Getting Started
Introduction to Desktop Video
This manual takes you through computer system requirements and installation instructions for
Blackmagic Design's Desktop Video hardware and software, and how to use them with your
favorite third party software.
The software includes drivers, plugins and applications like the Blackmagic Desktop Video
Setup, and Blackmagic Media Express for fast capture and playback. Blackmagic Desktop Video
software works in conjunction with your UltraStudio, DeckLink, Intensity or Teranex hardware.
System Requirements
Your computer requires at least 4GB of RAM to efficiently process video.
Mac OS
Blackmagic Desktop Video software runs on the latest versions of Mac OS.
Windows
Desktop Video runs exclusively on 64-bit versions of Windows 7, 8 and 10 with the latest
service pack installed.
Linux
Desktop Video runs on 32-bit and 64-bit x86 computers running Linux 2.6.23 or higher. Please
refer to the release notes for the latest list of supported Linux distributions, package formats
and software dependencies.
Connecting Power
If your Desktop Video hardware includes an external power supply, simply connect it to the unit
and switch on the power.
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