Looking to move from RT.X2 to MX02 w/ CS5.5 - some questions

[HDVideo]

Thanks Jeff,

I put the PC together last night and everything went real smooth. Just waiting for FedEx to show up with my order from you guys. If there is something I should know or do before installing CS5.5, let me know. My first project on the new system starts a week from today so I can't really afford to spend a lot of time getting it all up and running.

Regards,
Ed

[autumn]

Hi Ed,

Install CS5.5, then update Premiere to 5.5.2 right away.

With PC off, connect MXO2 with supplied cable, but BE SURE to orient the ends correctly! The ends are D-shaped, get them the right way and they connect very easily. If any force if needed, they are probably reversed. Also connect MXO2 power.

Next, install Matrox drivers. Current release is 5.5.1, but I think you will be ok just going with the 5.5.2 beta release here - http://forum.matrox.com/mxo/viewtopic.php?t=7530

If using the 5.5.1 driver, it is NOT compatible with latest Nvidia drivers (5.5.2 is), then read here - http://forum.matrox.com/mxo/viewtopic.php?t=6873

The 5.5.2 beta is compatible with latest Nvidia driver.

After installing MXO2 drivers, shut down PC and disconnect/reconnect power to MXO2 hardware, helps solidify the firmware updates I guess.

In Premiere - right click in Program Monitor window and set Playback Resolution to FULL, only need to do this once. In Preferences, set Player to Matrox (Adobe is default).

If you edit any NTSC sequences, note that Matrox uses 720x486, while DV and DVD video are 720x480, so the extra 6 lines need to be cropped when exporting to DVD or Matrox avi clips. Crop settings vary, please see this blog post for details, as well as the manual - http://www.sharbor.com/tutorials/2164.html

OK, that should have you in pretty good shape to get started without the common headaches!

Good luck

Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers

[HDVideo]

I printed that out so it will be handy during install.

Thanks again!
Ed

[Matrox_Presales]

Thank you Jeff for your help.

regards,

JD
Customer Care

[HDVideo]

Received CS5.5 Production Premium and MXO2 Mini last night. I'm having some problems with the install but rather than further hijack this thread, I've started a new one here.

If anyone has a suggestion, I'm listening!

Thanks,
Ed