Re: [Avid-L2] HDMI to SDI

Good point Tom.
On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:13 PM, Tom McDonnell wrote:

> >No advantage.
>
> Agreed. The only reason I can think of is if you have a HDMI output like a
> DSLR and your other gear is BNC in. HDMI gear tends to be a bit cheaper I
> guess due to professional gear having to meet the SMPTE HDSDI spec.
>
> Lou I just thought of one other thing. Due to the extra step of transcoding
> you could introduce latency between the camera and recorder. Not a big deal
> unless you are using the HDSDI out from the recorder to feed video assist
> monitors. In that case you could introduce lip flap between the live
> performances on set vs. what you see on the monitors. I've seen it happen.
> Just try explaining that one to a perplexed DP and Director. Not fun...
>
> Tom McDonnell
> Los Angeles, CA
> New Orleans, LA
> 818-675-1501
>
>

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