Brief comparison
VDO and ClearView Flex.
Workflow fit.
Start at the screening-room display. When comparing ClearView Flex with VDO Sessions for live review, check the player and hardware output path. The VDO Mac Player can output through Blackmagic SDI / HDMI; Workstation adds remote control of supported macOS and Linux hosts through a browser or native macOS client.
Choose VDO whenFit
- 01Teams that want live review and remote workstation access together.
- 02Rooms that need Chrome, Safari, Mac, iPad and Apple TV playback options.
- 03Screening rooms that need Blackmagic SDI / HDMI output from the Mac Player.
Evaluate ClearView Flex whenFit
- 01Teams focused only on review playback.
- 02Facilities with existing hardware and review workflows already standardised.
- 03The current ClearView Flex setup meets the facility’s display and client-access needs.
Notes
VDO in your room.
Review
VDO Sessions supports SDR, HDR and theatrical review paths.
Blackmagic
The Mac Player can output through Blackmagic SDI / HDMI hardware.
Workstation
Workstation is for remote desktop access through a browser or native macOS client; Sessions is for live review.
Before choosing.Confirm current capabilities and access with each provider. We can walk through the VDO workflow for your room.

Compare it in your room.
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