Call of Duty: MW3 Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI Quality Test & FAQ

This is a quality test for the Black Magic Intensity Pro capture card on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, MW3. This video is mainly for people interested in buying the product and want to see what it looks like on MW3, I do this every year so people can compare.

Recorded in 720p via HDMI on XBOX 360.


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Render Settings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GT7k_O0TjU

.mp4 1280x720
Modified version of Small Bean's settings, I use 16-20MBp/s instead of 8.

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Now, because my past quality tests have been bombarded with questions, I have decided to make a little FAQ for this capture card, so read below before asking any questions. Infact, check Google if you cant find your question here, Google will know ;)

- FAQ -

Q: Can this capture card record in HD?
A: Yes. It can record 720p and 1080i - 720p looks better though.

Q: Does this support HDMI?
A: Yes. Component cables too.

Q: Is this better than the HD PVR?
A: Yes, when captured via HDMI the text is clearer and the quality is generally better. But to be honest you can barely notice the difference once it's on YouTube. I do not want to start any more arguments about this, again - on YouTube the difference is minimal and is more about render settings.

Q: How does it work?
A: It's fitted INSIDE your PC, you need a spare PCI-E slot in your computer. If you have a laptop/no spare PCI-E slots, you can but the Intensity Shuttle, which is the same card but external instead and uses USB3.0 to transfer data.

Q: Does this work on a Mac?
A: Yes, Windows and Mac.

Q: How much does this cost?
A: They are around £130 currently.

Q: Where can I buy one?
A: Google Product Search: http://www.google.com/products?q=blackmagic+intensity+pro

Q: What are your render settings?
A: Look above.

Q: What filesize are the videos the BMIP makes?
A: Each file is about 0.9GB per minute recorded with the compressed format.

Q: What program do you use to record?
A: Blackmagic Media Express - it comes with the capture card.

Q: Can you record PS3?
A: Yes; PS3, XBOX 360, Wii and probably some older consoles too...

Q: What's the difference between the Blackmagic Intensity and the Blackmagic Intensity Pro?
A: The Pro version has a set of breakout cables so you can record component video and audio. Both capture via HDMI.

Q: Is their any delay from TV to xbox?
A: None.

Q: The shuttle uses USB 3.0. Does this mean it won't work at all with USB 2.0?
A: USB 2.0 is too slow to transfer the video files.

Q: What are the minimum specs my PC needs for this capture card?
A: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/detail.asp?techID=47 - I would recommend a dual core 2.8GHz+ proccessor, 3GB+ DDR2 RAM and a fast dedicated hard drive. My old PC was around those stats and it ran fine.

My new PC specs: Quad Core Intel i7 860 2.8GHz overclocked to 3.4GHz, 4GB DDR3 RAM (soon to be 8GB, waiting on repair), fast 1TB Harddrive, ATI 6870 HD Graphics Card.

Official Website:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

Call of Duty: MW3 Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI Quality Test & FAQ

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[bawYARR]

Ain't Blackmagic a tad cheaper? I don't think YT displays any quality difference, why won't people get this one instead of HD PVR? q:D

[oosbando]

@bawYARR Yeah slightly cheaper, the software and raw clips are easier to use, and you can record via HDMI.

But for some reason a lot of people seem to think this card is hard to use/install because it's PCI-E. It's really not, just plug it in and install (took like 5 mins).

If you cant use PCI-E they now have an external card called the Shuttle that uses USB3.0 to transer data.

I feel like a salesman lol but just wanna show that this card is easy to use and good quality.

[uCraigg]

It looks the same as a pvr

[oosbando]

@uCraigg Yeah it pretty much does look the same on YouTube, slightly cleared text though. I make these Quality Tests each year to clear up misconceptions about the capture card, and also so people can see what it looks like if they're interested in purchasing it.

[JiiNCz]

yeah the black magic is better qual, and if you play around with render setting and cc it will really show.

[SaLvageClan]

@oosbando Will it work if I don't have a 3.0 Slot?

[DeatrusTV]

@oosbando Will the raw file look roughly the same becuase my pc renders vids in 30 minutes so is there any point in rendering it?

[Dylansprous4eva]

should i get hdmi?

[cplclaudio]

Is there any output lag with the hdmi ports? Im considering buying this and would like to knwo? Im going to have the xbox go into the BM and then use the hdmi outport to the tv? So is there any lag or input lag of any type?

[oMrHype]

My quality is the best ever used to have 392 likes on my old channel guys drop a sub :P

[justchillinmate123]

cool



[ThaVinex]

better as pvr

[Zico10101010]

@oosbando hey bando pls reply i am between this and hauppauge colossus,what do you think?

[TheTigerWay]

check out my mw3 quality its beaaast

[TheRajaskel]

I'm having a little problem. Input works, I can record (PS3) and I'm using only component cables. But the image doesn't show up on my TV... any possible reasons for that?