Vidiot into Ultrastudio HD mini?

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Hi! Is there a way to go from the composite output on Vidiot into the Blackmagic Ultrastudio HD mini? I see the Ultrastudio’s analog input is component so I wasn’t sure what solution would be required to get one to talk to the other. I understand the bnc connector is not an issue to adapt to from RCA but read that composite and component signals are incompatible.
I tried looking through the forum and searching online but I am stuck in a loop without a good understanding.
I am new to this, coming from audio modular synths and a visual art background. Deeply enjoying the Vidiot and am going to pair it with a Memory Palace, so fun!

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Welcome to the world of video. From what I’ve read online, BMD Ultrastudio HD Mini accepts component and composite. If using composite, just connect to the first (left most) analog video input. I look forward to seeing your work, once you get it captured.

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Thanks so much for that info! This box is great, I got it up and running in 15 minutes and captured some of Vidiot’s output which I then quickly layered and keyed in After Effects! Just a first doodle but I’m excited to start incorporating some of my drawings and animation. This rules :slight_smile:

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It’s not as affordable as the Intensity Shuttle but I highly recommend this capture solution for anyone who wants something that works straight out of the box without too much trouble… I wasn’t aware it doesn’t up convert to HD and I am have not yet figured out what the best way to compress for web but I’m sure I’ll figure it out

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Looking good!
Have you watched this?

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Thanks! Yes but I rewatched it and it was helpful for sure. I’m uprezzing my file to 1080 after compositing in the 480i timeline, but I wonder if there is any point to this? I wonder what the benefits / disadvantages to this would be. I will keep experimenting and try not worry too much about it for now since there’s a lot to learn, I considered changing my capture solution to something that can up convert to 1080 but I think I should chill on the spending, it’s getting out of hand quick

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