Linux TV

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 01:02:55PM -0500, Jamon Camisso wrote:
> 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

But only HDMI without HDCP.  Obviously there is HDCP used on the rogers
box output.

It is for people editing their own material, not for capturing from
cable boxes.

> 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

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