_Video_Linux_9.1.txt

I think things have progressed since this guide was written e.g.
gstreamer bundles a plugin for the card now.

http://opencast.jira.com/wiki/display/MH/Blackmagic+Design+Intensity+Pro+%28PCIe%29+HDMI

Jamon
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