Re: HDV mastering & grading

Hi Jim-
I would recommend using the nanoConnect ($395) to convert the HDMI output from the M25 deck to either HD-SDI or SD-SDI. You can select either 1080i, 720p or 576i output by changing the video output menu on the M25 deck. The nanoConnect will automatically lock to the HDMI signal and produce an equivalent HD/SD-SDI output (video and audio). Then use the 1395 direct from your MAC to the M25 for deck control and time-code capture. It works surprisingly well. The downscaler inside the M25 deck works quite well (great video quality).

I would capure into the new ProRes 422 CODEC using a Blackmagic or AJA capture card. You can output your project in 10-bit 4:2:2 SDI.

Overall, this is probably the lowest cost approach and since it's 100% digital it should yield the bext possible quality.

Mike Schell
Convergent Design