Hardware output
Blackmagic SDI / HDMI for
remote review.
For rooms that need a hardware output path, the VDO Mac Player can output through Blackmagic SDI / HDMI hardware while Sessions handles the live review workflow.
01
Native Mac playback with Blackmagic SDI / HDMI output.
02
Live review for colour and editorial rooms.
03
SDR, HDR and theatrical playback on supported source, hardware and display combinations.
04
Editorial and colour-room profiles for live review.
01 · Hardware output
When the room needs hardware output
Some review rooms need a display path that goes beyond a browser window. VDO keeps that path in the native Mac Player.
- 01SDI / HDMI output through Blackmagic hardware.
- 02Native playback alongside browser and Apple TV options.
- 03Choose the Editorial or Colour room profile for the review.
02 · Hardware output
Use the right VDO product
The Mac Player sends Sessions picture and sound to the room through Blackmagic hardware. Use Workstation separately when an operator needs remote control of the suite.
- 01Sessions for live review and player output.
- 02Workstation for remote control through a browser or native macOS client.
- 03Direct onboarding for facilities that need both.
Quick answers
Questions to
ask first.
Which VDO app outputs through Blackmagic hardware?
The Mac Player can output via Blackmagic SDI / HDMI hardware.
Where does Blackmagic output fit?
Blackmagic SDI / HDMI output belongs to the native Mac Player path for VDO Sessions review rooms.

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