Author: David Fyffe
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How to Change the EDID on a Lightware Matrix
How to change the EDID on a Lightware Matrix via the Lightware software, which EDID to choose and why.
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How to Re-image a Machine with Paragon
CT uses Paragon Backup & Recovery to reimage its S10 and S11 machines in the field. The Images for every machine are stored locally on the Raid in a partition called the ‘Capsule’. Imaging is completed from within Windows initially and then via a fully automated boot program called ‘Backup and Recovery.
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How to Re-image a Machine with Macrium
CT uses Macrium Reflect to reimage its Laptop’s and Hi Spec machines in the field. The Images for every machine are stored locally on a partition called ‘Image Store’. Imaging is completed from within Windows initially and then via a fully automated boot PE environment called ‘Macrium Reflect’
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PlayBack Pro Only Supports ProRes
PlayBack Pro is only designed to work with ProRes files. Although it has been proven to work with H.264 .mov and .mp4 files, it is not supported by DT Videolabs and not recommended by their documentation. All PlayBack Pro machines in the CT rental fleet have QuickTime Pro installed which will re-encode content to ProRes.…
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MacBook Pro Charger Earth Issue
The latest MacBook Pro’s (2017 onwards) come with power supply units that plug into the wall directly (pic 1) these have been known to cause earthing issues. We have rectified this with our hire fleet by adding the extension cable between wall socket and PSU (pic 2) But for subbed gear it may be worth…
